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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RapidFC 21
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Smith gets a double leg takedown into Donato's guard. Donato pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Donato has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Donato has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Donato! An out of breath Billy Donato 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:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Lopez avoids the body shot from Africa.
Africa misses the shot to the body. Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Africa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Africa misses with a wild body shot. Lopez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nice body punch from Africa. Africa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Africa.
A jab from Africa finds it's way through Lopez's defenses. Africa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout. Africa throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Africa swinging wildly here.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Africa. Lopez is looking to counter with head kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch. Africa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Africa takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses. Africa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Africa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Jab by Africa.#ROC2# Lopez is rocked! Africa blocks the body kick.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lopez throws a head kick that misses. Lopez seems to have got his legs back now. Africa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Africa. Africa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though. Lopez is breathing heavily. Lopez tries for a takedown but Africa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice shot lands for Africa. Africa throws a hook but Lopez blocks it. Africa throws a body shot but no joy. Africa just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Africa gets the takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Africa cracks Lopez with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Africa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lopez is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Africa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pax Africa!
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Event:
DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Zolner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Newton misses the shot to the body. #CL# Newton closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle. Newton throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Zolner breaks from the clinch.
Zolner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL# Newton moves into range and clinches up with Zolner. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newton lands a nice uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut. Newton misses with a short punch on the inside. Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Newton. Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newton lands with a right to the head. #T1# Newton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Newton working aggressively here.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it. Newton misses with a short punch on the inside. Newton misses with a short punch on the inside. Zolner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newton is defending well. Newton misses with some punches.
#BC# Newton breaks from the clinch.
Zolner with a nice cross. Zolner swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton. Newton connects with a jab.#T2##TD2# Newton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Zolner throws a big elbow that misses. Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zolner trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. Zolner throws a big right hand that misses. Zolner prevents Newton from getting back to his feet. Zolner connects with a couple of short punches. Zolner stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Zolner tries to move to mount but Newton blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2# Zolner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Zolner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3# Zolner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Zolner cracks Newton with an elbow. That is naaassty. Zolner misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Zolner working the ground and pound from side control. Zolner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Newton is not content to let Zolner control the position. Newton dodges the ground and pound from Zolner.#T4# Zolner working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2# Zolner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Zolner in side control, throwing shots but Newton defends. Newton is trying to control Zolner's posture but Zolner avoids it. Zolner cracks Newton with a big right hand but Newton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Newton is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Check out the look on Zolner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Zolner. Zolner scores with punches from side control. Zolner lands a nice forearm strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Newton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Zolner has a takedown stuffed. Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Zolner breaks away and moves out of range. Zolner dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut! Newton scores with the left hand. Zolner knows he should have avoided that one. Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zolner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zolner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Zolner is just out of range. Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton. Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zolner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Zolner cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newton wants to clinch. Zolner lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Zolner on that attempt. We've been informed that Zolner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Newton looks to land a left hand but Zolner moved out of range nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zolner. Newton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Zolner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Newton tries to clinch but Zolner is having none of it. Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zolner throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily. Newton fails to land the takedown. As Newton backs off Zolner throws a huge counter combo but Newton manages to avoid it all. Zolner throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A swing and a miss from Newton. Zolner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Eddie Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner. Zolner lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zolner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it. Newton misses with a hook. Newton wants to clinch. Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zolner circles away.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zolner lands with an overhand left. Eddie Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch. Zolner scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Newton.
#T3# Newton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newton stalling against the cage.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Zolner tries to tie him up. Zolner is looking to take this one to the mat. Zolner wants to get back to striking at distance but Newton won't allow it.
Zolner blocks an uppercut.
Newton trying to control the position but instead, Zolner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newton into the cage.#BC# Newton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Newton punishes Zolner's body with a nice straight punch. Newton throws a hook to the side of Zolner's head but Zolner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Newton gets a clinch. Zolner lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2# It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut. Newton pushes off an throws an elbow but Zolner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2# Zolner manages to break the clinch.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Zolner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It seemed like Zolner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing. Timur Zolner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Newton wants to land a leg kick but Zolner is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Newton will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Jab by Zolner. A jab from Newton misses. Zolner throws a push kick but Newton slaps the foot to one side. Newton scores with a jab. A combination from Newton does no damage. Zolner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A big right from Zolner misses. Newton misses with a straight right. Zolner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zolner lands a jab-cross combination. Newton wants to clinch up but Zolner keeps it at a distance. Zolner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Zolner looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well. Newton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newton misses the body punch and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Zolner dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Newton works over Zolner's head and body with a nice combination. Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Zolner looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well. Newton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zolner manages to circle out of the way. Eddie Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner. Newton misses with a body punch
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand! Newton misses with a body shot.
