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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IXF 36
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1# Bronsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammond. Hammond lands a jab. Hammond misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Hammond throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bronsten misses with a looping right. Hammond throws a body punch but Bronsten moves out of range. It looked like Bronsten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hammond misses with a hook. Bronsten ducked under it nicely. Bronsten is looking to counter punch. Hammond scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronsten should have avoided that one. Hammond throws a shot from downtown. Bronsten moves away and avoids it. Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Hammond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronsten doesn't seem phased though. Hammond blocks a jab. Hammond dodges the punch combination from Bronsten.
Hammond misses with a hook.#T1# Hammond misses with a shot to the body and Bronsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bronsten slips under a jab from Hammond. A counter left hand to the body from Bronsten misses its target. Bronsten shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hammond slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronsten, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hammond misses with a hook
and Bronsten counters with a straight right hand. Bronsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammond moves away. Bronsten misses with a straight left. Hammond ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hammond clobbers Bronsten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hammond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hammond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bronsten is looking to counter punch. Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammond throws out a loose jab but Bronsten uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Hammond jabs Bronsten right on the nose. Bronsten blinks but takes it well. Bronsten is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bronsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammond. Bronsten throws a series of punches but Hammond avoids them all with ease. Donk. Hammond catches Bronsten right on the button with a cross. Hammond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bronsten misses with a hook. Hammond ducked under it nicely. Bronsten ducks under a wild hook from Hammond. Hammond throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hammond takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bronsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammond now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hammond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronsten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammond circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colten Bronsten. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bronsten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronsten tries to bum rush Hammond with a series of wild strikes but Hammond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Bronsten misses the shot to the body. Bronsten looks to land a combination but Hammond avoids it well. Hammond now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hammond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bronsten shoots in but Hammond avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hammond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bronsten is breathing heavily. Hammond misses with a straight right. Bronsten takes one on the button. Hammond has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Hammond is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronsten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Bronsten looks to land a right hand but Hammond moved out of range. Hammond misses with a straight left. Bronsten slips a jab from Hammond. Hammond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronsten's hands. The fighters circling - Bronsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hammond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hammond misses with a straight left. Bronsten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hammond just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronsten. Bronsten shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bronsten moves out of range as Hammond strikes. Bronsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut. Bronsten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hammond's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. This has been an exciting period of action! Bronsten on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2# Bronsten is rocked! A swing and a miss from Bronsten. Bronsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond. Hammond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronsten.
A big right from Hammond misses. Hammond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oh Bronsten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bronsten circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hammond. Bronsten falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hammond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Hammond! A victorious Rob Hammond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IXF 34
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Coleman moves into the clinch. Coleman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Man lands a shoulder strike. Coleman lands with a short shot to the head. Coleman tries to pull guard but Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Man effectively controlling the action here. Man leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Coleman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Coleman tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Man gets in close and instigates a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Man. Man digs a right hand underneath Coleman's ribcage. Coleman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Coleman prevents a body shot from Man. Man lands a body punch in the clinch. Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. Man scores with an uppercut up the middle. Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Man scores with a nice hook to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Coleman has him pressed against the cage. Man scores with an uppercut up the middle. Man can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Man.
#T2# Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Man scores with a shoulder strike. Man lands with a light punch inside. Coleman has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Man slowing the pace effectively. Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Man. #T3# The referee calls for Man to work.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head. Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man.#KD2# Man drops Coleman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Coleman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Coleman is rocked! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Oh Coleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Big Man.#CL2# Man moves into the clinch. Man lands a big right hand that drops Coleman! The killer instinct kicks in and Man finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Man! Braxxton Coleman was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that hood rat bitch motherfucker'.
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Event:
IXF 33
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1# Waldrop throws a series of punches but Colt avoids them all with ease. Colt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Colt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Waldrop napping and manages to drive through into side control! Waldrop regains half guard. Colt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waldrop on the ground.#SUB2# Waldrop looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Colt lands with a punch from half guard. Waldrop manages to get to full guard.
Waldrop is trying to control the position but Colt postures up. Waldrop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colt controls the pace. Waldrop is trying to keep Colt in close.
#SUB2# Colt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Waldrop has locked up a guillotine! Waldrop's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Colt is holding on here and Waldrop must be using up a lot of energy. Colt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Waldrop gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Waldrop!
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Event:
IXF 32
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Tua scores with a jab to the head.
Daniels slips under a jab from Tua. Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Daniels closes the distance but Tua moves to the side enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab. Nice straight punches there by Tua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua.#TD2# Daniels gets the takedown into side control. Tua is trying to improve his position. Tua is working hard here to advance position. Daniels in side control, throwing shots but Tua defends. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tua can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Daniels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1# Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Tua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tua is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Daniels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tua, who protects the arm well. Tua stops Daniels from passing to mount. Tua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daniels on the ground. Tua tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position. Daniels throwing strikes but Tua manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Daniels can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# Tua tries to advance to mount but Daniels denies him. Tua working the head and body with strikes. Tua is working Daniels over with some ground and pound from side control. Tua tries to move to mount but Daniels blocks the move with his legs. Daniels struggling a bit here. Daniels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Tua throws a strike but Daniels avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tua won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet. Tua scoring with some ground and pound. Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tua landing with the ground and pound. Tua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard. Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Daniels looking to control.
