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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1# Ashford misses with a jab to the body
and McGroin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ashford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGroin.
McGroin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McGroin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashford at a distance.
McGroin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ashford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ashford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashford works the jab nicely. McGroin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashford on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ashford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGroin throwing a counter right hand but Ashford manages to avoid it. Ashford looks winded! Ashford misses with a body shot.
McGroin scores with a nice right hand.
Ashford misses the body punch enabling McGroin to counter with a crisp jab. McGroin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ashford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ashford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGroin rather than just go for the knockout. McGroin punishes Ashford's body with a nice straight punch. McGroin punishes Ashford's body with a nice straight punch. Ashford walks into a stiff left hand from McGroin. McGroin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGroin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ashford misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# McGroin lands a really nice looking cross but Ashford seems unphased.
McGroin moves into range and connects with a jab. Ashford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ashford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ashford misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGroin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. McGroin scores with a hook. McGroin dips to his left and cracks Ashford with an uppercut! Ashford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGroin lands a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGroin connects with a single shot there. Nice jab there from McGroin. Ashford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGroin scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Ashford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ashford throws a lazy right hand but McGroin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. David Ashford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGroin lands with a right hand. McGroin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGroin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ashford takes a body punch but keeps moving. McGroin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. McGroin lands with an overhand left. Ashford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. McGroin slips a jab and a cross from Ashford.
McGroin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McGroin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McGroin cracks a nice hook into Ashford's ribs. Ashford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. McGroin scores with a shot to the body.
McGroin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ashford in his tracks. McGroin scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3# McGroin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McGroin slips a jab and a cross from Ashford.
McGroin lands a body shot.
Ashford ducks right into an uppercut from McGroin. Ashford misses with a hook to the body
and McGroin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ashford walks into a left hand. McGroin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Ashford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McGroin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ashford's head. Ashford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! Ashford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGroin circles away quickly and effectively. McGroin throwing a counter right hand but Ashford manages to avoid it. McGroin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ashford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGroin circles away quickly and effectively. McGroin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashford doesn't seem bothered though. We've been informed that Ashford has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ashford misses with the combination.
#T4# McGroin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ashford takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sloppy strikes from Ashford. Those never looked like landing. Ashford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGroin scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick from Ashford misses. Ashford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGroin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashford.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McGroin throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchin McGroin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# McGroin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McGroin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ashford misses with the combination.
McGroin connects with the punch. McGroin jabs Ashford right on the nose. Ashford blinks but takes it well. David Ashford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ashford tries a head kick but it misses.
McGroin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGroin lands with a shot to the body. McGroin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ashford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGroin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGroin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGroin works the jab nicely. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ashford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGroin has got the better of the exchanges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! McGroin dips to his left and cracks Ashford with an uppercut! Ashford misses with a two punch combination.
McGroin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Donk. McGroin catches Ashford right on the button with a cross. McGroin lands a head shot.#T1# McGroin scores with a punch to the head. A shot to the liver by McGroin. Beautiful body shot. Ashford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGroin. McGroin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Punchin McGroin is winning the standup battle so far. Ashford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGroin. McGroin moves out of range of the body kick. McGroin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Ashford.
Ashford looks to land a combination. McGroin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGroin throws a combination. Ashford tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Ashford lands a body shot.
Ashford throws a nice looking combination but McGroin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# Ashford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGroin manages to avoid it. McGroin lands a jab to the nose. McGroin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McGroin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McGroin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McGroin lands a right hook to the body.
Ashford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McGroin throws a combination. Ashford tries to block but a couple of punches get through. McGroin tries to bum rush Ashford with a series of wild strikes but Ashford uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McGroin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A slapping body kick lands there for Ashford. Ashford swings and misses with a shot to the body and McGroin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGroin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashford's head. Nice cross by McGroin. Ashford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGroin finds it's way round the side to connect with Ashford's head. #T3# A punch combination from Ashford misses. McGroin lands a lovely overhand right. McGroin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ashford throws a right and a left that McGroin avoids nicely. Ashford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashford throws a half hearted mid kick. McGroin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashford.
McGroin connects with a body shot. Ashford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGroin's head. Ashford throws a right hand that McGroin ducks under and follows up with a left that McGroin also avoids with ease. McGroin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ashford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGroin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashford can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGroin lands with a cross. #T4# McGroin slips a jab and a cross from Ashford.
Ashford throws an overhand right that lands on McGroin's shoulder, as McGroin tries to avoid the shot. McGroin thuds his right hand into Ashford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. McGroin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ashford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGroin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGroin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ashford falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGroin counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGroin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Decent striking displayed by McGroin there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGroin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ashford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGroin with a body punch. A glancing blow. McGroin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashford's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchin McGroin dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# McGroin with a hook. McGroin lands a really nice looking cross but Ashford seems unphased.
Ashford throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGroin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGroin tests Ashford's chin there with a solid looking shot. McGroin cracks Ashford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McGroin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashford.
McGroin defending well as Ashford loads up on a big left hand. McGroin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGroin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ashford needs to keep his hands up - McGroin had a free shot at his head there. McGroin scores with a hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGroin. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGroin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ashford's hands. A jab from McGroin finds it's way through Ashford's defenses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ashford misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Nice jab there from McGroin. McGroin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ashford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGroin with a body punch. A glancing blow. McGroin cracks Ashford with a good jab. McGroin lands with a right hand. McGroin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ashford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ashford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGroin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ashford on the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Ashford does no damage. Ashford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGroin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashford. Ashford takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2# McGroin takes a shot right to the bread basket. McGroin looks to land a combination but Ashford avoids it well. McGroin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ashford on the side of the head. McGroin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McGroin lands with a nice combination. Ashford backs away looking to recover. Ashford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGroin circles away quickly and effectively. Ashford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGroin manages to avoid it. Ashford tests McGroin's chin there with a solid looking shot. McGroin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ashford misses with a straight right. McGroin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McGroin is working the combinations to good effect here. Ashford falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGroin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Ashford misses with a kick to the body.
McGroin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. McGroin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left and a right from Ashford both land. Nice combination. McGroin lands a head shot. McGroin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. McGroin works Ashford's body with a nice hook. Ashford throws a body shot but no joy. Ashford swings for the body but McGroin moves out of range.
McGroin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A big left from Ashford misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGroin scores with the left hand. Ashford knows he should have avoided that one. McGroin moves into range and connects with a jab. Ashford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGroin moves away. Ashford misses with a few strikes there.
#T4# McGroin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ashford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. McGroin sizes up Ashford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ashford needs to keep his hands up - McGroin had a free shot at his head there. Ashford tries to move into range but McGroin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ashford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from McGroin misses. David Ashford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ashford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGroin punishes Ashford's body with a nice straight punch. Ashford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGroin!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sloppy strikes from Ashford. Those never looked like landing. McGroin connects with a nice looking jab.
Punchin McGroin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McGroin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ashford misses with a shot to the body and Ashford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Punchin McGroin showed his dominance in that final round. Well McGroin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchin McGroin!
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Event:
RFC 23: Happy Holidays
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1# Derks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Derks throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilero moves out of range easily. Aguilero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Derks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aguilero. Aguilero lands a head kick!
Derks misses the body punch and Aguilero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nate Derks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Derks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguilero was well out of range. Poor timing from Derks. Derks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Derks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aguilero to the ground. Derks is now in Aguilero'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! Derks wants to control from the top but Aguilero keeps moving. Derks passes into half guard. Derks sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aguilero is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Aguilero is trying to maintain the position but Derks is very close to passing his half guard. Aguilero has hold of Derks's hands but Derks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Derks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Derks prevents Aguilero from improving his position.#SUB# Derks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguilero trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2# Derks is landing with some decent strikes but Aguilero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Derks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Derks scoring with strikes but Aguilero is staying in there. Derks avoids the attempt from Aguilero to control. Derks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aguilero?
Derks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Derks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aguilero's face.
