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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Madness 42 Mustache Rides
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Hambone tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch. Hambone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Darrin Reed has been cut. Hambone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hambone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hambone digs a right hand underneath Reed's ribcage. Reed let out a lung full of air as it connected. Reed is breathing heavily. Hambone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head. A right hook to the body lands for Hambone.
Hambone scores with a nice hook to the head. Hambone is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hambone is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hambone lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2# Reed is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hambone creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reed's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reed drops to his knees and Hambone pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papalardo Hambone!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 32
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# Funke darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Funke into the cage. A cross from Funke lands.#CL# Mann rushes Funke and presses him up against the cage. Funke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funke is looking to take this one to the mat. Funke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnum Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Funke.#CL# Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Funke, pushing him back against the cage. I was talking to Mann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mann lands a hook to the side of the head. Funke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow. Mann prevents a body shot from Funke. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Funke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mann scores with a nice hook to the head. Funke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funke lands an uppercut. Funke lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Funke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt. Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Funke tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Funke back against the cage. Mann prevents a body shot from Funke. Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funke backwards. Mann is pressed up against the cage. Funke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Funke shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Mann takes the fight into the clinch. Mann tries a body shot but Funke blocks it.
Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mann lands with a left to the head. Mann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Funke tries to work over Mann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mann lands a body punch. Mann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funke. Funke looks winded!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann. Funke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funke throws a head punch that misses. Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mann scores with a shoulder strike. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann lands with a short head shot on the inside. Funke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mann lands a body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Mann. Mann digs a right hand underneath Funke's ribcage. Funke let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right hook to the body lands for Mann.
Funke takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC# Funke is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut. Mann creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Funke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Funke drops to his knees and Mann pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnum Mann!
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Event:
WCF WNF 3: Tyson vs Dirk 2
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1# A head kick from Sanchez lands but Fu takes it in his stride. Fu tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick. Sanchez seems to be stalking Fu here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Fu drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pollo Sanchez!
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Event:
WCF 14: Dudayev vs Silachai
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# The fighters circling - For Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Slate has For Money up against the cage in a clinch.
For Money working hard to break the clinch. Slate misses with a hook from the clinch. For Money tries to break the clinch but Slate is controlling the position. For Money has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Slate. Slate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite For Money's efforts to push away. Slate scores with a shot to the side of For Money's head. Slate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Slate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of For Money backwards. For Money working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Slate blocks an uppercut.
Slate lands a left hand.
Slate lands an uppercut. Slate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1# For Money has had enough of the clinch but Slate keeps him there for the moment. For Money is trying to break free. Slate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of For Money backwards. Slate lands a right hand that snaps the head of For Money backwards. Slate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of For Money backwards. For Money tries to break free but Slate pushes him back against the cage. Slate slowing the pace effectively. Slate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. For Money's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Slate lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2# For Money is rocked! For Money blocking some punches.
Oh For Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Slate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slate fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slate. For Money seems to have got his legs back now. Slate scores with an uppercut up the middle. For Money is looking to break free of the clinch but Slate has double underhooks. For Money is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Slate unloads with a big right hand that wobbles For Money! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Slate is unloading with more strikes now! For Money drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Slate! Post fight, Sergeant Slate took to the microphone: 'Nobody messes with the Freeport Militia.'.
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Event:
WCF 14: Dudayev vs Silachai
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# Wagner tries to clinch up but Escalante circles away and keeps his distance. Wagner tries to clinch there but Escalante circles away.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Escalante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Escalante moves out of range of the strikes. Escalante is looking to counter punch. Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand. Escalante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner. Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Escalante circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escalante uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch. Escalante lands an overhand right. Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escalante paws at him with a jab and circles away. Escalante missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# A big right from Wagner misses. Jab by Escalante. Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner wants to clinch. Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OH! Wagner has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Escalante smells blood and charges in for the finish! Escalante unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Wagner sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vicente Escalante! Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title! Jumping up and down and very excited, Vicente Escalante waved his t-shirt featuring Fist MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
WCF 14: Dudayev vs Silachai
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# Horatius lands a slapping body shot.
Horatius swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Zane counter with a right hand. Zane dodges the punch combination from Horatius.
#CL2# Zane clinches up with Horatius and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Horatius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zane is defended easily by Horatius. Zane wants to clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horatius staying out of range there. Zane fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Horatius is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A jab from Horatius misses. #T1# Zane with a poor takedown and Horatius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane. A big left from Horatius misses. Zane tries to counter by closing the distance. Horatius swinging wildly here.
