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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1# Stiffington Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Gun moves into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Gun scores with a nice short uppercut. Gun misses with a punch to the body.
Stiffington Jr is trying to pull guard but Gun has him pressed against the cage. Stiffington Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gun prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stiffington Jr is trying to drag Gun to the mat but Gun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Stiffington Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Gun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Stiffington Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1# Stiffington Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Gun has hold of Stiffington Jr's hands but Stiffington Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Well, if Stiffington Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stiffington Jr moves nicely into side control. Stiffington Jr takes a little break here. Gun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Stiffington Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#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. Stiffington Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Stiffington Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Stiffington Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Stiffington Jr 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. Gun can't do much from the bottom here. An elbow from Stiffington Jr crashes against the mat.
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Stiffington Jr staying calm. The ground and pound from Stiffington Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3# Stiffington Jr taking a breather here. Gun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stiffington Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gun can do anything to dispel that myth. Gun defending against the ground and pound. Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Stiffington Jr scoring with strikes. Stiffington Jr scoring with punches from side control. Stiffington Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Gun's head but Gun avoids it well. Stiffington Jr just content to control the position. Gun defending against the ground and pound. Stiffington Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gun some visible discomfort.
Stiffington Jr controlling the position from side mount. Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Gun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiffington Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Stiffington Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stiffington Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Gun's head but Gun avoids it well. Gun is being controlled here. Stiffington Jr is working Gun over with some ground and pound from side control. Stiffington Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gun down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Stiffington Jr trying to control the action but Gun is working from the bottom. Gun seems a little lost for a moment, as Stiffington Jr dominates the positioning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Stiffington Jr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Stiffington Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gun's half guard. Stiffington Jr is nestled in close to Gun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Stiffington Jr trying to control the pace. Stiffington Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Stiffington Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rod Stiffington Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Stiffington Jr moves nicely into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stiffington Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stiffington Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1# Stiffington Jr cracks Gun with a big elbow. Stiffington Jr looks up at the clock and then as Gun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stiffington Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stiffington Jr. Stiffington Jr working the head with strikes. Gun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr landing a few strikes. Stiffington Jr is putting a hurting on Gun here, landing some big shots from side control. Stiffington Jr controls the position. Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but Gun is defending the strikes. Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Stiffington Jr scoring with strikes. Stiffington Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now. Stiffington Jr landing a few strikes. #T2# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Stiffington Jr lands a few punches from side control. Gun being controlled for a moment. Stiffington Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Gun is keeping him busy. Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stiffington Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3# Gun dodges the ground and pound from Stiffington Jr. Stiffington Jr landing strikes. Gun gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Stiffington Jr content just to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee warns Gun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gun tries to get back to half guard but can't. Stiffington Jr lands with some strikes. Stiffington Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes. Stiffington Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stiffington Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gun?
#ROC# Gun is rocked! Stiffington Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gun is still in real trouble! Can Stiffington Jr finish him?#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stiffington Jr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Gun out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Stiffington Jr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rod Stiffington Jr! A very excited looking Rod Stiffington Jr 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. The defeated Tommy Gun had this to say: 'And thats it I'm going to retire I don't think I have anything left in me.'.
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Event:
Gladiators 52 Marc v Pascal
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1# DeKorveia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gun. DeKorveia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Dantes DeKorveia has been cut. DeKorveia throws a combination that misses and Gun counters with a low kick, right behind DeKorveia 's knee. A punch combination from DeKorveia misses. DeKorveia tries to bum rush Gun with a series of wild strikes but Gun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Gun clinches. Gun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeKorveia up against the cage. DeKorveia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gun smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeKorveia misses with a body punch
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A punch combination from DeKorveia misses. #CL# Gun instigates a clinch. Gun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# DeKorveia wants to break free but Gun has control.
DeKorveia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gun gets through DeKorveia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gun is working DeKorveia over against the cage. Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. DeKorveia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeKorveia. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Gun manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Gun moves into range and clinches up with DeKorveia. Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gun lands a shot to the body.#T2# Gun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeKorveias head. Gun pushes DeKorveia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gun lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeKorveia backwards. Gun working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# DeKorveia is rocked! Gun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeKorveia. DeKorveia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. DeKorveia wants a takedown.
Tommy Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dantes DeKorveia. Gun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. DeKorveia tries to score a body lock takedown but Gun shows good agility there to stay on his feet. DeKorveia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gun smiles and moves away.
DeKorveia misses the shot to the body. DeKorveia misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3##KD# Gun lands a left and a right that send DeKorveia crashing to the mat, dazed. Gun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! DeKorveia is still on wobbly legs! Can Gun finish him?#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. DeKorveia is trying to pull guard but Gun has him pressed against the cage. DeKorveia looks winded! Gun scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Gun.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hook to the body lands for Gun.
Gun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. DeKorveia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. DeKorveia wants to get back to striking at distance but Gun won't allow it.
