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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 70: New Year
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1# Archibald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrozios. Archibald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Archibald slips a jab from Irrozios. Archibald is looking for the big counter here. Irrozios throws an off balance right hand
and Archibald counters with a one-two to the body. Archibald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT# It looks like Bruno Archibald has been cut. Irrozios moves away from the strike by Archibald. It looked like Irrozios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A telegraphed right hand from Irrozios misses the target. Archibald unleashes a big counter combination but Irrozios bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Irrozios misses with a left hand and Archibald counters with a lovely straight right hand! Archibald slips a straight right by Irrozios. Irrozios swings widly with a right hand
letting Archibald counter with a right hand. Jab, jab by Irrozios - just one landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Irrozios scores with a decent looking hook. Irrozios lands a head shot. Irrozios throws a big shot that misses. Despite the aggression on Archibald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Archibald moves away from the strike by Irrozios. Irrozios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Archibald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrozios. Archibald throws a counter combo. Archibald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrozios. Irrozios loads up on a big right hand but Archibald slips the punch. Archibald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrozios throws out the jab. Despite the aggression on Archibald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Irrozios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A big right from Irrozios misses. Irrozios is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Irrozios throws a hook but Archibald blocks it. Despite the aggression on Archibald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Irrozios cracks Archibald with an open hand slap.#ROC# Archibald is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Bruno Archibald's cut even more. Irrozios throws a shot from downtown. Archibald moves away and avoids it. Irrozios throws out a loose jab but Archibald uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Irrozios misses. Irrozios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A big left from Irrozios misses. Frank Irrozios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Irrozios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archibald. Archibald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Irrozios misses the jab. Irrozios misses with an uppercut
and Archibald counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Irrozios thows a left - swing and a miss! Archibald lands a jab-cross combination. Archibald swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Irrozios misses its intended target. Archibald is looking for the big counter here. Archibald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Irrozios misses with a hook. Irrozios looks to land a right hand but Archibald moved out of range. Archibald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrozios. Irrozios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archibald. Irrozios cracks Archibald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Irrozios. Archibald unleashes a big counter combination but Irrozios bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The fighters circle momentarily. Irrozios darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3# Irrozios throws a lazy right hand but Archibald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Archibald fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Irrozios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Irrozios. Irrozios thows a left - swing and a miss! Irrozios pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Irrozios gets in close and tags Archibald with a short punch that almost sends Archibald to the mat! Oh Archibald is in big trouble! He turns his back on Irrozios, trying to create some distance but Irrozios rushes him, striking wildly and Archibald goes down! The referee tackles Irrozios into the cage to end the fight! Irrozios is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Irrozios!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 68: Holy Night
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Donde looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range. Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Donde fails with a takedown attempt. Donde misses with a takedown attempt #TD2# and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz. Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donde's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Donde is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cruz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Donde's body to avoid the submission. Donde has instead reached around Cruz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Donde arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Donde! After winning the bout, Raymond Donde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Ty Cruz had this to say: 'My opponent is on steroids.'.
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Event:
TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Archibald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith has his takedown stuffed and Archibald counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith. Archibald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1# Archibald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Archibald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC# Smith is rocked! Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one. Archibald is looking to counter punch. Archibald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archibald is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Archibald circles away and we're back to standing. Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Smith has closed the distance and engaged Archibald in a clinch.
Archibald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#BC# Archibald breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Archibald, which made it look bad. #T2# Archibald leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. Archibald throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Archibald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Archibald circles away from the clinch attempt and Archibald counters with a nice uppercut. Smith wants to clinch up but Archibald keeps it at a distance. Archibald throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archibald paws at him with a jab and circles away. As Smith looks to move away, Archibald throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith looks to clinch and Archibald counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. Archibald scores with a decent looking hook.#T3# Smith misses with a body kick. Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archibald defends it nicely. Archibald stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Smith stalling.
#TD# Archibald jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Archibald keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. Smith stops Archibald from standing up. Smith postures up in Archibald's guard and throws a big left but Archibald blocks it. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Archibald dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Archibald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Smith dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith shoots in for a takedown but Archibald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Archibald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Smith misses with a takedown and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt. Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith. Smith moves to clinch but Archibald breaks away and Archibald counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Archibald to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Smith shoots and misses and Archibald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith is breathing heavily. Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch. DJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Smith rushes Archibald and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Archibald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Smith clinches up with Archibald and pushes him back against the cage. Archibald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T2##BC2# Smith breaks the clinch.
Archibald feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Archibald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archibald as he jumps to the side. #KD# Oooooh!!! Archibald has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Archibald steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Archibald finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Archibald connects with a superb combination that knocks Smith out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Archibald before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Archibald! Bruno Archibald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1# Bam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bam. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Bam shows good takedown defense. Johnson moves to clinch but Bam breaks away letting Bam counter with a right hand. Bam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Johnson moves to clinch but Bam breaks away and Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice takedown defense from Bam. No joy for Johnson on that attempt. Bam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Bam gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Bam is defending well against a takedown attempt. Tam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sack Johnson. Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bam's elbow. Bam is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bam backwards. Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bam pulls him back up using the underhooks. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looks winded! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bam prevents it.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bam's face as he tries to break the clinch. Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bam is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.#BC# Bam breaks the clinch.