A big left from Horatius misses. As Horatius backs off Zane throws a huge counter combo but Horatius manages to avoid it all. Zane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Zane moves into range and clinches up with Horatius. Horatius lands a body punch in the clinch. Zane is looking to take this one to the mat. Zane prevents a body shot from Horatius. #BC2# Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Horatius swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Horatius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Zane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. It looked like Horatius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zane.#T2# Horatius swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Horatius. Those never looked like landing. Zane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Left hook, right uppercut from Horatius. Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Horatius misses. Zane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Horatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zane circles away quickly and effectively. Zane tries to counter with a clinch but Horatius shakes him off and moves away. Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range. A nice combination there by Horatius.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horatius swinging wildly here.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Zane does a little dance to reset his feet. Zane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horatius is fending him off so far but Zane persists. Nope, Horatius circles away and we're back to standing.#T3# Zane scores with a shot to the body.
Zane throws a series of punches but Horatius moves out of range. Horatius throws a series of punches but Zane avoids them all with ease. Horatius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horatius wants it to stay on the feet. Zane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horatius paws at him with a jab and circles away. Joey Horatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zane tries to clinch but Horatius is having none of it. Zane avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Despite the aggression on Zane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Horatius leaves Zane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Horatius swinging wildly here.
Horatius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4# Horatius scores with a sloppy right hand. Zane should have avoided that one. Zane shoots in for a takedown but Horatius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Horatius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nice shot lands for Horatius. Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range. Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Horatius lands. Nice takedown defense from Horatius. No joy for Zane on that attempt. Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zane. Horatius is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius misses with a double jab.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away. Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Some wild striking there from Horatius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius 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# Horatius connects with a jab. Horatius leaves Zane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zane has a takedown stuffed. Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Zane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horatius is looking to wear down Zane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Horatius thuds a left hand into Zane's body. Zac Zane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zane misses with a two punch combination.
Zane wants to clinch up but Horatius keeps it at a distance. Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius cracks Zane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Zane looks for a takedown but Horatius sprawls well. Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane. Horatius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horatius swivels and escapes. Horatius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Zane is breathing heavily. Horatius lands a slapping body shot.
Horatius misses with a double jab
and Zane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Zane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Zane fails with a takedown attempt. Horatius throws a big counter combination but Zane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Horatius misses with a looping left. Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Horatius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zane. Horatius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horatius lands a glancing blow to the side of Zane's head. Zane moves in looking to clinch but Horatius pushes him off. Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horatius looks to land a right hand but Zane moved out of range. Horatius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zane sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Zane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Horatius pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horatius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Zane tries to bum rush Horatius with a series of wild strikes but Horatius uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Zane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horatius. Zane wants to clinch. Zane tries a head kick but it misses.
Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius misses the shot to the body. Zane unleashes a big counter combination but Horatius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zane was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius. Horatius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Zane doesn't manage to clinch there - Horatius circles away.
#T4# Horatius misses with a wild body shot. Zane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horatius.
Zane fails with the takedown. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horatius, as that shot connected.
Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zane takes a body punch but keeps moving. Zane misses with a double jab.
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! Zane moves away from the strike by Horatius. Zane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horatius pinned against the cage. Horatius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Horatius throws a shot from downtown. Zane moves away and avoids it. Zane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far. Horatius checks a leg kick. Zane is looking to clinch. Horatius with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zane can do to turn this around? Horatius misses with a wild body shot. Zane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horatius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius takes a swing at Zane's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Horatius to counter with a crisp jab. Zane dives in and grabs Horatius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horatius pushes down on Zane's head and hops out. Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane. Zane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zane is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1# Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horatius but Horatius pushes him off and we're back to square one. Horatius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC# Zane is rocked! Horatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Horatius thows a left - swing and a miss! Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it. Zane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Zane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zane is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him? Horatius thows a left - swing and a miss! Horatius throws a big shot that misses. Zane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Zane tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range. Zane seems to have recovered his senses. Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2# Horatius jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horatius. Zane throws a nice looking combination but Horatius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Horatius leaves Zane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zane. Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Horatius throws the left hand but Zane avoids the punch easily. Horatius throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it. Horatius throws a body shot but no joy. Zane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Horatius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away. Horatius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horatius jabs Zane right on the nose. Zane blinks but takes it well. Zane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Zane throws a body punch but Horatius moves out of range. Horatius lands with a nice body punch. Horatius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zane doesn't seem bothered though. Horatius throws an overhand right that lands on Zane's shoulder, as Zane tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range. Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away. Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range. Zane feints the counter takedown. Horatius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action! Horatius walks into a stiff left hand from Zane. Horatius keeps the fight on the outside. Zane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horatius swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane. Zane shoots in for a takedown but Horatius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Horatius takes a swing at Zane's ribcage but misses. Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius clearly takes that round. That's time! Horatius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zane was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius. Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zane avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Zane is looking to clinch but Horatius is avoiding it.
