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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Sledgehammer enables Thrower to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sledgehammer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Thrower trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thrower throwing strikes but missing. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Sledgehammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC# Thrower manages to break the clinch.
Thrower keeps the fight on the outside. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sledgehammer circles away quickly and effectively. No joy there for Thrower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sledgehammer throws a hook to the side of Thrower's head but Thrower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thrower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've been hearing reports that Thrower has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Thrower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sledgehammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrower scrambles back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sledgehammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrower sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thrower looks to land a combination but Sledgehammer avoids it well. #CL2# Sledgehammer gets a clinch. Thrower misses with an elbow over the top. Sledgehammer misses with a punch to the body.
Sledgehammer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sledgehammer gets through Thrower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Thrower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sledgehammer smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Thrower.
#CL# Thrower clinches up against the cage. Thrower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sledgehammer walks away with a smile on his face. Thrower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Thrower slips a straight right by Sledgehammer. Sledgehammer lands a jab. Thrower cracks Sledgehammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sledgehammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrower tries to bum rush Sledgehammer with a series of wild strikes but Sledgehammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Thrower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sledgehammer. Thrower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Thrower has his takedown stuffed and Sledgehammer counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Thrower is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sledgehammer lands a jab to Thrower's midsection. Oh Thrower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Thrower is breathing heavily. Sledgehammer lands a nice hook to Thrower's body. Thrower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Sledgehammer throws an overhand right that has Thrower reeling! Sledgehammer follows up with more punches and Thrower is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanny Sledgehammer!
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Event:
IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1# Krieg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krieg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Acre avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Acre pushes Krieg up against the cage in a clinch. Krieg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krieg tries to circle away but Acre has him pinned against the cage. Krieg's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krieg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD# Acre gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB# Acre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Acre is taking a breather. Krieg 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. Krieg has hold of Acre's hands but Acre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1# Acre is looking to advance position but Krieg won't allow it. #SU# Acre stands up from half guard. Krieg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2# Acre is rocked! Krieg is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Acre flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Acre is out cold! Krieg holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blitz Krieg! Blitz Krieg 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:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 1
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1# Hitta throws a body kick that misses and Man counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Hitta. Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man misses with a straight right. #CL2# Hitta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Hitta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hitta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hitta avoids the body shot from Man.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Man blocks the body kick.
#KD2# Hitta lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Man goes down! The ref sends Hitta to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Man is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2# It looks like Boxing Man has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Hitta has Man up against the ropes in a clinch.
Man working aggressively here.
#BC2# Hitta manages to break the clinch.
Man looks to throw the jab but Hitta is out of range. #T1# Man clobbers Hitta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. An inside leg kick lands from Hitta. Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Despite the aggression on Hitta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Boxing Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hitta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitta - that will leave a mark!
Hitta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Hitta.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitta. Man misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Man. Hitta steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Hitta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Man loads up on a big right hand but Hitta slips the punch. We've been told by Man's head coaches at Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2# Hitta slips a jab from Man. Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Man is breathing heavily. Look low, kick high! Hitta uses the oldest trick in the book to send Man tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hitta is absolutely delighted - when Man wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mass Hitta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1# Ramano throws a right hand that misses
and Axe counters with a stiff right hand. Axe throws a leg kick #TD# and Ramano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Axe won't be happy with that. Sloppy strikes there by Ramano. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramano misses with the ground and pound. Axe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramano. Axe bucks up and tries to throw Ramano off but instead Ramano has got his back! Axe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ramano is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Ramano has the hooks in. Axe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Ramano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ramano somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Ramano looking to break Axe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Axe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ramano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Axe is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Ramano is landing with strikes from the back. #T1##SUB# Ramano working for the choke. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Axe wants to get back to his feet. Ramano punches Axe on the ear. Axe tries to escape the position.
Axe covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ramano lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC# Axe is rocked! Ramano 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. Axe is trapped and Ramano is scoring with shots to the head and body. Axe is still in real trouble! Can Ramano finish him? Ramano scoring with big shots to the body. Axe is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Axe was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Ramano! After winning the bout, Ray Ramano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC 45 - Tower V Murha
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Couture lands with a nice combination. Acre backs away looking to recover. Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Acre is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Couture moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Couture!