DeKorveia is trying to pull guard but Gun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gun lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in DeKorveia - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gun! Tommy Gun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 788 Round 4
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Machine darts in and clinches McKnockout up against the cage. Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Machine lands a hook that snaps the head of McKnockout backwards. McKnockout tries to pull guard but Machine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# McKnockout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKnockout backwards. McKnockout stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machine unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McKnockout! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Machine is unloading with more strikes now! McKnockout drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Machine! A very excited looking Killer Machine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 788 Round 3
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Machine has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Metdida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Machine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Metdida's efforts to push away. Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Metdida's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machine lands a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Machine.
Machine lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Metdida is working for takedown but Machine is calmly controlling the position for now. Machine lands with a light punch inside. Metdida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machine 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 Lio Metdida. That's going to take a lot out of him. Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle. Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Metdida is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine. Oh Metdida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Machine misses with a short punch on the inside. Metdida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Metdida jumps guard but Machine stands there with Metdida around his waist. Metdida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Metdida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Machine misses with a hook from the clinch. Machine misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine. Metdida blocks an uppercut.
Metdida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine working aggressively here.
Metdida seems to have got his legs back now. Machine avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine. A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Metdida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Metdida is breathing heavily.#T2# 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! Machine is pushing Metdida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Machine pushes Metdida against the cage. Machine is working some dirty boxing. Machine pushes off with a quick right hook! Metdida goes down! Metdida tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Machine moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Machine! During a confident post fight interview, Killer Machine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 788 Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Machine gets a clinch. A body shot lands from Machine.
Machine lands a left hand.
A short right from Machine. A short right from Machine. Saho is trying to drag Machine to the mat but Machine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Saho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machine pulls him back up using the underhooks. Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saho is working for takedown but Machine is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanjay Saho. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saho is looking for a takedown. Machine is leaning against Saho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Machine gets through Saho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Saho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machine prevents it.
Saho goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# A shot in the inside from Machine. Machine lands with a right to the head. Saho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saho is breathing heavily. Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle. Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Machine. Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle. Saho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2# A short uppercut from Machine. Machine gets through Saho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Saho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saho backwards. Machine lands with a light punch inside. Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahos head. Machine is stalling here.
Machine lands with a right to the head. Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saho backwards. A bit of stalling here from Machine.
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Machine'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. Machine pushes Saho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside. The referee calls for Machine to work.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Saho takes a shot to the head. Machine lands with a light punch inside. Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Machine is working Saho over against the cage. Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Machine. Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# Machine lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Machine. A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine. Machine lands a left hand.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saho backwards. Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch. Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Machine lands with a short shot to the head. Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from Machine. #ROC2# Saho is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice left hand lands by Machine.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head. Oh Saho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Machine lands a shoulder strike. Machine lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Machine dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Machine closes the distance and clinches. Saho seems to have got his legs back now. A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine. Machine gets through Saho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Saho can't get the takedown.
Saho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machine after a bit of a struggle. A short right from Machine on the inside. Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanjay Saho. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saho is trying to drag Machine to the mat but Machine 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. A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Machine. #T1# Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut. Machine lands with a short shot to the head. Saho tries for a takedown but Machine manages to get underhooks.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine lands with a right to the head. Machine scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Saho is rocked! Machine lands a body shot. Oh Saho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice left hand lands by Machine.
A short right from Machine. Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Machine has Saho pressed against the cage.
Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saho.
Saho seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##KD2# Machine drops Saho onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saho is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saho or not. Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saho backwards. A short right from Machine on the inside. Saho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine lands a shoulder strike. Saho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Killer Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Machine creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Saho's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Saho drops to his knees and Machine pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Machine! A victorious Killer Machine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 788 Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Machine drives through and clinches with Zikic against the cage.
Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zikic backwards. #CUT# It looks like James Zikic has been cut. Machine lands a right hand. Machine pushes Zikic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zikic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zikic trying to control the position but instead, Machine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zikic into the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Zikic tries to tie him up. A nice left hand lands by Machine.
