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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Island heat
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Morin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Away. Away scores with a nice right hand.
Morin misses with a two punch combination.
Morin needs to keep his hands up - Away had a free shot at his head there. Away misses with a double jab
and Morin counters with a series of strikes. Away will be more careful next time no doubt. Away scores with a sloppy right hand. Morin should have avoided that one. The fighters circling - Morin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Morin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Away misses with a lunging right hand
and Morin counters with a series of strikes. Away will be more careful next time no doubt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Some wild striking there from Away.
Away throws a hook but Morin blocks it. Away misses with a right hand and Morin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Morin misses with a double jab.
#T1# Away throws a shot from downtown. Morin moves away and avoids it. Morin misses with a combination
and Away counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Away throws an off balance right hand
and Morin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Morin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morin there as he acknowledges the shot. Away misses with a wild combination.
Away misses with a looping right. Morin throws a one two combo.
Away swings widly with a right hand
and Morin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Away lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Away is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Away misses with a left hand and Morin counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Away takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Away digs a good hook to Morin's body.
Away misses with an uppercut
and Morin counters with a left and a right that stings Away. Morin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Away. Morin misses with a combination
and Away counters with a nice uppercut. Away misses the jab. Despite the aggression on Morin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Morin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Away. Morin misses with a body shot.
Away works Morin's body with a nice hook. Away misses with an uppercut. Morin saw that one coming. Away misses with a lunging right hand
and Morin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Morin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Away misses with the combination.
Away throws a hook but Morin blocks it. Away throws a lazy right hand but Morin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Away cracks Morin with a right hand to the side of the head. Away is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Away throws a lazy right hand but Morin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Morin slips a jab from Away. Away swings widly with a right hand
and Morin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Morin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Away. Away lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Away fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morin throws a hook but Away avoids it easily.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Morin. Away does a little dance to reset his feet. Morin slips under a jab from Away. Morin just misses with a punch to the body.
Away throwing a counter right hand but Morin manages to avoid it. Away slips a jab and a cross from Morin.
Away is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Away misses with a left hand and Morin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Away with a body punch. A glancing blow. Away smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Morin throws a right hand that misses
and Away counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Morin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Away. Away misses with a wild body shot. Morin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. 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 Cast Away will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A decent looking cross lands there for Away. Away uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morin.
Morin throws a series of punches but Away moves out of range. Away throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Away jabs Morin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Away misses with a hook. Away uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Away misses with an uppercut. Morin saw that one coming. Morin is looking for the big counter here. Morin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Away.
Away throws a jab when Morin was well out of range. Away dodges the punch combination from Morin.
#T1# Away feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Away throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cast Away seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Away steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morin. Morin just misses with a punch to the body.
Away misses with a double jab
and Morin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Away throws a lazy uppercut
and Morin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Some wild striking there from Morin.
Away lands a glancing blow to the side of Morin's head.#T2# Away lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morin circles away quickly and effectively. Morin works Away's body with a nice hook. Away takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Away looks to land a combination but Morin avoids it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Away connects with a body shot. Morin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Away. Away rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A slow jab from Away misses its intended target. Morin is looking for the big counter here. Vinny Morin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Away's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morin under the eye. Away throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morin. Away throws a body shot but no joy. Away looks to land a right hand but Morin moved out of range.#T3# Away just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morin! But no joy. Away throws a hook but Morin blocks it. Despite the aggression on Morin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Away getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A swing and a miss from Morin. Away throws the left hand but Morin avoids the punch easily. Cast Away is winning the standup battle so far. Away misses with a lunging right hand
and Morin counters with a one-two to the body. Away throws a poor cross that misses
and Morin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Away scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Morin blocks a jab. Morin feints a jab promting Away to slip. Morin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Away slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Away swings widly with a right hand
and Morin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Away throws a right and a left that Morin avoids nicely. #T4# Away connects with a body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Away misses the target. As Away backs off Morin throws a huge counter combo but Away manages to avoid it all. Away digs a good body shot into Morin's ribs. Away throws a lazy right hand but Morin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Away lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Away throws a jab but it's blocked by Morin. Good exchange - Away coming out on top. Morin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Away swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Away scores with a punch to the head. Morin misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Away on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cast Away dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Away throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Morin throws a hook but Away avoids it easily. A slow jab from Away misses its intended target. Morin fails to land with a series of punches.
Morin throws a series of punches but Away avoids them all with ease. Morin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Morin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Away. Away misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Away wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Away lunges at Morin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morin's hand. Morin 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.
#T1# Morin connects with a right hand. Away shakes it off. Away fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Morin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Morin misses with the combination.
Away cracks Morin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Morin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Morin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Away counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morin thinking. Morin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Away.#T2# Away throws a big shot that misses. Away lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! A big right from Away misses. Morin just misses with a punch to the body.
Away ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morin moves away. Morin swinging wildly here.
Morin moves away from the strike by Away. Morin is looking for the big counter here. Away wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Away misses with an uppercut. Morin saw that one coming. Away thows a left - swing and a miss! Away misses with a right hand and Morin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Away works over Morin's head and body with a nice combination. A swing and a miss from Morin. Morin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A cross from Away lands. Morin slips a jab from Away. Morin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Away thows a left - swing and a miss! Away swings widly with a right hand
and Morin counters with a straight right hand. Morin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Morin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The fighters circling - Away throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good shot there by Away. Away looks to land a left hand but Morin moved out of range nicely.#T4# Away swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Away throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Away throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Some wild striking there from Away.
Morin moves away from the strike by Away. Away rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Away lunges at Morin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morin's hand. Away misses with a right hand and Morin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vinny Morin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slow jab from Away misses its intended target. As Away backs off Morin throws a huge counter combo but Away manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight! Cast Away showed his dominance in that final round. Well Away 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cast Away!