Tam Bam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Danga de danga de dang - Bam scores with a four punch combination!#CUT# It looks like Sack Johnson has been cut. Bam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Bam shakes him off and moves away.#KD# Bam lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Bam thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Johnson is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bam lands a big right hook! Johnson looks hurt but is still standing! Bam lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Johnson falls down and Bam dives in with a huge hammer fist! Johnson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Bam runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tam Bam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1# Oczam tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oczam won't be happy with that. Oczam holding on. Oczam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Oczam regains half guard. Oczam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Cruz chips away with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz stands up over Oczam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Oczam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB# Oczam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oczam's head. Oczam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Oczam is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Oczam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. Cruz lands a couple of digs. Oczam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cruz stands up over Oczam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cruz working some strikes from top position. Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2# Oczam is rocked! Cruz lands a couple of digs. Oh Oczam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cruz is in close to Oczam's body, working some short punches and elbows. Oczam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Oczam is breathing heavily. Cruz lands a couple of digs. Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oczam's head.#T4# Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oczam's head. Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Oczam has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle. Cruz gets to his feet and stands over Oczam, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Oczam felt that one! Cruz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Oczam from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Cruz! Ty Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Archibald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega looks to land a combination but Archibald avoids it well. Omega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archibald circles away quickly and effectively. Archibald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archibald misses with a two punch combination.
Omega throws a combination. Archibald tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Omega lands a lovely overhand right. 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! Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Archibald misses the target. Omega throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A combination from Archibald does no damage. Despite the aggression on Omega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Omega with a nice cross.#T1# Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archibald moves away. Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter. Omega works over Archibald's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like Bruno Archibald has been cut. Archibald connects with a single shot there. Omega getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Omega moves into range and connects with a jab. Omega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Archibald moves out of range and avoids them all easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Archibald misses with a double jab
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Archibald does a little dance to reset his feet. Archibald throws a series of punches but Omega moves out of range. Omega throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Omega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archibald. A jab from Omega does it's job there. Archibald misses with a few strikes there.
Omega is looking for the big counter here. Omega getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Omega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archibald is looking for a counter combo. Omega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A cross from Archibald lands. Omega throws a right hand that Archibald ducks under and follows up with a left that Archibald also avoids with ease. Archibald slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3# Omega scores with a hook. Omega connects with a nice looking jab.
Allan Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Omega misses. It looked like Archibald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Omega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Omega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Omega finds it's way through Archibald's defenses. Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archibald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Omega slips under a jab from Archibald. Omega throws a right and a left that Archibald avoids nicely. Jab, jab by Omega - just one landing. #T4# Archibald scores with a jab to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Omega works Archibald's body with a nice hook. Omega slips a jab and a cross from Archibald.
Archibald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Omega swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Omega. That snapped Archibald's head back.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archibald. Archibald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruno Archibald's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Omega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Archibald fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Archibald 's head but he takes it in his stride. Omega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Archibald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Omega misses with a kick to the body.
Omega misses with a wild combination.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Archibald moves out of range as Omega throws a body kick.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter. Archibald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Archibald looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well. #T1# Archibald lands a head shot. Omega swinging wildly here.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archibald circles away quickly and effectively. Omega thows a left - swing and a miss! Omega has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega works Archibald's body with a nice hook. Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Archibald dodges the punch combination from Omega.
#T2# Omega swinging wildly here.
Omega misses with the combination.
Omega misses with a kick to the body.
Omega throws a series of punches but Archibald moves out of range. Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter. Archibald lands a jab to 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! Omega loads up on a big right hand but Archibald slips the punch. It looked like Archibald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Archibald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Omega counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Omega lands a nice looking body shot.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Omega throws a shot from downtown. Archibald moves away and avoids it. A left lands for Archibald. Archibald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Omega duly obliges. Allan Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup. Omega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Archibald moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Omega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4# Omega dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Omega throws a lazy body kick enabling Archibald to counter with a crisp jab. Omega is breathing heavily. Omega dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Archibald slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
Bruno Archibald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Archibald's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Archibald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Omega scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Archibald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Omega back to the cage. Archibald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Omega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bruno Archibald's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archibald. Omega misses with a wild combination.
As Omega looks to move away, Archibald throws a big counter combo but Omega just gets out of the way. Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Archibald slips a jab from Omega. Omega jabs Archibald right on the nose. Archibald blinks but takes it well. Omega throws an off balance right hand
and Archibald counters with a three punch combo that has Omega backing up. Omega nods at Archibald to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Omega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1# Omega throws a one two combo.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Omega connects with a right hand. Archibald shakes it off. Omega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Archibald throws a combination that misses and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Omega scores with a one two! Archibald had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Archibald might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Archibald swinging wildly here.