#ROC# Zikic is rocked! Machine lands with a light punch inside. Zikic is still on wobbly legs! Can Machine finish him? Machine throws a big uppercut that drops Zikic! More strikes from Machine and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zikic lies dazed against the cage as Machine celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Machine! A victorious Killer Machine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 43 Jawbreak v Aoki
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1# Jones shoots and misses and Gun counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Gun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gun is retaining full guard. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jones works over Gun with some ground and pound from guard. Gun has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jones connects with a couple of short punches. Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones lands a couple of elbows. Jones is working Gun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Gun has wrist control. Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Gun blocks nicely. Jones lands a couple of elbows. Jones is working Gun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jones trying to control but Gun is working from the bottom. Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gun keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2# Jones lands a couple of elbows. Gun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground. Jones landing with the ground and pound. Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gun's head. Jones trying to control but Gun is working from the bottom. Jones looking to pass the guard. Jones connects with a couple of short punches. Gun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gun tries to get out of the position. Jones pushing down on Gun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Gun's temple. #SUB2# Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gun tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noah Jones! After winning the bout, Noah Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Tommy Gun spoke after the fight, saying 'And thats it I'm going to retire I don't think I have anything left in me.'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 782 Round 3
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1# Clinton darts in looking for a takedown but Road gets double underhooks and turns Clinton into the cage. Road throws the kick towards the body but Clinton avoids it. Clinton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL# Road closes the distance and clinches. Clinton goes for a takedown attempt but Road pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Clinton. Road shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense. Nice sprawl there from Road as Clinton shoots in. Clinton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Road pinned against the cage. Road gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Road is looking to counter the offense by Clinton and move into the clinch.#TD# Road shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Road was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! You can see the frustration on Clinton's face as Road controls the position. Clinton is trying to get back to half guard. Clinton is still trying to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Road thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Clinton is looking to reverse the position. Clinton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Clinton is not content to let Road control the position. Road throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Road is trying to control. Clinton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Clinton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Road is working away from the top position though. Road with the ground and pound but Clinton uses the opportunity to regain guard. #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. Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Road stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton. Road has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Road would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinton. Road is looking to counter the offense by Clinton and move into the clinch. Clinton looks winded! Clinton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Clinton with a lazy takedown attempt and Road counters with a one-two to the body. Clinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Road. Road fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Clinton with the counter takedown but Road avoids it easily.#T3##TD# Road fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clinton to the ground. Road is now in Clinton's guard. Road wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving. Road preventing the sweep. Road trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom. Road controls from within his opponent's guard. Road wanted to stand there but Clinton had control of the position. Road controlling from the top position. #T4# Road looking to pass the guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Road is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Road throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Road clinches up with Clinton and pushes him back against the cage. Road lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clinton backwards. Road putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clinton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC# Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Road dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Clinton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Road sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Clinton takes one on the button. Road is looking to clinch but Clinton is avoiding it.
Road looks to land a combination. Clinton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clinton shoots in looking for a takedown but Road manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clinton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Road sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. David Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Clinton. Road throws a head kick that half lands.
Clinton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Road. Horrible takedown attempt by Clinton or perhaps it was just good defense by Road, which made it look bad. #CL# Road gets in close and instigates a clinch. Clinton is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Road breaks the clinch.
Sam Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2# Clinton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Road! David Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Road tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clinton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Road gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Road is looking to control Clinton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Road avoid being mounted? Clinton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Clinton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Road is doing well to control the position and prevent Clinton from advancing to side control. Road wants to improve his position but Clinton is controlling well.
#T2# Road is trying to stand back up but Clinton is controlling him
#ES# Road pushes Clinton off and gets back to his feet. Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around? Clinton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL# Road has Clinton up against the cage in a clinch.
Clinton being controlled against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Road pulls guard. Clinton postures up.
Clinton won't allow Road to sweep him here. Road throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3# Road lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Clinton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Road. Road tries to free his leg and advance position but Clinton is retaining full guard. Road showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Road has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Clinton keeping moving, preventing Road from controlling successfully. Road wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Road throwing strikes but missing. Clinton wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Road is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clinton's half guard. Clinton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Road wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clinton keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Road dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Clinton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Road circles away.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Road enables Clinton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Road manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Road managing to control the position. Road working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clinton. Clinton preventing the sweep. Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Clinton postures up in Road's guard and throws a big left but Road blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton won't allow Road to get back to his feet. Road seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Clinton preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2# Clinton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Road tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clinton is in Road's guard.#ES# Road uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clinton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clinton wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Road drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU# Road stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Road shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Road wants to get up but he can't break Clinton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Road looking to pass the guard. Sam Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Clinton is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2# Road avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Road trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Clinton tries to land a sweep but no joy. Clinton is trying to control the position but Road postures up. Road throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Road wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving. #SUB2# Clinton working for a triangle but Road defends it easily.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Road throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL# Road has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clinton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC# Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Road lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Clinton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Road. Road obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL# Road instigates a clinch. Road lands a shot to the body. A right hand to the body from Road.
#TD# Road works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Road looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Clinton is striking off his back. Road thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. David Road is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Road perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight! David Road showed his dominance in that final round. Well Road has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for David Road! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for David Road! Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for David Road!