Zolner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head. Zolner blocks a head kick by Newton.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zolner. Zolner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newton throws a leg kick but Zolner sees it coming and moves out of range. Zolner cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A big right from Newton misses. Zolner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zolner circles away quickly and effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newton misses with a body shot.
Zolner throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton. Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Zolner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Newton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Newton misses with a right hand and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jab from Zolner. Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zolner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newton defends it well. Newton blocks a head kick by Zolner.
Newton throws a right and a left that Zolner avoids nicely. Zolner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zolner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zolner throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily. Newton's corner calls for a 1-2. Newton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And Zolner tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out. Newton misses with a hook. Eddie Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Newton tries to clinch but Zolner moves out of range. Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Newton slaps away a takedown attempt from Zolner, before circling back to the center of the mat. Newton misses with the combination.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Zolner. An attempted straight right counter from Newton misses the target. Zolner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zolner slips under a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zolner! But no joy.#T4# A jab from Newton does it's job there. Newton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Zolner shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense. #CL# Newton clinches with his opponent.
Newton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zolner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newton after a bit of a struggle. Zolner tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Newton slows down the pace here.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zolner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Newton stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
And that's the end of the fight! Eddie Newton showed his dominance in that final round. I think Newton 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Newton! Eddie Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WeInSyd 4
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1# Parks scores with a nice head shot. Parks misses with a hook.#TD2# Kingson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parks napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2# Kingson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Parks is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kingson yanks on the arm and Parks is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kingson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Kingson! Jack Kingson 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:
Torcida 15 - Lord Vs Lanaster
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Trumpet moves into the clinch successfully.
Trumpet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trumpet jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short uppercut from Baker. Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Trumpet.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside. Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Trumpet controls his hands.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trumpet tries to pull guard but Baker forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Trumpet pulls guard successfully.
Baker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#ES2# Trumpet has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Baker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Trumpet pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2# Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Joe Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trumpet. Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Trumpet, before circling back to the center of the mat. Trumpet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily. #CL# Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker. Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it. Trumpet is looking to take this one to the mat. Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Trumpet prevents a body shot from Baker. Trumpet blocks an uppercut.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Baker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Trumpet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trumpet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baker lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker. Baker lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trumpet blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker. Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it. Baker tries to throw a body punch but Trumpet avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. Trumpet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trumpet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks. Baker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Trumpet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trumpet backwards. Trumpet missing with knees to the body.
Trumpet wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land. Baker lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker. Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it. Trumpet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Trumpet blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land. Baker misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker. #T4# Trumpet misses with the head strike.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Trumpet.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
#TD2# Trumpet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trumpet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trumpet is on top in guard.
#REVB# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Baker is looking to stand back up but Trumpet counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baker. Trumpet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Baker pushes Trumpet off looking to stand but Trumpet dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Baker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trumpet. Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trumpet on the ground. Trumpet is taking a breather. Baker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Baker dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Trumpet dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Trumpet's head and hops out.#CL# Baker drives through and clinches with Trumpet against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trumpet. Baker lands with a light punch inside. Trumpet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baker to keep the fight standing. Baker avoiding damage as Trumpet throws knees to the body.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Baker blocks an elbow strike from Trumpet.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker tries a body shot but Trumpet blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trumpet blocks an uppercut.
Baker tries to work over Trumpet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Trumpet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baker to keep the fight standing. Joe Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trumpet. Baker gets through Trumpet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Baker gets through Trumpet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker throws a head punch that misses. Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it. Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Trumpet controls his hands.
Trumpet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baker to keep the fight standing. Trumpet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around? Trumpet prevents a body shot from Baker. Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it. Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker misses with the head strike.
#T2# Baker working aggressively here.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Trumpet's head. #BC2# Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Trumpet tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch. Baker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trumpet. A nice right hand lands inside from Baker. Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Trumpet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker throws a head punch that misses. Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trumpet backwards. Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it. Baker blocking some punches.
Trumpet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trumpet's head backwards. Trumpet goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward. Baker appears to be looking for a big counter. Baker misses with a double jab.
#CL# Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Trumpet takes a shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Baker.
Trumpet is breathing heavily. Trumpet can't get the takedown.
Joe Baker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4# Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trumpet backwards. Trumpet prevents a body shot from Baker. Trumpet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Trumpet. Trumpet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Baker instigates a clinch. Baker tries to throw a body punch but Trumpet avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Trumpet controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Baker dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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# Baker swinging wildly here.