Zane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Horatius misses with an uppercut. Despite the aggression on Zane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zane shoots in but no luck this time. Zane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Horatius is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zane. Zane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horatius throws out a loose jab but Zane uses good head movement to avoid it. Horatius throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range. Horatius throws a body shot but no joy. Horatius keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Zane throws a solid leg kick but Horatius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zane. Horatius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Horatius throws a big shot that misses. Zane tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range. Zane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Zane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Zane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Zane. Zane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Horatius scores with a nice strike. Horatius misses with a wild body shot. Horatius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2# Horatius slaps away a takedown attempt from Zane, before circling back to the center of the mat. A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Zane throws a lazy head kick and Horatius counters with a nice uppercut. Horatius throws a jab but it's blocked by Zane. Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Horatius coming out on top. This has been an exciting period of action! Zane wants to clinch. Horatius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3# Horatius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zane. Nice body punch from Horatius. Horatius throws a nice looking combination but Zane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zane fails with the takedown. Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Zane is just out of range. Horatius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Horatius throws a poor cross that misses
and Zane counters with a stiff right hand. Horatius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Horatius misses the shot to the body. #T4# Zane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horatius throws out the jab. Horatius thuds a left hand into Zane's body. Zane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zane there as he acknowledges the shot. Horatius misses the shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Zane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horatius. Horatius misses with a body shot.
Zane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Horatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Horatius stalks Zane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zane's face. Zane staggers backwards, shaken. Horatius stuffs the takedown attempt from Zane. Zane gets slowly back to his feet. Zane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horatius avoids it really well and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius had his way with Zac Zane in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Zane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horatius. Zane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Zane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Horatius to the ground. Zane is now in Horatius's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horatius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Horatius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Horatius controls from within his opponent's guard. Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Horatius 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. Horatius continues to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Horatius is working Zane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Horatius pushes down on Zane's leg and manages to get into half guard. Horatius lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Zane! More strikes land and this one is all over! Horatius jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius! Joey Horatius retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
WCF 13: Uno vs Ohoulihan
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Ohoulihan gets the takedown into side control. Ohoulihan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Ohoulihan with the ground and pound from mount. Uno is trying to stand. Ohoulihan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ohoulihan working Uno over with strikes here. Ohoulihan trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ohoulihan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Uno tries to reverse the position but Ohoulihan maintains control. Ohoulihan raining down shots from the mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ohoulihan loads up with a big shot that hurts Uno! He's pulled Ohoulihan in close but Ohoulihan has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Uno survive? More strikes from Ohoulihan and Uno is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seamus Ohoulihan! Seamus Ohoulihan is the new light heavyweight champion! Seamus Ohoulihan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fist MMA Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GDL 21 : Spence vs Stone
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Derakor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Derakor. Derakor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peric. Derakor throws a wild body kick that Peric sees coming a mile off. Derakor ducks under a wild hook from Peric. Peric paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A cross from Peric lands. Derakor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peric. Derakor misses with a head kick.
Derakor tries a head kick but it misses.
Derakor throws a lazy head kick and Peric counters with a nice body shot. Peric throws a head kick but Derakor moves out of range.
Derakor slips under a jab. Peric misses with an uppercut. Derakor saw that one coming. Peric lands with a nice body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Derakor throws a head kick but Peric moves out of range.
Peric throws a head kick but Derakor moves out of range.
Derakor throws a sloppy head kick and Peric moves out of range easily. Derakor throws a sloppy head kick and Peric moves out of range easily. Derakor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1# Peric works the jab nicely. Derakor throws a head kick that Peric semi-blocks.
Derakor on the wrong end of a nice hook. Peric thuds his right hand into Derakor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Derakor misses with a head kick.