David Road wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 782 Round 2
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Clinton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Gragas taking a bit of punishment here - Clinton scoring with strikes. Gragas tries to buck Clinton off but Clinton is having none of it. Clinton taking a breather here. Gragas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clinton connects with a decent elbow. Clinton is working Gragas over with some ground and pound from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gragas tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gragas to see if he's OK.#T1# Clinton in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2# Gragas is rocked! Gragas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clinton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Oh Gragas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gragas seems to have got his legs back now. Gragas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clinton connects with a decent elbow. Clinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gragas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gragas taking a bit of punishment here - Clinton scoring with strikes. Clinton is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gragas is trying to improve his position. Clinton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Clinton crunches a massive hammerfist down on Gragas - he's out! Clinton Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Clinton! A very excited looking Sam Clinton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 782 Round 1
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1# Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Clinton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# Thiago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clinton was covering up waiting for the punch and Thiago finishes the takedown easily into guard. Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard. #REVB# Clinton distracts Thiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Clinton scoring with punches to the head and body. Clinton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Thiago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Thiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clinton on the ground. Thiago is looking to stand up but Clinton isn't so interested in that idea. Clinton wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving. Clinton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Clinton landing some decent shots from guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Clinton with a nice head shot there.#ROC2# Thiago is rocked!#T1# Clinton is in close to Thiago's body, working some short punches and elbows. Oh Thiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Clinton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Clinton works over Thiago with some ground and pound from guard. Clinton gets to his feet and stands over Thiago, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Thiago felt that one! Clinton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Thiago from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Clinton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# MacBain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jagannath's waist but Jagannath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacBain off to one side. Jagannath shoots in looking for a takedown but MacBain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jagannath's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. MacBain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jagannath takes a step back to recover. MacBain dives in for a single leg takedown but Jagannath sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Jagannath shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jagannath was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# MacBain throws Jagannath to one side and escapes! Jagannath walks into a straight right hand from MacBain. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacBain lands a slapping body shot.
MacBain fails with the takedown and MacBain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# It looks like Mercer MacBain has been cut. Jayson Jagannath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mercer MacBain. Jagannath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacBain tries to avoid it but Jagannath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacBain to the ground. MacBain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacBain is defended easily by Jagannath.#T1# Jagannath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jagannath circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacBain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. MacBain fails with a takedown attempt. MacBain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# MacBain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Jagannath closes the distance and clinches. Jagannath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacBain wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2# MacBain pulls guard effortlessly. Jagannath wants to stand and escape but instead MacBain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# MacBain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jagannath's guard.#SU2# MacBain stands up from Jagannath's guard - MacBain perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3# MacBain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Jagannath moves into the clinch.#BC# Jagannath breaks the clinch.
Jagannath closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jagannath is breathing heavily. Jagannath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. MacBain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nice body kick from MacBain. Jagannath fails with a takedown attempt. Some wild striking there from MacBain.
#T4# MacBain is looking to clinch but Jagannath is avoiding it.
#TD2# MacBain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jagannath quickly recovers to half guard. MacBain working Jagannath over with strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB# Jagannath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# MacBain maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jagannath could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacBain has cracked it and Jagannath is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacBain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mercer MacBain! Mercer MacBain spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Gladiators 24 Reyn vs Ceasar
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've been told by Honda's head coaches at Club Savage MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Honda fails with the takedown and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fighters circle momentarily. Gun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Honda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gun swats him away and circles back towards the center. Honda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gun tries to avoid it but Honda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gun to the ground. Gun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Honda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. No luck for Honda with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadakatsu Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# A low kick from Honda misses and Gun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Honda drops his hands for a split second and Gun immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Honda face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Gun follows up with a right hand that knocks Honda into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Gun! A relieved looking Tommy Gun thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Gladiators 17 Runt vs Bhullar
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gun avoids the body shot from Ellis.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Gun avoids the body shot from Ellis.
Ellis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ellis jabs at Gun's body. Ellis misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ellis throws the left hand but Gun avoids the punch easily. Ellis scores with the left hand. Gun knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Gun avoids the body shot from Ellis.
Gun throws out a counter right but Ellis avoids it with no problem. Gun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellis's hands. Ellis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Ellis misses. Gun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gun misses the shot to the body. Ellis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ellis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gun's head. Gun has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Ellis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2# Gun misses with a body shot.
Donk. Gun catches Ellis right on the button with a cross. Gun misses with a right hand and Gun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ellis connects with a single shot there. Timmy Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ellis looks to land a left hand but Gun moved out of range nicely. Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gun moves away. Gun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ellis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ellis there as he acknowledges the shot. Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gun is just out of range. It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Gun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ellis's head backwards. Ellis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Ellis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ellis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun. Come on Ellis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gun is looking to break free of the clinch but Ellis has double underhooks. Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun is trying to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling him. Gun is trying to break free. Ellis slowing the pace effectively.#T4# Ellis effectively controlling the action here. Gun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellis has him pressed against the cage. Ellis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gun is defending well for now. A knee to the head by Ellis.
#CUT# It looks like Tommy Gun has been cut. Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Gun's head. Gun takes a knee to the side of the body. Ellis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gun blocking some punches.
Ellis misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Ellis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tommy Gun's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Gun misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Ellis misses the target. Ellis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Ellis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ellis has Gun pressed against the cage.
Ellis is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gun working hard to break the clinch. Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gun can do to turn this around?#T1# Ellis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis throws a head punch that misses. Gun blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Ellis to work.
Ellis keeps control of Gun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Knees to the body from Ellis.
Gun is trying to break free. A knee to the head by Ellis.
Ellis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A short left from Ellis. Ellis stalling in the clinch.
