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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1# Slayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Slayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Slayer shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Slayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slayer somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poon Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slayer falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# so Cox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slayer is keeping the position for now. Cox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cox wants to get up but he can't break Slayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1# Cox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cox prevents Slayer from getting back to his feet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cox is pushing down on Slayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Cox has managed to sneak the leg through. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cox moves nicely into side control. Slayer parries the strikes from Cox easily there. Cox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slayer to escape.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The referee asks Cox politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cox prefers to stall for the moment though. Cox cracks Slayer with a big elbow. #SUB2# Cox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. What's Slayer going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Slayer is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it. Cox lands a few punches from side control. Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slayer down.
Cox trying to control the position but Slayer is working away. Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Slayer is trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Cox tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4# Cox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Cox working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2# Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cox wants to stand but Slayer is controlling his arm. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Cox dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2# Cox gets a double leg takedown into Slayer's guard. Slayer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Cox has his hands clasped together around Slayer's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2# Cox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Slayer is keen to just control but Cox is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cox controlling the position well. #T1# Slayer looks to land a strike but Cox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2# Cox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slayer has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Slayer seems to be working for a kimura but Cox defends the submission attempt.#SU# Slayer decides to stand up. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Cox drives through with a takedown into guard. Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cox connects with a couple of short punches. Slayer is trying to keep Cox in close.
Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Slayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Cox landing with the ground and pound. Cox looking to pass the guard. #SU2# Cox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slayer sprawls well. Slayer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cox tries for a takedown but Slayer circles away easily enabling Slayer to counter with a crisp jab. Cox is breathing heavily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slayer is defended easily by Cox. Slayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Slayer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Slayer moves into range and clinches up with Cox. Slayer can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Cox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Cox is standing up over Slayer. Slayer looks to escape but Cox dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon Cox will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Slayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely. Cox with the counter takedown but Slayer avoids it easily. Slayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cox's waist but Cox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slayer off to one side. Slayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poon Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Slayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. As Slayer backs off Cox throws a huge counter combo but Slayer manages to avoid it all. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Cox forces Slayer back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cox fails with the takedown and Slayer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cox thinking. #T1# Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Slayer tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.
#CL2# Cox closes the distance and clinches. Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayer controls his hands.
Slayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2# Cox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slayer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cox is landing with strikes from the back. #T2##SUB2# Slayer showing good submission defense here.
Cox has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Slayer can't escape the position.
Slayer is working hard here to advance position. Cox biding his time, controlling Slayer. #SUB2# Cox is persistently looking for the submission but Slayer is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! I would not like to be Slayer right now.
#T3# Cox is continuing to stall. Slayer trying to get back to his feet but Cox is in full control for now. Cox lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cox controlling the position well here. Slayer rolled but Cox kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Slayer wants to escape the position.
Slayer grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Cox really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Slayer. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Will Cox go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Poon Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Landon Cox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Slayer covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Landon Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cox 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Cox! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Dylan drives through and clinches with Bawlox against the cage.
#BC# Bawlox breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Dylan rushes Bawlox and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Dylan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dylan lands a head kick. Bawlox smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2# Dylan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bawlox can't break the clinch.
Bawlox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Dylan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dylan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bawlox. Bawlox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bawlox circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Bawlox misses its target. Dylan misses with a few strikes there.
Bawlox lands a jab to the nose. A slapping leg kick lands for Bawlox.
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! Dylan misses with a series of wild punches.
Bawlox tries for a takedown but Dylan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dylan tries to clinch but Bawlox moves out of range. #T1##CL2# Dylan takes the fight into the clinch. Bawlox blocks a body shot from Dylan. Dylan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dylan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dylan working Bawlox over with knees to the body. Dylan is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bawlox. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bawlox wants to take the fight to the mat but Dylan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bawlox wants a takedown but no success here.
Bawlox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bawlox jumps guard but Dylan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dylan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bawlox working hard to break the clinch.#T2# Bawlox can't find room to land a body shot as Dylan controls the action.
#BC2# Dylan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Bawlox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dylan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bawlox wants to control from the top but Dylan keeps moving. Dylan wants to stand up but Bawlox is controlling him. #T3# Bawlox trying to control but Dylan is working from the bottom. #ES2# Dylan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Dylan instigates a clinch. Dylan scores with a hook to the body. Dylan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bawlox is defending well for now.#BC2# Dylan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Dylan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bawlox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dylan walks away with a smile on his face. Bawlox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD# Bawlox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dylan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bawlox is controlling him well. Bawlox misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dylan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2# Dylan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Dylan slaps away a takedown attempt from Bawlox, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bawlox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2# Dylan clinches. #BC# Bawlox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A chopping leg kick lands by Bawlox. Dylan throws a head kick but Bawlox moves out of range.
Bawlox avoids a kick to the body.
Dylan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Dylan dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Dylan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bawlox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dylan looks to land a body kick but Bawlox moved away. Dylan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bawlox throws a combination. Dylan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dylan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bawlox shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Dylan moves into the clinch. Dylan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bawlox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dylan walks away with a smile on his face. Bawlox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dylan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bawlox counters with a one-two to the body. Bawlox wants to clinch up but Dylan keeps it at a distance. Sloppy strikes from Bawlox. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Dylan has closed the distance and engaged Bawlox in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Dylan manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Dylan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dylan tried to score with a low kick but Bawlox checks it. Dylan wants to clinch but Bawlox slips to the side and Bawlox counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dylan is breathing heavily. Dylan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Dylan rushes Bawlox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bawlox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD# Bawlox pulls guard successfully.