Omega works over Archibald's head and body with a nice combination.#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! Omega throws a half hearted mid kick. Omega misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Omega misses. It looked like Archibald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Archibald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Omega cracks Archibald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Omega feints a jab promting Archibald to slip. Omega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Archibald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Archibald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Archibald ducks right into an uppercut from Omega. #T3# A jab from Omega misses. Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A combination from Omega does no damage. An attempted straight right counter from Archibald misses the target. Omega is working the combinations to good effect here. Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archibald moves away. Archibald is looking for a counter combo. Archibald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Archibald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Archibald throws a series of punches but Omega moves out of range. Omega feints a jab promting Archibald to slip. Omega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Archibald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. No joy there for Archibald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega looks like he wants to counter punch here. Omega on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# 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! Omega throws a jab but it's blocked by Archibald. The crowd cheers as Omega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archibald doesn't seem phased though. Archibald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Omega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Archibald scrambles back to his feet. Archibald scores with a hook. Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archibald.
Archibald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Archibald blocks the body kick.
Omega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Omega throws a sloppy body shot
and Archibald counters with a one-two to the body. Bruno Archibald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Allan Omega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Archibald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight! Allan Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Omega 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Omega! Post fight, Allan Omega stared into the camera and said 'Dulles Bush you absolutely suck!'.
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Event:
KFC 33: Butcher vs Cobb
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Swanson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Swanson successfully pulls guard.
Swanson wants to stand up but Packalen is controlling him. Packalen postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow. Swanson wants to stand and escape but Packalen is having none of it. Packalen wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. Packalen passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Swanson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Packalen wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it. Packalen stops Swanson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Packalen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Swanson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teemu Packalen! After winning the bout, Teemu Packalen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Charles Swanson had this to say: 'Im sorry to everyone I let down I promise that I'll be back stronger.'.
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Event:
TGC 17: Glatt vs Wangler
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Archibald cracks Knuckles with an open hand slap. Knuckles fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The fighters circling - Archibald throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Archibald throws a nice looking combination but Knuckles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Archibald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Archibald.#CL2# Knuckles moves into range and clinches up with Archibald. A nice glancing elbow lands by Knuckles. #TD# Archibald lands a takedown into guard.
Archibald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Archibald won't allow Knuckles to get back to his feet. Archibald stopping the sweep attempt from Knuckles.#SUB2# Knuckles has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archibald is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Knuckles. Knuckles tries to bench press Archibald off him but Archibald keeps the position. #T1# Archibald prevents Knuckles from escaping the position. Knuckles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archibald's best efforts. Archibald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Archibald moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Knuckles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knuckles. Knuckles is trying to control the position but Archibald postures up. #SUB2# Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Archibald defends easily.
#T2# Knuckles trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Archibald is posturing up here but Knuckles has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Archibald tries to roll out but it's too tight and Archibald has to tap! Slick submission there by Knuckles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Knuckles!
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Event:
IFFL 1: Rise of Iron
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nakamura lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick lands there from Nakamura. A head kick misses from Nakamura. Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss. Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nakamura connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Nakamura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown. Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat. Atreyu Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Cruz. Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad. Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES# Nakamura has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2# Nakamura lands a high kick!
Nakamura is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nakamura throws a head kick that misses. Nakamura lands a nice looking body kick. Nakamura scores with a push kick. Nakamura is breathing heavily.#TD2# Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nakamura dodges the ground and pound from Cruz. Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3# Cruz working away. Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Nakamura takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nakamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Nakamura parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakamura to escape.
Nakamura is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz lands a nice forearm strike. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nakamura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK. Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Cruz landing a few strikes. Cruz is putting a hurting on Nakamura here, landing some big shots from side control. Nakamura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Nakamura kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet. Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that. Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around? Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2# Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well. #T1# Nakamura regains half guard, as Cruz was trying to land strikes. Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ty Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far. Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz. Cruz looks to land a strike but Nakamura avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Nakamura wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cruz thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head. We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #SUB2# Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is defending well. Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Cruz takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses. Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target. A nice leg kick lands there from Nakamura. Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atreyu Nakamura will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt. Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1# Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Nakamura. Nakamura swinging wildly here.
A lazy body kick from Nakamura #TD2# and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard. Cruz distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cruz postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it. #T2# Cruz working some strikes from top position. Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cruz pushing down on Nakamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head. Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Atreyu Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Cruz. Cruz avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakamura pushes his down on his head and steps out. No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses. No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt. Nakamura misses with the combination.