#T2# Gun blocking some punches.
A short left from Ellis. Ellis stalling in the clinch but Gun improves position. Gun working hard to break the clinch. Gun tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position. Ellis throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Gun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellis has him pressed against the cage. Gun blocking some punches.
Ellis stalling the fight.
#T3# Ellis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gun.
Ellis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gun tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position. A short left from Ellis. Gun lands a nice uppercut. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ellis misses with a knee strike.
Ellis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gun. Gun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# The referee calls for Ellis to work.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gun avoids it. Ellis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw. Ellis lands with a straight right. Gun didn't see that one coming. Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gun is just out of range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ellis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gun. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ellis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Ellis dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tommy Gun's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Gun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice uppercut lands for Ellis. That snapped Gun's head back.
Gun throws a shot from downtown. Ellis moves away and avoids it. We've been told by Ellis's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ellis throws a body shot but no joy. Ellis misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gun to counter with a crisp jab. A punch lands to the side of Gun 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw. Gun swings widly with a right hand
and Ellis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Ellis lands a nice shot that snaps Gun's head back.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gun blocks an uppercut.
Ellis missing with knees to the body.
Ellis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gun up against the cage. Gun misses with some punches.
Gun tries to break free but Ellis pushes him back against the cage. Tommy Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ellis lands with a left to the head. Gun has had enough of the clinch but Ellis keeps him there for the moment. Ellis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gun blocks it with crossed arms. Gun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Ellis breaks from the clinch.
Ellis stuns Gun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ellis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellis swings widly with a right hand
and Gun counters with a nice uppercut. Ellis just misses with a punch to the body.
Gun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2# Ellis is rocked!#T3# Ellis darts in trying to clinch and Gun counters with a huge left! Ellis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gun isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ellis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gun! Tommy Gun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 43
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Perry looks to land a combination but Kid avoids it well. Kid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mike Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Perry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Perry scores with a jab. Kid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kid misses with a jab to the body
and Perry counters with a straight right hand. Perry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry. Perry lands with a right hand. Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2# It looks like Mike Perry has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away. A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target. It looked like Perry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kid. Kid throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Perry throws a big shot that misses. Perry looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely. Kid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Perry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kid. Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Kid misses. Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it. A punch combination from Kid misses. Kid tries to move into range but Perry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Perry moves into range and connects with a jab. Kid slips a straight right by Perry. A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target. Perry moves out of range as Kid strikes. Kid throws a jab when Perry was well out of range. A little feinted left hand from Perry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kid takes one on the button.#T2# Perry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Perry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Perry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Perry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot by Perry. A big right from Kid misses. Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Perry counters with a straight right hand. Perry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand. Perry works Kid's body with a nice hook. Kid moves away from the strike by Perry. Kid is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3# Kid walks into a straight right hand from Perry. Perry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away. Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry. Kid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Perry misses with a looping right. Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Kid. Kid throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily. Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kid misses with a left hand and Perry counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kid. Perry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kid under the eye.#T4# Kid misses with a jab to the body
enabling Perry to counter with a crisp jab. Perry connects with a jab. Perry sizes up Kid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kid throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it. Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry. Kid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kid misses with an uppercut
and Perry counters with a straight right hand. Kid throws a big shot that misses. Kid throws a right hand that misses
letting Perry counter with a right hand. Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A lazy left from Perry finds it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry. Kid throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Perry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Perry's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Perry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Perry throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Perry misses. Kid misses with a looping left. Perry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kid. Perry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Perry. Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Donk. Perry catches Kid right on the button with a cross. Perry cracks Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Perry misses with the combination.
#T1# Kid misses with a wild body shot. Kid throws a sloppy body shot
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand! Perry takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kid misses with a jab to the body
and Perry counters with a series of strikes. Kid will be more careful next time no doubt. Kid throws a series of punches but Perry avoids them all with ease. An attempted straight right counter from Perry misses the target. Perry scores with a nice right hand.
Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving. Perry connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off. Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.#T2# 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! Kid throws a sloppy body shot
letting Perry counter with a right hand. Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry. Kid misses with a hook to the body
and Perry counters with a straight right hand. Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid misses with a combination
and Perry counters with a left to the body. Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Perry avoids the body shot from Kid.
Perry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kid looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range. Kid slips under a jab. Kid tries to move into range but Perry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Perry scores with a hook.#T3# Perry lands a jab to Kid's midsection. Perry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A punch lands to the side of Kid 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice straight punches there by Kid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kid. Perry throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from Perry misses its intended target. Perry looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely. A nice combination there by Perry.
Perry throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kid misses with a body shot
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kid throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it. No joy there for Perry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Perry throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kid misses with a wild body shot. Perry lands a body shot.