#ROC# Aguilero is rocked! Derks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aguilero is still in real trouble! Can Derks finish him? Derks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Derks lands a big elbow - Aguilero is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Aguilero is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nate Derks! Nate Derks retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Nate Derks, 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:
Junior Master of KT 3 Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Dimelo slips a straight right by Dos Santos. Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Dimelo 's knee. Dimelo lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dos Santos walks into a left hand. #CUT2# It looks like Miguel Dos Santos has been cut. Dimelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dimelo tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimelo. Jab by Dimelo. Dos Santos scores with a head kick.
Dos Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Dimelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the ropes. Dimelo presses Dos Santos against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dimelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. Dimelo pushes Dos Santos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dimelo gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# A nice left hand lands by Dimelo.
Dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dimelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dimelo managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Dimelo lands a right hand. Dimelo scores with a nice hook to the head. Dimelo lands with a left to the head. #ROC2# Dos Santos is rocked!#BC2# Dimelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dimelo throws out a leg kick but Dos Santos moves out of range and Dimelo only half commits. Dimelo thumps Dos Santos with a low kick. Dos Santos drops his guard momentarily, allowing Dimelo to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Dos Santos! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Dimelo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miko Dimelo!
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Event:
HFC 28 Pickerage vs. Jones
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson jabs at Silva's body. Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2# It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut. Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
#T1# Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Silva wants to clinch. Johnson lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Johnson throws a big shot that misses. Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Nice shot lands for Johnson. Johnson lands with a nice body punch. Silva is breathing heavily. Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Johnson drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#CUT2# Antonio Silva's cut is getting worse. Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #T3# Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2# Antonio Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Johnson has Silva pushed against the cage. Silva prevents a body shot from Johnson. Silva tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Silva misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson prevents a body shot from Silva. A short right from Silva. Johnson is working Silva over against the cage. Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage. Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva. Johnson takes a shot to the head. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. Silva blocking some punches.
#BC2# Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Silva tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2# Jeez, Antonio Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Johnson! Our winner, Jake Johnson, 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:
AFC1 : Annihilation! Begins
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Khan misses with a wild combination.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target. Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Khan throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Barnes misses. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Khan cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. Decent striking displayed by Khan there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
#T1# Khan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Barnes is looking for a counter combo.#KD2# Khan cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barnes to stand back up!#ROC2# Barnes is rocked! Khan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Barnes cracks Khan with an open hand slap. Khan drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2# Khan lands a big right hand that sends Barnes crashing to the mat! Khan stays standing though and waves Barnes back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Khan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Barnes's head, knocking him out cold! Khan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Khan!
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Event:
AFC1 : Annihilation! Begins
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pelleiter! But no joy. Pelleiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pelleiter lands a right hook to the body.
Mick Pelleiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pelleiter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2# It looks like James Brown has been cut. Pelleiter lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover. Brown slips a jab from Pelleiter. Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Pelleiter, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Pelleiter against the cage but Pelleiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelleiter. A left lands for Pelleiter. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2# Pelleiter lands a left and a right that send Brown crashing to the mat, dazed. Pelleiter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Brown is rocked! Pelleiter circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Brown tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pelleiter wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Pelleiter!
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Event:
KOFC 15 - Diehard vs Rackham
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Carson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Carson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Carson tries to clinch up and Carson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mc Donagh misses with the combination.
Mc Donagh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Carson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mc Donagh digs a good hook to Carson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Carson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carson working aggressively here.
Mc Donagh lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Mc Donagh 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. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mc Donagh. #T1# Mc Donagh throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mc Donagh. Carson misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Mc Donagh to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mc Donagh. A nice right hand lands inside from Carson. Carson pushes Mc Donagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Carson misses with a body punch.
Mc Donagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson lands an uppercut. Mc Donagh misses with a hook from the clinch. Carson misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mc Donagh or not. Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mc Donagh misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mc Donagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carson throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Carson lands a left hand.
Mc Donagh throws a head punch that misses. Mc Donagh gets through Carson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A body shot lands from Carson.
Carson misses with a short punch on the inside. Mc Donagh working aggressively here.
Carson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mc Donagh misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Carson.
Mc Donagh tries to throw a body punch but Carson avoids it by throwing Mc Donagh back against the cage. Carson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Carson. Mc Donagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Carson lands with a right to the head. Mc Donagh scores with a shoulder strike. Mc Donagh is trying to break free. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Carson stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Carson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Carson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Donagh backwards. Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mc Donagh blocks an uppercut.
Mc Donagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carson lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mc Donagh fails to land. A left hand lands to the body for Carson.
Mc Donagh blocks an uppercut.
Mc Donagh blocking some punches.
Mc Donagh blocks a body shot from Carson. Carson blocks an uppercut.
Carson is pushing Mc Donagh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mc Donagh is leaning against Carson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mc Donagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mc Donagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mc Donagh. A short right hand to the side of the head by Carson. Mc Donagh misses with a short punch on the inside. Mc Donagh taking a breather. Mc Donagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mc Donagh backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mc Donagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mc Donagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mc Donagh working some nice short punches in the clinch. Carson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mc Donagh up against the cage. Mc Donagh tries a body shot but Carson blocks it.
Mc Donagh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mc Donagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carson. Mc Donagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mc Donagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carson backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Carson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Carson slips under a jab. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Carson closes the distance looking to clinch and Mc Donagh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carson thinking. Carson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mc Donagh. Carson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mc Donagh. Mc Donagh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Carson wants to clinch. Mc Donagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carson moves in looking to clinch but Mc Donagh pushes him off. Mc Donagh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carson doesn't seem bothered though. Butch Carson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mc Donagh lands a nice looking body shot.
Carson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mc Donagh is just out of range. Mc Donagh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Carson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Carson tries to clinch but Mc Donagh moves away and Mc Donagh counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mc Donagh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc Donagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Butch Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carson throws a combination that misses and Mc Donagh counters with a straight right hand. Carson slips a jab and a cross from Mc Donagh.
Carson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mc Donagh manages to circle out of the way. Carson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mc Donagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Carson lands a nice hook to Mc Donagh's body. Mc Donagh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Carson moves out of range of the strikes. Carson tries to clinch but Mc Donagh is having none of it. Carson tries to clinch but Mc Donagh moves out of range. Carson slips under a jab.#T2# Some wild striking there from Carson.
Carson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mc Donagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Carson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc Donagh circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A countering left hand to the body from Mc Donagh misses. Carson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mc Donagh counters with a straight right hand. Carson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mc Donagh. Carson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jamie Mc Donagh seems to be getting the better of the standup. Carson throws an off balance right hand
and Carson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mc Donagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Mc Donagh both land. Nice combination. Mc Donagh clobbers Carson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3# Carson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mc Donagh. Carson misses with a double jab
enabling Mc Donagh to counter with a crisp jab. Mc Donagh with a hook. Mc Donagh looks to land a right hand but Carson moved out of range. Mc Donagh throws a big shot that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Carson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mc Donagh scores with a three punch combo!
Carson takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd cheers as Carson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mc Donagh doesn't seem phased though.#T4# Mc Donagh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carson on the side of the head. Carson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mc Donagh jabs Carson right on the nose. Carson blinks but takes it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Carson. Mc Donagh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Carson moves into the clinch. Mc Donagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Carson uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Mc Donagh. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carson. A short body shot lands from Carson as the two fighters clinch.
Mc Donagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mc Donagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carson lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Mc Donagh on the inside. Mc Donagh tries to circle away but Carson has him pinned against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Mc Donagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Carson misses with a left hand and Mc Donagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mc Donagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carson moves away. Carson scores with a jab to the body. Mc Donagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Carson tries to clinch but Mc Donagh moves out of range. #CL# Carson moves into the clinch. Carson misses with a short punch on the inside. Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Donagh lands a left hand.
Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mc Donagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Carson. Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mc Donagh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mc Donagh can't find room to land a body shot as Carson controls the action.
Butch Carson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Carson works on Mc Donagh's body with a couple of short punches. Carson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mc Donagh's efforts to push away.#T1# Carson prevents Mc Donagh from breaking the clinch. Carson lands a nice shot to the body. Mc Donagh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short right from Mc Donagh on the inside. Carson has a couple of punches blocked by Mc Donagh.
Carson scores with a shoulder strike. Carson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Carson scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC# Mc Donagh is rocked! A shot in the inside from Carson. Mc Donagh is still on wobbly legs! Can Carson finish him? Carson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mc Donagh's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mc Donagh drops to his knees and Carson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Carson! During a confident post fight interview, Butch Carson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FC:He's Out!