Peric looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Derakor throws a head kick that misses. Peric lands with an overhand left. Peric connects with a crisp jab. Derakor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Peric throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Derakor looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Derakor blocks a jab. Peric scores with a jab to the head.
Peric throws a jab when Derakor was well out of range. Peric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Derakor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Peric looks to land a right hand but Derakor moved out of range. Derakor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derakor misses with a leg kick #KD# and Peric counters with a nice right hand that sends Derakor toppling to the canvas! Derakor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Peric finish him?!#ROC# Derakor is rocked! Derakor glances at the clock... BAM! Peric nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Derakor crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Derakor is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darko Peric! Darko Peric bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
WCF WNF 2: Montreal
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1# Legionarius throws a head kick that misses. Lock shoots in but Legionarius avoids the takedown attempt easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lock. Legionarius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lock. Lock circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A lazy left from Legionarius finds it's target. Nice takedown defense from Legionarius. No joy for Lock on that attempt. Marcellus Legionarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Lock. Lock fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Legionarius cracks Lock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Legionarius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lock to stand back up!#ROC# Lock is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Legionarius finish him? Lock looks winded! Legionarius fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lock square on the jaw! Damn, Lock is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Legionarius!
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Event:
WCF WNF 2: Montreal
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1# Robson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Villante counters with a straight right hand.#CUT# It looks like Wekar Robson has been cut. Villante definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Robson tries for a takedown but Villante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Villante fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson misses with a takedown and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ricard Villante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wekar Robson. Robson throws a leg kick and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ricard Villante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Villante throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson. #CL2# Robson moves into the clinch. Villante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards. Villante lands a hook to the side of the head. Villante lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Villante throws a big uppercut that drops Robson! More strikes from Villante and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Robson lies dazed against the cage as Villante celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricard Villante! Ricard Villante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1# Sanchez tries to clinch #TD2# and Kolov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that. Kolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Sanchez struggling a bit here. Kolov working the ground and pound but Sanchez is defending the strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kolov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kolov cracks Sanchez with a big elbow. Kolov working away. Kolov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sanchez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kolov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kolov looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Kolov throwing strikes but missing. Kolov throws a big elbow that misses. Kolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control. Kolov with a flurry of punches that miss. Sanchez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kolov with a flurry of punches that miss. Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolov. Kolov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sanchez keeping full guard, as Kolov tries to pass. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kolov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kolov connects with a couple of short punches. Kolov throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolov's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!#REVR# Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kolov trying to control the position.
Sanchez wants to stand but Kolov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kolov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Kolov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Kolov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolov, not yet. Kolov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Sanchez trying to control but Kolov is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4# Kolov shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick. Kolov takes one to the chin there. Kolov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2# Kolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure. Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Kolov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kolov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes. Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sanchez delivers a nice body kick. Sanchez tries to clinch up. Kolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanchez defends it well. Kolov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily. Kolov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Kolov pushes him off. Sanchez scores with a jab. Kolov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kolov misses with a takedown attempt and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pollo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Kolov shrugs it off though. Dan Kolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Kolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. Kolov is breathing heavily. Sanchez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sanchez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kolov's temple! It sends Kolov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sanchez celebrates and the doctors try to help Kolov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Pollo Sanchez!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 27
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1# Good shot there by Darwin.#CUT2# It looks like Papalardo Hambone has been cut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hambone, as that shot connected.
Hambone tries to clinch but Darwin moves out of range. Darwin scores with a three punch combo!
Hambone moves to clinch but Darwin breaks away and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Darwin. No joy there for Darwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hambone misses with a few strikes there.
Darwin misses with a low kick. Darwin takes one to the chin there. 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! No joy there for Darwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hambone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hambone avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Darwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hambone throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hambone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darwin. Hambone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Hambone swings for the body but Darwin moves out of range.
Hambone lands a jab to Darwin's midsection. Darwin throws a leg kick but Hambone sees it coming and moves out of range. Hambone tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hambone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Darwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL# Hambone takes the fight into the clinch. Hambone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darwin up against the cage. Darwin blocks an uppercut.
Hambone swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hambone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Darwin is trying to pull guard but Hambone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Darwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darwin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Papalardo Hambone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bane Darwin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee is keeping an eye on Hambone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Hambone.
Darwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hambone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Darwin jumps guard but Hambone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hambone can't find room to land a body shot as Darwin controls the action.