Cruz feints the counter takedown. Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4# Nakamura misses with the combination.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nakamura scores with a spinning back kick! Atreyu Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cruz fails with a takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cruz avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamura clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2# Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard. Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz. #T1##SUB2# Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Nakamura has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head. Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Atreyu Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming. Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that. Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura avoids it well. Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Cruz working the ground and pound. #SUB2# Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Nakamura! #T3# Nakamura won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. Cruz controlling the position. Cruz wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment. Cruz is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up. Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Cruz is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Cruz throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely. Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakamura defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Cruz dominated that fourth 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! #R5# Nakamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz. That kick from Nakamura tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on. Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nakamura throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura scores with a jab to the body. Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1# Cruz swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily. And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakamura pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nakamura tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it. Nakamura tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz. Cruz lands a couple of digs. Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cruz with a nice head shot there.#T2# Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Nakamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamura manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Nakamura's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3# Nakamura wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position. Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nakamura trying to control the position.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cruz is standing up over Nakamura. Nakamura looks to escape but Cruz dives into side control.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cruz working the ground and pound. Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control. Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Nakamura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Nakamura wants to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well. Ty Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Atreyu Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cruz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Ty Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ty Cruz! A relieved looking Ty Cruz 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:
CEFC Live 38
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1# Finess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finess wants it to stay on the feet. Swanson fails to land the takedown.#CL# Finess has managed to clinch.
Swanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finess displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swanson up against the cage. Finess controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD# Finess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swanson wants to stand but Finess has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Finess wants to stand but Swanson is controlling the position. #T1# Swanson preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Swanson is fighting to break Finess's control of his arms but Finess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Finess is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Swanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finess is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swanson, into his guard. #REVR# Finess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Finess wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #SUB2# Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finess is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Finess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Swanson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Swanson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Swanson! #REVB# Finess struggling a bit here. Finess is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Finess moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Finess throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swanson won't allow Finess to sweep him here. Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Finess working for submissions but it's allowed Swanson to get to half guard.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Swanson wants to stand but Finess has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Finess is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Finess looking for submissions off his back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Finess is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siete Finess dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Finess gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Finess is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Finess throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Swanson to regain full guard. #SUB2# Finess throws a sloppy strike and Swanson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Finess is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Swanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Swanson! In his post fight interview, Charles Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 13: Lang vs Brown
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Archibald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Archibald controlling the position from side mount. Suluhu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Suluhu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Suluhu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. BOOM! Archibald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Archibald with shots to the head and body - Suluhu looks very uncomfortable down there. Suluhu wants to hold on but Archibald pushes him away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suluhu can do anything to dispel that myth. Archibald controlling from the full mount. #T1# Suluhu tries to reverse the position but Archibald maintains control. Archibald looking to finish Suluhu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suluhu! Suluhu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archibald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Suluhu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Archibald is in the full mount, landing strikes. Suluhu regains half guard. Archibald blocks the strikes from Suluhu.
#T2# Archibald moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archibald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Archibald working the head and body with strikes. Suluhu is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Archibald working away. Suluhu is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Suluhu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Suluhu regains half guard.#T3# Suluhu is looking to escape. Archibald drops an elbow to the side of Suluhu's head. Archibald working over Suluhu with some ground and pound. Suluhu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Suluhu is trying to control but Archibald manages to pass to mount!
Suluhu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Suluhu working to try and regain half guard.
Suluhu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Suluhu is looking to improve his position but Archibald isn't that keen on the idea. Suluhu keeps trying to improve his position.#T4# Archibald lands a couple of good shots and Suluhu has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Archibald tries to keep control of the position but Suluhu is staying busy. Archibald 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. Suluhu tries to break free.
Can Suluhu hold on?! Archibald is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Suluhu is in bad spot here.
Suluhu trying to control the hands but Archibald won't let him. Archibald has the hooks in. Suluhu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Archibald dominated that round. That's time! Archibald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Suluhu throws a nice looking combination but Archibald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt - Archibald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Archibald is looking for a counter combo. Archibald shoots in for a takedown but Suluhu shows good takedown defense. Archibald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Suluhu shoots in for a double leg but Archibald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Horrible takedown attempt by Suluhu or perhaps it was just good defense by Archibald, which made it look bad. Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter. Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu. Suluhu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Suluhu feints and as Archibald raises his hands in defense, Suluhu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Archibald manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Archibald wants to take the fight to the mat but Suluhu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Archibald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Archibald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suluhu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##TD2# Suluhu gets control of Archibald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Suluhu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2# Suluhu has his feet on Archibald's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Sloppy strikes from Archibald. Those never looked like landing. #TD2# Suluhu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Archibald napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Archibald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Archibald tries for a takedown but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Suluhu tries to clinch there but Archibald circles away.
#CL2# Suluhu moves into the clinch successfully.
Archibald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suluhu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##BC2# Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Suluhu has Archibald up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Suluhu pulls guard successfully.
Suluhu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Archibald is controlling him. Archibald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around? Suluhu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Archibald is in close to Suluhu's body, working some short punches and elbows. Suluhu trying to keep a closed guard but Archibald is proving a slippery customer.