Bawlox has a closed guard, preventing Dylan from standing up. #SUB# Bawlox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dylan defends well.#SU2# Dylan stands up and waves to Bawlox to follow him. #T2##CL2# Dylan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Dylan breaks the clinch.
Barry Bawlox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Dylan clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bawlox wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bawlox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Dylan manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dylan.
Dylan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bawlox is able to avoid easily. Dylan is looking to clinch but Bawlox is avoiding it.
Dylan throws a right and a left that Bawlox avoids nicely. #T3##CL2# Dylan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Bawlox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bawlox looks for a takedown but Dylan sprawls well. Dylan throws a head kick that misses. Dylan misses with a head kick.
Bawlox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dylan.
Bawlox darts in looking for a takedown but Dylan gets double underhooks and turns Bawlox into the cage. Bawlox jumps guard but Dylan stands there with Bawlox around his waist. Bawlox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bawlox is trying to stall.
Bawlox is looking to control Dylan's arms but Dylan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bawlox has his back to the cage. #T4##BC2# Dylan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bawlox dodges the punch combination from Dylan.
Bawlox tries to clinch up. Bawlox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Dylan clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Bawlox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dylan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2# Dylan gets a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bawlox misses with a knee to the head. Dylan is trying to break the clinch but Bawlox has him pressed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Dylan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Dylan has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Dylan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Dylan moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Dylan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dylan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dylan tries to clinch but Bawlox moves away and Bawlox counters with a three punch combo that has Dylan backing up. Dylan nods at Bawlox to acknowledge the strikes. A head kick misses from Dylan. Dylan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bawlox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dylan misses with a combination
#CL# and Bawlox moves into the clinch. Dylan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bawlox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dylan tries to work over Bawlox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dylan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dylan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bawlox has double underhooks. #T1# Dylan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bawlox presses Dylan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dylan works on Bawlox's body with a couple of short punches. Bawlox controlling the action here for a moment.
Bawlox jumps guard but Dylan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bawlox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liam Dylan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bawlox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Bawlox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bawlox doesn't manage to clinch there - Dylan circles away.
Liam Dylan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Bawlox digs a good hook to Dylan's body.
Dylan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bawlox paws at him with a jab and circles away. A low kick lands for Dylan.
Bawlox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan unleashes a big counter combination but Bawlox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bawlox moves out of range as Dylan throws a body kick.
#CL# Bawlox darts in and clinches Dylan up against the cage.#BC2# Dylan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Dylan darts in and clinches Bawlox up against the cage. Dylan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bawlox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dylan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dylan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2# Dylan manages to break the clinch.
Bawlox jabs Dylan right on the nose. Dylan blinks but takes it well. Bawlox fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bawlox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Bawlox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Dylan drives through and clinches with Bawlox against the cage.
#BC2# Dylan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dylan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dylan misses with a head kick.
Dylan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dylan throws a sloppy head kick and Bawlox moves out of range easily. Bawlox tries to clinch there but Dylan circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bawlox is defended easily by Dylan. Dylan throws a right and a left that both miss. Bawlox scores with a one two! Dylan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Bawlox clinches up against the cage.#T4# Bawlox is trying to break free. Dylan working Bawlox over with knees to the body. Dylan is defending well against a takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Dylan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dylan throws a front kick aimed at Bawlox's knee but Bawlox avoids it well. Bawlox swats away the attempt to clinch by Dylan. Bawlox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dylan.#CL2# Dylan instigates a clinch. Bawlox is looking for a takedown.#TD# Bawlox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bawlox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Barry Bawlox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Liam Dylan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Bawlox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dylan stacks Bawlox 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 Dylan!
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Dylan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dylan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Dylan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Moore pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Moore manages to pull guard.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# Moore wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Moore is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Moore moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Moore rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Moore pulls guard. Miller wants to stand but Moore has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Moore. Our spies down at at Pure Progress Fitness inform us that Moore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moore holds on and takes a little breather. Miller looking to pass the guard. Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB# Miller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Moore 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. Moore postures up.
Moore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Moore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard. #T3# Moore is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Moore has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB# Miller actively working from the bottom here. Miller is breathing heavily. Miller trying to control here.
Moore works his way into side control. #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. Moore controlling from side mount. Miller wants to control but Moore postures up. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Miller wants to control but Moore postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moore is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keifer Moore dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2# Moore drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Moore tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Moore jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Moore manages to pull guard.
Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Moore controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. More stalling from Moore.#T1# Moore won't allow Miller to sweep him here. Moore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Moore advances position into side control! Moore controlling from side mount. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moore.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Miller wants to get back to his feet but Moore drags him back down. Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moore just content to control the position. Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Moore instigates a clinch. #TD2# Moore manages to pull guard.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Moore has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Moore pushes a forearm under Miller's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Miller is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keifer Moore! During a confident post fight interview, Keifer Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1# Towns with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2# Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Towns's guard. Towns managing to control the position. Towns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Towns manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Towns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well. Towns being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Miller wants to get up but he can't break Towns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Towns is on top in guard.
#REVR# Miller wants to sweep but no luck. Miller trying to control the position here. Miller keeping moving, preventing Towns from controlling successfully. Towns won't allow Miller to sweep him here. Towns prevents Miller from getting back to his feet. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Miller working a defensive guard but Towns manages to pass into side control anyway.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Towns is working to tighten his grip on Miller's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Miller has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Towns is really squeezing tight and eventually Miller passes out! Towns breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Towns! |
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Event:
DARE 50
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Galtieri misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.#CL# Galtieri tries to keep at a distance but McGinnis has taken the fight into the clinch. Galtieri looks to throw an elbow but misses. Galtieri blocking some punches.