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Event:
OFC 271: Tokyo Drift
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Allaire throws a leg kick #TD# and Jorgensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allaire! Allaire tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Jorgensen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Jorgensen won't let Allaire get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Jorgensen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT# It looks like Philippe Allaire has been cut. Allaire's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Jorgensen with a couple of short strikes. You get the feeling that Allaire really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Allaire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jorgensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jorgensen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Allaire is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jorgensen raining down hammerfists from mount. Jorgensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jorgensen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Jorgensen breaks from Allaire's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC# Allaire is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Philippe Allaire's cut even more. Jorgensen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Allaire scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jorgensen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jorgensen stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant slips under a jab from Cambridge.#CL2# Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grant working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cambridge is trying to break free. Grant stops a takedown attempt from Cambridge.
Cambridge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cambridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Grant takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Cambridge manages to pull guard.
Grant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much. Grant advances position into side control! Grant controls the position from side control. Cambridge is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Cambridge trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Grant controls the position from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cambridge is pushing Grant's head away, looking to escape. Grant manages to hold on to the position though. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Grant scores with a jab. Cambridge acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Grant tries to clinch up. Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cambridge staying out of range there. Cambridge lands with a hook. Grant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cambridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grant tries to counter by closing the distance. Grant's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2# Grant moves into the clinch. Cambridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cambridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Grant has double underhooks. Grant stops a takedown attempt from Cambridge.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cambridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cambridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grant after a bit of a struggle. #T3# Cambridge can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cambridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cambridge is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage. Cambridge is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Cambridge's face as he tries to break the clinch. Grant scores with a shoulder strike. Cambridge is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him. A short uppercut from Grant. Grant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cambridges head. Cambridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Cambridge breaks the clinch.
Grant cracks Cambridge with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cambridge falls to his knees and Grant doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
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Event:
FFA 9: Thunder From Down Under
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# McCllum shoots in but Mekovic avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mekovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. McCllum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCllum is defended easily by Mekovic. Haris Mekovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum. Mekovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mekovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mekovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Mekovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McCllum sprawling to the canvas! McCllum rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mekovic finish him?!
#ROC# McCllum is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Mekovic cracks McCllum with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCllum falls to his knees and Mekovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haris Mekovic!
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Event:
HFC 41
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Pavel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Pavel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Aube being controlled against the cage. Pavel lands with a short shot to the head. Pavel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Aube wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavel is pushing Aube up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Aube is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavel pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pavel lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pavel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aube or not. A nice right hand lands inside from Pavel. Pavel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aube backwards. Pavel lands a hook to the side of the head. Aube looking for a takedown. Pavel prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1# Pavel is pressed up against the cage. Aube has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavel down to the mat. Pavel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Aube shoots for a takedown but Pavel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Aube takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2# Aube gets caught napping as Pavel dives in and scores a takedown. Aube manages to retain guard. Pavel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Aube throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB# Pavel lying in Aube's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aube decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pavel taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pascal Aube!
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Event:
OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1# Allaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcleans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Allaire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Allaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Allaire throws a quick inside leg kick. Allaire tries to clinch but Mclean moves out of range. Allaire tries to clinch but Mclean moves out of range. Allaire lands with a kick to the temple. Mclean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Philippe Allaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Allaire scores with a one two! Mclean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Allaire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Allaire closes the distance and pushes Mclean back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mclean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Allaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Allaire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Allaire breaks from the clinch.
Mclean shoots in but no luck this time. Philippe Allaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mclean. Mclean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Allaire closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Allaire connects with a knee to the head.
#BC# Allaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allaire as he avoids it easily. #CL# Allaire drives through and clinches with Mclean against the cage.
Allaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Allaire breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Allaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Allaire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mclean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Allaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mclean.#CL# Allaire drives through and clinches with Mclean against the cage.
Allaire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!#BC# Allaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Allaire throws a one two combo.
Mclean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allaire swivels and escapes. Allaire is looking to clinch. Allaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mclean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allaire pinned against the cage. Allaire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Allaire forces Mclean back against the cage and clinches. Allaire scores with a hook to the body. Allaire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mclean lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Mclean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mclean looks winded! Allaire crunches a lovely knee into Mclean's ribcage.#BC# Allaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL# Allaire has managed to clinch.
#BC# Allaire breaks the clinch.
#CL# Allaire clinches up with Mclean and pushes him back against the cage. Mclean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Allaire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Allaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Allaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Mclean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Allaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL# Allaire pushes Mclean up against the cage in a clinch. Allaire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC# Allaire breaks from the clinch.
Mclean shoots in but no luck this time. As Mclean looks to move away, Allaire throws a big counter combo but Mclean just gets out of the way. 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!#CL# Allaire closes the distance and clinches. Mclean wants a takedown.
#BC# Allaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allaire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC# Mclean is rocked! A good leg kick by Allaire. Mclean is still on wobbly legs! Can Allaire finish him?#CL# Allaire closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Mclean takes a knee to the side of the body. Mclean can't get the takedown.
Mclean seems to have recovered his senses. Mclean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Allaire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Allaire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC# Allaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Allaire closes the distance and pushes Mclean back into the cage. Allaire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Allaire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Allaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mclean fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Allaire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mclean's face.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Philippe Allaire 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# Allaire wants to clinch up but Mclean keeps it at a distance. Allaire throws a nice head kick!