Archibald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Archibald is looking to work some ground and pound but Suluhu has wrist control. Suluhu controls Archibald momentarily but Archibald frees himself. #SUB2# Suluhu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archibald escapes and throws Suluhu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Suluhu tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Suluhu struggling a bit here.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Archibald scoring with punches from side control. Archibald working the head and body with strikes. Archibald lands a nice forearm strike. Suluhu can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Suluhu is looking for a sweep. Archibald staying calm. Suluhu trying to control but Archibald flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruno Archibald will probably get the nod. 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# Suluhu tries to clinch there but Archibald circles away.
#TD# Archibald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Archibald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# Suluhu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Suluhu tries to clinch but Archibald moves out of range. Suluhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Archibald sprawls well. He's pushed Suluhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Suluhu jabs Archibald right on the nose. Archibald blinks but takes it well.#TD2# Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Archibald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suluhu wants to control from the top but Archibald keeps moving. Suluhu won't allow Archibald to get back to his feet. Bruno Archibald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES# Archibald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Suluhu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2# Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Suluhu stuffs the takedown attempt from Archibald. Archibald gets slowly back to his feet. Archibald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suluhu swivels and escapes. Suluhu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown. Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but Archibald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Archibald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2# Archibald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suluhu to score an easy takedown into full guard. Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archibald is keeping the position for now. #T2# Suluhu working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Archibald keeping full guard, as Suluhu tries to pass. Archibald wants to stand but Suluhu is controlling the position. #ES# Archibald has his feet on Suluhu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3# Suluhu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suluhu closes the distance but Archibald moves to the side and Archibald counters with a left and a right that stings Suluhu. Archibald tries for a takedown but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Archibald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Suluhu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Archibald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Archibald is refusing to be controlled, as Suluhu sits in half guard. Archibald is trying to stand back up but Suluhu is controlling him
#T4# Archibald trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Suluhu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Suluhu is trying to work for a kimura but Archibald is defending well.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown into Archibald's guard. Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Suluhu landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Archibald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Archibald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1# Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Donde tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
#TD2# Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Donde's guard. Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cruz postures up.
Donde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. Donde on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donde tries to get out of the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cruz with a nice head shot there. Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots. Donde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Donde. Donde tries to strike from the bottom.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches. Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cruz works over Donde with some ground and pound from guard. Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems. Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donde works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Donde is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
#TD2# Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Donde is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Donde's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Donde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR##T2# Donde throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Cruz is fighting to break Donde's control of his arms but Donde is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cruz preventing the sweep. Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cruz working some strikes from top position.#T3# Cruz lands a couple of digs. Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Donde wants to sweep but no luck. Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donde's head. Donde trying to control the position.
Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems. Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Donde's brow. Donde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Cruz is trying to control the position but Donde postures up. Donde is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Cruz is trying to keep Donde in close.
Cruz trying to control the position here. Donde throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely. Donde throwing strikes but missing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cruz is trying to keep Donde in close.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Donde with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Cruz dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Donde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donde showed some decent athleticism there. Cruz tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg. Donde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Donde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Donde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Donde is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass. Donde throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##SUB2# Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donde looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donde looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donde! #REVR# Donde misses with the ground and pound. Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Donde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Donde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Donde is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control. Cruz is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea. Cruz keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass. Donde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Donde preventing the sweep. Donde throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely. Donde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Donde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Donde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cruz has Donde pulled in close to control his posture. Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Donde throws a big elbow that misses. Cruz is trying to keep Donde in close.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Donde is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Donde.#T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Donde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Donde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard. Cruz being controlled here momentarily. Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Donde has wrist control. Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. Ty Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far. Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donde works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Cruz works over Donde with some ground and pound from guard. Donde wants to sweep but no luck. Cruz landing with the ground and pound. Donde wants to sweep but no luck. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donde is on top in guard.
#REVR# Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Donde wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raymond Donde will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donde fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Donde's guard. Cruz lands a couple of elbows. Donde wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. Donde throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems. Cruz connects with a couple of short punches. Donde working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz distracts Donde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1# Cruz works over Donde with some ground and pound from guard. Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. Donde is working hard here to advance position. Cruz lands a couple of digs. Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet. Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Donde tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it. Donde doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL# Donde drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
#TD2# Cruz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz is thwarting Donde's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Donde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Donde working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Donde tries to strike from the bottom.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck. Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Donde's brow. Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Donde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Donde postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #T4# Donde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Donde wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. Cruz is trying to control the position but Donde postures up. Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Cruz drives through with a takedown into Donde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Ty Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fleming wants to get back to his feet. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow. Fleming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz wants to pass to mount but Fleming is defending the position. Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Fleming looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Fleming actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Fleming trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fleming regains half guard.#SUB2# Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fleming with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fleming pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fleming has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Fleming is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2# Fleming is rocked!#SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fleming defends it well. Oh Fleming is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Cruz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fleming is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cruz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fleming from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cruz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Cole gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Cole manages to retain guard. Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Cruz wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position. Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position. Cole has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1# Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Cole fails with a takedown attempt. Cruz throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.#TD2# Cruz gets the takedown into side control. #T2# Cruz taking a breather here. #SUB2# Cruz tries for a kimura but Cole is defending well. Cruz has knee on belly and moves into mount. Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Cole is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3# Cruz looking to finish Cole with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cole! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2# Cole is rocked! Cruz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cole badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Cruz around the waist but Cruz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Cruz is the winner by TKO! Cruz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Cruz!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 105
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1# Sidewinder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidewinder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat. Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The crowd cheers as Sidewinder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though. Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Horrible takedown attempt by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sidewinder, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sidewinder throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Swanson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Swanson is looking to take this one to the mat. Budd Sidewinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Swanson.#T1# Swanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC# Sidewinder manages to break the clinch.