Hambone tries to work over Darwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Darwin has Hambone pushed against the cage.#T3# Darwin blocking some punches.
Hambone misses with a hook from the clinch. Darwin blocking some punches.
Hambone swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Hambone throws a head punch that misses. Hambone can't find room to land a body shot as Darwin controls the action.
Hambone is struggling to control the position. Hambone swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Hambone blocks an elbow strike from Darwin.
Hambone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hambone misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# A short left from Hambone. Hambone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Darwin is leaning against Hambone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hambone throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin. Hambone misses with a punch on the inside.
Hambone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hambone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hambone. Hambone misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin. Hambone lands a hook that snaps the head of Darwin backwards. Darwin tries to pull guard but Hambone holds him up against the cage and eventually Darwin drops back down to his feet.
Darwin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hambone just stands there and leans against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papalardo Hambone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Papalardo Hambone's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Darwin connects with a single shot there. Hambone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hambone wants to clinch. Darwin throws out a counter right but Hambone avoids it with no problem. Hambone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darwin can do to turn this around? Darwin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Darwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hambone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hambone circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Darwin misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darwin. Hambone misses with a body shot.
Darwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darwin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darwin duly obliges. #T1##CL# Hambone gets in close and instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Hambone. Darwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hambone walks away with a smile on his face. Darwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hambone takes a shot right to the bread basket. Darwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hambone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Darwin avoids the body shot from Hambone.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hambone misses with a few strikes there.
Darwin flicks out a counter leg kick but Hambone steps away. Darwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hambone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Darwin connects with a crisp jab. Darwin throws a leg kick but Hambone sees it coming and checks it nicely. A big left from Darwin misses. Hambone tries to counter by clinching up but Darwin breaks away and moves out of range.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hambone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Darwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hambone on the side of the head. #ROC2# Hambone is rocked! Crack! Darwin connects with the perfect overhand right and Hambone falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Darwin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Darwin!
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Event:
Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Mann clinches up against the cage. Collins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT# It looks like Jasper Collins has been cut. A short left from Mann. A shot in the inside from Mann. Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mann lands with a light punch inside. Mann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Mann lands a nice uppercut. Collins takes an elbow to the forehead. Mann is working Collins over against the cage. Collins looks winded! Mann works on Collins's body with a couple of short punches. Mann cracks Collins with a nice body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mann lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# That has opened up Jasper Collins's cut even more. Mann lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off. A nice right hand lands inside from Mann. A nice glancing elbow lands by Mann. #T1##KD# Mann lands a vicious elbow to the side of Collins's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Mann tries to finish him with strikes but Collins still seems able to defend himself so Mann steps back and lets Collins get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC# Collins is rocked!#CUT# The cut above Jasper Collins's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Mann drops Collins with a huge uppercut! Collins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mann is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnum Mann!
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Event:
WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1# Charlemange throws a poor cross that misses
and Escalante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Escalante scores with a one two! Charlemange had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Escalante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charlemange momentarily.
Escalante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Charlemange fails to land the takedown. Charlemange misses with a right hand and Escalante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Charlemange throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand! Charlemange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Escalante moves out of range as Charlemange strikes. Escalante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escalante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC# Charlemange is rocked! Charlemange misses with a looping right. Escalante rushes Charlemange with punches - Charlemange moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Charlemange goes down! Escalante follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante! Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vicente Escalante made sure he mentioned Fist MMA Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1# A jab from Horatius misses. Horatius misses with a straight right. Horatius misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horatius defends it well. Cannon fails to land the takedown. As Cannon looks to move away, Horatius throws a big counter combo but Cannon just gets out of the way. Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius. Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius lands with a good body shot. Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horatius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon. Cannon misses with a takedown attempt - Horatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon. Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horatius as he jumps to the side. #T1# Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Horatius throws a body shot but no joy. Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon. Cannon with a poor takedown and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cannon has a takedown stuffed. Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Horatius throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannon. #T2# Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away. Nice defenses there by Cannon. Cannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horatius. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Cannon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Horatius wants to sweep but no luck. Horatius is adopting a defensive guard. Horatius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cannon on the ground.#SUB2# Cannon drops back looking for a leg! Horatius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horatius manages to kick Cannon off! Cannon jumps back into Horatius's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cannon is fighting to break Horatius's control of his arms but Horatius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3# Cannon preventing the sweep. Horatius pulls Cannon in to control the position. Horatius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target. Horatius misses the shot to the body. #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. Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage. We've been told by Horatius's head coaches at Coffins MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses. Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses. Cannon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannon there as he acknowledges the shot. Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cannon feints the counter takedown. Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannon. Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon moves out of range as Horatius strikes. Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Horatius misses the target. Cannon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Horatius throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely. Cannon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Horatius counters with a nice uppercut. Cannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horatius. Horatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Horatius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cannon doesn't seem phased though. Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horatius as he avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Horatius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Horatius misses with a wild body shot. Landon Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Horatius throws a one two combo.