Mclean shoots in and drives through. Allaire sprawls well. Allaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclean paws at him with a jab and circles away. Allaire wants to clinch. Allaire tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Philippe Allaire is winning the standup battle so far. Allaire tries to clinch but Mclean moves out of range. Allaire throws a quick inside leg kick. Mclean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allaire as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Allaire wants to clinch up but Mclean keeps it at a distance. Allaire scores with a one two! Mclean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2# Mclean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mclean content to control rather than advance. Mclean looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Allaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclean can do to turn this around?#T1# Mclean controlling the action here. Allaire pushes Mclean off but Mclean dives into side control.
Allaire is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mclean is controlling him well.#ES# Allaire throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Allaire scores with a spinning back kick! Philippe Allaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mclean takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mclean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allaire lands with a kick to the temple. Mclean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" The fight stays on the outside here - Allaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Allaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mclean. Philippe Allaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mclean.#T2# Allaire tries to clinch but Mclean moves out of range. Mclean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allaire. This has been an exciting period of action! Allaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Allaire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mclean if he has to take too many more of those.
Allaire works over Mclean's head and body with a nice combination. Allaire connects with a right that clearly hurt Mclean. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Allaire proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mclean collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philippe Allaire! A very excited looking Philippe Allaire rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1# Godinho swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant. Grant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Godinho back to the cage. Grant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Miguel Godinho has been cut. Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Godinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A punch lands to the side of Godinho 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grant cracks Godinho with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Godinho tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Grant pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Godinho is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
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Event:
Nightmare Island
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1# Morin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gibbs throws a leg kick and Morin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gibbs lands the left hand. Morin's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Morin checks a leg kick. A jab from Morin finds it's way through Gibbs's defenses. #CL# Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Gibbs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Morin stops Gibbs from standing up. Morin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Morin tries to stand but Gibbs is controlling from the bottom. Gibbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1# Morin wants to stand but Gibbs is controlling the position. Gibbs sitting in guard, not really doing much. Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gibbs wants to control from the top but Morin keeps moving. Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gibbs prevents Morin from getting back to his feet. Gibbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gibbs prevents Morin from getting back to his feet. Gibbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Gibbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# Morin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbs scoring with punches from side control. Morin is trying to buck Gibbs off.#ES2# Morin throws Gibbs to one side and escapes! Good work by Morin as he checks the leg kick. Gibbs tries to bum rush Morin with a series of wild strikes but Morin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Morin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Gibbs throws a low kick but Morin moves out of range easily. Morin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gibbs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Gibbs motions for Morin to come forward. Gibbs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. As Gibbs backs off Morin throws a huge counter combo but Gibbs manages to avoid it all. Gibbs misses with a low kick.
Morin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Morin 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. Gibbs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch combination from Morin misses. #T3# Nice uppercut lands for Gibbs. That snapped Morin's head back.
Gibbs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Gibbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gibbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morin throws out the jab. Gibbs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gibbs throws a low kick but Morin moves out of range easily. Morin is looking for the big counter here. Nice uppercut lands for Gibbs. That snapped Morin's head back.
Gibbs wants to land a leg kick but Morin is out of range. Morin checks a low kick from Gibbs. Morin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morin checks a leg kick. Gibbs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morin. A big right from Morin misses. Gibbs lands a jab to the head.
Gibbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morin throws a counter combo. Gibbs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4# Gibbs connects with the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gibbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gibbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gibbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Morin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gibbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morin.
Gibbs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morin. Morin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gibbs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gibbs missing with a left hand there. Morin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Marlon Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Gibbs. Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gibbs throws a poor cross that misses
and Morin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Morin blocks a jab. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Gibbs dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gibbs tried to score with a low kick but Morin checks it. It seemed like Morin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gibbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morin on the side of the head. Gibbs throws a head kick that misses. A nice side step and Morin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gibbs throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Morin to counter with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Morin does a little dance to reset his feet. Gibbs gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gibbs tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Morin is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gibbs buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gibbs!! Gibbs is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Morin throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Morin!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #47
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1# Xam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side. Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Grant connects with a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Kiya Xam has been cut.#CL2# Grant darts in and clinches Xam up against the cage. Grant is working Xam over against the cage. Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xam backwards. Xam is breathing heavily. Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xam backwards. Grant lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Xam to his knees! Grant keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #45
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1# Boston swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant. And Boston tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out. Grant tries to clinch #TD2# and Boston counters with a single leg into guard. Grant didn't expect that. Grant pulls Boston in to control the position. Boston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boston. Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy. Grant controls Boston momentarily but Boston frees himself. Boston postures up in Grant's guard and throws a big left but Grant blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boston with a flurry of punches that miss. Boston is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control. Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Boston with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Boston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Grant keeping full guard, as Boston tries to pass. Boston lands a couple of decent looking shots. Boston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Boston throws a big right hand that misses. Grant looking to control.
Boston wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. Grant is pulling down on Boston's head. It's preventing any offense from Boston, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ulysses Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Grant leaves Boston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Boston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Boston is nestled in close to Grant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Boston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boston is taking a breather. Grant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Boston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nice strikes from Boston there. Boston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though. Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Boston working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Boston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Boston scores with a big shot! Grant's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Grant! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston! Brent Boston is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Just Bleed 22
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Allaire throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily. Allaire throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McLaughlin scores with a jab. Allaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head. McLaughlin moves out of range as Allaire throws a body kick.
Allaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allaire. McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick. Allaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Allaire wants to clinch. McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Allaire closes the distance but McLaughlin moves to the side and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Allaire moves to clinch but McLaughlin breaks away and McLaughlin counters with a slapping leg kick. Allaire wants to clinch. It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allaire.#T1# Allaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Allaire tries to clinch there but McLaughlin circles away.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Allaire tries to clinch up but McLaughlin circles away and keeps his distance. It appears McLaughlin was looking to counter with a kick there. Allaire is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Allaire throws a series of punches but McLaughlin avoids them all with ease. McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
Allaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A head kick by Allaire misses and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allaire thinking. McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT# It looks like Philippe Allaire has been cut. Allaire wants to clinch and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection. McLaughlin digs a good hook to Allaire's body.