A short left from McGinnis. A quick uppercut on the inside from Galtieri. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Galtieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McGinnis. Galtieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! McGinnis blocks the elbow strike.
McGinnis lands with a short shot to the head. A short uppercut from McGinnis. #ROC# Galtieri is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Paulie Galtieri has been cut. McGinnis throws a head punch that misses. Galtieri is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Galtieri seems to have recovered his senses. Galtieri throws an elbow that misses.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike. McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike. Galtieri pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Galtieri misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis. Galtieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis gets underhooks to prevent Galtieri's takedown attempt.
McGinnis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards. McGinnis tries to work over Galtieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGinnis. McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body. McGinnis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McGinnis lands a body punch in the clinch. McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards. Galtieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Galtieri misses with some punches.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis works on Galtieri's body with a couple of short punches. McGinnis scores with a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Galtieri takes a shot to the head. McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# McGinnis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right handed body shot lands from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a body punch. McGinnis lands a right hand. Galtieri can't get the takedown.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards. Galtieri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galtieris head. McGinnis lands a right hand. McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage. McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head. Galtieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galtieri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. McGinnis is working Galtieri over against the cage. McGinnis lands a left hand.
McGinnis lands a body punch. McGinnis misses with a body punch.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards. Galtieri pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3# McGinnis lands with a left to the head. McGinnis throws a big uppercut that drops Galtieri! More strikes from McGinnis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Galtieri lies dazed against the cage as McGinnis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis! During a confident post fight interview, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Paulie Galtieri spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.
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Event:
DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Galtieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte scores with a leg kick.
Paulie Galtieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Galtieri misses with a low kick.
Galtieri blocks a jab. Lizotte connects with a body shot. Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galtieri sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lizotte misses with a body punch
letting Galtieri counter with a right hand. Lizotte connects with a leg kick. Galtieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Galtieri moves away from the strike by Lizotte. Galtieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lizotte. Galtieri tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away.
#CL# Galtieri gets a clinch. Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galtieri throws an elbow but it misses.
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! Lizotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galtieri. Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galtieri looking to stall.
Galtieri has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Galtieri looks to throw an elbow but misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lizotte. Galtieri takes a shot to the head. Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Galtieri controls his hands.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lizotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a nice body shot. Lizotte scores with a nice hook to the head. Lizotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards. Galtieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Lizotte.
Galtieri prevents a body shot from Lizotte. A head punch on the inside from Lizotte fails to land. A short right from Lizotte. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Galtieri stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lizotte. A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a nice body shot. Lizotte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Galtieri throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut. Galtieri tries for a takedown but Lizotte manages to get underhooks.
Lizotte lands an uppercut. Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Galtieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Galtieri throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lizotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD# Galtieri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lizotte uses from the top position. Lizotte advances position into side control! Galtieri being controlled for a moment. #T3# Galtieri regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lizotte's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Galtieri tries to roll over but Lizotte keeps him under control. Lizotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galtieri keeps working. #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. Lizotte is taking a breather. Galtieri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Galtieri tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lizotte has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Lizotte wants to control the pace but Galtieri is squirming around nicely. Lizotte prevents Galtieri from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Lizotte dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte connects with a high kick. Galtieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The crowd cheers as Galtieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizotte doesn't seem phased though. Galtieri scores with a jab. Galtieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Galtieri misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back. Lizotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Galtieri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lizotte. Galtieri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lizotte swivels and escapes. Galtieri takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses. A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lizotte avoids the body shot from Galtieri.
Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice shot by Lizotte. Lizotte connects with a body shot that sends Galtieri's belly button to the back.#T1# A punch combination from Galtieri misses. Lizotte lands with a shot to the body. Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Galtieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lizotte. Lizotte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A good leg kick by Lizotte. A jab lands there for Lizotte. Lizotte misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galtieri. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet. Lizotte is looking to score with low kicks. Lizotte throws a nice inside leg kick. Galtieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Galtieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Lizotte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Galtieri misses with a takedown attempt and Lizotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Galtieri. That's going to take a lot out of him. Galtieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Galtieri throws a series of punches but Lizotte avoids them all with ease. #T2# Galtieri wants to clinch and Lizotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lizotte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Galtieri throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot. Lizotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Lizotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Galtieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lizotte works Galtieri's body with a nice hook. Galtieri takes a shot right to the bread basket. Galtieri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Lizotte does it's job there. Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lizotte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galtieri takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses. Lizotte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stephan Lizotte seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch lands to the side of Lizotte 's head but he takes it in his stride. Galtieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lizotte connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Galtieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it. Galtieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lizotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galtieri. That did some damage! Lizotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Galtieri misses with a double jab
and Lizotte counters with a thumping low kick. Lizotte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Galtieri misses with a double jab
and Lizotte counters with a body kick. Lizotte lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2# It looks like Paulie Galtieri has been cut. Lizotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Galtieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lizotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galtieri misses with a right hand and Lizotte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Galtieri connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Galtieri throws a right and a left that Lizotte avoids nicely. Galtieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
#T4# Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lizotte lands a head shot. Lizotte works over Galtieri's head and body with a nice combination. Lizotte tries to score with a low kick but Galtieri moves his leg out of the way. Lizotte lands a nice looking body kick. Galtieri throws an off balance right hand
and Lizotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lizotte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Galtieri will feel that in the morning. Galtieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lizotte. Lizotte loads up on a big right hand but Galtieri slips the punch. Lizotte moves out of range of the strikes. Lizotte scores with a jab to the head.
Galtieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Galtieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Galtieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lizotte's waist but Lizotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galtieri off to one side. Lizotte takes a body punch but keeps moving. Galtieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Lizotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Paulie Galtieri's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Galtieri moves forwards but Lizotte connects with a nice, crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Galtieri misses the target. Galtieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lizotte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Galtieri misses with a takedown and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand! That kick from Lizotte tenderised Galtieri's leg. Galtieri is trying to keep his angry face on. Galtieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lizotte throws a solid leg kick but Galtieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lizotte. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte. Lizotte connects with a crisp jab. Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick. Galtieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lizotte. This has been an exciting period of action! A solid body kick from Lizotte. #T1# The fighters circling - Galtieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Galtieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Galtieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Lizotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lizotte wants to land a leg kick but Galtieri is out of range. #CL# Galtieri drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lizotte.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lizotte. Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage. Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage. Lizotte avoids a wild elbow strike from Galtieri. A short body shot lands from Lizotte as the two fighters clinch.
Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch. Galtieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Galtieri throws a head punch that misses. Lizotte blocks a body shot from Galtieri. A shot in the inside from Lizotte. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lizotte avoids a wild elbow strike from Galtieri. Galtieri lands an uppercut. Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galtieri. Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Galtieri controls the action.
A short right from Lizotte on the inside. Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte lands a body punch in the clinch. Lizotte blocks a body shot from Galtieri. Galtieri blocks a body shot from Lizotte. Lizotte lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Lizotte. Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galtieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lizotte lands a body shot. #T3# Lizotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galtieri. Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lizotte lands a body punch. Lizotte prevents a body shot from Galtieri. Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut. Lizotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2# Galtieri is rocked! Galtieri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lizotte or not. Lizotte lands on the inside with an uppercut. Oh Galtieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lizotte tries to work over Galtieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paulie Galtieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte pushes Galtieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lizotte lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Galtieri blocks a body shot from Lizotte. Lizotte lands with a left to the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Galtieri throws an elbow but misses. Lizotte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards. Lizotte scores with a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Galtieri prevents a body shot from Lizotte. Galtieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lizotte lands an uppercut.#T4# Lizotte unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Galtieri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lizotte is unloading with more strikes now! Galtieri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte! Paulie Galtieri was interviewed post fight and said 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Shields tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Simpson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shields manages to circle out of the way. Shields wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance. It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Shields shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Simpson darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage. Shields is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice takedown defense from Shields. No joy for Simpson on that attempt. Shields misses with a takedown #CL# and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch. Mikey Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shields. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shields working hard to break the clinch. Simpson stalling in the clinch.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Shields is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Shields jumps guard but Simpson stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shields misses with a knee to the head. Shields misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shields up against the cage. Shields tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
Shields tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shields has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Simpson is pushing Shields up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2# Shields tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position. #TD2# Shields pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Shields keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully. Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shields keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T3# Shields working a defensive guard here.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Simpson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Shields's closed guard. He's half up but Shields has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Shields pivots and extends the arm, Simpson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Shields! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Shields!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1# Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Woodley Jr comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Simpson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Woodley Jr is on him like rabid pit bull! Simpson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremiah Woodley Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1# Pocc doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Galtieri to counter with a crisp jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Galtieri throws a series of strikes that have Pocc backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pocc. Galtieri stuffs the takedown attempt from Pocc. Pocc gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pocc doesn't succeed with the takedown and Galtieri counters with a straight right hand. Pocc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galtieri pinned against the cage. Galtieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Galtieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Galtieri rushes Pocc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Galtieri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pocc. Pocc wants a takedown but no success here.
Galtieri lands a hook that snaps the head of Pocc backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Galtieri lands a body shot. Pocc wants to take the fight to the mat but Galtieri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Pocc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Galtieri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Pocc or perhaps it was just good defense by Galtieri, which made it look bad. Pocc is breathing heavily. Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galtieri as he avoids it easily. Pocc shoots for a takedown but Galtieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD2# Oooh a lovely combination from Galtieri sends Pocc down but not out. Galtieri dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2# Pocc is rocked! Galtieri in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pocc looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Galtieri turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Galtieri! Our winner, Paulie Galtieri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Payne gets a double leg takedown into Simpson's guard. Payne being controlled here momentarily. Payne postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it. Simpson keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass. Simpson pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payne wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving. Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1# Payne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head. Payne wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position. Payne scoring with some ground and pound. Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne. Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Payne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2# Payne is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Payne wants to control but Simpson postures up. Simpson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Simpson with the ground and pound but Payne regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Simpson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Payne works his way to full guard. Good work. Payne wants to sweep but no luck. Payne trying to control the position.
Simpson trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#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. Payne gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Payne fights it but they end up in guard. Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position. Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now. Payne is striking off his back. Simpson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Payne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Payne. Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Payne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Payne will probably get the nod. That's time! Payne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away. Payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL# Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Payne. Payne maintains the clinch. Simpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Payne after a bit of a struggle. Payne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Simpson dives in for a single leg takedown but Payne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Simpson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Payne sprawls well initially but Simpson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1# Payne tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Simpson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Payne is looking to escape.#SUB# Payne looking for submissions off his back. Payne is trying to maintain the position but Simpson is very close to passing his half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Simpson passes to side control. #SUB2# Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Simpson prevents Payne from escaping the position. Simpson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Payne!#T3# Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Simpson wants to stand but Payne is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Simpson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Payne hang on? Simpson content just to control the position here. Simpson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Payne to take his back! Payne rolls, trying to escape but Simpson keeps control of the position.
