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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ROCK FC 7
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topalian avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Hatton tries to bum rush Topalian with a series of wild strikes but Topalian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Topalian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Topalian lands in his opponent's guard.
Hatton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Topalian is controlling him.
Topalian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topalian prevents Hatton from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hatton wants to stand and escape but Topalian is having none of it. #T1#
Topalian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Topalian is working Hatton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Topalian won't allow Hatton to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hatton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Topalian passes into half guard.
Topalian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hatton tries to kick Topalian off but Topalian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Topalian seems content to control.
Hatton pushes Topalian off looking to stand but Topalian dives back in and keeps control.
Hatton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Topalian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Topalian in particular looking to stall.
Topalian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Hatton is trying to stand up here but Topalian is controlling him well.
Topalian not doing much here.
Topalian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Topalian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Topalian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Topalian lands a nice short elbow.
Topalian slips a nice elbow through Hatton's hands, connecting with Hatton's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topalian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Topalian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hatton pushes Topalian off looking to stand but Topalian dives back in and keeps control.
Topalian trying to control the pace.
Topalian works his way into full mount! #T4#
Topalian lands a big shot there that rocks Hatton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Topalian controlling his opponent.
Hatton is desperately trying to improve his position but Topalian has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Topalian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Hatton is rocked!
Hatton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hatton is still in real trouble! Can Topalian finish him?
The referee warns Hatton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hatton takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Topalian's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garbis Topalian!
An out of breath Garbis Topalian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Byzantium 13
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koxen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koxen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seng finds it's way round the side to connect with Koxen's head.
Koxen tries for a takedown but Seng circles away easily
and Seng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seng's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koxen's sensitive parts.
Keith Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Seng cracks Koxen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Seng has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Koxen to stand back up!#ROC2#Koxen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seng weaves into range and cracks Koxen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Koxen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Seng is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Seng! |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 1.2
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bennani counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennani misses with a double jab.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennani clobbers Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Bennani cracks Wallace with an open hand slap.
A left and a right from Bennani both land. Nice combination.
Wallace misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Bennani moves into the clinch.
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!
Bennani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennani has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Bennani won't allow it.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Bennani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennani swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace .
Bennani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennani's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bennani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Bennani is avoiding it.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Youssef Bennani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennani looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
Bennani cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Bennani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennani wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wallace . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Bennani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Bennani.#TD#
Wallace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wallace is in Bennani's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him. #T2#
Bennani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bennani content to stall in guard here.
Bennani is looking to stand up but Wallace won't let him.
Bennani engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Bennani stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Bennani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace misses with a double jab
and Bennani counters with a left to the body.
Bennani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennani.#ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Matt Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennani plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Wallace swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Wallace face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Youssef Bennani!
During a confident post fight interview, Youssef Bennani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 5
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hatton darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hatton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Hatton. Those never looked like landing.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatton connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hatton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2##CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson trying to stall but Hatton improves his position.
#BC2#
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatton, which made it look bad.
Tyrrell Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Hatton has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatton circles away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Hatton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hatton misses.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Hatton and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Johnson rushes Hatton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.
#BC2#
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hatton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatton misses the target.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatton.
#CL#
Johnson clinches. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Hatton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Johnson gets a clinch. #TD#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Hatton to the mat.
#SU2#
Hatton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Tyrrell Hatton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Hatton up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Hatton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hatton as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Hatton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatton as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrrell Hatton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrrell Hatton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Hatton back into the cage.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatton to the ground. Hatton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton throws a body shot but no joy.