Trumpet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Baker drives through and clinches with Trumpet against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trumpet. #BC2# Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker blocks a head kick by Trumpet.
#CL# Baker drives through and clinches with Trumpet against the cage.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Trumpet.
Trumpet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Trumpet.
#T1# Trumpet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trumpet. Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
Good body shot from Baker.
Trumpet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baker throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker. Baker works on Trumpet's body with a couple of short punches. Baker working aggressively here.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baker misses with a short punch on the inside. Baker scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# A shot in the inside from Baker. Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trumpet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Trumpet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baker scores with a shoulder strike. Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker. Baker gets underhooks to prevent Trumpet's takedown attempt.
Baker lands a right hand. Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Baker lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Trumpet is rocked! Baker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Trumpet avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage. Baker scores with a shoulder strike. Trumpet is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him? Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Trumpet.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Trumpet with a big uppercut! Trumpet tries to clinch up but Baker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Trumpet to the mat! Trumpet covers up and Baker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Baker!
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Event:
SyFi 18
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1# Callaghan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Power lands with a nice body punch. Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
Power shoots in but no luck this time. Callaghan throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily. Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Callaghan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Callaghan misses with a left hand and Power counters with a straight right hand. Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily. Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
#T1# Power misses with a head kick.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice defenses there by Power. Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power. Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Callaghan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Power fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Power. Power throws a solid leg kick but Callaghan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.#CL# Power has Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Power is trying to break free.#BC2# Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Callaghan's head. Power slips a jab and a cross from Callaghan.
#T3# Callaghan throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off. Power slips a straight right by Callaghan. No luck with that takedown attempt from Power. Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Horrible takedown attempt by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Callaghan, which made it look bad. #CL# Power pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch. Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
#T4# Power is trying to push Callaghan away but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Power has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Callaghan uses from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Callaghan stands up from guard. Let's bang! Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaghan. It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
Power looks to land a combination but Callaghan avoids it well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Power fails in his attempt to clinch. Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes. Power is looking to land body kicks. Power dives in and grabs Callaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes down on Power's head and hops out. Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Callaghan blocks a head kick by Power.
Power with a poor takedown and Callaghan counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him. Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callaghan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Callaghan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Callaghan connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off. Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Blaine Callaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Power moves in looking to clinch but Callaghan pushes him off. Nick Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Power looks to clinch enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Power closes the distance and clinches. Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Callaghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power. Power throws a head kick that misses and Callaghan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Callaghan is looking for the big counter here.#TD# Power drives through with a takedown into guard. Callaghan keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass. #ES2# Callaghan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Power is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan. Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power. Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callaghan as he jumps to the side. Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing. Power closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Power wants to clinch. No luck for Power with that takedown attempt. Callaghan now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
#CL# Power takes the fight into the clinch. Callaghan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.#T4##BC2# Callaghan breaks the clinch.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL# Power darts in and clinches Callaghan up against the cage. Callaghan avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
#BC2# Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callaghan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nick Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Callaghan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Power avoids a kick to the body.
Callaghan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callaghan circles away quickly and effectively. Callaghan misses with the body kick and Power counters with a two punch combo. Nice shot lands for Callaghan. Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power moves out of range of the body kick from Callaghan.
Power has a takedown stuffed. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Callaghan throws a body shot but no joy. Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away. A little jabbing left from Callaghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him. Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Callaghan lands the left hand. Power misses with the combination.
Power avoids the body shot from Callaghan.
#CL# Power clinches up with Callaghan and pushes him back against the cage. A short left from Power. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2# Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy. Power is trying to pull guard but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Callaghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively. Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Power is predictable there and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3# Callaghan looks to throw a body kick and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Callaghan throws a big shot that misses. A bone on bone clash there as Callaghan blocks the leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan avoids it really well and circles away. It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Power tries to clinch there but Callaghan circles away.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily. Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4# Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callaghan as he avoids it easily. Callaghan misses with a hook. Callaghan misses with a body kick. Callaghan misses with a body kick. Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Power misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Callaghan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Blaine Callaghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Callaghan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaine Callaghan! A relieved looking Blaine Callaghan 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:
Torcida 12 - Breed Vs Spremni
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1# Greene circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Greene counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trumpet! #ES# Trumpet sneaks out the side door and pushes Greene away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Trumpet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2# and Greene counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greene. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Trumpet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Greene slips nicely into half guard. Greene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Greene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Greene working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1# Greene wants to get back to his feet.
Trumpet taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard. Greene working over Trumpet with some ground and pound. Trumpet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Greene slips a nice elbow through Trumpet's hands, connecting with Trumpet's forehead. Greene stops Trumpet from getting back to his feet.