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Event:
IFC MW21 Island V Sainty
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Thrower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thrower throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirby. Kirby unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kirby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrower. Thrower stuffs the takedown. An inside leg kick from Thrower misses. Thrower throws a series of punches but Kirby avoids them all with ease. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kirby 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. Thrower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirby's hands. A punch combination from Thrower misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kirby. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower throws a hook but Kirby blocks it. The fight stays on the outside here - Thrower looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kirby feints a counter leg kick. Thrower misses with an uppercut. Kirby misses with a body kick. #T1# Thrower swinging wildly here.
Thrower lands with a nice body punch. Kirby avoids the body shot from Thrower.
Kirby is looking for the big counter here. Thrower throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Thrower clinches up against the cage.#BC# Thrower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirby moves out of range of the body kick from Thrower.
Thrower is looking to clinch but Kirby is avoiding it.
No joy there for Thrower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrower takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thrower swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Thrower misses with a two punch combination.
Thrower fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2# Kirby scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kirby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Thrower counters by clinching up. Thrower scores with a shoulder strike. Thrower keeps control of Kirby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirby throws a low kick but Thrower moves out of range easily. Thrower cracks the inside of Kirby's front leg. Thrower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirby. Thrower throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby thinks about the counter body kick. Thrower throws a series of punches but Kirby avoids them all with ease. Despite the aggression on Kirby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Thrower misses with a low kick.
Thrower misses with a combination
and Kirby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby is looking to chop away at Thrower's legs. Thrower throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kirby counters with a good low kick that Thrower was not able to check. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Thrower looks for the body kick but Kirby saw that one coming. Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Thrower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Thrower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Thrower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby keeps the fight on the outside. Kirby scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thrower!
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Thrower throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirby throws a front kick that sends Thrower stumbling back into the cage. Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thrower misses with a double jab.
Thrower throws a right hand that misses
and Kirby counters with a good low kick that Thrower was not able to check. An inside leg kick lands from Kirby. #TD2# Kirby dives in and scores a takedown into Thrower's guard. Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kirby is fighting to break Thrower's control of his arms but Thrower is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kirby wants to control from the top but Thrower keeps moving. 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 Bricks Thrower will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Thrower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby. Thrower darts in trying to clinch and Kirby counters with a flying knee that drops Thrower! Kirby dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Kirby!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 19
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1# Acre feints and then cracks Bliss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bliss down. Acre lands with a nice combination. Bliss backs away looking to recover.#CUT# It looks like Orgasmic Bliss has been cut.#TD2# Bliss drives through with a takedown into Acre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Bliss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Acre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bliss, into his guard. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Acre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Acre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bliss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acre has managed to get both his arms back between Bliss's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Bliss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Acre wants to get up but he can't break Bliss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Bliss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Acre stacks Bliss 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 Acre! Acre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bliss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1# Bliss is looking for a sweep. Acre in side control, throwing shots but Bliss defends. Bliss is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bliss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Acre lands a nice forearm strike. Bliss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Bliss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acre pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bliss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Bliss looking for submissions off his back. Well, if Acre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Acre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bliss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2# Bliss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acre pulls his head out easily. Acre not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bliss wants to improve his position but Acre is controlling well.
Acre stalling. #SUB2# Bliss actively working from the bottom here. Bliss is refusing to be controlled, as Acre sits in half guard. #SUB2# Bliss looking for submissions off his back.#SU# Acre stands up and beckons Bliss to join him on the feet. Bliss looks for a takedown but Acre sprawls well.#T3# Acre looks to land a combination. Bliss sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Acre is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Acre shuts the power down on Bliss. Lights out, game over! Acre is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mass Acre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1# Pow throws a head kick that misses. Axe tries to bum rush Pow with a series of wild strikes but Pow uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Axe. Axe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pow. Pow obviously looking to wear him down.
Axe misses with a low kick. Axe's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Axe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Pow blocks a head kick by Axe.
Axe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pow's waist but Pow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Axe off to one side. Pow fails in his attempt to clinch. A head kick misses from Pow. Pow lands with a kick to the temple. Axe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kung Pow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pow connects with a leg kick. Axe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Axe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pow defends well and Axe ends up having to push Pow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Axe Throws a clean left jab. Axe Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Pow's chin! Pow crumbles to the ground and Axe follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Axe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Axe!