Perry defending well as Kid loads up on a big left hand. Mike Perry is winning the standup battle so far. Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand. A shot to the body from Kid misses and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perry. Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Perry misses. Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kid. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike Perry's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# A jab lands there for Perry. Kid throws an off balance right hand
letting Perry counter with a right hand. Perry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Perry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A swing and a miss from Kid. An attempted straight right counter from Perry misses the target. Kid loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch. A jab from Perry finds it's way through Kid's defenses. Perry scores with a punch to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kid lands with a nice body punch. Kid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kid thuds a left hand into Perry's body. Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Perry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kid needs to keep his hands up - Perry had a free shot at his head there. Perry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kid. Kid circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perry circles away quickly and effectively. Perry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perry.#T2# Kid throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily. Perry lands with an uppercut that bounces Kid off the cage and back into range. This has been an exciting period of action! Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry. Perry avoids the body shot from Kid.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Kid. Perry misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Perry lands the left hand. A jab from Perry does it's job there. Kid misses with a left hand and Perry counters with a nice uppercut. Perry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3# Perry connects with a body shot that sends Kid's belly button to the back. Kid tries to move into range but Perry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kid throws a nice looking combination but Perry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid. Perry connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off. A telegraphed right hand from Kid misses the target. Perry is looking to counter punch. Kid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perry. Perry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kid throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it. Kid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand. Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4# Kid misses with a left hand and Perry counters with a right hand to the body. Perry throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Perry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kid on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kid punishes Perry's body with a nice straight punch. Perry clobbers Kid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Perry misses with an uppercut. Kid misses with an uppercut. It looked like Perry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Perry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Kid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Mike Perry's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Nice straight punches there by Kid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kid. Decent striking displayed by Perry there. Perry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Perry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Perry lands a glancing blow to the side of Kid's head. Perry scores with a nice head shot. Perry thuds his right hand into Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kid misses with a wild combination.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. 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! Perry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1# Kid on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kid throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kid misses with an uppercut
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Perry digs a good hook to Kid's body.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perry. Decent striking displayed by Perry there. Perry lands with an overhand left. Perry digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs. Perry tries to bum rush Kid with a series of wild strikes but Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kid avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kid misses with a right hand enabling Perry to counter with a crisp jab. Perry works the jab nicely. Perry slips under a jab from Kid. Perry dips to his left and cracks Kid with an uppercut! Kid swings widly with a right hand
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand. Perry moves into range and connects with a jab. Kid misses with a hook
letting Perry counter with a right hand. Kid misses with a left hand and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kid throws a poor cross that misses
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Kid is rocked! Kid walks into a jab. Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?#T3# Perry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kid at a distance.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid misses with a hook. Perry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jab from Perry. Kid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Perry lands a nice shot to the body.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid. Perry scores with the left hand. Kid knows he should have avoided that one. The fighters circle momentarily. Perry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kid tries to move into range but Perry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perry sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A jab from Perry does it's job there. Perry lands a jab to Kid's midsection. Perry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perry scores with the left hand. Kid knows he should have avoided that one. Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand. Perry scores with a three punch combo!
Perry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Perry feints with a jab and clips Kid right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kid is sent crashing into the canvas and Perry leaps in for the kill! Kid tries to get to his feet but Perry is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kid is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Perry! Mike Perry retains his bantamweight title! After winning the bout, Mike Perry 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:
QFC Tournament 736 Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Hackman gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard. Hackman connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Hackman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ryan throws up his legs and catches Hackman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hackman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ryan! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Ryan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 736 Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Hackman. No joy for Defranco on that attempt. Defranco looks for a takedown but Hackman sprawls well. Hackman throws a low kick, looking for Defranco's leg but Defranco calmly moves out of range. Defranco throws a right and a left that both miss. Defranco dives in for a single leg takedown but Hackman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Defranco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Hackman dives in and scores a takedown into Defranco's guard. Hackman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Hackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hackman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Hackman sitting in guard here, content to control. Defranco controls Hackman momentarily but Hackman frees himself. Defranco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hackman is now in half guard. Defranco pushes Hackman off looking to stand but Hackman dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Hackman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hackman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Defranco is looking for a sweep. Hackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hackman controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Defranco fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defranco.