Tua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tua looking to pass the guard. Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tua jabs at Daniels's body. A head kick misses from Daniels. An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Daniels. #SUB2# Daniels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Daniels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Daniels tries to move to mount but Tua blocks the move with his legs. 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 Maunu Tua will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Daniels tries to clinch up and Tua counters with a straight right hand. Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Daniels wants to clinch but Tua slips to the side and Tua counters with a stiff right hand. Paul Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Paul Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Tua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tua loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch. Daniels tries to clinch up. Daniels is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Tua connects with the punch.#T1# Tua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daniels in his tracks. Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot. Daniels wants to clinch. Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around? Daniels is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Tua keeps the fight on the outside. Daniels defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand. Tua misses the shot to the body. #T2# Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Tua counter with a right hand. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Tua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target. Tua lands a jab to the head.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch and Tua counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch up. Tua throwing a counter right hand but Daniels manages to avoid it.#T3# Tua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua sets himself, and Daniels steps forward looking for the clinch! Tua avoids it this time.#TD# Tua looking to score a takedown here. Daniels is defending well but Tua drives through and ends up in Daniels's guard. Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tua looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tua trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Tua looking for a sweep. Not yet Tua, not yet. Paul Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far. Daniels looking to pass the guard. Daniels trying to control but Tua is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2# Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tua trying to control the position here. Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Daniels advances position into side control! Tua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tua preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Tua is staying active underneath Daniels, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maunu Tua dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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# Daniels tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Daniels gets a takedown into half guard. Tua gets back to full guard.
Daniels preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tua looking for a sweep. Not yet Tua, not yet. #T1# Tua wants to improve his position but instead Daniels has moved into half guard.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tua's head. Daniels passes to full mount! Daniels thowing shots but they're missing. Daniels wants to control the pace but Tua is squirming around nicely. Tua blocking the ground and pound. #T2# Daniels punching from mount but Tua doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2# Daniels working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tua looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Daniels! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Daniels! After winning the bout, Paul Daniels 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:
IXF 30
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Bronsten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asadi scores with a nice body kick.
Bronsten misses with a looping right.#TD# Bronsten shoots in and gets a takedown into Asadi's guard. Bronsten looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Asadi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bronsten stands and throws Asadi's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronsten passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Asadi! #SUB# Bronsten is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Asadi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Asadi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bronsten anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Asadi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bronsten slips an arm under Asadi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bronsten has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bronsten is squeezing on Asadi like an anaconda would it's prey. Asadi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colten Bronsten! Colten Bronsten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Afhak Asadi had this to say: 'Ah fuck.'.
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Event:
IXF 29
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1# Kendali missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Coleman looking to score a takedown here. Kendali is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in Kendali's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kendali can do anything to dispel that myth. Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kendali is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kendali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there. Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# Kendali wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him. Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU# Coleman stands up and waves to Kendali to follow him. #TD# Coleman feints and as Kendali raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB# Coleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kendali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kendali has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB# Coleman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kendali stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kendali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kendali lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Coleman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kendali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Coleman 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kendali works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Kendali is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows. Coleman is breathing heavily. Kendali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kendali landing some decent shots from guard. Kendali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kendali is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kendali landing some decent shots from guard. Kendali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kendali trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kendali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kendali postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kendali landing with the ground and pound. Kendali trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom. #T4# Coleman is looking to sweep but instead, Kendali has passed into half guard.
Kendali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Coleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kendali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kendali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kendali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Kendali dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A big right from Kendali misses. Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Kendali drives through with a takedown into Coleman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Kendali is standing up over Coleman. Coleman looks to escape but Kendali dives into side control.
#REVR# Kendali wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy. Kendali working the head and body with strikes. Musa Kendali has got the better of the ground game so far. Kendali landing strikes. Coleman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kendali lands a nice short elbow. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kendali winds up and cracks Coleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kendali looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Coleman is staying active underneath Kendali, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1# Kendali moves into full mount! Coleman won't be happy about that! Kendali cracks Coleman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kendali has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kendali is landing with some decent strikes but Coleman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Kendali lands a big shot there that rocks Coleman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Coleman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kendali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kendali with good strikes from the mount here! Kendali is landing with some decent strikes but Coleman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2# Coleman is rocked! Kendali lands a big shot to the head and Coleman winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Musa Kendali! Musa Kendali thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Braxxton Coleman had this to say: 'Fuck that hood rat bitch motherfucker'.
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Event:
IXF 27
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Colt counters with a series of strikes that sends Pierre to the canvas! Colt follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! 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. Pierre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pierre is trying to keep Colt in close.
Pierre being controlled here, momentarily. Colt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Colt preventing the sweep. Pierre is trying to control the position but Colt postures up. Pierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Colt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colt tries to get out of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colt wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it. Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Colt tries to get to full guard but Pierre has control of the leg. Pierre winds up and cracks Colt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Pierre prevents Colt from improving his position. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pierre has eaten all the pies! Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head. Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colt defending well though. Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Colt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pierre content to control rather than advance. Colt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Colt has a hand on Pierre's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pierre takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Pierre cracks Colt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Colt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierre on the ground.#T2# Colt is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierre has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Colt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Colt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Colt is working hard here to advance position. Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Colt is in trouble! Pierre controlling the position easily from mount. Colt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pierre raining down shots from the mount! Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2# Colt is rocked! Colt tries to hold on but Pierre postures up. Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Colt taking shots to the head. Oh Colt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Pierre unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Colt wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pierre celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Son Pierre!
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Event:
IXF 26
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Truth lands a body shot.
Truth lands with a nice body punch. Truth with a jab.#CUT# It looks like Maunu Tua has been cut. Truth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Truth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Tua staying out of range there. We've been told by Truth's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Truth throws a big counter combination but Tua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jab, jab by Truth - just one landing. Tua tries to move into range but Truth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tua moves forwards but Truth connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC# Tua is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Truth with a body punch. A glancing blow. Truth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Truth lands a nice shot to the body.
Tua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Truth finish him?#KD# Truth cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Truth finish him?