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Event:
IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Thrower misses with a body kick. Nice shot lands for Thrower.#CUT# It looks like Duc Minh Pham has been cut. Thrower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Thrower throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Pham rushes Thrower and presses him up against the cage. Nice elbow from Thrower. Thrower connects with a knee to the head.
Pham scores with an uppercut up the middle. Thrower wants to break free but Pham has control.
Pham misses with some punches.
Pham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pham lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pham misses with a hook. Thrower ducked under it nicely. As Pham tries to get set, Thrower tries to push him back and clinch up but Pham manages to avoid the attempt. Thrower tries to move into range but Pham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Thrower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pham throws out a counter right but Thrower avoids it with no problem. Pham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thrower tries to clinch up but Pham circles away and keeps his distance. Thrower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Pham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrower blocks a leg kick. Pham misses with a looping right. Thrower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Thrower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pham looks to land a left hand but Thrower moved out of range nicely. Thrower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Thrower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pham finds it's way round the side to connect with Thrower's head. Pham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pham circles away quickly and effectively. Thrower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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! Thrower takes a swing at Pham's ribcage but misses. Pham lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrower's head. We've been told by Thrower's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Pham takes a swing at Thrower's ribcage but misses. Thrower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Pham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Pham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2# Thrower is rocked!#CL# Thrower forces Pham back against the cage and clinches. Oh Thrower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrower. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrower. Pham throws a head punch that misses. Thrower trying to control the position but instead, Pham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thrower into the cage. The referee calls for Pham to work.
Thrower is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pham misses with a hook from the clinch. Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Pham has him pressed against the cage. Thrower seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2# Pham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thrower misses with a takedown attempt - Pham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pham looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pham lands an overhand right. Pham looks to land a combination but Thrower avoids it well. Thrower pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pham back to the cage. Thrower follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Thrower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pham throws a shot from downtown. Thrower moves away and avoids it. Thrower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thrower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Pham has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3# Pham lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Thrower to his knees! Pham keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duc Minh Pham! During a confident post fight interview, Duc Minh Pham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Bumfights 8: Alive and Well
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1# Stalin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thrower misses with a double jab.
Stalin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thrower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Stalin. Stalin moves in looking to clinch but Thrower pushes him off. Thrower has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stalin is landing a low percentage of strikes. Stalin shoots and misses and Thrower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Joe Stalin has been cut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Stalin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stalin looks for a takedown but Thrower sprawls well. Thrower cracks Stalin with a hook to the temple - Stalin is on wobbly legs here! Thrower swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stalin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Thrower wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dirty Thrower! In defeat, Joe Stalin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pfttt... Pig Dog'.
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Event:
Bumfights 8: Alive and Well
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1# Ebb doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hitta counters with a left and a right that stings Ebb. #CL# Hitta moves into the clinch. Ebb letting Hitta take a breather here.#TD# Hitta decides to pull guard. Ebb trying to move into half guard but instead Hitta has managed to sweep!#REVR# Hitta trying to control but Ebb is working from the bottom. Hitta preventing the sweep. Our spies down at at Bobby's Bench Shop inform us that Ebb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hitta pushes down on Ebb's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ebb should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Hitta trying to pass the guard but Ebb defending well. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1# Ebb is trying to stand.
Hitta is taking a breather. Ebb 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. Hitta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU# Hitta escapes and gets back to his feet. Hitta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ebb. Hitta lands with a straight right. Ebb didn't see that one coming. Hitta with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD# Ebb ducks straight into an uppercut from Hitta and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ebb manages to regain guard straight away.
Ebb looks winded!#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ebb trying to control the position.
Hitta controls from within his opponent's guard. Hitta stands and throws Ebb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hitta is looking to take a break and control but Ebb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hitta throwing strikes but Ebb manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3##SU2# Ebb stands up. Hitta throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and Ebb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Hitta manages to break the clinch.