Noah Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatton's waist but Hatton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatton to the ground. Hatton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Hatton with a jab.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrrell Hatton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatton circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Hatton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton scores with a jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatton but Hatton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hatton.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Hatton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Johnson is working an open guard so Hatton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hatton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4##CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Hatton prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hatton throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Hatton misses with a looping left.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Hatton up against the cage.#BC2#
Hatton manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range. #CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hatton.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrrell Hatton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyrrell Hatton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hatton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Tyrrell Hatton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson shoots in but Hatton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Hatton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hatton shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatton with a hook.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Hatton misses the shot to the body.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Hatton misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hatton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Hatton, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Hatton against the cage but Hatton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Hatton throws a nice head kick!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson slips under a jab from Hatton.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Johnson pushes Hatton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Hatton's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
#CL#
Johnson rushes Hatton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is looking to wear down Hatton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by Hatton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Hatton slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Johnson forces Hatton back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries to stall but Hatton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatton stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrrell Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hatton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrrell Hatton! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 4
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robby lands a jab-cross combination.
Lawrie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robby as he jumps to the side.
Lawrie misses with a takedown
and Robby counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Lawrie off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Robby follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Lawrie was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Robby! |
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Event:
Byzantium VII
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes Koxen back into the cage.
Koxen slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Koxen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koxen manages to end up in side control.
Dilbrandt misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Koxen crashes against the mat.
Koxen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Koxen tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Koxen.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Koxen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Dilbrandt is looking to reverse the position.
Koxen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to his feet.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Koxen wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping him busy.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Koxen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dilbrandt, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koxen blocks the strikes from Dilbrandt.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koxen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Koxen control the position.
Koxen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dilbrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koxen on the ground.
Koxen in side control, throwing shots but Dilbrandt defends.
Dilbrandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Koxen trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
Koxen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Koxen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koxen with the ground and pound but Dilbrandt regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koxen pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Koxen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Koxen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koxen pulls his head out easily.
Koxen blocks the strikes from Dilbrandt.
#SUB#
Dilbrandt looking for submissions off his back.
Koxen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Koxen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt punching from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koxen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from Koxen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Dilbrandt forces Koxen back against the cage and clinches.
Koxen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Koxen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Koxen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietie Koxen.#CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but Koxen avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dilbrandt has managed to clinch.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koxen can do to turn this around?
Koxen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Koxen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dilbrandt!
Koxen misses with the ground and pound.
Pietie Koxen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dilbrandt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koxen.
Dilbrandt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koxen.
The strikes coming from Koxen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koxen with the ground and pound but Dilbrandt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Koxen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koxen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Dilbrandt actively working from the bottom here.
Koxen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koxen throws a strike but Dilbrandt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to keep Koxen in close.
Koxen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilbrandt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koxen throws a big elbow that misses.
Koxen won't allow Dilbrandt to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koxen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain the position but Koxen is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Dilbrandt is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Koxen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koxen prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Koxen wants to take a breather but Dilbrandt is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dilbrandt cracks Koxen with a good jab.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koxen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koxen backwards. #TD#
Dilbrandt pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Koxen wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
Koxen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koxen passes into half guard.
Koxen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dilbrandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koxen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koxen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koxen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dilbrandt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Dilbrandt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Koxen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koxen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koxen stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dilbrandt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Dilbrandt looking for a guillotine here but Koxen defends easily.
#SUB#
Dilbrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koxen is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koxen defends well.#SUB#
Dilbrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koxen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koxen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Dilbrandt rushes Koxen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Koxen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
and Koxen counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt darts in looking for a takedown but Koxen gets double underhooks and turns Dilbrandt into the cage.
Dilbrandt sets himself, and Koxen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dilbrandt avoids it this time.#CL#
Dilbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Dilbrandt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koxen wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
Koxen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koxen postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Koxen wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving. #T1#
Koxen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Koxen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dilbrandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koxen has managed to get both his arms back between Dilbrandt's legs - danger averted.
Koxen wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.
Koxen passes into half guard.
Koxen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dilbrandt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Koxen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudley Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Koxen is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Koxen throwing shots but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Koxen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koxen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koxen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Koxen.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Koxen goes for a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL#
Dilbrandt rushes Koxen and presses him up against the cage.
Koxen goes for a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pietie Koxen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Koxen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietie Koxen.
Koxen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Koxen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Koxen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koxen wants a takedown.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Koxen backwards.
Koxen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koxen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Koxen tries to score a body lock takedown but Dilbrandt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilbrandt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Dudley Dilbrandt wins by unanimous decision!