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Truth cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Truth has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#T1# Truth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua. Tua throws a right and a left that both miss. Tua looks winded! Truth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tua shoots in for a takedown but Truth shows good takedown defense. A big right from Tua misses. Truth scores with a decent looking hook.#KD# Truth cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Truth finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Truth lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Tua out cold! Tua is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Truth! A very excited looking Johnny Truth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IXF 22
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Tua dives in and grabs Turturro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes down on Tua's head and hops out.#TD2# Turturro scores with a takedown into Tua's guard. Turturro stays in close to Tua's body and controls the position. Turturro stands and throws Tua's legs to the side, diving into side control. Turturro trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Turturro tries for a kimura but Tua is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tua can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turturro trying to control the position but Tua is working away. Tua tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position. Tua is not content to let Turturro control the position. #T1##SUB2# Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Turturro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tua looks calm but he's in trouble here. Turturro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tua is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Turturro lets go of the hold and Tua can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro! Lauro Turturro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IXF 22
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Gorin throws an overhand right that lands on Bronsten's shoulder, as Bronsten tries to avoid the shot. Bronsten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gorin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bronsten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Good exchange - Gorin coming out on top.#CUT# It looks like Colten Bronsten has been cut. Gorin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bronsten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorin on the side of the head. A big right from Gorin misses. Bronsten throws out a counter right but Gorin avoids it with no problem. Gorin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorin connects with a right that clearly hurt Bronsten. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gorin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bronsten collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Gorin! Mikhail Gorin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1# No luck for Dante with that takedown attempt. It looked like Kealoha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dante. Kealoha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dante fails with the takedown and Kealoha counters with a nice uppercut. Dante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Dante rushes Kealoha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kealoha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kealoha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kealoha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ikaika Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dante. Dante managing to block the knees to the body from Kealoha.
Kealoha stalling in the clinch.
Kealoha misses with a body punch.
Kealoha lands a knee to the head.
#T1# Kealoha with a knee to the head.
Dante wants to take the fight to the mat but Kealoha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kealoha lands a knee to the head.
Dante blocks a body shot from Kealoha. Kealoha misses with a knee strike.
Kealoha missing with knees to the body.
Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dante avoiding damage as Kealoha throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kealoha has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Kealoha missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kealoha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dante blocks a body shot from Kealoha. Kealoha misses with a punch to the body.
Kealoha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dante is defending well for now. Kealoha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dante's elbow. #T2# Kealoha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dante.
Kealoha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kealoha misses with a knee to the head. Kealoha gets underhooks to prevent Dante's takedown attempt.
Kealoha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kealoha is defending well. Dante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kealoha connects with a knee to the head.
Kealoha is breathing heavily. Good body shot from Kealoha.
Kealoha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kealoha gets underhooks to prevent Dante's takedown attempt.
Kealoha misses with a punch on the inside.
Dante is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kealoha pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kealoha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Kealoha missing with knees to the body.
Kealoha tries a body shot but Dante blocks it.
Dante is looking for a takedown. Dante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kealoha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kealoha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dante drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealoha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dante being controlled against the cage. Kealoha stops a takedown attempt from Dante.
Kealoha lands a left hand.
#T4# A body shot lands from Kealoha.
Kealoha gets through Dante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kealoha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dante is defending well for now. Kealoha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dante's elbow. Dante tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealoha shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kealoha prevents the takedown attempt.
Kealoha stalling the fight.
Dante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kealoha is defending well. Dante has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kealoha after a bit of a struggle. Kealoha lands a hook to the side of the head. Kealoha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dante or not. Kealoha can't find room to land a body shot as Dante controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikaika Kealoha dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Dante swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealoha. Kealoha fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Dante tries to counter it with a takedown but Kealoha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kealoha misses the shot to the body. A punch combination from Dante misses. Dante moves out of range as Kealoha strikes. Dante shoots in but no luck this time. Dante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kealoha avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Dante. Those never looked like landing. Kealoha throwing a counter right hand but Dante manages to avoid it. Dante throws a series of punches but Kealoha avoids them all with ease. #T1# Dante motions for Kealoha to come forward. Dante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kealoha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dante scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dante swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dante misses with a leg kick. Dante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kealoha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dante can do to turn this around?#CL# Kealoha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kealoha trying to land knees to the body.
Dante blocks a body shot from Kealoha. Kealoha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kealoha struggles to land a body shot inside as Dante controls his hands.
Kealoha tries to land knees in the clinch but Dante avoids the damage to the body. Kealoha is pressed up against the cage. Dante has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kealoha down to the mat. Kealoha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ikaika Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dante.#T2# A combination from Dante does no damage. It looked like Kealoha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dante. Kealoha misses with a wild body shot. Dante fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Kealoha has closed the distance and engaged Dante in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dante avoiding damage as Kealoha throws knees to the body.
Dante avoiding damage as Kealoha throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kealoha landing knees to the head.
Come on Kealoha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dante blocking some punches.
Dante goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kealoha prevents it.
Ikaika Kealoha has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dante prevents a body shot from Kealoha. #T3# Kealoha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dante.
Dante tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealoha shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kealoha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kealoha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dante managing to block the knees to the body from Kealoha.
Kealoha tries to throw a body punch but Dante avoids it by throwing Kealoha back against the cage. Kealoha tries a body shot but Dante blocks it.
Kealoha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kealoha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dante.
Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealoha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dante.
Kealoha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dante tries for a takedown but Kealoha manages to get underhooks.
Kealoha crunches a lovely knee into Dante's ribcage. Kealoha missing with knees to the body.
Dante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kealoha is trying to stall.
Dante wants to take the fight to the mat but Kealoha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikaika Kealoha dominated that second round. That's time! Kealoha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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# Dante misses with a body kick. A little feinted left hand from Kealoha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dante throws a half hearted mid kick. Dante misses with a low kick.