Budd Sidewinder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sidewinder loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch. Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Sidewinder gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage. Sidewinder thuds a left hand into Swanson's body. Sidewinder misses with a straight left. Sidewinder scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Sidewinder thuds a left hand into Swanson's body. Sidewinder scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC# Swanson is rocked!#T2# Swanson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sidewinder counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Budd Sidewinder! An intense looking Budd Sidewinder took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is for breaking my brother's heart'. Charles Swanson was interviewed post fight and said 'Im sorry to everyone I let down I promise that I'll be back stronger.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Archibald.
Archibald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Archibald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guthrie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD# Guthrie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Archibald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guthrie is in Archibald's guard. Guthrie won't allow Archibald to get back to his feet. Guthrie throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2# Archibald has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Guthrie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Guthrie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archibald walks away with a smile on his face. Guthrie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Archibald throws a big shot that misses. Archibald misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Guthrie slips a jab and a cross from Archibald.
#TD# Archibald gets caught flat footed, as Guthrie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# Archibald has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Guthrie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD# Guthrie jumps guard and drags Archibald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB# Guthrie is looking for a triangle but Archibald pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Guthrie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Archibald stacks Guthrie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Archibald!#SU2# Archibald stands up. Guthrie slips a jab and a cross from Archibald.
Archibald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guthrie circles away quickly and effectively. Guthrie ducks under a wild hook from Archibald. Archibald misses with a series of wild punches.
Guthrie goes for a double leg but Archibald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archibald continues to drive forward. Archibald lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2# Guthrie is rocked!#T2# Guthrie throws a wild hook but Archibald just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Guthrie gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Archibald raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Archibald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1# Archibald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blake counters with a straight right hand. Archibald lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2# Blake is rocked! Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake appears to be looking for a big counter. Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Blake tries for a takedown but Archibald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Blake slips a jab and a cross from Archibald.
Blake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Archibald throws a right and a left that both miss. A combination from Archibald does no damage. Blake dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Archibald misses with a double jab.
Blake throws a big counter combination but Archibald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Archibald! Blake is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Archibald!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 769 Round 2
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1# Hamre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Hamre. Archibald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hamre misses with a hook. Archibald ducked under it nicely. Archibald misses with a wild combination.
Archibald throws a series of punches but Hamre moves out of range. Good shot there by Hamre. Archibald slips under a jab. Archibald lands a jab to the head.
Hamre lands a jab to Archibald's midsection. Bruno Archibald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Hamre misses. Hamre looks to land a right hand but Archibald moved out of range. Archibald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamre. The fighters circling - Hamre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hamre is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Archibald's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Hamre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Archibald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archibald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Hamre takes a swing at Archibald's ribcage but misses. Archibald throws a combination. Hamre tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Archibald slips a straight right by Hamre. A left and a right from Archibald both land. Nice combination. Archibald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamre. Hamre swings widly with a right hand
and Archibald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Archibald throws a series of punches but Hamre moves out of range. Archibald throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hamre counter with a right hand. Hamre misses with an uppercut. Archibald saw that one coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hamre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Despite the aggression on Archibald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hamre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archibald.
Jab, jab by Hamre - just one landing. Archibald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamre throws out the jab. Hamre walks into a straight right hand from Archibald. Nice defenses there by Hamre. Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Archibald throws a right and a left that Hamre avoids nicely. Archibald looks winded!#T2# Hamre ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Archibald throws a hook but Hamre blocks it. Hamre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hamre misses with a wild body shot. Archibald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A decent looking cross lands there for Hamre. Archibald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hamre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Archibald scrambles back to his feet. Archibald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hamre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamre misses with a straight right. Archibald is looking for the big counter here.#CL# Hamre closes the distance and pushes Archibald back into the cage. Hamre digs a right hand into Archibald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archibald's gas tank. #BC# Hamre breaks the clinch.
Hamre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archibald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamre. Archibald does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Hamre connects with a body shot that sends Archibald's belly button to the back. A jab from Hamre does it's job there. Archibald misses with a combination
and Hamre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hamre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archibald has time to react. Hamre darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hamre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archibald sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hamre slips a jab from Archibald. Hamre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archibald moves away. Archibald misses with a double jab.