#ROC# Cannon is rocked! Horatius lands a jab to the head.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him?#KD# Horatius lands a left and a right that send Cannon crashing to the mat, dazed. Horatius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Cannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far. 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! Cannon fails with a takedown attempt. Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon. Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage. Cannon seems to have recovered his senses. Horatius throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Horatius lands a body shot.
Horatius leaves Cannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Horatius throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.#T2# Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannon can do to turn this around? Cannon is breathing heavily. Horatius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horatius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A cross from Horatius lands. Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius punishes Cannon's body with a nice straight punch. Cannon has his takedown stuffed and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Horatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Cannon takes one to the side of the head.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time. Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range. Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Horatius is looking to wear down Cannon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Horatius lands with a shot to the body. #KD# Oooooh!!! Horatius has knocked Cannon down with a huge combo! Horatius steps away and waves a wobbly Cannon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! This has been an exciting period of action! Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Horatius is pawing at Cannon, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Cannon's nose. Cannon is badly hurt! Horatius pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Cannon tries desperately to hold on but Horatius is relentless in his assault! As Cannon receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Horatius away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius! Joey Horatius retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Slate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage. Slate throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Slate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Slate misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Slate scores with a nice short uppercut. Slate lands with a left to the head. Slate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Slate.
Slate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Slate has double underhooks. Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Johnson can't break the clinch.
Slate misses with the head strike.
Slate has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Slate has him pressed against the cage. Slate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Slate misses with a hook from the clinch. Slate stalling against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Slate has control.
Slate lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Slate keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Slate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slate. Slate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Slate has him pressed against the cage. Slate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Slate closes the distance and clinches. Slate lands an uppercut. Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Slate has him pressed against the cage. Slate lands on the inside with an uppercut. Slate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Johnson tries to break free but Slate pushes him back against the cage. Slate misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slate fails to land. Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slate won't allow it.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Slate keeps him there for the moment. Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Slate has him pressed against the cage. Slate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson looks winded!#T2# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slate. Johnson working hard to break the clinch. Slate lands a left hand.
Slate is struggling to control the position. Slate lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Slate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Slate lands an uppercut. A short left from Slate. Slate misses with some punches.
Slate is working Johnson over against the cage. Slate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Slate has him pressed against the cage. Slate scores with an uppercut up the middle. Slate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. Slate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. Slate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Slate misses with a hook from the clinch. Slate scores with a hook to the body. Slate scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Slate on the inside. A shot in the inside from Slate. #BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slate moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Johnson scores with a hook. Slate throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL# Slate rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage. Slate has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Slate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slate. Slate stalls. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. A right hook to the body lands for Slate.
Johnson tries to break free but Slate pushes him back against the cage. Slate swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right hand to the side of the head by Slate. Slate cracks Johnson with a nice body shot. Slate lands a body shot. Slate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right hand to the body from Slate.
A short right from Slate. Slate working some nice short punches in the clinch. Slate lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Slate.
Slate lands with a left to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Slate pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Slate working some nice short punches in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slate. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slate. Slate lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Slate dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL# Slate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Johnson wants to break free but Slate has control.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Slate. A short right from Slate. Slate keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slate. Stalling in the clinch from Slate.
Stalling in the clinch from Slate.
Slate displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage. Nice body punch from Slate. A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slate lands an uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Slate lands a shoulder strike. Slate taking a breather. Slate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Slate has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
#T1# Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slate won't allow it.
Slate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short right from Slate. Johnson is trying to break free. Slate stalling in the clinch.
Sergeant Slate has scored more points in the clinch so far. Slate has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Slate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Slate has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Slate misses with some punches.
Johnson is trying to push Slate away but Slate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Slate pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Slate throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Slate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Johnson tries to break the clinch but Slate is controlling the position. Slate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Slate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Slate swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Slate misses with a punch to the body.