Trumpet is trying to maintain the position but Greene is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Greene is working for a kimura but Trumpet is defending it quite comfortably.
Trumpet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Greene scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Greene working the head and body with strikes. Trumpet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Greene is nestled in close to Trumpet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2# Trumpet is rocked! Trumpet taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard. Oh Trumpet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Trumpet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground. Greene slips a nice elbow through Trumpet's hands, connecting with Trumpet's forehead.#SUB2# Greene is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trumpet is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Trumpet's temple. Greene lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Trumpet seems to have got his legs back now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Greene working Trumpet over with strikes. #T3# Trumpet taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trumpet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Greene stalling. #SUB2# Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trumpet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene. Greene working the head and body with strikes. Nice strikes from Greene there. Greene slips a nice elbow through Trumpet's hands, connecting with Trumpet's forehead. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Trumpet's temple. #T4# Greene working over Trumpet with some ground and pound. Trumpet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Greene is keen to just control but Trumpet is a slippery customer. Greene is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've been informed that Greene has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Greene lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Greene looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Greene scoring with strikes to the body and head. Trumpet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though. Greene looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Greene slips a nice elbow through Trumpet's hands, connecting with Trumpet's forehead. Greene working over Trumpet with some ground and pound. Trumpet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Trumpet has one foot on Greene's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Trumpet shoots and misses #TD2# and Greene counters with a single leg into guard. Trumpet didn't expect that. Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Greene is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Greene distracts Trumpet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Greene gets to his feet and stands over Trumpet, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Trumpet felt that one! Greene unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Trumpet from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Greene! Jumping up and down and very excited, Danny Greene waved his t-shirt featuring Annihilation Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SFC32 - Nam vs Stone
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1# Zolner avoids a kick to the body.
Cross Furia tries to land a front kick but Zolner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zolner misses with a left hand and Cross Furia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zolner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross Furia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zolner. Zolner slips under a jab from Cross Furia. Nice defenses there by Cross Furia. Zolner lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zolner throws a low kick, looking for Cross Furia's leg but Cross Furia calmly moves out of range. Cross Furia throws a counter high kick but Zolner was just alert enough to avoid it. Cross Furia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross Furia misses with a leg kick. Zolner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Cross Furia clinches with his opponent.
#T1# Cross Furia lands a knee to the body.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross Furia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike. Cross Furia lands a nice shot to the body. Cross Furia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cross Furia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land. Cross Furia scores with a nice hook to the head. Cross Furia struggles to land a body shot inside as Zolner controls his hands.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Cross Furia lands a body shot. Zolner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross Furia has him pressed against the cage. Zolner blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Cross Furia lands a body punch. Zolner looks winded! Cross Furia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cross Furia scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cross Furia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zolner backwards. Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia gets through Zolner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross Furia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch. Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Zolner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Cross Furia's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cross Furia jabs Zolner to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL# Zolner tries to keep at a distance but Cross Furia has taken the fight into the clinch. Cross Furia lands with a right to the head. #T3# Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike. Zolner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short left from Cross Furia. A short left from Cross Furia. Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside. Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zolner backwards. Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it. Zolner working hard to break the clinch. Cross Furia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross Furia. Zolner takes a shot to the head. #T4# Cross Furia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zolner is looking for a takedown. Dante Cross Furia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner. Cross Furia scores with a nice hook to the head. Zolner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cross Furia tries a body shot but Zolner blocks it.
Cross Furia looking to throw knees to the head but Zolner is blocking nicely.
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zolner backwards. Cross Furia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cross Furia lands a body shot. A short left from Cross Furia. Cross Furia digs a right hand underneath Zolner's ribcage. Zolner let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short uppercut from Cross Furia. Cross Furia lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross Furia dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# and Cross Furia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Zolner! He's just covering up as Cross Furia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia! A very excited looking Dante Cross Furia 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:
Beers at the Beach
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Blake. Hunt stalls. Blake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hunt throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blake!