#TD2# Hackman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Defranco's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hackman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Defranco is proving hard to escape from. Hackman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3# Hackman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Defranco's head. Hackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Hackman pushing down on Defranco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Defranco is breathing heavily. Defranco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Well, if Hackman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Defranco works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4# Hackman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hackman advances to half guard. Hackman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hackman breaks from Defranco's wrist control and lands an elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hackman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greco Hackman dominated that round. That's time! Defranco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Hackman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Hackman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defranco wants to clinch. Defranco shoots in but no luck this time. Hackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# Hackman gets the takedown into side control. Defranco wants to get back to his feet but Hackman is dominant here and he's now got Defranco's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hackman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Defranco is defending well though. Hackman let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Defranco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hackman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Defranco trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2# Defranco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hackman's arms. #SUB2# Hackman is looking for the choke from the back position but Defranco is controlling his hands well. Hackman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Defranco doesn't escape. Defranco is really stuck here.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hackman lands strikes to the head. A bit of a pause in the action here. Hackman controlling the positon. Hackman is continuing to stall. Hackman lands punches and elbows. Hackman lands a shot to the body. What can Defranco do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2# Hackman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Defranco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Defranco for a finish. #T3# Hackman biding his time, controlling Defranco. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hackman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Defranco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Hackman looking for the choke but no joy. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Hackman is looking for the choke from the back position but Defranco is controlling his hands well. Hackman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hackman scores with punches to the body. #SUB2# Hackman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greco Hackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Defranco misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Hackman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hackman. #BC2# Hackman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Hackman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Defranco to the mat! Defranco manages to get full guard. Greco Hackman has got the better of the ground game so far. Hackman is looking to stand up but Defranco won't let him. Hackman stays in close to Defranco's body and controls the position. The adventures of Hackman the control monster continue. Boring. Defranco working a defensive guard but Hackman manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hackman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1# Hackman is staying tight to Defranco's torso, preventing him from escaping. Defranco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hackman on the ground. Defranco tries to bench press Hackman off him but Hackman keeps the position. Hackman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Defranco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Hackman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Hackman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Defranco!#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hackman landing strikes, looking to finish! Hackman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hackman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2# Hackman looking to secure an arm triangle but Defranco defends it well. Defranco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hackman working Defranco over with strikes here. #SUB2# Hackman working for a submission but Defranco is keeping him at bay. Hackman lands a heavy elbow. #T3##SUB2# Hackman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Hackman lands a big shot there that rocks Defranco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hackman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Defranco is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hackman has taken his back.
#SUB2# Hackman looking to break Defranco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Defranco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hackman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4# Hackman keeps control of the position easily here as Defranco tries to buck him off.
#SUB2# Defranco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hackman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Defranco!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hackman is landing with strikes from the back. Hackman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dom Defranco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Greco Hackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hackman keeps control of the position as Defranco tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Greco Hackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hackman 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Greco Hackman! Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Greco Hackman! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Greco Hackman!
Greco Hackman wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naive throws out the jab. Lannister looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! A slow jab from Naive misses its intended target. Naive loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch. Naive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lannister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Naive will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naive throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range. Naive throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily. Lannister lands a nice hook to Naive's body. Naive takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Naive will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naive keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister. Naive's corner calls for a 1-2. Naive obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lannister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lannister swings for the body but Naive moves out of range.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naive.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lannister connects with a body shot that sends Naive's belly button to the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Naive.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lannister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Naive looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Naive drops Lannister with a naaaaasty hook - Lannister is in real trouble here! Naive dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Naive! Our winner, Floyd Naive, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Tyrion Lannister stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank my sponsor and my fans for staying with me during the hard days. We are going to come back better than today. '.
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Event:
Gladiators 12 Runt v Sason
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Gracie tries for a takedown but Gun circles away easily and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Silva Gracie has been cut. Gun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2# Gracie is rocked! Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silva Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gun wants it to stay on the feet. It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red House in the buildup to the fight. Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gun avoids it really well and circles away. A nice side step and Gun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gun scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gun throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Silva Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie with a poor takedown and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gracie is breathing heavily. Gun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gun as he jumps to the side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gun! But no joy. Gun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2# Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gun as he jumps to the side. Gracie with a poor takedown and Gun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tommy Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice shot lands for Gun. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gun doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gracie crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gracie's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gun! Our winner, Tommy Gun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Brahms. Naive throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Brahms thows a huge punch but Naive dodges it nicely.
Naive keeps control of the position for the meantime. Brahms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naive's head. Brahms missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Brahms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. 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. Brahms throwing shots but Naive is blocking nicely. Naive is in trouble now - Brahms has advanced to mount! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brahms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T1# Brahms throwing strikes here but Naive is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brahms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Naive is bucking up trying to escape but Brahms cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Brahms throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Brahms thowing shots but they're missing. Naive might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Naive is bucking up trying to escape but Brahms cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Naive manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. Naive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms. #T2# Brahms tries to pass to full mount but Naive defends it. Naive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms. Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Brahms is thwarting Naive's attempts to control the position. Brahms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naive defending well though. Brahms throwing shots but Naive is blocking nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brahms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Brahms thows a huge punch but Naive dodges it nicely.
Naive on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naive tries to get out of the position.#T3# Brahms wants to pass to mount but Naive is defending the position. Naive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Naive is breathing heavily. Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Naive blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms. Brahms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Naive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms. Brahms lands strikes from half guard. Naive is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brahms scores with a couple of nice shots. Naive knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brahms on the ground.#T4# Brahms passes to full mount! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Brahms lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brahms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Naive?
Brahms looking to ground and pound but Naive is blocking nicely. Brahms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Brahms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Naive?