This has been an exciting period of action! McLaughlin catches Allaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2# Allaire tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Allaire tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves away and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand. McLaughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allaire closes the distance but McLaughlin moves to the side and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allaire thinking. Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Allaire tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Allaire tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Allaire's belly button to the back. Allaire has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Allaire tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it. Allaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin. Allaire throws a leg kick that is checked and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Allaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McLaughlin swings for the body but Allaire moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot. McLaughlin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3# McLaughlin moves out of range as Allaire throws a body kick.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Allaire throws a leg kick that misses. Allaire wants to clinch and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Allaire tries to clinch there but McLaughlin circles away.
Allaire tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand. Allaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Allaire throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot. Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside. Nice body kick from Allaire. Allaire wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance. McLaughlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Allaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4# McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Allaire.
McLaughlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Allaire.
Allaire misses with a leg kick. McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Allaire loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch. McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Allaire.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. 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! Allaire throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Allaire. McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McLaughlin clobbers Allaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Allaire darts in trying to clinch letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Philippe Allaire's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Allaire throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Allaire. Allaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Allaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target. Allaire needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there. Allaire tries to clinch up letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand. Philippe Allaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Allaire moves into the clinch. McLaughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McLaughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Allaire tries a knee to the head but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin dodges an elbow strike from Allaire.
A short left from McLaughlin. 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! McLaughlin lands a body punch. Allaire tries to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling the position. Allaire tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body. McLaughlin is leaning against Allaire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A hook to the body from McLaughlin.
#T1# McLaughlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allaire's efforts to push away. A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
Allaire is breathing heavily. McLaughlin has Allaire pressed against the cage, preventing Allaire from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McLaughlin lands a body punch. Allaire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaughlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut. McLaughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from McLaughlin. McLaughlin avoiding damage as Allaire throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
Allaire misses with a knee to the head. McLaughlin works on Allaire's body with a couple of short punches. McLaughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Allaire trying to land knees to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a left to the head. McLaughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McLaughlin lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from McLaughlin on the inside. McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allaires head. Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far. McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. #T2# McLaughlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch. McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside. McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. #ROC# Allaire is rocked! Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut. Allaire is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him? A shot in the inside from McLaughlin. McLaughlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch. McLaughlin avoiding damage as Allaire throws knees to the body.
McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from McLaughlin - that landed with a thud.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin. McLaughlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McLaughlin is working Allaire over against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin. McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
Allaire is trying to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling him. Allaire is trying to break the clinch but McLaughlin is controlling him. McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. McLaughlin pushes Allaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
Allaire seems to have recovered his senses. McLaughlin cracks Allaire with a nice body shot. McLaughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside. McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. McLaughlin lands with a right to the head. A short uppercut from McLaughlin. Allaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaughlin is defending well for now. A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Allaire's head. McLaughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut. McLaughlin presses Allaire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4# McLaughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body. McLaughlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin. McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allaire can do to turn this around? McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head. McLaughlin digs a right hand into Allaire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Allaire's gas tank. McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin is leaning against Allaire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from McLaughlin. McLaughlin lands a body shot. McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch. McLaughlin lands an uppercut. McLaughlin lands on the inside with an uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A body shot lands from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allaire backwards. McLaughlin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Allaire with a big uppercut! Allaire tries to clinch up but McLaughlin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Allaire to the mat! Allaire covers up and McLaughlin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike McLaughlin! Mike McLaughlin retains his bantamweight title! Mike McLaughlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FFA 4: Mekovic vs Ekaku
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Ekaku misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Mekovic. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet. Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mekovic scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mekovic defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand. Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Mekovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mekovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekaku. Haris Mekovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ekaku tries to clinch up but Mekovic circles away and keeps his distance. Mekovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Haris Mekovic has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good standup being displayed there by Mekovic as he connects with a hook. Mekovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekovic manages to avoid it. Mekovic misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mekovic thinking. #T1# Mekovic connects with a crisp jab. Mekovic slips under a jab.#CL2# Mekovic tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku has taken the fight into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Mekovic.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Mekovic has him pressed against the cage. Mekovic tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mekovic back against the cage. Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Mekovic backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekovic. Mekovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekovic. A short left from Mekovic. #T2# Mekovic misses with the head strike.
Mekovic scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mekovic misses with a body punch.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mekovic smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ekaku jabs Mekovic to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mekovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away. A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mekovic misses with a double jab.
Mekovic throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range. #T3# Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku looks to land a combination but Mekovic avoids it well. Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mekovic staying out of range there. Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Mekovic gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mekovic throws a head punch that misses. Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic won't allow it.
Haris Mekovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku. Mekovic can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mekovic working aggressively here.
#T4# Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head. Mekovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ekaku lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ekaku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ekaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mekovic tries to circle away but Ekaku has him pinned against the cage. Mekovic throws a head punch that misses. Mekovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mekovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Ekaku drops back down to his feet.
Ekaku fails to pull guard.
Mekovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Haris Mekovic's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Ekaku avoids the body shot from Mekovic.
Mekovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Mekovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand. Mekovic throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it. Mekovic jabs at Ekaku's body. Mekovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mekovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mekovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mekovic lands a body shot.