#T4# Payne wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Payne is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Payne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Simpson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2# Payne throws a strike off his back but Simpson has locked in an arm triangle as a counter!! Payne gives up his back to escape but now Simpson has transitioned to a rear naked choke! That looks tight - Payne has tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1# Galtieri scores with a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Takem Downem has been cut. Paulie Galtieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Galtieri scores with a nice right hand.
Galtieri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Downem throws a leg kick but Galtieri sees it coming and checks it nicely. Downem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2# Downem is rocked! Downem leaves his chin hanging out and Galtieri seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Downem crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulie Galtieri! Paulie Galtieri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TRFC78
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1# Ishan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Miller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ishan manages to circle out of the way. Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishan. Miller appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ishan wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ishan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Ishan managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ishan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jordan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoarg Ishan.#T1# Ishan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller taking a breather.#TD2# Ishan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ishan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ishan. Ishan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ishan is on top in guard.
#REVB# Ishan throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Miller is controlling Ishan's posture. Ishan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR# Ishan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Ishan is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Ishan wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.
Ishan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Ishan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ishan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ishan trying to control here.
#T3# Ishan wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
#SUB# Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishan striking from the bottom. Ishan keeps control of the position for the meantime. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller trying to pass the guard but Ishan defending well. Ishan keeping hold of Miller's head, controlling as best he can. Miller wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ishan wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ishan wants to get back to full guard. Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ishan is trying to get back to full guard. Ishan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Miller preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ishan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ishan.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2# Ishan drops Miller with a beautiful combination! Miller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ishan is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Miller is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoarg Ishan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ishan lands with a right and another and another! Miller is in big trouble! Ishan lands again and this time it's lights out for Miller! A quality knockout there for Ishan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hoarg Ishan!
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Event:
TRFC78
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1# Hendry tries to clinch there but Frieza circles away.
Frieza scores with a nice strike. Frieza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Frieza throws a good cross that connects.
Frieza misses with a takedown attempt - Hendry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hendry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hendry misses with a double jab.
#CL# Frieza pushes Hendry up against the cage in a clinch. Hendry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frieza prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frieza cracks Hendry with a nice body shot. Frieza trying to control the position but instead, Hendry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frieza into the cage. The referee calls for Frieza to work.
#T1# Frieza lands an elbow inside. Hendry takes an elbow to the temple. #BC# Frieza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendry doesn't manage to clinch there - Frieza circles away.
Hendry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Frieza tries to clinch but Hendry moves out of range. Hendry is looking to clinch. Frieza misses with a wild body shot. Hendry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Frieza goes for a double leg but Hendry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendry continues to drive forward.#T2# Hendry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frieza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendry swats him away and circles back towards the center. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frieza is defended easily by Hendry. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Frieza. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frieza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hendry tries to clinch up. Frieza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendry stuffs the takedown attempt from Frieza. Frieza gets slowly back to his feet. Hendry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3# Frieza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendry as he avoids it easily. Hendry tries a head kick but it misses.
Frieza shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendry tries to sprawl out of it but Frieza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Horrible takedown attempt by Hendry or perhaps it was just good defense by Frieza, which made it look bad. #TD2# Hendry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4# Hendry taking a breather here. Frieza is trying to get back to his feet. Frieza has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2# Hendry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frieza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frieza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hendry asserts his dominance and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lord Frieza will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hendry looks to land a combination but Frieza avoids it well. Hendry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frieza can pounce on him.
Frieza tries to clinch up but Hendry circles away and keeps his distance. Hendry feints the counter takedown. Frieza digs a good hook to Hendry's body.
Frieza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2# Frieza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hendry to score an easy takedown into full guard. Frieza wants to get back to his feet but Hendry is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hendry stays in close to Frieza's body and controls the position. #T1# Hendry passes Frieza's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Frieza is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Hendry controlling the action here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Frieza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Frieza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendry moves away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendry is defended easily by Frieza. Frieza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendry's waist but Hendry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frieza off to one side. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Frieza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hendry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# Frieza fails with a takedown attempt. Hendry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frieza moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A left and a right from Frieza both land. Nice combination. A solid leg kick lands there for Frieza.
Hendry misses with a takedown attempt and Frieza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lord Frieza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Hendry. Hendry is breathing heavily. Hendry looks to clinch and Frieza counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jonny Hendry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frieza's corner calls for a 1-2. Frieza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Frieza catches Hendry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4# Frieza tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jonny Hendry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Frieza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendry as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Frieza gets caught flat footed, as Hendry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frieza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hendry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frieza swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Frieza dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Frieza tries to clinch #TD2# and Hendry counters with a shoot takedown. Frieza fights it but they end up in guard. Frieza is looking to stand back up but Hendry counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frieza. #REVR# Hendry controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Frieza tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hendry manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frieza wants to try and get back to his feet.#T1##ES# Frieza bucks up and throws Hendry to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#CL# Frieza rushes Hendry and presses him up against the cage. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Frieza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Hendry being controlled against the cage. Hendry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frieza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frieza scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hendry tries to pull guard but Frieza won't allow it.
Hendry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lord Frieza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Hendry. Hendry tries to pull guard but Frieza holds him up against the cage and eventually Hendry drops back down to his feet.
#T2# Hendry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Frieza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Hendry prevents Frieza from getting back to his feet. #T3# Hendry sitting in guard here, content to control. Frieza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendry is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Frieza connects with a body shot. Frieza cracks the inside of Hendry's front leg. Frieza shoots for a takedown but Hendry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hendry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendry feints the counter takedown.#T4# Frieza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendry is fending him off so far but Frieza persists. Nope, Hendry circles away and we're back to standing. Hendry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frieza but Frieza pushes him off and we're back to square one. Frieza leaves Hendry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lord Frieza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lord Frieza is winning the standup battle so far. Frieza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hendry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frieza circles away. Frieza is looking to clinch but Hendry is avoiding it.