Slate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Slate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2# Slate effectively controlling the action here. Slate gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Slate has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Slate working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slate lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slate. #BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL# Slate clinches with his opponent.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slate has him pressed against the cage. Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slate won't allow it.
Slate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Slate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Slate has Johnson pushed against the cage. Slate tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Slate back against the cage. Johnson tries to break the clinch but Slate is controlling the position. #T3# Slate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away. Johnson tries to break the clinch but Slate is controlling the position. Slate scores with a shoulder strike. Slate prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch. Slate gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Johnson is trying to push Slate away but Slate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Slate scores with a nice hook to the head. Slate lands with a right to the head. Slate pressing his opponent against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Slate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Slate lands a nice shot to the body. Johnson tries to break the clinch but Slate is controlling the position. A shot in the inside from Slate. Slate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. A nice right hand lands inside from Slate. Johnson tries to break free but Slate pushes him back against the cage. A short right from Slate. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slate scores with a nice hook to the head. Slate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Johnson wants to break free but Slate has control.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Johnson wants to break free but Slate has control.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Slate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #BC2# Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Slate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#CL# Slate gets a clinch. Nice body punch from Slate. Slate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Slate lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Slate.
A shot in the inside from Slate. The referee calls for Slate to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Slate dominated that second round. That's time! Slate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Slate closes the distance and clinches. A shot in the inside from Slate. Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slate prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch. Slate working some nice short punches in the clinch. Slate scores with a shoulder strike. Slate lands on the inside with an uppercut. Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Slate lands a left hand.
Slate keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice right hand lands inside from Slate. Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slate has him pressed against the cage. Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slate won't allow it.
Slate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Slate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. Slate lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Slate lands a hook to the side of the head. Slate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Johnson is rocked! Slate scores with a shoulder strike. Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Slate finish him? A shot in the inside from Slate. Johnson can't break the clinch.
Slate is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Slate scores with a nice hook to the head. Slate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slate scores with a nice hook to the head. Slate has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Slate lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Slate scores with a nice short uppercut. Slate throws a big uppercut that drops Johnson! More strikes from Slate and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson lies dazed against the cage as Slate celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Slate! Sergeant Slate took some time post fight to say the following; 'Nobody messes with the Freeport Militia.'.
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Event:
WCF 9: Gracie vs Scott
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1# Lolek tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Ohoulihan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lolek won't be happy with that. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Lolek is being controlled here. Lolek taking a bit of punishment here - Ohoulihan scoring with strikes. Ohoulihan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Ohoulihan controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lolek on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Lolek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ohoulihan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ohoulihan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ohoulihan working the head with strikes. #ROC# Lolek is rocked! Ohoulihan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lolek looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ohoulihan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Ohoulihan! Jumping up and down and very excited, Seamus Ohoulihan waved his t-shirt featuring Fist MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 93
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Matsu dives in and scores a takedown into Sinclair's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Sinclair is looking to cinch up a triangle. Matsu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sinclair's body to avoid the submission. Sinclair has instead reached around Matsu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sinclair arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Itchy Sinclair!
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Event:
Elite Thai Showdown: 1
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
#R1# Hereford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zinsou to counter with a crisp jab. Hereford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT# It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut. Hereford misses with a body kick. Zinsou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Good standup being displayed there by Hereford as he connects with a hook.#CL2# Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Zinsou misses with an elbow over the top. Hereford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Zinsou.
Zinsou leaning his opponent against the ropes. Zinsou just leaning against Hereford, taking a breather. Hereford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Zinsou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hereford backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zinsou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC2# Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Zinsou. Zinsou misses the jab. Hereford misses the body punch letting Zinsou counter with a right hand. #KD2# Zinsou scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Hereford to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Zinsou away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Hereford got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2# Hereford is rocked! Hereford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
Oh Hereford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hereford throws a head kick but Zinsou moves out of range.
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! Nice uppercut lands for Hereford. That snapped Zinsou's head back.
Hereford seems to have got his legs back now. Good shot there by Zinsou. Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch. Hereford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Zinsou tries to clinch but Hereford moves out of range. Hereford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hereford lands with a good body shot. Zinsou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hereford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nice body punch from Zinsou. Zinsou misses with a jab to the body
and Hereford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Hereford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2# Hereford walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Zinsou rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Hereford has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action. Zinsou scores with a nice strike.#CL2# Zinsou closes the distance and clinches. Zinsou blocks a body shot from Hereford. Zinsou tries a knee to the head but Hereford blocks it.