Mekovic is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ekaku moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku! Hiroshi Ekaku is the new featherweight champion! Hiroshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aube. Aube with a poor takedown #CL2# and Calypso counters by moving into the clinch. Calypso lands a nice shot to the body. Aube has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calypso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him. Calypso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aube.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside. Aube has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calypso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Aube tries for a takedown but Calypso manages to get underhooks.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head. Aube is trying to drag Calypso to the mat but Calypso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aube wants a takedown but no success here.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside. Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso avoiding damage.
A short left from Calypso. #T1# Calypso stalling in the clinch.
Calypso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aube seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Calypso can turn it around. Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aube up against the cage. Aube has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calypso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Aube is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calypso is defending well. Calypso lands a shoulder strike. Calypso stops a takedown attempt from Aube.
Calypso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aube. Aube wants a takedown.
Aube is breathing heavily. Calypso lands a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Calypso.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here. Calypso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The crowd are getting on Calypso's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Calypso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2# Calypso lands an uppercut. Calypso cracks Aube with a nice body shot. A short right from Calypso on the inside. Calypso lands with a left 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! Aube is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calypso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Aube tries for a takedown but Calypso manages to get underhooks.
Calypso has Aube pushed against the cage. Calypso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aube backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso. Calypso lands a nice shot to the body. The referee calls for Calypso to work.
Calypso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Calypso effectively controlling the action here. A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
A hook to the body from Calypso.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Aube is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calypso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Aube's head. A short uppercut from Calypso. A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso. Calypso prevents the takedown attempt.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head. Calypso taking a breather. A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Calypso lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Calypso. Calypso working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Calypso scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Calypso on the inside. Nice body punch from Calypso - that landed with a thud.
#T4# Calypso lands with a right to the head. Aube goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calypso prevents it.
Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Calypso lands an uppercut. Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Calypso lands with a light punch inside. Aube is looking for a takedown. Aube changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calypso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Calypso gets a clinch. Calypso effectively controlling the action here. Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Calypso - that landed with a thud.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Twist Calypso dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Calypso clinches. Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calypso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Calypso.
Stalling in the clinch from Calypso.
Calypso displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aube up against the cage. Aube goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calypso prevents it.
Aube tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him. Calypso lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aube tries to score a body lock takedown but Calypso shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Calypso lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso. A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Aube has Calypso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calypso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Calypso is leaning against Aube and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage. A short left from Calypso. Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Calypso on the inside. Aube being controlled against the cage. Calypso has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Aube goes for a takedown attempt but Calypso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Calypso pushes Aube up against the cage in a clinch. Twist Calypso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Aube drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calypso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calypso has Aube pressed against the cage.
#T2# Calypso gets through Aube's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside. Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aube up against the cage. Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Aube is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calypso is defending well. Calypso lands a hook that snaps the head of Aube backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aube goes for a takedown attempt but Calypso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Aube drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calypso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Aube's ribcage. Aube let out a lung full of air as it connected. Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Calypso. Aube has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calypso after a bit of a struggle. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calypso. Calypso avoiding damage.
Come on Calypso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aube backwards. Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside. Calypso slows down the pace here.
Calypso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Calypso lands an uppercut.#T4# Calypso is defending well against a takedown attempt. Calypso stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Twist Calypso. Aube fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Calypso moves into range and clinches up with Aube. Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calypso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso. A left hand lands to the body for Calypso.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Twist Calypso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Calypso closes the distance and pushes Aube back into the cage. Aube wants to take the fight to the mat but Calypso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Calypso.
Aube changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calypso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aube tries to bum rush Calypso with a series of wild strikes but Calypso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Calypso drives through and clinches with Aube against the cage.
Calypso lands with a left to the head. Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body punch from Calypso. Calypso has Aube pushed against the cage. Calypso pushes Aube back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calypso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Aube's ribcage. Aube let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Calypso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Calypso. #T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Calypso. Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut. Calypso leaning his opponent against the cage. Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calypso lands a right hand. Calypso is struggling to control the position. Calypso presses Aube against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Aube looking for a takedown. Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calypso gets underhooks to prevent Aube's takedown attempt.
Calypso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calypso lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calypso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# Aube goes for a takedown attempt but Calypso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Calypso rushes Aube and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Calypso. A shot in the inside from Calypso. Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aube up against the cage. Calypso lands a nice uppercut. Calypso cracks Aube with a nice body shot. Calypso pushes Aube back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short uppercut from Calypso. Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aube backwards. The referee calls for Calypso to work.
#T3# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calypso. Aube is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Calypso is pushing Aube up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Aube is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calypso is defending well. A short left from Calypso. Aube has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calypso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Calypso is struggling to control the position. Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike. Calypso presses Aube against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Calypso pushes Aube back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Calypso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aube backwards. Calypso lands with a right to the head. #T4# A short body shot lands from Calypso as the two fighters clinch.
Calypso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Aube being controlled against the cage. Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Twist Calypso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Aube's head. Calypso lands a hook that snaps the head of Aube backwards. Aube tries for a takedown but Calypso manages to get underhooks.
Aube is looking to take this one to the mat. Calypso has Aube pushed against the cage. Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Aube's head. Calypso cracks Aube with a nice body shot. Pascal Aube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee calls for Calypso to work.
And that's the end of the fight! Twist Calypso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Calypso 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twist Calypso!
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Event:
wild n out
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1# Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt and Morin counters with a nice body shot. Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Morin looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely. Morin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar. Morin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD# Lesnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morin!#SUB# Lesnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Morin is defending well. Lesnar advances to full mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar moves to the back position. Morin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Lesnar has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Morin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lesnar gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Lesnar! After winning the bout, Brock Lesnar 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:
FFA 2: The Second Coming
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Julyfeather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Julyfeather. Julyfeather misses with a looping left. Mekovic wants to counter with a clinch but Julyfeather pushes him away. Julyfeather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mekovic. Mekovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Julyfeather. Mark Julyfeather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mekovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Julyfeather connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mekovic's hands. Julyfeather throws a series of punches but Mekovic avoids them all with ease. Julyfeather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT# It looks like Haris Mekovic has been cut. Julyfeather scores with a jab to the jaw. Mekovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mekovic. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Julyfeather needs to keep his hands up - Mekovic had a free shot at his head there. Julyfeather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekovic tries to counter with a clinch but Julyfeather shakes him off and moves away. Julyfeather doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Julyfeather misses with a two punch combination.