Dante moves away from the strike by Kealoha. Kealoha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A swing and a miss from Kealoha. Dante now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kealoha is fending him off so far but Dante persists. Nope, Kealoha circles away and we're back to standing. Dante fails with a takedown attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Kealoha misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dante shoots in but Kealoha avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ikaika Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Dante.#T1# Dante fails with the takedown and Kealoha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dante keeps the fight on the outside. Dante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kealoha's waist but Kealoha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dante off to one side. Kealoha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dante moves away. Dante wants to counter with a clinch but Kealoha pushes him away. Bruce Dante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dante thows a leg kick but Kealoha checks it and Kealoha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kealoha wants to clinch. Dante scores with a one two! Kealoha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2# Dante slips a jab from Kealoha. Kealoha throws a jab but it's blocked by Dante. And Dante tries to counter it with a takedown but Kealoha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Dante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dante closes the distance and clinches up with Kealoha, looking for a takedown. Dante pushes Kealoha against the cage but Kealoha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kealoha throws a big counter combination but Dante scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dante swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealoha. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice takedown defense from Kealoha. No joy for Dante on that attempt. Bruce Dante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dante drops his hands momentarily and Kealoha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dante keeps the fight on the outside. Dante drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kealoha defends it well. Dante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kealoha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Dante shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kealoha counters with a nice body shot. Dante shoots in for a takedown but Kealoha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Kealoha moves into range and clinches up with Dante. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealoha obliges. Kealoha working Dante over with knees to the body. Dante takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kealoha lands a shoulder strike. Kealoha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dante's face.
Kealoha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4# Kealoha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dante has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kealoha after a bit of a struggle. Dante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ikaika Kealoha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dante goes for a takedown attempt but Kealoha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Dante moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kealoha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kealoha slowing the pace effectively. Bruce Dante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dante tries for a takedown but Kealoha manages to get underhooks.
Kealoha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Ikaika Kealoha showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kealoha 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikaika Kealoha!
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Event:
IXF 21
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Colt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buckets as he jumps to the side. Colt lands a two punch combo.
#CUT# It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.#CL2# Buckets clinches up with Colt and pushes him back against the cage. Colt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Buckets throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees to the body from Buckets.
Colt takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Johnny Colt has been cut. Colt is breathing heavily. Buckets lands an elbow inside. Buckets landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knees in the clinch landing for Buckets.
Buckets lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Colt 's defenses. Colt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Colt takes an elbow to the temple. Buckets lands a damaging elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Buckets. Buckets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Buckets lands with a left to the head. Buckets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2# Colt is rocked! Buckets has Colt pressed against the cage. He pushes Colt back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Buckets throws a beautiful elbow that sends Colt crashing to the floor! Buckets piles on the pressure with more strikes! Colt is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pension Buckets! Our winner, Pension Buckets, 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:
IXF 20
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Doyle keeps the fight on the outside. Doyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Becker clinches up against the cage. Becker misses with a punch on the inside.
Becker pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Our sources have told us that Doyle has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Becker can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Becker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards. Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doyle 's elbow. Becker lands a right hand. Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Becker's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Becker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Becker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Becker scores with a shoulder strike. Becker gets through Doyle 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Becker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doyle blocks a body shot from Becker. #T1# Becker misses with a short punch on the inside. Becker misses with a hook from the clinch. Becker tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Becker working aggressively here.
Becker misses with some punches.
Becker is working Doyle over against the cage. Doyle tries for a takedown but Becker manages to get underhooks.
Becker misses with a hook from the clinch. Becker working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Becker on the inside. Doyle blocks a body shot from Becker. Becker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Becker. #T2# Becker throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle . Becker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Becker misses with some punches.
Doyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Doyle . That's going to take a lot out of him. Becker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Becker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doyle . Doyle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becker smiles and moves away.
Becker throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Becker.#T3# Doyle slips under a jab from Becker. Becker lands with a right hand. Becker tries to clinch up. Doyle is looking to counter punch. Doyle misses with an uppercut. A clash of legs there as Doyle blocks the low kick. Alisson Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Doyle walks into a straight right hand from Becker. Becker misses with an uppercut. Doyle saw that one coming. Becker scores with a nice right hand.
Becker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Becker. Becker connects with a single shot there. Becker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doyle 's hands. Doyle avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A little feinted left hand from Doyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becker moves away.#T4# Becker looks to land a body kick but Doyle moved away. Doyle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Becker with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doyle checks a leg kick. Becker lands with a good body shot. Doyle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Becker wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance. A counter left hand to the body from Doyle misses its target. An inside leg kick from Becker misses. Becker stuns Doyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Alisson Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Becker misses with a looping left. Becker throws a jab when Doyle was well out of range. Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Becker. Becker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away. Becker lands with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alisson Becker dominated that round. That's time! Doyle 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Becker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Becker throws a poor cross that misses
and Doyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Doyle checks a low kick from Becker. An attempted straight right counter from Doyle misses the target. Becker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Becker connects with the punch. Becker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyle manages to avoid it. Alisson Becker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Doyle blocks a jab. Doyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doyle fails with the takedown. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Becker! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Becker with a body punch. A glancing blow. Becker throws a quick inside leg kick. Doyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Becker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doyle is out of range. Doyle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Doyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Doyle throwing a counter right hand but Becker manages to avoid it. Becker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Doyle checks a leg kick. Doyle scores with a jab to the head.
Becker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doyle 's head. Doyle swings for the body but Becker moves out of range.
Becker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Becker works the jab nicely. Doyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Becker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Becker! But no joy. Becker connects with a body shot. Becker is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Doyle swings for the body but Becker moves out of range.
Doyle takes one to the chin there.#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Becker. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Becker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Doyle keeps the fight on the outside. Becker throws a half hearted mid kick. Becker scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Becker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Becker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doyle under the eye. Becker scores with a jab to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Becker as he connects with a hook. Nice straight punches there by Becker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Becker. A big right from Doyle misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle . Becker does a little dance to reset his feet. Becker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A big right from Doyle misses. #T3# Becker scores with a nice right hand.