Hendry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frieza defends it well. Jonny Hendry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A low kick from Hendry misses and Hendry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Lord Frieza showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frieza, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lord Frieza! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Lord Frieza! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Lord Frieza!
Lord Frieza wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Lord Frieza 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:
RBB 15: Steve vs Maximov
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Kuren. Kuren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuren to score an easy takedown into full guard. Kuren prevents Baker from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kuren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuren is controlling him. #T1# Kuren showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Baker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kuren looking to pass the guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kuren stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuren is controlling him. Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuren controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD# Kuren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baker is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Kuren 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. Kuren is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control. Baker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kuren controlling from side mount. Baker is pushing Kuren's head away, looking to escape. Kuren manages to hold on to the position though.#T3# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Kuren prevents Baker from escaping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuren just content to control the position. Kuren cracks Baker with an elbow. That is naaassty. Kuren controls the position. Kuren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kuren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuren landing a few strikes. Kuren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baker pushes Kuren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asu Kuren dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuren sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Kuren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baker! Baker wants to get back to his feet but Kuren is dominant here and he's now got Baker's back! Asu Kuren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Baker is trying to stand back up. Kuren misses with a punch to the head. Baker is trapped and Kuren is scoring with shots to the head and body. Kuren lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kuren has good solid back control here. #T1# Kuren scores with punches to the body. Baker is trying to stand back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kuren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kuren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Kuren throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3# Kuren lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kuren punishes Baker with strikes from the back mount. Baker is trying to stand back up. #ES2# Baker is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker throws a right and a left that Kuren avoids nicely. Kuren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baker sprawls and moves away.#T4##TD# Kuren drives through with a takedown into guard. Kuren works a leg free and moves into half guard. Baker is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kuren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kuren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Baker reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuren's guard. Kuren pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position. Kuren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kuren looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asu Kuren dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Kuren closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage. Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuren pulls him back up using the underhooks. Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Baker. Kuren stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
#TD# Kuren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baker regains guard.
Baker is looking to stand back up but Kuren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB# Kuren working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kuren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Kuren working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kuren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around? Kuren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kuren trying to control the pace. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. This is a sustained period of stalling by Kuren. Kuren with the ground and pound but Baker uses the opportunity to regain guard. Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kuren works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Kuren postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow. Kuren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kuren cracks Baker with a solid left hand. Kuren throwing strikes but missing. Kuren controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL# Kuren clinches up against the cage. Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Baker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baker to the mat. Baker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Kuren is stalling in the full guard. Josh Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Asu Kuren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Asu Kuren showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuren, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren! Asu Kuren tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
ABW Title Tournament SF 2
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1# Douglas throws a low kick but Stevens moves out of range easily. A little jabbing left from Stevens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Douglas lands with a hook. Stevens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Douglas digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily. Douglas scores with a jab. Douglas thuds a left hand into Stevens's body. Douglas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas. Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook. Douglas misses with a looping left. Stevens is looking for the big counter here.#T1# Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stevens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks Stevens off balance momentarily. Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Douglas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
Douglas is looking to slow Stevens down with leg kicks. Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas scores with a hook.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Douglas lands with a shot to the body. Douglas misses with a body kick. Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Stevens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Douglas tries to land a body kick and Stevens counters with a one-two to the body. Douglas scores with a nice body kick.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Stevens is looking for the big counter here. Nice body punch from Douglas. #T3# A head kick by Douglas misses and Stevens counters with a straight right hand. Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevens off the cage and back into range. Douglas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Douglas backs off Stevens throws a huge counter combo but Douglas manages to avoid it all. A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Douglas scores with a nice right hand.
Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas misses with a double jab.
Stevens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T4# Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevens. Douglas throws a body kick that misses. Douglas lands with a nice body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook. Douglas delivers a nice body kick. Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevens. That did some damage! Douglas misses with a series of wild punches.
As Douglas backs off Stevens throws a huge counter combo but Douglas manages to avoid it all. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Douglas dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Douglas punishes Stevens's body with a nice straight punch. A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglas connects with an inside leg kick. Nice jab there from Douglas. Nice defenses there by Stevens. Stevens throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem. Tyler Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Douglas with a hook. Douglas throws a body shot but no joy. Nice shot lands for Douglas. Douglas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts. Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf. Douglas lands an overhand right. Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively. Stevens avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Stevens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stevens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Douglas has got the better of the exchanges.#T2# Douglas cracks a nice hook into Stevens's ribs. Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stevens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it. Stevens throws a counter combo. Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Douglas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Lenny Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Douglas misses with a straight left. Douglas cracks Stevens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Stevens moves out of range as Douglas throws a body kick.
#T3# Douglas scores with a body shot.
Douglas scores with a nice head shot. Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas. Stevens throws a counter combo. Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf. Douglas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Douglas pushes Stevens away with a front kick. Douglas swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens is looking for the big counter here. Lenny Douglas is winning the standup battle so far. Douglas lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Douglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Douglas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Douglas swinging wildly here.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Douglas scores with a body shot.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Douglas dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Stevens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Douglas throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily. Stevens throws a counter combo. Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Stevens only half commits to the counter leg kick. Douglas lands a nice looking body shot.
Douglas throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it. Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it. Stevens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# Stevens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevens there as he acknowledges the shot. Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around? Douglas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevens under the eye. Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevens momentarily.