Mekovic tries to counter by closing the distance. Julyfeather throws a right and a left that both miss. Mekovic lands a jab to Julyfeather's midsection.#T1# Julyfeather blocks a jab. Julyfeather thows a left - swing and a miss! Julyfeather digs a good hook to Mekovic's body.
Julyfeather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Julyfeather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Julyfeather staying out of range there. Julyfeather walks into a jab. Julyfeather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mekovic circles away quickly and effectively. Julyfeather misses with a combination
and Mekovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Julyfeather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Julyfeather sets himself, and Mekovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Julyfeather avoids it this time. Mekovic drops Julyfeather with a big left hand! Julyfeather is injured, injured bad! Mekovic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haris Mekovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1# Slogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morin.
Slogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Morin. Slogan does a little dance to reset his feet. Morin throws a series of punches but Slogan avoids them all with ease. Slogan lands a body shot.
Morin moves forwards but Slogan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Morin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slogan. Slogan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slogan jabs at Morin's body. Slogan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Slogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Morin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slogan.#T1# Slogan misses with a right hand and Morin counters with a straight right hand. Morin scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Morin looks to land a combination but Slogan avoids it well. Slogan avoids the body shot from Morin.
Slogan misses with a double jab.
Morin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Slogan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morin on the side of the head. Slogan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice straight punches there by Slogan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slogan. Slogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Morin tries to bum rush Slogan with a series of wild strikes but Slogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Slogan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Slogan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Slogan throws a right hand that misses
and Morin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Slogan is breathing heavily. Morin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slogan counters with a nice uppercut. Morin throws a right hand that Slogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Slogan also avoids with ease. Slogan misses with the combination.
Slogan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3# Slogan clobbers Morin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Slogan scores with a shot to the body.
Slogan misses with a hook
and Morin counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Morin. That snapped Slogan's head back.
Slogan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Some wild striking there from Morin.
Morin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Slogan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Morin throws a series of punches but Slogan avoids them all with ease. A little feinted left hand from Slogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Morin moves away from the strike by Slogan. James Slogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morin circles away quickly and effectively. Morin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morin lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Morin lands an overhand right. Morin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slogan's head. Slogan misses with a right hand and Morin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2# Slogan is rocked! 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 James Slogan will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Slogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morin. Morin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slogan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Slogan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Slogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morin.
As Slogan backs off Morin throws a huge counter combo but Slogan manages to avoid it all. Morin throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Slogan colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Morin as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Slogan is left battered and dazed whilst Morin and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Morin!
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Event:
Let's-Party-2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Wu instigates a clinch. #BC# Morin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wu scores with a leg kick.
Wu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Morin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Morin misses with a combination
and Wu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Morin fails to land with a series of punches.
Wu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wu's coach down at Evolution MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Wu throws a leg kick which misses Morin's front leg but catches the back leg as Morin tries to avoid it. Morin misses with a combination
and Wu counters with a leg kick. Morin tries to bum rush Wu with a series of wild strikes but Wu uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Morin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wu.#CL2# Wu has Morin up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Morin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Morin breaks the clinch.
Morin throws a body punch but Wu moves out of range. Wu avoids the body shot from Morin.
#CL2# Wu has closed the distance and engaged Morin in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wu as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wu fakes the leg kick and cracks Morin in the body. Wu connects with an inside leg kick. Good leg kick by Wu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Morin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wu moves away. Wu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2##CL2# Wu moves into the clinch. Wu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wu scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu scores with a leg kick.
Wu connects with an inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Wu. That's going to slow Morin down. Wu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Morin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Wu has Morin up against the cage in a clinch.
Morin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3##BC# Morin breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Wu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morin, pushing him back against the cage. Wu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wu leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Wu.
Still in the clinch, Wu scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morin's calf. A thudding body kick lands there by Wu!
#CL2# Morin gets tackled into the cage by Wu. Wu maintains the clinch. Wu scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morin backwards. #BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morin misses with a wild combination.
Pannah Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Wu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Morin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wu on the side of the head. Nice shot lands for Wu. Morin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Morin walks into a stiff left hand from Wu. Morin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wu. Morin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wu counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice straight punches there by Wu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wu. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A good leg kick by Wu. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wu.
#CL2# Wu gets a clinch. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pannah Wu dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Morin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Wu throws a series of punches but Morin moves out of range. Morin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2# Wu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Morin.
#BC# Morin manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Morin. Wu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Morin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Wu moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wu lands a nice shot to the body. Wu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Wu instigates a clinch. #T1# Wu lands a body shot. Wu lands a shoulder strike. Wu scores with a nice hook to the head. Wu lands a hook to the side of the head. Wu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Morin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Wu. That snapped Morin's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Wu. Morin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morin throws a right and a left that both miss. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Wu. Beautiful body shot.#T2# Wu throws a nice outside leg kick. Morin looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range. Morin is looking to wear down Wu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2# Wu moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Morin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Wu closes the distance and clinches. Wu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morin prevents a body shot from Wu. Wu pushes Morin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wu scores with a shot to the side of Morin's head. Wu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morin or not. Come on Wu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wu stalling in the clinch.