Archibald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hamre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archibald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamre circles away quickly and effectively. Hamre cracks a nice hook into Archibald's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hamre takes a swing at Archibald's ribcage but misses. Left hook, right uppercut from Hamre. #CUT# It looks like Bruno Archibald has been cut.#T4# Hamre jabbing away but nothing is landing. Archibald throws a nice looking combination but Hamre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Archibald falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hamre to counter with a crisp jab. Hamre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Archibald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamre throws out the jab. Hamre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hamre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Archibald swings widly with a right hand
and Hamre counters with a straight right hand. Hamre lands a jab to the head.
Hamre takes a swing at Archibald's ribcage but misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hamre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archibald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamre. Hamre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hamre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Archibald momentarily.
Archibald takes one to the chin there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Hamre dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruno Archibald's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Hamre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archibald. Hamre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archibald.
Archibald misses with a double jab
and Hamre counters with a stiff right hand. Hamre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archibald can do to turn this around? Archibald fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamre stalks Archibald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Archibald's face. Archibald staggers backwards, shaken. Archibald throws a right and a left that both miss. Archibald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamre finds it's way round the side to connect with Archibald's head. Hamre thows a left - swing and a miss! Archibald on the wrong end of a nice hook. Archibald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Archibald. Archibald throws a series of punches but Hamre avoids them all with ease. A little feinted left hand from Hamre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Archibald is breathing heavily. Hamre scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1# Archibald throws an off balance right hand
and Hamre counters with a straight right hand. Archibald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamre counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Archibald is rocked! Archibald avoids the body shot from Hamre.
Archibald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamre lands the left hand. Archibald is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamre finish him? Archibald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamre's head. Archibald seems to have recovered his senses. Sigmund Hamre is winning the standup battle so far. Hamre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Hamre clinches up against the cage. The referee calls for Hamre to work.
Hamre lands a shoulder strike. Archibald is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamre has double underhooks. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hamre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Hamre breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Hamre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Archibald under the eye. This has been an exciting period of action! Archibald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Archibald misses with a wild combination.
Archibald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamre. Archibald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Hamre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Hamre clinches. Hamre slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hamre has Archibald pressed against the cage, preventing Archibald from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A hook to the body from Hamre.
A short uppercut from Hamre. #T3# Archibald tries to break the clinch but Hamre is controlling the position. A body shot lands from Hamre.
Hamre taking a breather. Hamre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Archibald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamre looks to score with a jab to the body but Archibald is just out of range. Archibald throws a series of punches but Hamre moves out of range. Archibald misses with a double jab
and Hamre counters with a straight right hand. Archibald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hamre with a nice cross. Archibald misses with a straight left. #T4# Hamre works the jab nicely. Hamre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamre fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamre looks to land a right hand but Archibald moved out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hamre throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bruno Archibald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hamre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archibald circles away quickly and effectively. Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Archibald moves away from the strike by Hamre. Archibald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamre lands the left hand. Hamre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archibald manages to avoid it. Archibald throws a counter combo. Archibald throws a right and a left that both miss. Hamre throws a hook to the side of Archibald's head but Archibald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Archibald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Archibald misses with an uppercut
and Hamre counters with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Hamre dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bruno Archibald's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Hamre swings for the body but Archibald moves out of range.
Archibald throws a series of punches but Hamre moves out of range. Nice body punch from Hamre. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamre. Archibald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hamre lands a nice hook to Archibald's body. Archibald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Archibald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hamre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice jab there from Archibald. A big right from Archibald misses. Hamre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. 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! Hamre slips a jab and a cross from Archibald.
Archibald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hamre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Archibald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamre misses the target. Hamre scores with a sloppy right hand. Archibald should have avoided that one. Hamre lands with a cross. Hamre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Archibald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archibald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice cross by Hamre. Hamre misses with a looping left. Archibald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamre. Hamre misses with a hook. Archibald ducked under it nicely. Hamre connects with a nice looking jab.
Archibald throws a lazy right hand but Hamre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Archibald throws a series of punches but Hamre avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Hamre misses its intended target. Hamre throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Archibald throws a big shot that misses. Archibald throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hamre counter with a right hand. Hamre throws a shot to the body.
Hamre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Hamre backs off Archibald throws a huge counter combo but Hamre manages to avoid it all. The fighters circling - Hamre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hamre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hamre missing with a left hand there. Archibald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hamre works Archibald's body with a nice hook. Archibald takes one to the side of the head.
Archibald throws a poor cross that misses
and Hamre counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hamre lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Archibald does no damage. Hamre throwing a counter right hand but Archibald manages to avoid it. Hamre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archibald. Archibald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamre.#T3# Archibald throws a nice looking combination but Hamre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hamre lands a lovely overhand right. Archibald takes one to the side of the head.