This has been an exciting period of action! Brahms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brahms breaks from Naive's wrist control and lands an elbow. Brahms throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Naive because Brahms loaded up on that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Brahms dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Brahms lands a jab. Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naive. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brahms, right into the meat.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice cross by Naive. Naive throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Floyd Naive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Naive thows a left - swing and a miss! Brahms follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Brahms takes a shot right to the bread basket. Brahms is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms slips under a jab from Naive. Naive swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Brahms misses the shot to the body. Naive throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brahms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naive. That did some damage! Naive jabbing away but nothing is landing. Naive misses with a shot to the body and Brahms counters with a nice leg kick. Floyd Naive is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# A big left from Naive misses. Naive throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brahms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Floyd Naive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Naive misses with an uppercut
and Brahms counters with a slapping leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brahms throws a nice outside leg kick. Brahms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brahms slips under a jab. Brahms lands a front kick. Naive misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming. Naive is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Brahms slips under a jab from Naive. Naive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Naive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Naive uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brahms. A swing and a miss from Brahms. Brahms lands with a slapping head kick. Brahms scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brahms.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Naive takes a swing at Brahms's ribcage but misses. Brahms gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Brahms swings for the body but Naive moves out of range.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Naive throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brahms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naive's knee momentarily. Brahms has a takedown stuffed. Naive looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range. Naive swinging wildly here.
Brahms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naive to score with a decent uppercut. Naive missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brahms cracks the inside of Naive's front leg. Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brahms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naive.#T3# Naive throws a hook but Brahms blocks it. Brahms shoots in for a takedown but Naive shows good takedown defense. Naive looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range. Naive avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Naive moves out of range of the strikes. Naive throws out a powerful jab. Brahms throws a head kick that half lands.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target. A quick step to the side and Naive tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Donk. Brahms catches Naive right on the button with a cross. Naive lands with a nice body punch. Naive misses with a lunging right hand
and Brahms counters with a slapping leg kick. Naive looks to land a left hand but Brahms moved out of range nicely. Brahms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naive swivels and escapes. Floyd Naive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms. Nice body kick from Brahms.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brahms shoots and misses letting Naive counter with a right hand. Naive misses with a looping left. Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naive defends it well. Naive connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Naive is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms. Naive misses with a hook
and Brahms counters with a leg kick. Naive throws out a loose jab but Brahms uses good head movement to avoid it. Naive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Naive takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brahms scores with a kick to the midsection. Naive moves away from the strike by Brahms. An attempted straight right counter from Naive misses the target. Brahms misses with a hook. Naive ducked under it nicely. Naive misses with a looping left. Naive throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brahms finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Naive throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Brahms tries to counter it with a takedown but Naive pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Naive misses with a hook. Brahms ducked under it nicely. Naive misses with a left hand and Brahms counters with a straight right hand. Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naive misses with a combination
and Brahms makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Naive really felt that one! Naive bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brahms's head backwards. Brahms throws a nice inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Naive. Brahms does a little dance to reset his feet. Brahms looks to throw the jab but Naive is out of range. Naive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Good leg kick by Brahms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brahms looks to land a combination but Naive avoids it well. Naive throws a sloppy body shot
and Brahms counters with a good low kick that Naive was not able to check. The fighters circling - Brahms throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brahms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naive has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Naive swings widly with a right hand
and Brahms counters with a slapping leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Naive looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brahms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naive's head. Naive looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range. Brahms only half commits to the counter leg kick. A jab from Naive misses. #TD2# Brahms looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Naive! Naive takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Naive takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brahms lands a nice forearm strike. #T2# Brahms working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Brahms landing strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Naive avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brahms. Brahms postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brahms cracks Naive with a big elbow. Naive avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brahms. Naive dodges the ground and pound from Brahms.#T3# Naive avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brahms. Brahms throws a strike aimed at the side of Naive's head but Naive avoids it well. Naive takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Naive managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brahms.
Floyd Naive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Brahms is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Naive's shoulder. That is not cool. Brahms throws an elbow but Naive slips to the side and avoids it well. Brahms in side control, throwing shots but Naive defends. Brahms trying to control the position but Naive is working away. #T4# The strikes coming from Brahms are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Brahms lands a nice forearm strike. Brahms misses with the ground and pound. Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naive keeps working. Brahms in side control, throwing shots but Naive defends. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brahms postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naive keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Brahms 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Brahms! During a confident post fight interview, Johannes Brahms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Naive misses with a right hand and Burns counters with a big head kick but Naive shrugs it off. Naive pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Naive throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot. Naive fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it. Naive throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range. Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Naive throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily. Burns slips a jab from Naive. Burns slips a straight right by Naive. It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Naive misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns staying out of range there. Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Naive closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burns! Naive dives in looking to finish! Burns is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Naive!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1# Naive cracks Sullivan with an open hand slap.#CUT2# It looks like Eusebio Sullivan has been cut. Naive cracks Sullivan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sullivan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Naive pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sullivan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Naive!
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