Stevens walks into a straight right hand from Douglas. Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw. Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens throws a counter combo. Nice jab there from Douglas. Douglas scores with a kick to the body.
Lenny Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stevens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2# Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away. Douglas throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side. Douglas throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stevens throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Douglas works Stevens's body with a nice hook. Stevens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Douglas lands the left hand. A kick lands to the mid section there for Douglas. Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing. Despite the aggression on Stevens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3# Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Douglas works the jab nicely. Stevens walks into a stiff left hand from Douglas. Douglas misses with a wild body shot. As Douglas backs off Stevens throws a huge counter combo but Douglas manages to avoid it all. Douglas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Douglas scores with a spinning back kick! Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevens's head. Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
#T4# Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Stevens looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Douglas misses the shot to the body. Stevens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Douglas lands a lovely overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Douglas connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off. Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range. As Douglas backs off Stevens throws a huge counter combo but Douglas manages to avoid it all. Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stevens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight! Lenny Douglas showed his dominance in that final round. Well Douglas 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Douglas!
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Event:
TRFC75: Crash Course
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1# Mcdonald is looking to clinch but Ichisake is avoiding it.
Mcdonald throws a leg kick which misses Ichisake's front leg but catches the back leg as Ichisake tries to avoid it. Mcdonald wants to clinch up but Ichisake keeps it at a distance.#TD# Ichisake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcdonald did well to prevent Ichisake getting side control. Ichisake content to control rather than advance. Mcdonald is looking to control Ichisake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdonald avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Ichisake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1# Ichisake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mcdonald punching from the bottom.
Ichisake is looking to pass Mcdonald's guard but actually Mcdonald recovers to full guard. Ichisake content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Mcdonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ichisake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ichisake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ichisake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ichisake looking to pass the guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice sprawl there from Mcdonald as Ichisake shoots in.#T3##CL2# Mcdonald moves into range and clinches up with Ichisake. Mcdonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ichisake prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Ichisake has picked Mcdonald up - he's going for a ride! Ichisake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Ichisake not doing much here.
Mcdonald wants to control but Ichisake is keeping busy.
#SUB# Ichisake seems to be working for a kimura but Mcdonald defends the submission attempt. Ichisake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4# Ichisake uses his free foot to push down on Mcdonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcdonald. Ichisake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB# Ichisake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcdonald turns into him and now he's in Ichisake's guard.
Ichisake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ichisake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouji Ichisake dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ichisake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mcdonald shoots in but Ichisake avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD# Ichisake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ichisake lands in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ichisake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Ichisake advances to half guard. Still in half guard, Ichisake seems content to control. Mcdonald trying to control but Ichisake postures up.
Ouji Ichisake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ichisake controlling the action here.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ichisake uses his free foot to push down on Mcdonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcdonald. Ichisake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mcdonald is holding on tight.
Ichisake content just to control the position here. Mcdonald holds on to Ichisake as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Ichisake content just to control the position here. #T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ichisake takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Ichisake is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mcdonald with him. Mcdonald is trying to defend but Ichisake has an arm under the chin now! Mcdonald grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ouji Ichisake!
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Event:
TRFC75: Crash Course
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1# Frieza fails with the takedown and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Frieza fails to land the takedown. Frieza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frieza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Frieza is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Frieza darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Frieza into the cage. Miller is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Frieza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Frieza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively. Frieza wants to clinch and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Frieza will be more careful next time no doubt. Frieza digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs. Frieza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Frieza wants to stall.
#T2# Miller blocks a body shot from Frieza. Frieza being controlled against the cage. Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frieza's efforts to push away.#BC# Frieza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frieza tries to clinch up. Miller shapes to counter with a head kick. Frieza fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Frieza misses the target. As Frieza backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Frieza manages to avoid it all.#T3# Frieza throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frieza. Frieza with a poor takedown #CL2# and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Frieza thows a leg kick but Miller checks it and Miller counters with a one-two to the body. #KD# Oooooh!!! Frieza has knocked Miller down with a huge combo! Frieza steps away and waves a wobbly Miller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Miller is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Jordan Miller has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A solid leg kick lands there for Frieza.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Frieza finish him? Miller walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Miller limp body while Frieza jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord Frieza! An out of breath Lord Frieza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KFC 18: Mumba vs Leary
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1# Thomson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francis avoids it really well and circles away. Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Francis avoids the head kick by Thomson.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francis has time to react. Francis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Thomson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Francis is looking to counter with head kicks. Kenneth Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tam Thomson.#T1# Francis misses the shot to the body. Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomson avoids it really well and circles away. Francis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomson tries to clinch up. Francis throws a counter high kick but Thomson was just alert enough to avoid it. Francis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomson counters with a left and a right that stings Francis. Francis shoots in and drives through. Thomson sprawls well.#T2##TD# Francis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Francis is breathing heavily.#SUB# Francis drops back looking for a leg! Thomson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomson manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Thomson's guard. Francis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomson is keeping the position for now. Francis sitting in guard here, content to control. Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thomson looking to control.
Thomson keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass. Thomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Francis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Thomson keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass. Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Francis wants to pass the guard but Thomson is keeping the position. Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thomson working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. No luck for Thomson with that takedown attempt. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD# Francis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Francis trying to pass the guard but Thomson defending well. Francis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Thomson wants to improve his position but Francis is controlling well.