Doyle takes a swing at Becker's ribcage but misses. #CL2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Becker instigates a clinch. Becker throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle . Doyle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Becker fails to land. Doyle 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Becker. Becker misses with some punches.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Becker. Becker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Becker misses with a punch on the inside.
Becker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards. #ROC2# Doyle is rocked!#T4# Becker throws a head punch that misses. Oh Doyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Becker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Becker throws a head punch that misses. Becker misses with the head strike.
Becker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Becker pushes Doyle against the cage. Becker is working some dirty boxing. Becker pushes off with a quick right hook! Doyle goes down! Doyle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Becker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alisson Becker!
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Event:
IXF 18
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Henderson throws the left hand but Bronsten avoids the punch easily. Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronsten counters with a two punch combo. Bronsten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson leaves Bronsten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bronsten throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot. Henderson is looking to counter punch. Sloppy strikes from Bronsten. Those never looked like landing. Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Bronsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronsten throws a hook but Henderson blocks it. Bronsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bronsten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bronsten misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Bronsten ducks under a wild hook from Henderson. Bronsten is looking for the big counter here. Bronsten misses with a left hand and Bronsten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bronsten shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bronsten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bronsten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side. Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Bronsten manages to avoid it. Mark Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colten Bronsten. Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronsten.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronsten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Henderson slips a straight right by Bronsten. Henderson lands with an overhand left. Bronsten with a jab. Mark Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bronsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.#T2# Bronsten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bronsten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bronsten lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bronsten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Bronsten's belly button to the back. Bronsten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Bronsten. Henderson misses with a left hand and Bronsten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Henderson connects with a jab.#T3# Bronsten thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronsten. It looks like Henderson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bronsten throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bronsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson. Henderson jabs at Bronsten's body. Jab by Bronsten. Bronsten walks into a left hand. Bronsten might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bronsten ducks under a wild hook from Henderson. Henderson slips a straight right by Bronsten. Henderson lands the left hand.#T4# Henderson misses with a looping right. Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronsten sees it coming and avoids it easily. Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Bronsten moves away and avoids it. Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronsten.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Henderson throws a hook but Bronsten avoids it easily. Bronsten slips under a jab from Henderson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from Bronsten misses. It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bronsten wants to clinch and Henderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Henderson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A swing and a miss from Henderson. Bronsten throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it. A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target. Bronsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson. Good shot there by Henderson. Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronsten's head backwards. Henderson misses with a hook. Bronsten ducked under it nicely. Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bronsten's shoulder, as Bronsten tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Bronsten misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by Bronsten. Bronsten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson. A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target. Bronsten throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range. #T1# Nice defenses there by Bronsten. Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson thuds a left hand into Bronsten's body. Bronsten moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bronsten slips a jab from Henderson. Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronsten can do to turn this around? A cross from Henderson lands. Bronsten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronsten. Bronsten throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily. Bronsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand. Henderson looks to land a left hand but Bronsten moved out of range nicely.#T2# Henderson throws a hook but Bronsten blocks it. Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronsten now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bronsten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Henderson has got the better of the exchanges. Henderson moves away from the strike by Bronsten. Bronsten ducks under a wild hook from Henderson. Bronsten moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Bronsten has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Henderson digs a right hand into Bronsten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronsten's gas tank. Henderson scores with a shoulder strike. Henderson scores with a nice hook to the head. A frustrated look appears on Bronsten's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bronsten is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position. A short uppercut from Henderson. #T3# Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Bronsten is rocked! Henderson misses with some punches.
Bronsten is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him? Henderson misses with the head strike.
Bronsten tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Henderson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bronsten's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bronsten drops to his knees and Henderson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Henderson! An out of breath Mark Henderson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1# Dante cracks Kealoha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kealoha walks into a straight right hand from Dante. Dante attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Kealoha clinches up with Dante and pushes him back against the cage. Kealoha misses with a punch to the body.
Dante misses with a punch on the inside.
Kealoha swings wildly with an uppercut but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it. Dante managing to block the knees to the body from Kealoha.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealoha.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dante blocks a body shot from Kealoha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kealoha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dante is defending well for now. Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealoha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kealoha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Kealoha gets underhooks to prevent Dante's takedown attempt.
Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealoha keeps control of Dante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dante wants a takedown.
Dante wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dante managing to block the knees to the body from Kealoha.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dante lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kealoha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dante.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Kealoha is controlling him. Kealoha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dante tries to break free but Kealoha pushes him back against the cage. Kealoha missing with knees to the body.
Kealoha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Dante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kealoha struggles to land a body shot inside as Dante controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kealoha. Dante blocks a body shot from Kealoha. Kealoha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dante tries to break free but Kealoha pushes him back against the cage. Kealoha is struggling to control the position. Kealoha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealoha.
Dante stalling in the clinch.
Kealoha lands a good knee to the midsection. Dante won't want to take too many of those. Kealoha looks winded! Kealoha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3# Dante wants to get back to striking at distance but Kealoha won't allow it.
Kealoha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kealoha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dante's elbow. Kealoha misses with a knee to the head. Kealoha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dante avoids it. Dante prevents a body shot from Kealoha. Kealoha tries a body shot but Dante blocks it.
#TD# Dante pulls Kealoha into guard.
#ES# Dante is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Kealoha has Dante pressed against the cage, preventing Dante from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kealoha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# Kealoha trying to land knees to the body.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Kealoha has him pressed against the cage. Dante takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kealoha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dante has had enough of the clinch but Kealoha keeps him there for the moment. Dante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dante leaning against his opponent.
Kealoha tries to land knees in the clinch but Dante avoids the damage to the body. Dante tries to break the clinch but Kealoha is controlling the position. Dante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikaika Kealoha 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##CL# Dante drives through and clinches with Kealoha against the cage.