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Teller closes the distance and clinches. Dos Santos lands an elbow inside. Dos Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC# Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Santos. Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Both fighters circling a little - Dos Santos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Teller tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dos Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Teller is landing a low percentage of strikes. Dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts. Teller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body kick.
Teller is breathing heavily.#CL2# Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
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! Dos Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Teller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dos Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Teller's face.
Dos Santos lands an elbow inside that Teller shrugs off. Dos Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Teller gets an underhook and turns Dos Santos into the ropes. Dos Santos lands an elbow inside that Teller shrugs off. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teller as Dos Santos tries to tie him up. Dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Teller takes an elbow to the temple. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nice body punch from Dos Santos - that landed with a thud.
Dos Santos digs a right hand underneath Teller's ribcage. Teller let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# Dos Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teller backwards. Dos Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Teller's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dos Santos lands an elbow just above Teller 's eye. Dos Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teller backwards. Teller stalling in the clinch but Dos Santos improves position. Teller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dos Santos lands an elbow inside that Teller shrugs off. #ROC2# Teller is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Jax Teller has been cut. Dos Santos creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Teller off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Teller is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Dos Santos is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Miguel Dos Santos! Miguel Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC 19: Judgement Day
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Bondurant throws an overhand right that lands on Aguilero's shoulder, as Aguilero tries to avoid the shot. We've been hearing reports that Aguilero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Aguilero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bondurant misses the jab. Aguilero appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Aguilero throws out a leg kick but Bondurant moves out of range and Aguilero only half commits. Aguilero throws a quick inside leg kick. Aguilero takes one to the chin there. Bondurant throws out a loose jab but Aguilero uses good head movement to avoid it. Bondurant fails to land the takedown. Aguilero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aguilero staying out of range there. Bondurant tries to clinch up. Aguilero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bondurant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aguilero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Bondurant wants to clinch. Bondurant tries to clinch there but Aguilero circles away.
Bondurant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bondurant wants to clinch up but Aguilero keeps it at a distance. Donk. Bondurant catches Aguilero right on the button with a cross. Bondurant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bondurant jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aguilero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Bondurant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aguilero lands a knee to the body.
Aguilero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bondurant is trying to push Aguilero away but Aguilero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Aguilero lands an elbow inside that Bondurant shrugs off. #T2##BC2# Bondurant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguilero circles away.
Jack Bondurant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aguilero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Bondurant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bondurant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aguilero. Bondurant misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bondurant misses with a wild combination.
Aguilero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jab from Aguilero. Aguilero swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondurant. Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguilero circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bondurant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3# Aguilero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bondurant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bondurant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aguilero sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aguilero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bondurant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Aguilero tries to clinch but Bondurant moves out of range. #CL# Aguilero instigates a clinch. Bondurant's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym ($500/Week - Elite Coaching was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bondurant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Aguilero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bondurant avoids a wild elbow strike from Aguilero. Aguilero lands a knee to the body.
Aguilero misses with a hook from the clinch. Aguilero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bondurant blocks an elbow strike from Aguilero.
Aguilero swings wildly with an uppercut but Bondurant uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Bondurant is trying to break the clinch but Aguilero has him pressed against the cage. Aguilero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bondurant blocks the elbow strike.
Aguilero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguilero lands an elbow that stopped Bondurant in his tracks for a moment. #TD# Aguilero decides to pull guard. Aguilero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2# Aguilero is working an open guard so Bondurant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aguilero paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aguilero tries to counter by clinching up but Bondurant breaks away and moves out of range. Aguilero throws a body kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Aguilero dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Aguilero slips a jab from Bondurant. Aguilero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondurant can do to turn this around? Aguilero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bondurant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Bondurant clinches with his opponent.
Bondurant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguilero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bondurant just stands there and leans against the cage. Aguilero working aggressively here.
Aguilero lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards. Aguilero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bondurant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aguilero gets through Bondurant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bondurant avoiding damage as Aguilero throws knees to the body.
Aguilero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bondurant's efforts to push away.#T1# Aguilero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chad Aguilero has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nice elbow from Aguilero. Bondurant wants to get back to striking at distance but Aguilero won't allow it.
Bondurant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bondurant blocks an elbow strike. Aguilero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aguilero lands an elbow inside that Bondurant shrugs off. Aguilero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aguilero tries to land knees in the clinch but Bondurant avoids the damage to the body. Bondurant dodges an elbow strike from Aguilero.
#T2##BC2# Bondurant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aguilero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Aguilero is looking to counter punch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. That kick from Aguilero tenderised Bondurant's leg. Bondurant is trying to keep his angry face on. Aguilero thuds a left hand into Bondurant's body. Aguilero throws a good cross that connects.
Aguilero misses with a body kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Aguilero looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Aguilero connects with an inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight stays on the outside here - Bondurant looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Aguilero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bondurant manages to circle out of the way. Bondurant looks to clinch letting Aguilero counter with a right hand. #T3# Bondurant tries to clinch there but Aguilero circles away.
Aguilero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bondurant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aguilero. Jab by Bondurant. Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguilero swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aguilero is looking to counter the offense by Bondurant and move into the clinch. Aguilero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bondurant.
Bondurant fails in his attempt to clinch. Bondurant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bondurant dives in and grabs Aguilero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aguilero pushes down on Bondurant's head and hops out. Aguilero throws a hook but Bondurant avoids it easily. Aguilero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bondurant tries to clinch but Aguilero moves away and Aguilero counters with a thumping low kick. Bondurant closes the distance and clinches up with Aguilero, looking for a takedown. Bondurant pushes Aguilero against the cage but Aguilero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chad Aguilero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Bondurant.#T4##TD2# Bondurant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aguilero did well to prevent Bondurant getting side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aguilero keeping control of the position. #SUB# Aguilero looking for submissions off his back. Bondurant wants to stand up but Aguilero is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Aguilero dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bondurant misses with a double jab.
Bondurant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bondurant is defended easily by Aguilero. Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguilero circles away.
Aguilero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bondurant. Bondurant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aguilero sprawls well. Aguilero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bondurant gets slowly back to his feet. Aguilero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Aguilero throws the kick towards the body but Bondurant avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bondurant throws a series of punches but Aguilero avoids them all with ease. Bondurant 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. Aguilero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bondurant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bondurant throws a hook to the side of Aguilero's head but Aguilero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aguilero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1# Aguilero tries to clinch up but Bondurant circles away and keeps his distance. Bondurant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguilero swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aguilero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bondurant misses with a combination
and Aguilero counters with a slapping leg kick. Bondurant tries to clinch but Aguilero moves away #TD# and Aguilero counters with a shoot takedown. Bondurant fights it but they end up in guard. Bondurant wants to stand but Aguilero is controlling the position. #SUB2# Bondurant working for a triangle but Aguilero defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aguilero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Bondurant working for a triangle but Aguilero defends it easily.
#SUB2# Bondurant has his foot on Aguilero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aguilero works his way back into a safe position though. Bondurant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Aguilero forces his way into half guard. Aguilero stops Bondurant from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Aguilero is trying to work for a kimura but Bondurant is defending well.
Bondurant tries to get to full guard but Aguilero has control of the leg. Bondurant trying to control here.
Bondurant is staying active underneath Aguilero, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bondurant is in trouble now - Aguilero has advanced to mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bondurant is trying to stand but he's just given Aguilero his back.#T3##SUB# Aguilero looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB# Aguilero working for the choke. A lull in the action here.
Chad Aguilero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bondurant wants to get back to his feet. Aguilero lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bondurant's head. Will Aguilero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet. #T4# Aguilero tries to get the hooks in deep but Bondurant pushed the leg off. Bondurant trying to get back to his feet but Aguilero is in full control for now. Jack Bondurant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bondurant is really stuck here.
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet. A lull in the action here.
Bondurant is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bondurant tries to roll but Aguilero sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Aguilero showed his dominance in that final round. Well Aguilero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Aguilero! After winning the bout, Chad Aguilero 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 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:
FORTITUDE 8
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Koal misses with the body kick and Delacroix counters with a stiff right hand. Koal tried to score with a low kick but Delacroix checks it. Delacroix misses with a straight left. Koal looks to land a left hand but Delacroix moved out of range nicely. A leg kick checked by Delacroix. Koal scores with a nice body kick.