Hamre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archibald sees it coming and avoids it easily. Archibald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hamre moves away from the strike by Archibald. Nice defenses there by Hamre. It looked like Hamre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archibald. Hamre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Archibald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Hamre. A swing and a miss from Hamre. Archibald is looking for the big counter here. A slow jab from Archibald misses its intended target. Hamre throws a hook to the side of Archibald's head but Archibald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Hamre. Archibald defending well as Hamre loads up on a big left hand. Hamre lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Archibald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hamre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamre. That snapped Archibald's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hamre lands an overhand right. Archibald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamre counters with a nice body shot. Hamre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Archibald's hands. Hamre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hamre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archibald.
Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Hamre. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A punch lands to the side of Archibald 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hamre tests Archibald's chin there with a solid looking shot. Archibald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruno Archibald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hamre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Archibald under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight! Sigmund Hamre showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hamre 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Sigmund Hamre! Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Sigmund Hamre! Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Sigmund Hamre!
Sigmund Hamre wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Sigmund Hamre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 769 Round 1
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1# Lipa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lipa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Archibald. Archibald scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lipa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As Lipa backs off Archibald throws a huge counter combo but Lipa manages to avoid it all.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Archibald has knocked Lipa down with a huge combo! Archibald steps away and waves a wobbly Lipa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Lipa is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Archibald lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lipa is looking to close the distance but Archibald sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lipa crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lipa is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bruno Archibald!
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Event:
CEFC Live 36
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Chat takes the fight into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Chat's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2# Chat pulls guard. Swanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Swanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swanson has Chat in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Swanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chat wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #T1##SU2# Chat stands and steps away. Swanson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Swanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Chat rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Swanson gets control of Chat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Swanson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Chat wants to get up but he can't break Swanson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Chat wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. Chat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Swanson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Chat wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. Swanson has a closed guard, preventing Chat from standing up. Chat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Chat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Chat wants to stand but Swanson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chat throws a leg kick #TD# and Swanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chat! Chat can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Swanson tries for a kimura but Chat is defending well. #T3# Chat is not content to let Swanson control the position. Chat wants to control but Swanson postures up. Chat tries to get back to half guard but can't. Chat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Chat trying to control but Swanson postures up.
Swanson controlling the pace. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Swanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Chat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Chat is holding on for dear life with his legs. Chat trying to control from the bottom.
Swanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Swanson is thwarting Chat's attempts to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Swanson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Swanson has cracked it and Chat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Swanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Swanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hull knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are battling for position here. Hull manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hull looking for a sweep. Not yet Hull, not yet. Hull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him. #SU2# Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD2# Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hull is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Hull gets full guard. Cruz stands up over Hull, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hull wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard. Hull tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cruz stays in close to Hull's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2# Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hull dives on top into guard.#REVR# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hull stops Cruz from standing up. Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hull. Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Cruz controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself. Hull throwing strikes but missing. Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hull postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hull throws a big elbow that misses. Cruz is pulling down on Hull's head. It's preventing any offense from Hull, at least for the moment. Hull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. Hull cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hull lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hull with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hull defends well. Cruz looks winded! Hull postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hull stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hull dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hull looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Hull throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD# Hull scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hull stops Cruz from standing up. Cruz looking to control.
Hull throws a big elbow that misses. Hull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hull throwing strikes but missing. Hull with a nice head shot there. Hull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hull cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.#T1# Hull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hull 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. Cruz managing to control the position. Hull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hull won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. Hull cracks Cruz with a solid left hand. Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Hull controlling him for the moment. Cruz punching from the bottom. Hull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Cruz is trying to control the position but Hull postures up. Cruz is breathing heavily.#T2# Hull scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hull throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely. #SUB2# Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hull defends it easily. Hull is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hull. Hull stops Cruz from standing up. Hull throws a big right hand that misses. Robbie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hull wants to get up but he can't break Cruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Hull lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cruz has his hands on Hull's head, controlling the position. #T3# Cruz is continuing to stall. Hull throws a big elbow that misses. Cruz controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Hull clinches up against the cage. Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hull to keep the fight standing. Hull is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.#TD# Hull jumps guard.
Hull tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hull manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
#REVB# Hull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#SU2# Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Hull regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cruz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Hull is not content to let Cruz control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hull dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Hull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz. #TD2# Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hull looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Hull sneaks out the side door and pushes Cruz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Hull wants to clinch. Tyler Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Hull is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Hull's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cruz wants to stand but Hull has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Hull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hull looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Hull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hull throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely. Hull postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow. Cruz is trying to keep Hull in close.
#SUB2# Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Hull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hull scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hull is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control. Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Hull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hull landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Hull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cruz managing to control the position. Hull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cruz trying to control the position.
Hull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hull chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hull postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. Hull throws a big elbow that misses. Hull works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard. Hull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. Hull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cruz wants to stand and escape but Hull is having none of it. Hull postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth. Hull distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hull with a nice head shot there. Hull connects with a couple of short punches. Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyler Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robbie Hull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Cruz is looking for a triangle but Hull pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Robbie Hull showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hull, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Hull!
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