Kealoha tries a knee to the head but Dante blocks it.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Kealoha has him pressed against the cage. Kealoha scores a nice knee to the body.
Dante blocks a body shot from Kealoha. Kealoha landing knees to the body.
Kealoha lands with a light punch inside. Dante takes a knee to the side of the body. Kealoha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dante avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kealoha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kealoha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kealoha is breathing heavily. Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealoha lands a hook that snaps the head of Dante backwards. Kealoha looking to throw knees to the head but Dante is blocking nicely.
Dante wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# Kealoha lands a nice knee to the body. Kealoha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kealoha tries a knee to the head but Dante blocks it.
Dante is trying to maintain a safe position but Kealoha gets an underhook and turns Dante into the cage. Dante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dante leaning against his opponent.
Dante is trying to force a seperation but Kealoha has the dominant position. Dante drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealoha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Kealoha is controlling him. Dante is looking to break free of the clinch but Kealoha has double underhooks. Dante takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2# Dante is trying to break free. Kealoha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dante's face.
Kealoha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dante avoids it. Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dante. Dante wants to get back to striking at distance but Kealoha won't allow it.
Dante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ikaika Kealoha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kealoha misses with a body punch.
Kealoha missing with knees to the body.
Kealoha keeps control of Dante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kealoha prevents Dante from breaking the clinch.#T3# Kealoha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kealoha looking to throw knees to the head but Dante is blocking nicely.
Kealoha prevents Dante from breaking the clinch. Kealoha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dante's efforts to push away. Dante wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dante wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kealoha has him pressed against the cage. Kealoha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dante's elbow. Kealoha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dante can't break the clinch.
Dante is trying to break free.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kealoha misses with a body punch.
Kealoha misses with a body punch.
Dante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kealoha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dante's efforts to push away. Dante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kealoha swings wildly with an uppercut but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it. Dante pressing his opponent against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kealoha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Kealoha has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikaika Kealoha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dante misses with a low kick. Kealoha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dante scores with a punch to the head. Dante darts in looking for a takedown but Kealoha gets double underhooks and turns Dante into the cage. Dante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kealoha circles away. Dante tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kealoha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dante somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kealoha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kealoha! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dante shoots in but Kealoha avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dante is looking to chop away at Kealoha's legs. As Dante backs off Kealoha throws a huge counter combo but Dante manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Kealoha has Dante up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Dante wants to break free but Kealoha has control.
Kealoha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dante avoids it. Dante has had enough of the clinch but Kealoha keeps him there for the moment. Kealoha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kealoha tries a body shot but Dante blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kealoha.
Kealoha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dante has had enough of the clinch but Kealoha keeps him there for the moment. Kealoha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kealoha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kealoha lands a right hand. Kealoha looking to throw knees to the head but Dante is blocking nicely.
#T2# Kealoha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kealoha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kealoha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kealoha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kealoha misses with a knee to the head. Dante taking a breather. Dante is trying to break the clinch but Kealoha has him pressed against the cage. Dante wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kealoha has him pressed against the cage. Kealoha keeps control of Dante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3# Kealoha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kealoha misses with a body punch.
Dante working hard to break the clinch. Dante trying to stall but Kealoha improves his position.
Kealoha looking to slow down the pace here. Dante wants to get back to striking at distance but Kealoha won't allow it.
Kealoha keeps control of Dante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dante blocks a body shot from Kealoha. Kealoha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dante is defending well for now. Dante wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kealoha to keep the fight standing. Dante taking a breather. Dante wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kealoha has him pressed against the cage. Ikaika Kealoha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kealoha is trying to stall.
Dante is trying to force a seperation but Kealoha has the dominant position. Dante working hard to break the clinch. Kealoha has Dante pressed against the cage, preventing Dante from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kealoha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dante avoids it. Dante goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kealoha prevents it.
Bruce Dante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dante working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Ikaika Kealoha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kealoha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikaika Kealoha!
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Event:
IXF 16
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Langford scores with a hook. Langford lands with an overhand left. Langford just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Langford as he connects with a hook. Langford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tua is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Langford finds it's way round the side to connect with Tua's head. #CL2# Langford gets a clinch. A short right from Langford on the inside. #TD# Tua gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Langford regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Langford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Langford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tua stays in close to Langford's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Langford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tua defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tua trying to control the position from guard on top but Langford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Tua is pushing down on Langford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Langford is fighting to maintain full guard but Tua has managed to sneak the leg through. Langford has hold of Tua's hands but Tua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Tua content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Langford tries to roll over but Tua keeps him under control.#SUB2# Langford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tua pulls his head out easily. Langford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tua passes to full mount! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Langford can do anything to dispel that myth. Langford is desperately trying to improve his position but Tua has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# Tua wants to control the pace but Langford is squirming around nicely. Langford swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Tua controlling from the full mount. Langford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tua raining down hammerfists from mount. Langford is desperately trying to improve his position but Tua has a good base and remains in mount. Tua breaks from Langford's wrist control and lands an elbow. Langford tries to reverse the position but Tua maintains control. Tua looking to finish Langford with some ground and pound. This is bad for Langford! Langford can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tua is landing with some decent strikes but Langford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Langford tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3# Tua landing strikes, looking to finish! Langford tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Tua working for a submission but Langford is keeping him at bay. Langford is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tua landing strikes from the mount. Langford is trying desperately to improve position. Tua controlling from mount. Tua punishing his opponent with strikes. Tua dominating with strikes here. Tua raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Tua looking to control and managing it successfully. Langford tries to reverse the position but Tua maintains control. Tua trying to control but he's not successful this time. Tua lands with some strikes. Tua avoids the attempt from Langford to control. Tua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Tua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Langford is looking to escape. Tua landing punches. Langford tries to reverse the position but Tua maintains control. Tua with good strikes from the mount here! Tua pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maunu Tua dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Langford looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well. #TD# Tua shoots in and gets a takedown into Langford's guard. Tua stands and throws Langford's legs to the side, diving into side control. Langford is looking to reverse the position. Tua happy to just control the position for now. Langford tries to improve position but can't. Langford is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tua working the ground and pound. Langford trying to control but Tua flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB# Langford has hold of Tua's leg, trying to break free but it's let Tua lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Langford is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Tua throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maunu Tua! After winning the bout, Maunu Tua 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Carren moves into the clinch. Carren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kealoha lands a nice uppercut. Kealoha told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Carren takes a shot to the head. Carren takes a knee to the side of the body. Carren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carren can't get the takedown.