Koal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Delacroix. Koal looks to throw a body kick and Delacroix counters with a lovely straight right hand! Delacroix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Koal cracks the inside of Delacroix's front leg. Delacroix misses the jab. Koal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delacroix's sensitive parts. Delacroix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koal.
Koal scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body kick from Koal. Delacroix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koal at a distance.
Delacroix checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Delacroix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koal - that will leave a mark!
Koal thumps Delacroix with a low kick. Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Delacroix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koal. Koal obviously looking to wear him down.
Koal slips a straight right by Delacroix. Delacroix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Delacroix throws a hook but Koal avoids it easily. Koal connects with an inside leg kick. Koal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice defenses there by Koal. A thudding body kick lands there by Koal!
Delacroix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koal doesn't seem bothered though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koal delivers a nice body kick.#T2# Koal connects with a leg kick. Delacroix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Delacroix connects with a body shot that sends Koal's belly button to the back. Crunch! Koal slams his shin into Delacroix's torso. Delacroix throws a poor cross that misses
and Koal counters with a solid body kick. Delacroix is breathing heavily. Koal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Delacroix blocks a low kick nicely. Shaisa Koal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koal lands a front kick. Delacroix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Delacroix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koal. Koal feints and then cracks Delacroix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delacroix down. Koal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koal scores with a leg kick.
Delacroix tries to bum rush Koal with a series of wild strikes but Koal uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Koal's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Koal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3# Koal cracks the inside of Delacroix's front leg. A head kick from Koal lands but Delacroix takes it in his stride. A swing and a miss from Delacroix. A nice inside leg kick there by Koal. That's going to slow Delacroix down. Koal lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delacroix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Koal misses the jab. Koal misses with a leg kick and Koal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Koal gets off balance looking for a body kick and Delacroix counters with a straight right hand. Delacroix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koal can pounce on him.
Delacroix swings for the body but Koal moves out of range.
Delacroix swings widly with a right hand
and Koal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Koal slips under a jab from Delacroix. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4# A thudding body kick lands there by Koal!
Koal misses with a looping right. Koal slips a straight right by Delacroix. Delacroix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koal. Koal obviously looking to wear him down.
Koal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koal.
A good leg kick by Koal. Koal throws a lazy body kick and Delacroix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Delacroix throws a looping overhand right but Koal ducks down to avoid it. Koal feints a counter leg kick. Koal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Delacroix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Koal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A chopping leg kick lands by Koal. Nice body kick from Koal. A nice inside leg kick there by Koal. That's going to slow Delacroix down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaisa Koal dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koal, right into the meat.
Koal keeps Delacroix at a distance using the push kick. Koal scores with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Delacroix might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Koal throws a body kick that misses and Delacroix counters with a straight right hand. Koal tries to land a leg kick but Delacroix saw it coming and moves away.
Koal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delacroix throws out the jab. Delacroix scores with a nice right hand.
Koal throws a nice head kick!
Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delacroix pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Koal slips a jab from Delacroix. Koal throws a leg kick which misses Delacroix's front leg but catches the back leg as Delacroix tries to avoid it. Koal scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koal misses with a body kick. Delacroix misses with a hook. Koal ducked under it nicely. #T1# Koal throws a nice outside leg kick. Koal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delacroix. Koal thows a left - swing and a miss! A nice inside leg kick there by Koal. That's going to slow Delacroix down. Delacroix misses with a straight right. Delacroix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koal. Koal misses with a head kick.
Delacroix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Delacroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Delacroix there. Shaisa Koal seems to be getting the better of the standup. Koal throws a leg kick and Delacroix counters with a right hand to the body. Koal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koal connects with an inside leg kick. Koal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2# Koal tries to land a body kick and Delacroix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Koal throws a leg kick that is checked#KD# and Delacroix counters with a crisp one two that drops Koal! Delacroix thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Koal to his feet! Koal is in big trouble!#ROC# Koal is rocked! Delacroix throws a jab but it's blocked by Koal. Koal is still on wobbly legs! Can Delacroix finish him? Delacroix misses with a body shot.
Koal seems to have recovered his senses. Nice defenses there by Koal. Delacroix looks to throw the jab but Koal is out of range. Koal has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Koal feints and then cracks Delacroix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delacroix down. Delacroix's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Koal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Delacroix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koal circles away quickly and effectively. Koal scores with a leg kick.
Koal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delacroix if he has to take too many more of those.
Delacroix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koal counters with a head kick. That will keep Delacroix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Delacroix throws a right hand that Koal ducks under and follows up with a left that Koal also avoids with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Koal thows a body kick. Delacroix tries to catch it but that hurt him. Koal throws a nice inside leg kick. Koal scores with a kick to the body.
Delacroix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koal. Koal lands with a nice body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Delacroix. Koal does a little dance to reset his feet. Koal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delacroix. A big right from Koal misses. Delacroix throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Delacroix steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koal. That one must have hurt. Koal throws a sloppy head kick enabling Delacroix to counter with a crisp jab. Koal tries to bum rush Delacroix with a series of wild strikes but Delacroix uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Delacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A solid leg kick lands there for Koal.
Delacroix misses with a hook.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crunch! Koal slams his shin into Delacroix's torso. Delacroix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Koal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koal, right into the meat.
Delacroix looks to throw the jab but Koal is out of range. Koal thinks about the counter body kick. Koal throws a nice outside leg kick. Koal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Koal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A decent looking body kick lands there for Koal. Good leg kick by Koal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Koal throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Koal avoids the body shot from Delacroix.
Koal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaisa Koal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Koal cracks the inside of Delacroix's front leg. Koal is looking to slow Delacroix down with leg kicks. Koal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delacroix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Koal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delacroix's sensitive parts. Delacroix misses with an uppercut. Koal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Delacroix. Koal scores with a leg kick.
Delacroix misses with a hook. Koal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Delacroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Delacroix off balance momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Delacroix misses with the combination.
Koal blocks a jab. Delacroix throws a hook but Koal avoids it easily.#T1# Koal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delacroix takes a step back to recover. Koal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delacroix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Delacroix misses with a hook. Koal ducked under it nicely. Koal avoids the body shot from Delacroix.
And Koal responds with a good body kick, but Delacroix manages to step out the way in time. Koal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Delacroix swings for the body but Koal moves out of range.
Delacroix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koal. Koal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delacroix. Koal throws a head kick that Delacroix semi-blocks.
Koal slips under a jab. Delacroix throws a looping overhand right but Koal ducks down to avoid it. Delacroix jabs Koal to the body, keeping him at a distance. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Koal lands a front kick. Koal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice inside leg kick there by Koal. That's going to slow Delacroix down. A swing and a miss from Delacroix. Koal scores with a spinning back kick! Koal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delacroix's head. Delacroix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koal counters with a leg kick. Koal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. An inside leg kick lands from Koal. Delacroix misses with a wild body shot. Koal scores with a kick to the midsection. Delacroix misses with a looping right. Koal keeps Delacroix at a distance using the push kick. #T3# Delacroix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Koal connects with an inside leg kick. Koal scoring well with a low kick there.
Delacroix throws a body shot but no joy. Koal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Koal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delacroix's sensitive parts. Koal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Koal dodges the punch combination from Delacroix.
Koal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Delacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Koal's shoulder, as Koal tries to avoid the shot. Koal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Delacroix. Koal lands a front kick. Koal throws a leg kick which misses Delacroix's front leg but catches the back leg as Delacroix tries to avoid it. #T4# Delacroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Koal lands with a kick to the ribs.
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! Nice body kick there by Koal. Koal scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Koal. A solid leg kick lands there for Koal.
Koal throws a shot from downtown. Delacroix moves away and avoids it. Delacroix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koal can pounce on him.
Koal scoring well with a low kick there.
Koal throws a hook but Delacroix avoids it easily. Delacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Koal thuds his shin into the meat of Delacroix's side. Koal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delacroix if he has to take too many more of those.
Koal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaisa Koal really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Delacroix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koal - that will leave a mark!
Delacroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice body kick there by Koal. Delacroix misses the shot to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Koal. Delacroix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koal. Koal obviously looking to wear him down.
Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koal throws a lazy uppercut
and Delacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Koal misses with a body kick. Delacroix misses with a wild body shot. Delacroix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Delacroix throws a shot from downtown. Koal moves away and avoids it.#T1# Delacroix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koal. Koal feints and then cracks Delacroix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delacroix down. Delacroix jabbing away but nothing is landing. A swing and a miss from Delacroix. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koal, right into the meat.
Koal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delacroix. Delacroix blocks a jab. Delacroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koal walks into a left hand. Koal connects with a solid leg kick. Koal throws a leg kick but Delacroix moved away. Delacroix pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Jab by Delacroix. Delacroix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice defenses there by Koal. 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! Koal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Delacroix thows a left - swing and a miss! Koal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delacroix sees it coming and avoids it easily. Both fighters circling a little - Koal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Koal thumps Delacroix with a low kick. Delacroix blocks a head kick by Koal.
Koal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Delacroix is looking to counter punch. Koal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koal wants to land a leg kick but Delacroix is out of range. #T3# That kick from Koal tenderised Delacroix's leg. Delacroix is trying to keep his angry face on. Koal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delacroix is out of range. Delacroix is looking to counter punch. Koal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Koal throws a nice outside leg kick. Delacroix takes a kick to the side of the head. Delacroix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Delacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Delacroix checks a leg kick. Koal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Koal tries to work over Delacroix's front leg with a kick but Delacroix checks it. Koal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Koal throws a jab when Delacroix was well out of range.#T4# Koal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Koal scores with a leg kick.
Koal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koal goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Delacroix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koal. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Delacroix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koal moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Koal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Delacroix. Koal is looking to score with low kicks. Delacroix seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Delacroix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koal. Koal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Delacroix blocks it well. Delacroix misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaisa Koal dominated that fourth round. That's time! Delacroix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Koal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delacroix looks to throw the jab but Koal is out of range. Delacroix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Delacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Good leg kick by Koal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koal throws a head kick that misses. Koal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Delacroix throws a big shot that misses. Koal lands a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koal throws a lazy head kick letting Delacroix counter with a right hand. Delacroix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A shot to the body from Delacroix misses and Koal counters with a slapping leg kick. Koal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Delacroix's calf. Delacroix checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koal. Delacroix shrugs it off though. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Koal throws a hook but Delacroix avoids it easily. Koal throws out a powerful jab. Koal is looking to score with low kicks. It looked like Delacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Koal connects with an inside leg kick. Koal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Crunch! Koal slams his shin into Delacroix's torso. Koal pushes Delacroix away with a front kick. Koal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little feinted left hand from Delacroix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Delacroix off balance momentarily. Koal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delacroix takes a step back to recover. Delacroix misses with a straight left. #T2# Koal scores with a spinning back kick! Delacroix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Delacroix misses. Delacroix scores with a hook. Delacroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Koal looks to land a right hand but Delacroix moved out of range. Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Delacroix off balance momentarily. Delacroix slips under a jab from Koal. Koal throws a head kick that misses. Koal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Delacroix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Delacroix is able to avoid easily. Martin Delacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Koal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delacroix's sensitive parts. Delacroix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koal. Koal feints a counter leg kick. Koal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Delacroix misses its target. Koal motions for Delacroix to come forward. Koal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Koal connects with a solid leg kick. Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Delacroix off balance momentarily. Koal scores with a leg kick.
Koal slips a jab from Delacroix. Despite the aggression on Koal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Delacroix misses with a hook
and Koal counters with a leg kick. Delacroix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koal feints a counter leg kick. Koal misses with an uppercut. #T4# Koal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delacroix. Delacroix throws the left hand but Koal avoids the punch easily. Shaisa Koal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Koal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koal scoring well with a low kick there.
Delacroix misses with a hook. Koal ducked under it nicely. Delacroix backing away here, and Koal unleashes a leg kick that just misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Koal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Koal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Delacroix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Delacroix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Delacroix moves away from the strike by Koal.
And that's the end of the fight! Shaisa Koal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Koal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaisa Koal! Shaisa Koal is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath Shaisa Koal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Barnes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bourne to the mat! Bourne manages to get full guard. Bourne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace. Bourne wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bourne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bourne keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. Barnes stops Bourne from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bourne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bourne striking off his back but it's not causing Barnes any problems. Bourne wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bourne is striking off his back. Barnes thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Barnes is nestled in close to Bourne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bourne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1# Bourne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bourne missing with punches from the bottom.
Bourne tries to kick Barnes off but Barnes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Barnes winds up and cracks Bourne with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Barnes content to control rather than advance. Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bourne is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes trying to control the action but Bourne is working from the bottom. Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bourne is looking to escape. Bourne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2# Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Bourne's head. Bourne taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard. Bourne is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bourne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Bourne taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard. Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourne keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Bourne has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Barnes is nestled in close to Bourne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control. Barnes prevents Bourne from standing back up.
Bourne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bourne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bourne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bourne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bourne punching from the bottom.
Bourne is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Bourne wants to get back to his feet. Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Bourne flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here! Bourne is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Bourne is trying desperately to improve position. Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes. Barnes landing shots from mount. #ROC2# Bourne is rocked! Barnes drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bourne! More shots from Barnes and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetri Barnes! A relieved looking Demetri Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Kalervo throws an overhand right that lands on MacAskill's shoulder, as MacAskill tries to avoid the shot. MacAskill swings for the body but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo misses with the combination.
MacAskill misses the jab. Kalervo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacAskill is landing a low percentage of strikes. Kalervo misses with an uppercut. MacAskill saw that one coming. MacAskill tries to land a leg kick but Kalervo saw it coming and moves away.
MacAskill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Kalervo has managed to clinch.
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but MacAskill avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage. Kalervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left hand lands to the body for MacAskill.
MacAskill creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalervo's defenses. MacAskill working some nice short punches in the clinch. MacAskill scores with a nice hook to the head. Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAskill's elbow. Kalervo lands an elbow just above MacAskill 's eye. #T1# A right hand to the body from MacAskill.
Kalervo tries to work over MacAskill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Our sources have told us that MacAskill has been working on his elbows in the gym. MacAskill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacAskill throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalervo. MacAskill misses with a body punch.
Kalervo tries to land knees in the clinch but MacAskill avoids the damage to the body. MacAskill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalervo lands a damaging elbow. Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacAskill. MacAskill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalervo backwards. Kalervo misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo. #BC# MacAskill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kalervo misses the shot to the body. It looked like MacAskill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. MacAskill slips a straight right by Kalervo. A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. MacAskill does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# MacAskill pushing out the jab but it's not landing. MacAskill stuns Kalervo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo lands a slapping body shot.
MacAskill misses with a hook. MacAskill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kalervo misses with a hook. Kalervo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. MacAskill looks to land a body kick but Kalervo moved away. Kalervo wants to counter the offense by MacAskill and move into the clinch position. The fighters circling - MacAskill throws out the jab but it was never going to land. MacAskill slips a straight right by Kalervo. Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and MacAskill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kalervo misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from MacAskill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# MacAskill misses with a looping left. MacAskill misses with a low kick. Kalervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kalervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. MacAskill throws a push kick but Kalervo slaps the foot to one side. MacAskill loads up on a big right hand but Kalervo slips the punch. Kalervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A swing and a miss from MacAskill. Kalervo swings for the body but MacAskill moves out of range.
MacAskill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kalervo moves out of range of the body kick from MacAskill.
Kalervo misses the shot to the body. Kalervo needs to keep his hands up - MacAskill had a free shot at his head there. MacAskill missing with a left hand there. Kalervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kalervo is looking for the big counter here. MacAskill just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Kalervo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kalervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacAskill sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Kalervo. Kalervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAskill. 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! MacAskill throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it. MacAskill misses with a hook. Kalervo throws out a counter right but MacAskill avoids it with no problem. Kalervo moves out of range as MacAskill strikes. Kalervo misses with the combination.
MacAskill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalervo moves away. MacAskill connects with a crisp jab. Kalervo lands a right hook to the body.
MacAskill looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range. MacAskill pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacAskill dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# MacAskill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it. MacAskill misses with a body shot.