Dudley Dilbrandt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'wanna thanks ma fans, ma sponsors "Altitude Clothing" & "Pitt Bull Development" and ma fantastic management..... THANKS YA ALL'. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown. Hatton fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leopoldo stops Hatton from standing up. #SUB2#
Hatton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leopoldo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is looking to stand up but Leopoldo isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hatton keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Leopoldo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton lands a head kick. Leopoldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leopoldo.
Hatton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatton throws a jab when Leopoldo was well out of range.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Leopoldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatton's guard.
Leopoldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Leopoldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leopoldo stays in close to Hatton's body and controls the position.
Leopoldo forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leopoldo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hatton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatton can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Leopoldo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leopoldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Leopoldo is looking to advance position but Hatton won't allow it.
Leopoldo controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hatton is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Leopoldo 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#
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leopoldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leopoldo walks into a jab.
Hatton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leopoldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Leopoldo. Leopoldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopoldo manages to avoid it.
Leopoldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Leopoldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leopoldo trying to control the action but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Hatton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hatton is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Leopoldo controlling from the full mount. #ES2#
Hatton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hatton throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo tries to counter with a takedown but Hatton is quick to defend against it.
Hatton lands a head kick!
Hatton lands with a kick to the temple. Leopoldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Leopoldo clinches up with Hatton and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Leopoldo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leopoldo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leopoldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leopoldo is pushing down on Hatton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatton is fighting to maintain full guard but Leopoldo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatton sees it coming and defends easily.
Hatton is trying to stand back up but Leopoldo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo is keen to just control but Hatton is a slippery customer.#T3#
Leopoldo prevents Hatton from standing back up.
#SUB#
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hatton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leopoldo prevents Hatton from standing back up.
Blake Leopoldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton wants to stand back up but Leopoldo manages to pass into side control.
Leopoldo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #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.
Hatton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leopoldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leopoldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Leopoldo being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Leopoldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leopoldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leopoldo gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Leopoldo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Leopoldo ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatton as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton lands a head kick. Leopoldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatton throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working.
Leopoldo works his way into side control. #T1#
Hatton bucks up and tries to throw Leopoldo off but instead Leopoldo has got his back!
Hatton wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hatton won't enjoy being in this position. Leopoldo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hatton is tapping - it's over boys! Leopoldo picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo 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:
ROCK FC 2
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Wallace gets a clinch.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Imanari blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Imanari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wallace uses from the top position. #SUB#
Imanari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Imanari seems keen to control Wallace 's posture.#SUB#
Imanari looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wallace is defending well. Imanari quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wallace has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Imanari celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
A relieved looking Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 1
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lawrie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Topalian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Topalian gets full guard.
Topalian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lawrie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Topalian pulls Lawrie in to control the position.
Lawrie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Topalian pulls Lawrie in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawrie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lawrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Topalian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian pulls Lawrie in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Topalian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Topalian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Topalian keeping moving, preventing Lawrie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawrie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Topalian's guard.
Lawrie looking to sit in guard and control but Topalian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Topalian is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrie has wrist control.
Topalian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Topalian scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Lawrie trying to control the position.
Lawrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Topalian won't allow Lawrie to get back to his feet.
Lawrie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrie keeping moving, preventing Topalian from controlling successfully.
Lawrie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Topalian with a nice head shot there.
Topalian won't allow Lawrie to sweep him here. #T3#
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Topalian with a nice head shot there.
Topalian preventing the sweep.
Topalian is pushing down on Lawrie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrie is fighting to maintain full guard but Topalian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Topalian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been informed that Lawrie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Topalian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lawrie is refusing to be controlled, as Topalian sits in half guard.
Topalian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Topalian content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Lawrie is looking to improve his position.
Topalian stops Lawrie from getting back to his feet.
Lawrie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Topalian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Topalian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Lawrie is rocked!
Topalian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lawrie is still in real trouble! Can Topalian finish him?
Topalian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lawrie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Topalian lands a big elbow - Lawrie is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Topalian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garbis Topalian!