Ebb walks into a straight right hand from Hitta. Ebb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hitta delivers a nice body kick. Hitta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hitta scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Hitta darts in and clinches Ebb up against the ropes.#TD# Hitta gets control of Ebb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hitta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ebb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ebb trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hitta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Hitta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebb defends it easily. Ebb looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hitta tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mass Hitta 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# Hitta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ebb. Ebb tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hitta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hitta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ebb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hitta goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ebb throws a leg kick and Hitta counters with a nice body shot. #KD# Hitta lands a big shot that drops Ebb! Can he finish him?
#ROC# Ebb is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hitta arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ebb's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mass Hitta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1# Adesanya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Axe finds it's way round the side to connect with Adesanya's head. Adesanya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Axe is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Adesanya like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Adesanya from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Axe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1# Kontos fails with the takedown. Acre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD# Kontos scores with a takedown into Acre's guard. Acre keeping moving, preventing Kontos from controlling successfully. Kontos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Acre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kontos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Acre controls Kontos momentarily but Kontos frees himself. Kontos lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Acre keeping moving, preventing Kontos from controlling successfully. Kontos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kontos stopping the sweep attempt from Acre.#T1# Acre wants to stand but Kontos is controlling the position. Kontos wants to pass the guard but Acre is keeping the position. Acre trying to keep a closed guard but Kontos is proving a slippery customer.
Kontos postures up and lands a big shot to Acre's brow. #ROC# Acre is rocked! Kontos gets to his feet and stands over Acre, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Acre felt that one! Kontos unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Acre from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelio Kontos!
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Event:
IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# A combination from Koniezko does no damage. An attempted straight right counter from Thrower misses the target. Koniezko keeps the fight on the outside. Thrower throws a body kick that misses. Koniezko unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Koniezko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thrower is landing a low percentage of strikes. Thrower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koniezko checks the leg kick. Koniezko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Thrower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Koniezko throws a shot from downtown. Thrower moves away and avoids it.#CL# Thrower closes the distance and pushes Koniezko back into the cage.#TD# Thrower drags the fight down to the ground.
Thrower 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.#SU2# Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrower throws a leg kick but Koniezko sees it coming and checks it nicely. Koniezko shoots in but no luck this time. Koniezko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrower. Thrower obviously looking to wear him down.
Koniezko scores with a shot to the body.
Thrower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koniezko was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrower.#T1##CL2# Koniezko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch.
#CL# Thrower takes the fight into the clinch. Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thrower throws an elbow that misses.
Thrower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thrower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A left hand lands to the body for Koniezko.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Thrower won't allow it.
Thrower lands a shot to the body. Thrower tries to land a knee to the head but Koniezko blocks with his arms.
#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko slips a jab and a cross from Thrower.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koniezko unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Thrower throws a hook to the side of Koniezko's head but Koniezko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Koniezko is looking for the big counter here. Koniezko misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# Thrower pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Koniezko throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thrower tries to bum rush Koniezko with a series of wild strikes but Koniezko uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Koniezko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Thrower back into the cage. Thrower is trying to drag Koniezko to the mat but Koniezko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko misses with a series of wild punches.
As Koniezko looks to move away, Thrower throws a big counter combo but Koniezko just gets out of the way. Koniezko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thrower throws a big counter combination but Koniezko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bricks Thrower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Koniezko. Thrower misses with a wild combination.
Koniezko stuffs the takedown. Koniezko blocks a head kick by Thrower.
#TD2# Koniezko gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Thrower manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3# Koniezko doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrower circles away.
Koniezko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Koniezko misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koniezko. Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2# Koniezko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thrower is looking to regain half guard here but Koniezko keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Koniezko controlling the position from side mount. Thrower is trying to buck Koniezko off.#SU2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Koniezko stands up and we're back to a striking position. Thrower tries a low kick but Koniezko avoids it. Koniezko is looking for the big counter here. Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrower. Koniezko slips a jab and a cross from Thrower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower 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# A solid leg kick lands there for Thrower.
Thrower lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koniezko cracks Thrower with a good jab. Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koniezko circles away quickly and effectively. Thrower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Koniezko clinches. Koniezko misses with a body punch.
Thrower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koniezko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koniezko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrower backwards. Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thrower can't break the clinch.
Koniezko digs a right hand underneath Thrower's ribcage. Thrower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Koniezko tries to throw a body punch but Thrower avoids it by throwing Koniezko back against the cage. Thrower trying to land knees to the body.
Thrower tries a knee to the head but Koniezko blocks it.