Carren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kealoha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Carren. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kealoha with a knee to the head.
Kealoha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carren fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Kealoha.
Carren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealoha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kealoha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carren.#CL2# Kealoha has closed the distance and engaged Carren in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kealoha lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1# A left hand lands to the body for Kealoha.
Carren is breathing heavily. Kealoha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kealoha cracks Carren with a nice body shot. Kealoha scores with a hook to the body. Kealoha lands a knee to the head.
Carren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kealoha to keep the fight standing. Kealoha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealoha obliges. A left hand lands to the body for Kealoha.
Kealoha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealoha.
Kealoha lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Kealoha connects with a knee to the head.
Kealoha lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Kealoha on the inside. A hook to the body from Kealoha.
#T2# Kealoha scores with a knee to the head.
Carren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees to the body from Kealoha.
Kealoha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kealoha connects with a knee to the head.
Carren is trying to force a seperation but Kealoha has the dominant position. Kealoha lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kealoha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Stalling in the clinch from Kealoha.
Carren avoiding damage as Kealoha throws knees to the body.
Kealoha tries a knee to the head but Carren blocks it.
Kealoha scores a nice knee to the body.
Kealoha tries to land knees in the clinch but Carren avoids the damage to the body. #T3# Kealoha stops a takedown attempt from Carren.
Kealoha tries to land a knee to the head but Carren blocks with his arms.
#TD# Carren pulls Kealoha into guard.
Carren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kealoha's guard. #REVR# Kealoha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carren. Carren controls from within his opponent's guard. Kealoha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Carren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4# Carren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Carren postures up in Kealoha's guard and throws a big left but Kealoha blocks it. Carren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Carren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealoha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikaika Kealoha dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Carren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kealoha checks a leg kick nicely. It seemed like Kealoha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A shot to the liver by Kealoha. Beautiful body shot. Carren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kealoha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Carren throws a leg kick and Kealoha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carren fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Carren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kealoha throws a body punch but Carren moves out of range. Carren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kealoha manages to circle out of the way. Kealoha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Kealoha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kealoha wants it to stay on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kealoha! But no joy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Carren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Carren gets tackled into the cage by Kealoha. Kealoha maintains the clinch. Carren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kealoha.
Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kealoha landing knees to the body.
Kealoha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kealoha landing knees to the body.
Kealoha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kealoha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealoha obliges. Ikaika Kealoha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealoha obliges. Kealoha scores with a knee to the head.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kealoha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kealoha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carren is defending well for now. Carren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Carren breaks the clinch.
Carren dives in and grabs Kealoha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kealoha pushes down on Carren's head and hops out. Kealoha punishes Carren's body with a nice straight punch. Kealoha lands a lovely overhand right. Carren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Carren walks into a jab.#T3# Carren misses with a takedown attempt - Kealoha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Carren has closed the distance and engaged Kealoha in a clinch.
Kealoha lands a good knee to the midsection. Carren won't want to take too many of those. Carren tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealoha shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kealoha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carren takes a knee to the side of the body. Carren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kealoha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kealoha tries a body shot but Carren blocks it.
Carren managing to block the knees to the body from Kealoha.
#T4##TD# Carren pulls guard effortlessly. Kealoha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carren is keeping the position for now. Carren controls Kealoha momentarily but Kealoha frees himself. Carren keeping moving, preventing Kealoha from controlling successfully. #SUB# Carren has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kealoha doesn't defend quickly enough and Carren has managed to lock this one up! Can Kealoha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Carren on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darren Carren!
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Event:
IXF 14
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Doyle catches Lima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head. Doyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A shot to the liver by Doyle . Beautiful body shot.#TD2# Lima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doyle to the mat! Doyle manages to get full guard. Doyle wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. Lima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Lima passes Doyle 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lima moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Lima has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Doyle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lima yanks on the arm and Doyle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Lima!
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Event:
IXF 15
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Hammerfall looks to clinch and Colt counters with a nice uppercut. Colt throws out a loose jab but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it. Hammerfall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammerfall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hammerfall tries to counter by clinching up but Colt breaks away and moves out of range. Colt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammerfall. Hammerfall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2# It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerfall. Colt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammerfall. It looked like Hammerfall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfall is just out of range. Colt throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Hammerfall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Hammerfall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colt misses with a punch on the inside.
Colt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Colt can't break the clinch.
Colt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colt is trying to drag Hammerfall to the mat but Hammerfall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Colt .#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammerfall lands a left hand.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt . Colt wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammerfall won't allow it.
Hammerfall presses Colt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Come on Colt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerfall. #T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammerfall. Colt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colt looking for a takedown. Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt . Hammerfall prevents Colt from breaking the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Hammerfall. Hammerfall working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hammerfall lands with a short head shot on the inside. Colt 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. Colt tries to break free but Hammerfall pushes him back against the cage. Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it. Hammerfall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4# A hook to the body from Hammerfall.