MacAskill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it. MacAskill throws a solid leg kick but Kalervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacAskill. MacAskill moves away from the strike by Kalervo. It looked like MacAskill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalervo. Kalervo misses with an uppercut
enabling MacAskill to counter with a crisp jab. Kalervo just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAskill avoids a lazy jab quite easily. MacAskill slips under a jab from Kalervo. MacAskill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacAskill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalervo. Kalervo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. MacAskill moves out of range as Kalervo strikes. A quick step to the side and MacAskill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. MacAskill throws the left hand but Kalervo avoids the punch easily.#T1# Kalervo misses with a straight left. Rory MacAskill is winning the standup battle so far. MacAskill misses with a body shot
and Kalervo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kalervo lands with an overhand left. Kalervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAskill takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses. Kalervo stuns MacAskill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kalervo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kalervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kalervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. MacAskill throws a hook but Kalervo blocks it. MacAskill throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand. MacAskill lunges at Kalervo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalervo's hand. MacAskill throws a leg kick and Kalervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MacAskill feints a jab promting Kalervo to slip. MacAskill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalervo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2# MacAskill throws a hook to the side of Kalervo's head but Kalervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kalervo throws a shot from downtown. MacAskill moves away and avoids it. MacAskill takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses. Kalervo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. MacAskill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAskill. Kalervo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacAskill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. MacAskill moves out of range as Kalervo strikes. Kalervo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAskill moves away. MacAskill appears to be looking for a big counter. MacAskill throws a quick inside leg kick. MacAskill lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalervo takes a step back to recover. MacAskill throws a hook to the side of Kalervo's head but Kalervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kalervo throws an off balance right hand
and MacAskill counters with a stiff right hand. MacAskill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalervo.#T3# MacAskill connects with a nice looking jab.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalervo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAskill. MacAskill misses with an uppercut. Kalervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacAskill with a body shot. Kalervo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kalervo connects with a body shot. Kalervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. MacAskill misses the body punch and Kalervo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kalervo cracks a nice hook into MacAskill's ribs. MacAskill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacAskill scrambles back to his feet. MacAskill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacAskill there as he acknowledges the shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kalervo fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAskill throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# A big left from MacAskill misses. Kalervo misses with an uppercut. Kalervo tests MacAskill's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kalervo takes one to the chin there. Kalervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAskill. MacAskill misses with a kick to the body and Kalervo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacAskill thinking. Kalervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kalervo moves out of range as MacAskill throws a body kick.
MacAskill lands a lovely overhand right. MacAskill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. MacAskill sets himself, and Kalervo steps forward looking for the clinch! MacAskill avoids it this time. MacAskill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. MacAskill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Untamo Kalervo will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# MacAskill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalervo. Kalervo scores with a jab to the jaw. MacAskill with a jab. MacAskill throws a quick inside leg kick. MacAskill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalervo. Kalervo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. MacAskill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kalervo wants to counter with a clinch but MacAskill pushes him away. Kalervo scores with a jab to the head.
MacAskill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalervo's hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kalervo darts in and clinches MacAskill up against the cage. Kalervo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kalervo tries to work over MacAskill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. MacAskill swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it. Kalervo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Kalervo working MacAskill over with knees to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacAskill. MacAskill misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo misses with the head strike.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kalervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacAskill is defending well for now. MacAskill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacAskill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAskill's elbow. MacAskill has a couple of punches blocked by Kalervo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo. MacAskill misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo takes a shot to the head. MacAskill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAskill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalervo has him pressed against the cage. Kalervo misses with a short punch on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Kalervo.
#T2# Kalervo swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAskill uses good head movement to avoid it. Kalervo blocks the elbow strike.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! MacAskill lands a shoulder strike. MacAskill lands with a short head shot on the inside. MacAskill tries to throw a body punch but Kalervo avoids it by throwing MacAskill back against the cage. Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalervo struggles to land a body shot inside as MacAskill controls his hands.
MacAskill lands an elbow inside. MacAskill throws an elbow that misses.
MacAskill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! MacAskill lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kalervo lands a hook to the side of the head. Kalervo avoids a wild elbow strike from MacAskill.#T3# MacAskill can't find room to land a body shot as Kalervo controls the action.
Kalervo lands with a short head shot on the inside. MacAskill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped MacAskill in his tracks for a moment. Kalervo throws a head punch that misses. Rory MacAskill has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kalervo throws a head punch that misses. Kalervo misses with a short punch on the inside. MacAskill tries a body shot but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. MacAskill lands a nice uppercut. Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kalervo fails to land. Kalervo avoids the elbow strike from MacAskill, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo. MacAskill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAskill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. MacAskill is trying to break the clinch but Kalervo is controlling him.#T4# Kalervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacAskill is trying to break free. MacAskill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from MacAskill.
MacAskill struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalervo controls his hands.
MacAskill is leaning against Kalervo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. MacAskill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot in the inside from Kalervo. MacAskill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# MacAskill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kalervo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Kalervo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacAskill, pushing him back against the cage. Kalervo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacAskill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAskill is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Untamo Kalervo. Well Kalervo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo! Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo! Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Untamo Kalervo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Faup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faup somewhat. Faup tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Faup ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Faup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully. Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Faup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Faup is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2# Faup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faup has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T1# Johnson wants to sweep here but Faup controlling him for the moment. Faup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Faup slips nicely into half guard. Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faup. #SUB# Faup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faup takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Faup is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Johnson won't allow Faup to pass to mount. Johnson taking some punishment here, with Faup in his half guard. #T2# Faup moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! Faup lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Johnson taking shots to the head. Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faup working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT# It looks like Jake Johnson has been cut. Faup has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Faup landing strikes, looking to finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Faup lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faup is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT# That has opened up Jake Johnson's cut even more. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson tries to lock up and control but Faup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Faup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape. Faup with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT# Jake Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Faup!
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Event:
HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1# Conley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conley. Conley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conley there as he acknowledges the shot. Money stuffs the takedown. Money uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conley. Money getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Money seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nice body punch from Conley. Money throws a right hand that Conley ducks under and follows up with a left that Conley also avoids with ease. A little jabbing left from Conley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Conley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Money misses. Conley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Reed Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Money scores with a body shot.
#T1# Money fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conley on the side of the head. Money takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Conley misses. Money was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Conley is just out of range. Money connects with a looping right hand.
Money lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Money dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Money finds it's way through Conley's defenses. A big left from Conley misses. Conley misses with a looping right. Conley throws a lazy uppercut
and Money counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Conley misses with a left hand and Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Conley does a little dance to reset his feet. Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Conley misses the body punch and Money counters with a lovely straight right hand! Money connects with the punch. A shot to the liver by Money. Beautiful body shot. Money works the jab nicely. A left lands for Money. Money wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Conley lands a nice shot to the body.
Money digs a good body shot into Conley's ribs. Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3# Money lands a slapping body shot.
Money scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conley in his tracks. Conley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Money avoids it really well and circles away. Money lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Money. Conley misses the jab.#T4# Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Conley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Money defends it well. Money scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Conley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Conley lands a nice shot 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! Money listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Money connects with a single shot there. Conley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice jab there from Money. Money keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. As Conley tries to get set, Money tries to push him back and clinch up but Conley manages to avoid the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Conley throws a body shot but no joy. Money was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Conley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Money stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Conley throws an off balance right hand
and Money connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Money misses with a wild combination.
Conley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Money moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Money lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Conley misses. Conley takes a shot right to the bread basket. Money dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Money dips to his left and cracks Conley with an uppercut!#T1# Money misses with a jab, cross combination.
Money scores with a hook. Conley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Conley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conley somewhat. Money with a jab. Money lands a jab.#T2# Money scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Conley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Money has got the better of the exchanges. Money misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conley.
Conley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Money.
Conley takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses. Conley dips to his left and cracks Money with an uppercut! Reed Money is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the body from Money misses letting Conley counter with a right hand. Money clobbers Conley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Money looks to throw the jab but Conley is out of range. #T3# Money throws a body punch but Conley moves out of range. Conley loads up on a big right hand but Money slips the punch. Money is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Conley on the wrong end of a nice hook. Money fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Conley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fighters circling - Conley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Conley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Money.