#T1##BC2# Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Koniezko clinches. #BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Koniezko rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thrower tries to stall but Koniezko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koniezko digs a right hand underneath Thrower's ribcage. Thrower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Thrower wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Koniezko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Thrower forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thrower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Koniezko is pushing Thrower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Koniezko is trying to pull guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2# Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrower controls his hands.
Thrower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koniezko to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Koniezko tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Koniezko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing. Thrower is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Koniezko lands a right hand. Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Thrower stalling.
#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thrower misses with the combination.
#CL2# Thrower tries to keep at a distance but Koniezko has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3# Koniezko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrower's efforts to push away. Koniezko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Koniezko. #BC2# Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koniezko throws a combination. Thrower tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2# Koniezko gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Thrower sneaks out the side door and pushes Koniezko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Koniezko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Koniezko thuds his right hand into Thrower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice uppercut there from Thrower. Thrower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thrower. Koniezko swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL2# Koniezko clinches. Thrower leaning his opponent against the cage. Thrower manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koniezko pushes Thrower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Koniezko managing to block the knees to the body from Thrower.
#TD2# Koniezko jumps guard and drags Thrower to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Thrower has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Koniezko is pulling down on Thrower's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrower, at least for the moment. Thrower trying to control but Koniezko is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sascha Koniezko will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Thrower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Koniezko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrower, pushing him back against the cage. Koniezko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thrower tries to circle away but Koniezko has him pinned against the cage. Koniezko controlling the action here for a moment.
Thrower misses with a punch to the body.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Thrower manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Thrower. Thrower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koniezko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Koniezko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thrower misses with the combination.
#T1# Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koniezko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss. Koniezko fails in his attempt to clinch. Both fighters circling a little - Thrower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2# Koniezko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrower, pushing him back against the cage. Koniezko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing. Thrower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koniezko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Thrower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koniezko just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Koniezko moves into range and clinches up with Thrower.#BC# Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Koniezko gets a clinch. Thrower jumps guard but Koniezko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thrower stalls. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Koniezko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2# Thrower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koniezko to keep the fight standing. Koniezko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head. Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Thrower jumps guard and drags Koniezko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2# Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang! Thrower throws a chopping leg kick but Koniezko manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Koniezko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thrower defends well and Koniezko ends up having to push Thrower into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bricks Thrower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Koniezko jabs Thrower right on the nose. Thrower blinks but takes it well. A punch lands to the side of Koniezko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3# Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thrower wants to clinch. Thrower pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A decent looking cross lands there for Thrower.#CL2# Koniezko clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Koniezko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thrower trying to control but Koniezko is working from the bottom. Koniezko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Koniezko is pulling down on Thrower's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrower, at least for the moment. Koniezko is looking to stand up but Thrower isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Thrower won't allow Koniezko to sweep him here. Thrower has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koniezko is proving hard to escape from. #ES2# Koniezko wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Thrower wants to stall.
Koniezko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Koniezko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko! Sascha Koniezko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bumfights 7: SkidRow Spectacle
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1# Madnaugh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT# It looks like Layko Madnaugh has been cut. Hitta misses with a combination
#TD2# and Madnaugh counters with a shoot takedown. Hitta fights it but they end up in guard. Madnaugh trying to control but Hitta is working from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Hitta trying to control the position.
Madnaugh with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hitta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Madnaugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Madnaugh trying to control but Hitta is working from the bottom. #T1# Madnaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitta is keeping the position for now. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Madnaugh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hitta misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madnaugh or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitta, which made it look bad. #TD2# Madnaugh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hitta! Hitta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2# Hitta is trying to get back to full guard. Madnaugh has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hitta works to full guard. Madnaugh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hitta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Madnaugh managing to control the position. #SUB2# Madnaugh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madnaugh can do anything to dispel that myth. Madnaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hitta controls the pace.#T3# Hitta trying to control but Madnaugh is working from the bottom. Madnaugh wants to stand but Hitta is controlling the position. Hitta trying to control the position from guard on top but Madnaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madnaugh is pulling down on Hitta's head to control his posture. Madnaugh keeping moving, preventing Hitta from controlling successfully. Madnaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hitta controls the pace. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Madnaugh wants to sweep here but Hitta controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Madnaugh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Hitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Madnaugh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Madnaugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Madnaugh looks winded! Madnaugh gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mass Hitta!