Colt is looking to take this one to the mat.#KD# Hammerfall drops Colt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Colt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hammerfall tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside. Colt is trying to drag Hammerfall to the mat but Hammerfall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hammerfall gets underhooks to prevent Colt 's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colt . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
UberThor Hammerfall dominated that round. The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Colt thows a left - swing and a miss! Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hammerfall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colt can do to turn this around?#CL# Hammerfall gets a clinch. Hammerfall digs a right hand into Colt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colt 's gas tank. UberThor Hammerfall has scored more points in the clinch so far. Colt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Colt wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammerfall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Colt wants a takedown but no success here.
Colt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerfall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Colt . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfall digs a right hand into Colt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colt 's gas tank. Colt is trying to drag Hammerfall to the mat but Hammerfall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hammerfall lands a shot to the body.#T1# Colt wants to break free but Hammerfall has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammerfall. A nice left hand lands by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hammerfall pushes Colt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hammerfall lands a body punch. Colt is looking for a takedown. Colt is breathing heavily. Colt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammerfall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hammerfall throws a big uppercut that drops Colt ! More strikes from Hammerfall and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Colt lies dazed against the cage as Hammerfall celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). UberThor Hammerfall! A relieved looking UberThor Hammerfall 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:
IXF 15
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Williams dodges the punch combination from Bronsten.
Williams with the counter takedown but Bronsten avoids it easily. Bronsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronsten, before circling back to the center of the mat. Colten Bronsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Bronsten. Williams tries to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Bronsten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronsten. A jab from Bronsten misses. Bronsten tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it. #T1# Williams avoids the body shot from Bronsten.
Williams throws out a counter right but Bronsten avoids it with no problem. Bronsten with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams. #BC2# Williams manages to break the clinch.
Bronsten shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense. Williams is looking for the big counter here. Bronsten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colten Bronsten. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronsten. Bronsten sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronsten avoids it this time. Bronsten misses with a straight left. Bronsten misses the jab. Bronsten looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.#T2# Bronsten shoots in but no luck this time. Williams is looking for the big counter here. Good exchange - Bronsten coming out on top.#TD2# Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronsten did well to prevent Williams getting side control. Williams with the ground and pound but Bronsten uses the opportunity to regain guard. Williams controlling from the top position. Williams postures up.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronsten works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams controlling from the top position. Bronsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bronsten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Williams preventing the sweep. Bronsten looking to control.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Bronsten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2# Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Bronsten throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely. Bronsten scores with a decent looking hook.#T4# Bronsten throws a body shot but no joy. Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Bronsten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bronsten lands an overhand right. Bronsten is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
As Bronsten backs off Williams throws a huge counter combo but Bronsten manages to avoid it all. Some wild striking there from Bronsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams staying out of range there. Williams throws a counter combo. Bronsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Williams is looking for the big counter here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colten Bronsten dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Williams avoids the body shot from Bronsten.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bronsten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around? Bronsten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bronsten punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch. Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bronsten misses with an uppercut. Williams tries to move into range but Bronsten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Colten Bronsten is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronsten misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a two punch combo. #TD2# Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bronsten looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1# You can see the frustration on Bronsten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Williams is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Bronsten prevents Williams from improving position. Bronsten struggling a bit here. Bronsten tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it. Bronsten dodges the ground and pound from Williams. Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bronsten is avoiding damage well.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Williams wants to control but Bronsten is keeping him busy. Bronsten is trying to improve his position. Bronsten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back! Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Bronsten tightening his grip on Williams, looking for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bronsten.
#T3# Williams trying to control but not successfully. Bronsten tries to get the hooks in deep but Williams pushed the leg off. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Williams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Williams is keeping busy.
#SUB# Williams fending off the submission attempt from Bronsten. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bronsten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colten Bronsten dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Bronsten gets a clinch. Bronsten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
#BC2# Williams manages to break the clinch.
Bronsten scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Bronsten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronsten misses with a looping right. Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2# Williams gets a double leg takedown into Bronsten's guard. Bronsten pulls Williams in to control the position. #T1# Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronsten is keeping the position for now. Mamadou Williams has got the better of the ground game so far. Bronsten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. Bronsten looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Williams scoring with punches to the head and body. Bronsten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Bronsten's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bronsten working a defensive guard here.
Bronsten keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bronsten enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bronsten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Williams throws a big right hand that misses. Bronsten trying to control the position.
Williams won't allow Bronsten to sweep him here. Williams wants to control from the top but Bronsten keeps moving. Bronsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Williams with a flurry of punches that miss. Bronsten trying to control the position.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice uppercut there from Bronsten. Bronsten throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams. #TD2# Williams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bronsten regains guard immediately. Mamadou Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bronsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronsten is proving hard to escape from. Bronsten trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Colten Bronsten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Williams drops back looking for a leg! Bronsten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bronsten manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Bronsten's guard. Bronsten trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronsten to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Mamadou Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bronsten has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colten Bronsten! Mamadou Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky. Rematch coming soon'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1# Kealoha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Victor Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Kealoha shows good takedown defense. Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL# Diaz clinches up against the cage. Kealoha lands with a short shot to the head. Kealoha lands a right hand. Kealoha tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kealoha. A hook to the body from Kealoha.
A short left from Kealoha. Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kealoha gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kealoha just stands there and leans against the cage. Diaz fails to pull guard.
Kealoha told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kealoha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kealoha lands a knee to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily. Diaz is looking for a takedown. Kealoha lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Kealoha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kealoha.
A right hook to the body lands for Kealoha.
Kealoha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kealoha scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kealoha. Kealoha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2# Diaz is rocked! Kealoha works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches. Kealoha lands with a short shot to the head. Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kealoha gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kealoha slows down the pace here.
Kealoha landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body. Kealoha lands a big knee to the head and Diaz goes down! Kealoha pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikaika Kealoha!
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