#CUT2# It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut. Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away. Hunt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Blake lands a left and a right that send Hunt crashing to the mat, dazed. Blake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Hunt is rocked!#T1# Hunt misses with the body kick and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Blake counters with a left right combination that sends Hunt crashing to the mat - Blake wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hunt out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Blake! A relieved looking Rico Blake 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Dixon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU# Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Power misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Power drives through with a takedown into Dixon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2# Power stands up and waves to Dixon to follow him. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Power. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Power happy to just control the position for now. Dixon is pushing Power's head away, looking to escape. Power manages to hold on to the position though.#T1# Power advances to mount. Power wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely. Dixon tries to hold on but Power pushes him away. Power content just to control the position here. Power trying to control but Dixon is having none of it. Power controlling from mount. #T2# Power wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely. Dixon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
Power trying to control but Dixon is having none of it. #T3# Dixon has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but Power has full control of the position and if anything, Dixon has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Power is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dixon is defending well though. Power let's go of the attempt for now. Dixon wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Dixon showing good submission defense here.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Power looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dixon is controlling Power 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2# Power is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dixon 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power 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# Power moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Lowell Dixon has been cut. Lowell Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Dixon gets caught flat footed, as Power shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dixon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Power manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Power is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Power is controlling the pace.
#SU2# Power decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Power drives through with a takedown into Dixon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard. Power controls from within his opponent's guard. Power stops Dixon from standing up. #T2# Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Power prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet. #ES# Dixon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
#ROC2# Dixon is rocked! Power connects with a nice cross there... Dixon is looking wobbly and Power recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dixon to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Power jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Power!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kingson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aquino sprawls and moves away. Aquino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingson tries to avoid it but Aquino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingson to the ground. Kingson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# Kingson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kingson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB# Kingson is trying to get an arm triangle but Aquino is defending well. Kingson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# Kingson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aquino, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kingson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kingson working the head with strikes. #T1##SUB# Kingson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kingson advances nicely into full mount. Kingson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aquino's face.
Aquino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kingson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aquino hang on?#SUB# Aquino is trying to control the position here but Kingson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Kingson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Kingson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Walton dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Walton's head and hops out. A head kick by Power misses and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Walton misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Power is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2# Power moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Walton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Walton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Power manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walton is fighting to break Power's control of his arms but Power is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Power wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Power throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES2# Power has his feet on Walton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Walton shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Power wants to counter the offense by Walton and move into the clinch position. Walton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power shoots in but Walton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walton swivels and escapes.#CL2# Power forces Walton back against the cage and clinches. Power is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walton to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD2# Power manages to pull guard.
Power seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU# Walton stands up from guard. Let's bang! Power throws a right and a left that Walton avoids nicely. Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Power closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walton is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Power lands with a left to the head. #TD2# Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Power is controlling Walton's posture.#T3# Power has momentary wrist control but Walton slips an elbow through the middle. Walton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Walton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Walton throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely. Power has Walton pulled in close to control his posture. Power wants to sweep here but Walton controlling him for the moment. Walton postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it. #SUB2# Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Walton preventing the sweep. Walton postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it. Power is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Power manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Power blocking some punches.
Power lands with a left to the head. Power has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walton after a bit of a struggle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Walton takes a shot to the head. Walton misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Power closes the distance and clinches. Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Walton tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
Power wants to break free but Walton has control.
#TD2# Power pulls guard. Power has control of Walton's left arm, preventing Walton from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU# Walton gets to his feet. Power looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Power is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Power instigates a clinch. #T1# Power will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walton up against the cage. Power avoiding damage.
Power receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Power is trying to pull guard but Walton has him pressed against the cage. Walton is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walton down to the mat. Walton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Walton moves out of range of the strikes. Walton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Nick Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Power misses the shot to the body. Walton fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Walton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walton avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walton. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Power tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Power is working for takedown but Walton is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3# Power tries to break the clinch but Walton is controlling the position. Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Power'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. Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Walton managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
#TD2# Power jumps guard.
Walton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walton's guard. #REVB# Power is pushing down on Walton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walton is fighting to maintain full guard but Power has managed to sneak the leg through. Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Power throwing shots but Walton is blocking nicely. #T4# Walton keeping control of the position. Power passes to full mount! #SU2# Power is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2# Power closes the distance and clinches. Power tries for a takedown but Walton manages to get underhooks.
Walton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walton tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually Walton drops back down to his feet.
Walton avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Walton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side. Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walton defends it nicely.#CL2# Power has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalling in the clinch from Power.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Power. The referee is keeping an eye on Power - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1# Walton misses with the head strike.
Walton wants a takedown.
Walton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Power.
Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keven Walton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Power. Walton prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Power jumps into guard, dragging Walton to the mat.
Power looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Power had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walton defends it easily.#SU# Walton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3# Power misses with a low kick as Walton jumps back. An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target. Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side. Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Walton fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nick Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Power shoots for a takedown but Walton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Walton misses its target.#CL# Walton has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Walton looking for a takedown. Power is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walton to keep the fight standing.#T4# Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Walton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Power ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Power!
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