Francis moves into full mount! Thomson won't be happy about that! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Thomson is looking to get to half guard. 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 round but I would say that Kenneth Francis will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD# Francis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomson to the mat! Thomson manages to get full guard. Thomson trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
Thomson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Francis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Francis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Francis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Thomson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Francis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Francis works over Thomson with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Francis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Thomson keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass. #SUB2# Thomson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Francis postures up and lands a big shot to Thomson's brow. #T1# Francis being controlled here momentarily. Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomson can do to turn this around? Francis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Francis wants to control from the top but Thomson keeps moving. Thomson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Francis passes Thomson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Francis works his foot free and advances to mount. Thomson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Francis dominating with strikes here. BOOM! Francis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Francis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB# Thomson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Francis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Thomson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenneth Francis!
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1# Gary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Gary backs off Stevens throws a huge counter combo but Gary manages to avoid it all. Gary misses with a combination
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut. Gary ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gary changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stevens avoids the body shot from Gary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gary scores with a nice strike. Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gary fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Stevens walks into a stiff left hand from Gary. Stevens takes a body punch but keeps moving. Gary looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range. Stevens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gary feints a jab promting Stevens to slip. Gary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stevens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Gary lands with a nice combination. Stevens backs away looking to recover. Kang Gary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut lands for Gary. That snapped Stevens's head back.
Gary misses with a hook to the body
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Gary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Gary. Stevens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gary with a body shot. Stevens avoids the body shot from Gary.
Stevens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gary throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. 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! Gary lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Gary misses. Despite the aggression on Stevens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Gary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. No joy there for Gary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gary is breathing heavily. Gary misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Gary throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily. Gary missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gary keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gary tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gary misses with a shot to the body and Stevens counters with a head kick that wobbles Gary - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Stevens sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Stevens!
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Event:
RBB 11: Agnarson vs Zodd
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Kane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kane. #ES2# Baker has his feet on Kane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Baker misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Kane counters with a nice double leg into guard. Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kane controlling from the top position. Our spies down at at Team Elite ($50) inform us that Baker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1# Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now. Kane controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Baker wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance. Baker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2# Baker moves into range and clinches up with Kane.#TD2# Baker jumps into guard, dragging Kane to the mat.
#SUB# Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kane advances to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker looks winded!#SUB# Kane is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Baker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Baker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3# Kane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Kane manages to get to full guard.
Baker won't allow Kane to sweep him here. #SUB# Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kane is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kane pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baker for as long as he can get away with. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Baker wants to clinch but Kane slips to the side#TD# and Kane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kane 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. Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1# Kane advances position into side control! Kane advances to full mount. #SUB# Kane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2# Kane controlling the pace for now. Kane unloads with some shots from mount but Baker bucks and avoids them well.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kane trying to control but Baker is having none of it. Baker is breathing heavily. Kane controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape. Poor strikes thrown by Kane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kane controlling his opponent. #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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane 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# Kane darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Kane into the cage. Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one. Josh Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baker has his takedown stuffed#TD# so Kane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2# Baker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Baker goes for a double leg but Kane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kane continues to drive forward. Kane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baker throws a right and a left that both miss. Kane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way. Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. #TD# Baker tries to sprawl but Kane drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Baker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Baker tries to clinch but Kane moves away #TD# so Kane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kane controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB# Kane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3# Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position. Boris Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Boris Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kane won't allow Baker to get back to his feet. Kane 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. Kane wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position. Kane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kane continues to stall. Further stalling from Kane.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Josh Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baker tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kane 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Kane! Boris Kane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TRFC72: No Mercy
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1# Beatovskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcdonald. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mcdonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Beatovskiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Mcdonald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Beatovskiy misses with a wild combination.
As Beatovskiy backs off Mcdonald throws a huge counter combo but Beatovskiy manages to avoid it all. Beatovskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
As Beatovskiy backs off Mcdonald throws a huge counter combo but Beatovskiy manages to avoid it all. Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Beatovskiy.
Beatovskiy misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Beatovskiy does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcdonald moves out of range as Beatovskiy strikes. Beatovskiy throws a combination that misses and Mcdonald counters with a slapping leg kick. Mcdonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beatovskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beatovskiy is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Beatovskiy does no damage. Zheka Beatovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Mcdonald lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2# Mcdonald instigates a clinch. Beatovskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it. Mcdonald blocks an uppercut.
Beatovskiy misses with some punches.
Beatovskiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beatovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdonald. Mcdonald blocks an uppercut.
Mcdonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcdonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beatovskiy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beatovskiy. Mcdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beatovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcdonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC2# Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
Beatovskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Mcdonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Mcdonald moves into the clinch. Beatovskiy prevents a body shot from Mcdonald. Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Beatovskiy manages to get underhooks.
Beatovskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mcdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Mcdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Mcdonald pushes Beatovskiy up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Beatovskiy tries to bum rush Mcdonald with a series of wild strikes but Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Beatovskiy throws a hook to the side of Mcdonald's head but Mcdonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mcdonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Beatovskiy misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Beatovskiy dodges the punch combination from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Beatovskiy, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Beatovskiy against the cage but Beatovskiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Beatovskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat. Zheka Beatovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Mcdonald. Beatovskiy misses the jab. Beatovskiy throws a right hand that Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdonald also avoids with ease.#TD2# Mcdonald gets the takedown into side control. Beatovskiy bucks up and tries to throw Mcdonald off but instead Mcdonald has got his back!#SUB2# Mcdonald working for the choke. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beatovskiy just trying to survive but Mcdonald is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. What can Beatovskiy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beatovskiy tries to roll but Mcdonald sticks to his back.
#SUB2# Mcdonald is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Beatovskiy won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mcdonald off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Mcdonald! Douglas Mcdonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Zheka Beatovskiy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real'.
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