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Event:
IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Thrower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrower. Thrower throws a series of punches but Ram moves out of range. As Thrower backs off Ram throws a huge counter combo but Thrower manages to avoid it all. Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrower misses with the body kick and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thrower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ram counters with a nice body shot. #KD# Thrower drops Ram with a beautiful combination! Ram stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thrower is looking for the KO!#ROC# Ram is rocked! 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! Thrower with a lazy takedown attempt and Ram counters with a left to the body. Ram is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrower finish him? We've been told by Thrower's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Thrower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ram seems to have recovered his senses. Ram throws a hook to the side of Thrower's head but Thrower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thrower swinging wildly here.
Thrower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ram.
It looked like Thrower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Thrower throws a leg kick and Ram counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ram misses with a hook.#T1# Some wild striking there from Ram.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thrower throws a half hearted mid kick. Ram is looking for the big counter here. The crowd cheers as Ram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrower doesn't seem phased though. Ram gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ram tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Thrower is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ram buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ram!! Ram is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Thrower throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bricks Thrower!
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Event:
SFC31 - TBC
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1# Acre tries a head kick but it misses.
Acre tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily#TD# and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Acre! Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Acre is avoiding damage well.
Griffin working the ground and pound but Acre is defending the strikes. Acre is trying to get back to half guard. Acre is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it. Griffin lands some shots froms side control. Acre tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it. Griffin 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. Griffin is putting a hurting on Acre here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC# Acre is rocked! The crowd goes nuts as Griffin knocks Acre out cold with a massive hammerfist! Griffin Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Griffin! Our winner, Ryan Griffin, 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: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1# Hitta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hitta. Hitta takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hitta throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily. Hitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitta.
Hitta drops his hands momentarily and Moon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Mass Hitta has been cut. A big right from Hitta misses. Good exchange - Moon coming out on top.#TD# Moon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This has been an exciting period of action! Moon controls from within his opponent's guard. Hitta looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitta, not yet. #T1# Moon 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitta is keeping the position for now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Hitta is looking for a triangle but Moon pushes his legs off easily.
Moon content to stall in guard here. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Moon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitta's head. Moon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU# Moon gets to his feet - Hitta follows without any prompting. Jab, jab by Moon - just one landing. Moon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitta off the cage and back into range. Hitta misses with a head kick.
Hitta throws a head kick that misses and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hitta looks winded! Moon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Moon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hitta throws a series of punches but Moon moves out of range. Moon attempts a counter takedown but Hitta avoids it well and moves away. Moon punishes Hitta's body with a nice straight punch. Moon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3# Moon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC# Hitta is rocked! Hitta walks straight into a right hand from Moon - that's dropped him! Moon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hitta from any more punishment! Hitta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Monsun Moon! Monsun Moon very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1# Thrower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Thrower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thrower throws a lazy head kick and Poirier counters with a stiff right hand. Thrower lands a jab to the head.
Poirier sizes up Thrower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd cheers as Poirier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrower doesn't seem phased though.#ROC# Thrower is rocked! Poirier is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Poirier shuts the power down on Thrower. Lights out, game over! Poirier is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anton Poirier! Anton Poirier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1# Thrower displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Thrower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrower sprawls and moves away. Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Thrower, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Thrower against the cage but Thrower circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. As Jones backs off Thrower throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all. Thrower misses with a combination
#TD# and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jones prevents Thrower from standing back up.
Jones is thwarting Thrower's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thrower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones. Jones prevents Thrower from improving his position.#T1# Thrower is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB# Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Thrower told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get 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. Thrower is trying to get back to his feet. Jones gets to mount! Thrower was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Thrower has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB# Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thrower has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3# Thrower is trying to stand back up. Thrower tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
#SUB# Jones tightening his grip on Thrower, looking for the choke. #T4# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Thrower is trying to break free.
Thrower trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jones has the hooks in. Thrower is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Jones passes his arm under Thrower's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Thrower taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones! Our winner, Jack Jones, 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:
IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Van Rooy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Rooy duly obliges. Van Rooy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Rooy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thrower to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thrower looks to clinch but Van Rooy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thrower taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Van Rooy!
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