An out of breath Garbis Topalian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 1
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Robby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robby continues to drive forward.
Robby misses with a double jab.
Robby misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Hatton feints and as Robby raises his hands in defense, Hatton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hatton trying to control but Robby is working from the bottom.
Hatton sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hatton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robby wants to stand and escape but Hatton is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robby trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Robby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hatton on the ground.
Hatton content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Hatton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Robby is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hatton dives into side control.
Robby is not content to let Hatton control the position.
Robby wants to get back to his feet but Hatton drags him back down.
Hatton trying to control the position but Robby is working away. #SUB2#
Hatton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hatton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hatton wants to control but Robby is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hatton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Robby is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrrell Hatton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2#
Lawrie lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Lawrie takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Roberts is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like William Roberts has been cut.#CL2#
Lawrie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Lawrie lands a big elbow that drops Roberts! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Roberts is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Lawrie!
The defeated William Roberts had this to say: 'I was obviously not fully prepared, I will not make the same mistake, bring on a rematch if you are worth it.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghanbari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghanbari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghanbari connects with the punch.
Ghanbari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghanbari closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hatton! Ghanbari dives in looking to finish! Hatton is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naghi Ghanbari!
Our winner, Naghi Ghanbari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Firminho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Firminho misses
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Firminho slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firminho thinks about countering with a body kick.
Firminho tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
#CL2#
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
Jose Firminho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peralta Gomez.
Gomez is pushing Firminho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Firminho is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Firminho wants to break free but Gomez has control.
#T1#
Gomez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Firminho pulls guard successfully.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Firminho.
Firminho trying to control the position.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Firminho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Firminho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Firminho wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Firminho gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gomez tries to keep at a distance but Firminho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Firminho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Firminho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Firminho tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firminho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Firminho sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Firminho tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Firminho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Firminho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Firminho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Gomez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Firminho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firminho is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Firminho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Gomez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firminho to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Firminho as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez looks winded!
Firminho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Firminho gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Firminho moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peralta Gomez dominated that round.
That's time! Firminho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firminho's waist but Firminho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Firminho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Firminho. #ES2#
Gomez kicks Firminho off and gets to his feet.
Jose Firminho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peralta Gomez.#CL2#
Gomez instigates a clinch.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Firminho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Firminho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomez.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Gomez throws a hook but Firminho blocks it.
Firminho is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firminho slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Gomez is breathing heavily.#CL#
Firminho clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Gomez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firminho tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firminho tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Firminho drops back down to his feet.
Gomez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Firminho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.
Firminho leaning against his opponent.
Firminho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Firminho prevents it.
Firminho wants to break free but Gomez has control.
#TD#
Firminho jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Firminho looking to control.
Firminho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Firminho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Firminho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firminho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez won't allow Firminho to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Firminho tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firminho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
Jose Firminho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firminho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Firminho shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Firminho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Firminho.
And Gomez tries to counter it with a takedown but Firminho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomez shoots in but Firminho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Firminho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Firminho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gomez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Firminho tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peralta Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Firminho looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Firminho as he avoids it easily.
Firminho keeps Gomez at a distance using the push kick.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Firminho sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Firminho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firminho shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Firminho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firminho tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Gomez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Firminho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gomez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firminho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jose Firminho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peralta Gomez.
Firminho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Firminho. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firminho moves away.
Firminho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firminho wants it to stay on the feet.
Firminho tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Firminho misses.
Firminho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Firminho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez tries to counter with a clinch but Firminho shakes him off and moves away.
Firminho moves away from the strike by Gomez. #T2#
Firminho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firminho somewhat.
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Firminho.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Firminho keeps it at a distance.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Firminho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.
Gomez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Firminho manages to mount him!
#T3#
Gomez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Firminho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Firminho is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Firminho is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gomez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Firminho working Gomez over with strikes here.
Firminho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Gomez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomez is trying to reverse the position but instead Firminho has taken his back - oops!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez staying busy and making it hard for Firminho to control.
Jose Firminho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Firminho looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Firminho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peralta Gomez! |
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