Money takes one to the chin there. Conley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# Money dips to his left and cracks Conley with an uppercut! Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conley moves away. A little jabbing left from Conley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Conley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Conley throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range. Conley misses with a lunging right hand
and Money counters with a right hand to the body. Money moves away from the strike by Conley. A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Conley does a little dance to reset his feet. A lazy left from Money finds it's target. Money digs a good body shot into Conley's ribs. Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conley can do to turn this around? Money bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Conley's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Money slips a straight right by Conley. Good shot there by Money. Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Money lands a head shot. Conley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conley. Money fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Money as he connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Money showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conley.
#T1# Conley throws a body punch but Money moves out of range. Money clobbers Conley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Some wild striking there from Conley.
Conley shoots and misses and Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Conley misses with an uppercut
and Money counters with a stiff right hand. Conley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Money fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC# Conley is rocked! Conley throws a lazy uppercut
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Conley is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him? Money scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conley doesn't seem bothered though. A jab from Money does it's job there. Conley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Money counters with a huge left! Conley is in big trouble! He's backing up but Money isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Conley from any more damage. A dominating finish by Money!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money! After winning the bout, Reed Money 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:
RFC 15: Dead On Arrival
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# A big left from Wayne misses. Wayne cracks a nice hook into Aguilero's ribs. Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork. No luck with that takedown attempt from Aguilero. Aguilero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wayne throws a combination. Aguilero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT# It looks like Chad Aguilero has been cut. Wayne blocks a low kick nicely. Aguilero throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aguilero. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wayne misses with a double jab.
Wayne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aguilero lands a head kick!
Aguilero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Aguilero dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
#T1# Wayne works over Aguilero's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC# Aguilero is rocked! Wayne goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wayne goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Aguilero stumbles back but Wayne runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Aguilero to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Aguilero will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Wayne! Bruce Wayne retains his featherweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Wayne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Stander moves into the clinch successfully.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Stander. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stander has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC# Brogue breaks the clinch.
Stander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Bobby Stander has been cut. Brogue walks into a left hand. A right-left combo lands from Brogue. #ROC# Stander is rocked! Brogue cracks Stander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Stander is still on wobbly legs! Can Brogue finish him? Brogue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Stander lands a lovely overhand right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brogue avoids the head kick by Stander.
Brogue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stander shapes to counter with a head kick. Brogue tries to bum rush Stander with a series of wild strikes but Stander uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stander seems to have recovered his senses. Brogue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stander.
Nice uppercut there from Stander. Donal Brogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Brogue takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue. #T1# Stander misses with a punch on the inside.
Brogue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Stander tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stander misses with a short punch on the inside. Brogue tries to score a body lock takedown but Stander shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Stander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stander struggles to land a body shot inside as Brogue controls his hands.
Stander tries to pull guard but Brogue won't allow it.
Stander struggles to land a body shot inside as Brogue controls his hands.
Stander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Brogue stops a takedown attempt from Stander.
Stander misses with the head strike.
Stander fails to pull guard.
Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Stander.#T2# Stander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stander tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Stander. Stander has Brogue pressed against the ropes, preventing Brogue from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brogue just stands there and leans against the ropes. Brogue dodges an elbow strike from Stander.
Stander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stander tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Stander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brogue.
Stander misses with an elbow over the top. Brogue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stander.
Brogue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Stander lands a hook that snaps the head of Brogue backwards. #T3# A short right from Brogue. Brogue avoids a wild elbow strike from Stander. A right hook to the body lands for Brogue.
Stander lands a nice uppercut. Stander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brogue after a bit of a struggle. Stander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brogue working hard to break the clinch. Brogue has had enough of the clinch but Stander keeps him there for the moment. Stander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brogue walks away with a smile on his face. Stander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Brogue connects with a body shot. Brogue connects with a body shot that sends Stander's belly button to the back. Brogue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brogue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4# Brogue moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2# Brogue gets caught flat footed, as Stander shoots in with a quick takedown into 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! Stander lands a couple of decent looking shots. Stander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Stander chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2# Stander stands up and waves to Brogue to follow him. Brogue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brogue duly obliges. 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 Donal Brogue will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bobby Stander's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Brogue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brogue moves away. Brogue clobbers Stander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Stander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brogue circles away quickly and effectively. Stander misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Stander misses. A punch combination from Brogue misses. Stander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brogue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brogue thuds his right hand into Stander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A looping hook to the body misses from Stander. Brogue does a little dance to reset his feet. Stander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Donal Brogue is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Brogue works over Stander's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2# Stander drives through with a takedown into Brogue's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Stander drops back looking for a leg! Brogue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brogue manages to kick Stander off! Stander jumps back into Brogue's guard. Brogue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stander. Brogue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stander on the ground. Stander controlling from the top position. #T2# Brogue keeping moving, preventing Stander from controlling successfully. Stander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Stander wants to control from the top but Brogue keeps moving. Brogue wants to stand but Stander is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Stander slips a jab and a cross from Brogue.
#T3# Stander throws a head kick but Brogue moves out of range.
Brogue lands a nice looking body shot.
Stander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brogue. That did some damage! No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice body punch from Brogue. Brogue throws a right hand that misses
letting Stander counter with a right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Stander.
Brogue wants to clinch up but Stander keeps it at a distance. A slow jab from Brogue misses its intended target. It seemed like Stander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brogue misses with a body shot.
A jab from Brogue does it's job there.#T4# Brogue scores with a nice head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Left hook, right uppercut from Brogue. Stander throws a solid leg kick but Brogue takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stander. Brogue checks a low kick from Stander. Brogue misses with a few strikes there.
Stander cracks Brogue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Brogue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Brogue throws a series of punches but Stander avoids them all with ease. Donal Brogue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stander! But no joy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brogue throws a nice looking combination but Stander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stander thuds his right hand into Brogue's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Stander moves out of range as Brogue strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donal Brogue will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bobby Stander's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Brogue ducks under a wild hook from Stander. Brogue misses with a double jab.
Stander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Stander throws a looping overhand right but Brogue ducks down to avoid it. Brogue takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2# It looks like Donal Brogue has been cut. Brogue throws a combination that misses and Stander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stander slips under a jab from Brogue. Stander dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A leg kick checked by Brogue. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brogue moves forwards but Stander connects with a nice, crisp jab. A punch combination from Brogue misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brogue throws a right and a left that Stander avoids nicely. Brogue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stander throws the kick towards the body but Brogue avoids it.#T1# Donk. Stander catches Brogue right on the button with a cross. Stander cracks Brogue with a good jab. Brogue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brogue throws a hook to the side of Stander's head but Stander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stander cracks Brogue with a good jab. Brogue closes the distance but Stander moves to the side and Stander counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2# Brogue is rocked! No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stander feints a counter leg kick. Brogue slips a jab and a cross from Stander.
It looked like Brogue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Brogue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Brogue throws a hook but Stander avoids it easily.#T2# Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stander follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Brogue feints a jab promting Stander to slip. Brogue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Stander shoots in for a takedown but Brogue shows good takedown defense. Stander doesn't manage to clinch there - Brogue circles away.
Brogue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brogue tries to bum rush Stander with a series of wild strikes but Stander uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stander counters with a body kick. Stander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brogue takes a step back to recover. #CL2# Stander has closed the distance and engaged Brogue in a clinch.
Brogue blocks a body shot from Stander. Nice body punch from Stander - that landed with a thud.
Bobby Stander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Stander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brogue. Stander tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Stander is struggling to control the position. Brogue dodges an elbow strike from Stander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stander. Brogue is trying to break free. Stander pushes Brogue back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brogue avoiding damage as Stander throws knees to the body.
#T4# Stander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stander misses with a short punch on the inside. Brogue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stander keeps control of Brogue as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Brogue breaks from the clinch.
Stander misses with a head kick.
Stander misses with a hook to the body
and Stander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brogue circles away. Donal Brogue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Brogue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Stander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Brogue has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donal Brogue!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1# Benjamin lunges at Dunne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunne's hand. Dunne scores with a head kick. Benjamin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Dunne misses with a hook. Benjamin ducked under it nicely. #CL# Benjamin moves into the clinch successfully.