Wu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morin misses with an uppercut. Wu saw that one coming.#T3# Morin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Wu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Morin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morin tries to move into range but Wu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Wu. #CL2# Wu clinches with his opponent.
Wu gets through Morin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pannah Wu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wu is stalling here.
#BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Morin tries to keep at a distance but Wu has taken the fight into the clinch. Morin misses with the head strike.
#BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu throws a body punch but Morin moves out of range. #T4# Wu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wu. Wu stalks Morin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morin's face. Morin staggers backwards, shaken. A nice inside leg kick there by Wu. That's going to slow Morin down. Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morin.
Morin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wu. Wu connects with a leg kick. Morin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Morin lands with a right hand. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pannah Wu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Morin throws a series of punches but Wu moves out of range. Wu throws a right and a left that both miss. Wu misses the jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for Wu. Wu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Wu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morin's sensitive parts. Wu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wu scores with a spinning back kick! Some wild striking there from Morin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# No joy there for Morin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morin misses with a jab to the body
and Wu counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2# Wu has managed to clinch.
#BC# Morin breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Wu clinches with his opponent.
Wu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wu swings wildly with an uppercut but Morin uses good head movement to avoid it. Wu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Morin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wu.
Wu connects with a looping right hand.
Wu lands a glancing blow to the side of Morin's head.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Wu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2# Wu moves into the clinch. Wu misses with a short punch on the inside. Morin letting Wu take a breather here. Wu gets through Morin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Morin breaks the clinch.
Morin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Morin misses with a two punch combination.
Wu lands a leg kick that knocks Morin off balance momentarily. Wu thumps Morin with a low kick. Wu 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.
#T3##CL2# Wu closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Morin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Wu has closed the distance and engaged Morin in a clinch.
#BC# Morin manages to break the clinch.
Morin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2# Wu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morin, pushing him back against the cage. Morin takes a shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Wu.
A hook to the body from Wu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC# Morin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A solid body kick from Wu. Morin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morin throws a nice looking combination but Wu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morin throws out a loose jab but Wu uses good head movement to avoid it. Pannah Wu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wu throws a nice inside leg kick. Morin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wu scoring well with a low kick there.
Wu with a jab.#CL2# Wu pushes Morin up against the cage in a clinch. Wu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Morin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wu lands a lovely overhand right. Vinny Morin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pannah Wu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Morin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Pannah Wu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wu 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pannah Wu!
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Event:
Just Bleed 17
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Allaire. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allaire's head backwards.#CL2# Allaire has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Allaire manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Allaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Allaire lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2# Allaire clinches with his opponent.
Cooper has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Allaire.#BC2# Allaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cooper 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. Cooper catches Allaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2# Cooper tries to keep at a distance but Allaire has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Allaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Allaire. Allaire throws a head kick that Cooper semi-blocks.
#ROC2# Cooper is rocked!#CL2# Allaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Allaire lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off. Allaire lands a big knee! That's hurt Cooper! Oh, he's all over the place! Allaire lands another knee that sends Cooper to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philippe Allaire! Philippe Allaire decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Wednesday-Night-Fights
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1# Morin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Black has closed the distance and engaged Morin in a clinch.
Black displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morin up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Morin.
#TD2# Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Morin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Morin wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Morin is trying to stand back up. This has been an exciting period of action! Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2# Black working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Morin is doing well to defend. Black seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Morin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thorn Black! An out of breath Thorn Black 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:
HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Aube misses with a lunging right hand
and Brogue counters with a lovely straight right hand! Aube shoots in for a takedown but Brogue shows good takedown defense. Brogue scores with a one two! Aube had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Pascal Aube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aube shoots and misses and Brogue counters with a lovely shot to the body. Aube misses with a hook to the body
and Brogue counters with a nice uppercut. Aube shoots and misses and Brogue counters with a series of strikes. Aube will be more careful next time no doubt. Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Aube. No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aube doesn't succeed with the takedown and Brogue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aube misses with a takedown attempt and Aube takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brogue stuffs the takedown. Brogue jabs Aube to the body, keeping him at a distance. Aube drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1# A left and a right from Brogue both land. Nice combination. Aube shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Brogue counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brogue jabs Aube to the body, keeping him at a distance. Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brogue counters with a left and a right that stings Aube. Aube looks winded! Brogue scores with a shot to the body.
Aube fails with the takedown and Brogue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Brogue lands with a good body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Brogue works Aube's body with a nice hook. Brogue is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Brogue misses with a double jab.
#T2# Aube takes one on the button. Brogue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Aube misses with a takedown and Brogue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brogue throws a right hand that Aube ducks under and follows up with a left that Aube also avoids with ease. Brogue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Aube takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Aube shoots in for a double leg but Brogue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Aube with a lazy takedown attempt and Brogue counters with a three punch combo that has Aube backing up. Aube nods at Brogue to acknowledge the strikes. Aube takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Brogue pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aube back to the cage. Brogue follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Aube takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Aube misses with a takedown attempt - Brogue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Aube tries for a takedown but Brogue circles away easily and Brogue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brogue!
Brogue lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aube backs up against the cage.
Brogue moves into range and connects with a jab. Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brogue counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brogue scores with a one two! Aube had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Brogue moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aube with a lazy takedown attempt and Brogue counters with a left and a right that stings Aube. Aube is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brogue is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aube. Brogue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brogue is working the combinations to good effect here. Aube looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Brogue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brogue closes the distance and lands a one-two. Brogue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brogue!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brogue lands a jab-cross combination. Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brogue counters with a nice body shot. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Brogue dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Brogue lands a jab to Aube's midsection. Aube shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Brogue counters with a left and a right that stings Aube. We've been informed that Aube has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Aube misses with a takedown and Brogue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Aube fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Brogue went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Aube. Brogue scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aube throws a combination that misses and Brogue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Aube gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brogue counters with a three punch combo that has Aube backing up. Aube nods at Brogue to acknowledge the strikes. Aube is breathing heavily.#T1# Aube shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Brogue counters with a lovely shot to the body. Brogue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brogue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aube can do to turn this around? Brogue throws a series of strikes that have Aube backpedaling.