#BC2# Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Zinsou closes the distance and pushes Hereford back into the ropes.#BC2# Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Zinsou closes the distance and clinches. Hereford misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zinsou taking a breather.#KD2# Zinsou breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Hereford with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Hereford looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Hereford get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns. The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut. That's time! Hereford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hereford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hereford misses with a combination
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand. Zinsou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zinsou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Zinsou jabs at Hereford's body. Hereford throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Zinsou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2# Zinsou cracks Hereford with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hereford get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hereford looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Zinsou moves into the clinch.#BC2# Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hereford throws a combination that misses and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut. Hereford misses with a double jab.
Zinsou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Hereford pushes him off. Hereford moves away from the strike by Zinsou. Al Hereford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hereford looks to land a body kick but Zinsou moved away. Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Hereford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1# Zinsou with a hook. Hereford throws a right hand that misses
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.#KD2# Zinsou cracks Hereford with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hereford get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hereford looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue! Zinsou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hereford throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily. Hereford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zinsou throws out a counter right but Hereford avoids it with no problem. Zinsou jabs at Hereford's body. This has been an exciting period of action! Hereford throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2# and Zinsou counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Hereford to the mat, face first! Zinsou goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Hereford is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff! Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hereford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2# Zinsou moves into the clinch. Hereford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hereford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#KD2# Hereford loses concentration momentarily and Zinsou takes advantage, cracking him with a big elbow that sends him off balance, tumbling to the mat. Hereford is forced to take a standing eight count before the referee allows him to continue the bout.#CUT2# It looks like Al Hereford has been cut. Zinsou with a body punch. A glancing blow. Al Hereford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hereford digs a good hook to Zinsou's body.
A head kick misses from Hereford. #T2# Hereford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheers as Hereford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zinsou doesn't seem phased though. Zinsou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Zinsou clinches up with Hereford and pushes him back against the ropes. Zinsou stalling the fight.
Zinsou pushes Hereford back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2# Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Zinsou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hereford avoids it. Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hereford avoids a wild elbow strike from Zinsou. Zinsou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Hereford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Zinsou connects with a jab. Hereford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2# Hereford walks into a big right hand from Zinsou and goes down! The referee sends Zinsou to a neutral corner as Hereford gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way. Zinsou connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hereford out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yayi Zinsou! Yayi Zinsou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
WCF 8: Khumpai vs Kriss
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Fu tries to clinch but Escalante moves away letting Escalante counter with a right hand. Escalante jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escalante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu. Fu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Escalante moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante! Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title! An out of breath and clearly excited Vicente Escalante thanked Fist MMA Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
WCF 8: Khumpai vs Kriss
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Legionarius throws a wild body kick that Andrews sees coming a mile off. Legionarius throws a quick inside leg kick. Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legionarius. Legionarius obviously looking to wear him down.
Legionarius throws a leg kick which misses Andrews's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrews tries to avoid it. Legionarius throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily. Legionarius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legionarius throws a head kick that misses. Andrews raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legionarius misses with a head kick.
Legionarius connects with a solid leg kick. Legionarius lands a high kick!
#CUT# It looks like Nash Andrews has been cut.#T1# A decent looking body kick lands there for Legionarius. Legionarius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Legionarius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legionarius wants it to stay on the feet. Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legionarius swivels and escapes. Legionarius misses with a head kick.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well. Andrews blocks a head kick by Legionarius.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Legionarius avoids it easily. Legionarius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legionarius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well. Legionarius throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legionarius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat. Marcellus Legionarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nash Andrews.#T2# Legionarius scores with a kick to the body.
Andrews looks winded! Legionarius throws a head kick that misses. Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well. Legionarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well. Legionarius connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown. Legionarius tries to sprawl out of it but Andrews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legionarius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3# Andrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legionarius. Andrews avoids the head kick by Legionarius.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Legionarius avoids it easily. Legionarius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Legionarius avoids it easily. Legionarius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Legionarius pushes his down on his head and steps out. Legionarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andrews feints the counter takedown.#T4# Legionarius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Andrews changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Marcellus Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andrews takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Legionarius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Legionarius keeps Andrews at a distance using the push kick. Legionarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Legionarius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown but Legionarius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andrews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Legionarius lands a big head kick that sends Andrews to the canvas! Legionarius follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Legionarius!
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