Benjamin blocks an elbow strike from Dunne.
Benjamin lands with a short shot to the head. Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Benjamin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunne backwards. Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body. Dunne tries to land a knee to the head but Benjamin blocks with his arms.
Benjamin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dunne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjamin's brow. This has been an exciting period of action! Benjamin blocks an elbow strike from Dunne.
Dunne throws an elbow that misses.
Dunne throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Benjamin. Dunne trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Come on Benjamin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin. Benjamin blocks an elbow strike from Dunne.
Benjamin blocks an elbow strike. Benjamin is trying to push Dunne away but Dunne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dunne misses with a knee to the head. Benjamin is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Dunne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Benjamin digs a right hand into Dunne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dunne's gas tank. A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin. #T2# Dunne looking to throw knees to the head but Benjamin is blocking nicely.
Benjamin has Dunne pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Benjamin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Dunne looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dunne misses with an elbow over the top. Dunne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benjamin lands an uppercut. Benjamin blocks an elbow strike from Dunne.
Dunne lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Shelton Benjamin has been cut. A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benjamin pushes Dunne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3# Dunne misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Benjamin. A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
#BC2# Dunne breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Dunne does a little dance to reset his feet. Benjamin with a jab. Benjamin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dunne is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL# Benjamin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Benjamin can't break the clinch.
Dunne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dunne tries to land a knee to the head but Benjamin blocks with his arms.
Benjamin avoids a wild elbow strike from Dunne. Benjamin lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunne backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin. Benjamin lands a nice uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dunne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjamin's brow. Nice elbow from Dunne. #BC2# Dunne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benjamin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL# Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Dunne back into the cage. Dunne lands an elbow that stopped Benjamin in his tracks for a moment. Benjamin blocks an elbow strike. Dunne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dunne tries a knee to the head but Benjamin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Benjamin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shelton Benjamin's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Benjamin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Benjamin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Good body shot from Benjamin.
Shelton Benjamin has scored more points in the clinch so far. With the fighters up against the cage, Dunne throws an elbow but misses. Benjamin lands a hook to the side of the head. Dunne looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dunne takes a shot to the head. Dunne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Benjamin is trying to break the clinch but Dunne has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dunne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dunne throws a punch but it's blocked by Benjamin. Benjamin blocks an elbow strike from Dunne.
Benjamin blocks an elbow strike. Dunne misses with an elbow over the top.#T1# Benjamin pushes Dunne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Dunne throws an elbow but misses. Dunne throws an elbow that misses.
Dunne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Benjamin stalling against the cage.
Dunne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benjamin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benjamin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunne backwards. Dunne looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Dunne breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Benjamin pushes Dunne up against the cage in a clinch. Dunne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike. Dunne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2# Benjamin blocks an elbow strike. Benjamin lands a hook to the side of the head. Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dunne throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Benjamin working hard to break the clinch. Benjamin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A hook to the body from Benjamin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunne. Benjamin works on Dunne's body with a couple of short punches. Dunne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benjamin avoids it. Dunne misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dunne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjamin's brow. Benjamin is pushing Dunne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3# Benjamin slows down the pace here.
Benjamin blocks an elbow strike from Dunne.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunne can do to turn this around? Benjamin blocks an elbow strike. Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dunne or not. A short left from Benjamin. Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Benjamin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dunne pushes off an throws an elbow but Benjamin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Benjamin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Benjamin lands a shot to the body.#T4# Benjamin is struggling to control the position. Dunne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benjamin avoids it. With the fighters up against the cage, Dunne throws an elbow but misses. Benjamin scores with a nice hook to the head. Benjamin lands a right hand. Benjamin being controlled against the cage. Dunne throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Dunne breaks from the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Benjamin avoids the elbow strike from Dunne, against the cage.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunne backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Benjamin dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Shelton Benjamin's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Benjamin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunne drops his hands momentarily and Benjamin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL# Benjamin moves into range and clinches up with Dunne. Dunne tries to land knees in the clinch but Benjamin avoids the damage to the body. Benjamin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunne won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Benjamin tries to circle away but Dunne has him pinned against the cage. Dunne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Benjamin dodges an elbow strike from Dunne.
Dunne tries to land knees in the clinch but Benjamin avoids the damage to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunne misses with an elbow strike.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Benjamin dodges an elbow strike from Dunne.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike. Benjamin stalling.
#T1# Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunne backwards. Dunne misses with an elbow over the top. A short right from Benjamin. Dunne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benjamin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunne throws an elbow but misses. Dunne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunne has Benjamin pressed against the cage, preventing Benjamin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short uppercut from Benjamin. Dunne throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut. Dunne pushes off an throws an elbow but Benjamin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Dunne looking to slow down the pace here. Benjamin just leaning against Dunne, taking a breather. #T2# Dunne misses with an elbow strike.
Benjamin controlling the action here for a moment.
Dunne misses with an elbow strike.
Benjamin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dunne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benjamin scores with a nice hook to the head. Dunne misses with a short punch on the inside. Benjamin lands a right hand. Dunne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benjamin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunne backwards. Dunne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freddy Dunne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Benjamin is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunne has double underhooks. Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Benjamin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shelton Benjamin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dunne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dunne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benjamin avoids it. Benjamin blocks an elbow strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin. A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin. #T4# Dunne misses with some punches.
Dunne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Benjamin lands an uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dunne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjamin's brow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benjamin is trying to break the clinch but Dunne has him pressed against the cage. Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Dunne is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Freddy Dunne has been cut. Dunne misses with an elbow over the top. Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dunne is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?#BC2# Dunne breaks the clinch.
Dunne misses with a low kick. Dunne seems to have recovered his senses. Shelton Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benjamin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight! Shelton Benjamin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Benjamin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Benjamin! A victorious Shelton Benjamin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Junior Masters of MMA Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Grivas does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick from Grivas lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride. McCarthy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grivas misses with a body shot
#KD# and McCarthy counters with a crisp one two that drops Grivas! McCarthy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grivas to his feet! Grivas is in big trouble!#ROC# Grivas is rocked! Grivas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy. Grivas is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him? A good leg kick by Grivas. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCarthy throws a pinpoint strike between Grivas's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Grivas crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McCarthy scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Redser McCarthy! Redser McCarthy very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
HFC 18 Mccarthy vs DeNiro
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges. A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target. Taylor looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well. Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taylor. Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease. Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it. Taylor jabs at Johnson's body. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies! Taylor throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely. A punch combination from Taylor misses. Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Johnson looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Taylor throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease. Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken. James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson connects with a body shot.#T1# Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Taylor throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson. Johnson cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like James Taylor has been cut. Taylor misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Taylor falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Johnson! Jake Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FC:Resurrection!
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dos Santos connects with an inside leg kick. Lee misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body kick.
#CL# Lee tries to keep at a distance but Dos Santos has taken the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos. Lee working aggressively here.
Dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dos Santos effectively controlling the action here. Lee tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Dos Santos lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment. A head punch on the inside from Dos Santos fails to land. Lee is trying to force a seperation but Dos Santos has the dominant position. Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
#T1# Lee blocking some punches.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dos Santos lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye. Dos Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nice elbow from Dos Santos. A body shot lands from Dos Santos.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple. Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow. Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Dos Santos lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off. Dos Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
Dos Santos lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye. Lee has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.#T2# Dos Santos has Lee pressed against the ropes, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos lands a damaging elbow. Dos Santos has Lee pressed against the ropes, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lee is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him. Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Lee. Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Dos Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the ropes. Nice elbow from Dos Santos. Dos Santos lands with a right to the head. Dos Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dos Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Dos Santos dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lee moves to clinch but Dos Santos breaks away and Dos Santos counters with a body kick. Lee looks to clinch and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kyle Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lee is looking for the big counter here. Lee moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off. Lee is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Lee misses with a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a nice kick to the body. Lee takes one on the button.#CL# Dos Santos has managed to clinch.
Lee is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Santos. Lee takes an elbow to the temple. Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
#ROC# Lee is rocked!#T1# Dos Santos lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off. Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Santos finish him? Dos Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dos Santos working Lee over with knees to the body.#BC# Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dos Santos plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Lee's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Lee, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miguel Dos Santos! A very excited looking Miguel Dos Santos 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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