Brogue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Aube has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Some wild striking there from Brogue.
Brogue lands a nice shot to the body.
Aube punishes Brogue's body with a nice straight punch. Donal Brogue is winning the standup battle so far. Danga de danga de dang - Brogue scores with a four punch combination! This has been an exciting period of action! Aube takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Donal Brogue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Brogue looks to land a combination but Aube avoids it well. A left and a right from Brogue both land. Nice combination. Brogue scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Aube shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brogue sprawls well. Brogue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aube gets slowly back to his feet. Brogue throws a right and a left that both miss. Danga de danga de dang - Brogue scores with a four punch combination! No luck for Aube with that takedown attempt. #T3# Aube shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brogue as he jumps to the side. Brogue shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aube eats them both and turns towards Brogue to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Donal Brogue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brogue scores with a jab to the head.
Brogue scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Aube with a lazy takedown attempt and Brogue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Aube slips a jab and a cross from Brogue.
Brogue cracks a nice hook into Aube's ribs. Aube shoots in for a double leg but Brogue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Brogue looks to land a combination but Aube avoids it well. And Aube tries to counter it with a takedown but Brogue pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4##TD2# Brogue gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aube to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brogue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aube is controlling him. Aube is pushing down on Brogue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brogue is fighting to maintain full guard but Aube has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Aube seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Aube is looking for a kimura here.
Brogue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aube on the ground. Brogue trying to hold on to Aube's head to control him but Aube postures up.
Aube trying to pass the guard but Brogue defending well. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal Brogue dominated that second round. That's time! Brogue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Aube has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Aube with a poor takedown letting Brogue counter with a right hand. A left and a right from Brogue both land. Nice combination. Aube throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brogue counters with a lovely shot to the body. Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aube gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aube shoots and misses and Brogue counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brogue misses with the combination.
Aube takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Brogue displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1# Aube fails with a takedown attempt. Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Aube. Brogue misses with a double jab.
Brogue is looking to wear down Aube with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Aube shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brogue scores with a decent looking hook. Brogue moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Aube with a poor takedown and Brogue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Aube with a poor takedown and Brogue counters with a right hand to the body. Brogue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brogue. Brogue looks to land a combination but Aube avoids it well. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brogue scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Brogue lands a jab-cross combination. Aube shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brogue as he avoids it easily. Brogue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aube. Sloppy strikes from Brogue. Those never looked like landing. Aube takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brogue's corner calls for a 1-2. Brogue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Aube has his takedown stuffed and Brogue counters with a right hand to the body. Brogue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Brogue is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3# Aube takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aube doesn't succeed with the takedown and Brogue counters with a straight right hand. Brogue lands a nice hook to Aube's body. Aube takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2# Aube dives in and scores a takedown into Brogue's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aube preventing the sweep. Aube trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Brogue is looking to stand up but Aube isn't so interested in that idea. Aube is pushing down on Brogue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brogue is fighting to maintain full guard but Aube has managed to sneak the leg through. Brogue wants to get back to full guard. Aube moves nicely into side control. #T4##SUB2# Aube looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Aube has hold of Brogue's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brogue seems comfortable defending it but Aube has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brogue is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brogue is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aube couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pascal Aube!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Morin throws a combination that misses and Cali counters with a one-two to the body. Morin looks to land a combination but Cali avoids it well. Morin fails to land with a series of punches.
Cali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Morin throws a right and a left that both miss. Morin cracks Cali with a right hand to the side of the head. Cali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Cali has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Morin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cali.
Cali is looking to counter the offense by Morin and move into the clinch. Morin lands a jab to the nose.#T1# Morin misses with a body shot
and Cali counters with a one-two to the body. Morin takes a swing at Cali's ribcage but misses. Cali drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morin sprawls and moves away. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Some wild striking there from Morin.
Cali throws a right hand that Morin ducks under and follows up with a left that Morin also avoids with ease. Morin misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Cali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cali. Vinny Morin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Morin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cali throws a nice looking combination but Morin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morin! But no joy. Morin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Morin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cali counters with a series of strikes. Morin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3# Cali tries to close the distance and clinch but Morin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Morin looks to land a combination but Cali avoids it well. Cali is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Morin misses the shot to the body. As Morin looks to move away, Cali throws a big counter combo but Morin just gets out of the way. Morin throws a body shot but no joy. Cali is looking for a counter combo. Morin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cali throws a series of punches but Morin moves out of range. Morin tries to bum rush Cali with a series of wild strikes but Cali uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It looked like Cali was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4# Cali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morin. Morin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Cali throws a nice looking combination but Morin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morin throws a right hand that Cali ducks under and follows up with a left that Cali also avoids with ease. Morin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cali rather than just go for the knockout. Cali shoots for a takedown but Morin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Morin 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# Morin misses with a body shot.
As Morin looks to move away, Cali throws a big counter combo but Morin just gets out of the way. Cali dips to his left and cracks Morin with an uppercut! Cali misses with a combination
and Morin counters with a right hand to the body. Cali's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cali duly obliges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Morin scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Morin scores with a jab to the body. Morin throws a series of punches but Cali moves out of range. Cali appears to be looking for a big counter. A slow jab from Morin misses its intended target. Morin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cali's hands. Vinny Morin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2# Cali is rocked! Morin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morin steps in with a hook that catches Cali right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Morin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cali looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Morin!
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