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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
PFC Fight Night
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
#TD2#
Lopez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grimes is controlling him. #SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lopez working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Grimes 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.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez trying to hold on to Grimes 's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes . #SUB#
Grimes 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.
#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimes stops Lopez from standing up.
Lopez 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.#SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard. #SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grimes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grimes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lopez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lopez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lopez! #REVB#
Grimes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Grimes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Grimes clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grimes decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #T1#
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grimes looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Grimes tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Grimes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Grimes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lopez passes into side control!
Grimes is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Lopez controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes is looking to reverse the position.
Grimes is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Grimes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Grimes drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Grimes won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself. #SUB#
Grimes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grimes has Lopez in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grimes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lopez doesn't defend quickly enough and Grimes has managed to lock this one up! Can Lopez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grimes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunnar Grimes !
Gunnar Grimes 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:
PFC Fight Night
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Harris is looking to clinch but Creed Jr is avoiding it.
Creed Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harris darts in trying to clinch
and Creed Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Creed Jr drops Harris with a beautiful combination! Harris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Creed Jr is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Tex Harris has been cut.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Creed Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harris! Creed Jr lets Harris back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Harris is rocked!
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Creed Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollo Creed Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Harris.
Creed Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Creed Jr lands a left and a right that send Harris crashing to the mat, dazed. Creed Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed Jr finish him?
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creed Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris looks winded!
Creed Jr wobbles Harris with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Creed Jr dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Harris to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apollo Creed Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez with a poor takedown
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cancho Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed
and Amiga counters with a body kick that stops Lopez in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Amiga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lopez really felt that one!#CL#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez is looking to break free of the clinch but Amiga has double underhooks. #T1#
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Lopez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lopez is standing up over Amiga. Amiga looks to escape but Lopez dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Amiga is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Amiga defending against the ground and pound.
Lopez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lopez tries to score with some ground and pound. Amiga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Lopez is staying tight to Amiga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lopez throws an elbow but Amiga slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
An elbow from Lopez crashes against the mat.
Amiga defending against the ground and pound.
Lopez 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.
Lopez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Lopez misses
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cancho Lopez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lopez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses
and Amiga counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Lopez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cancho Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez wants to clinch
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Lopez misses with a combination
and Amiga counters with a low kick, right behind Lopez 's knee.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Amiga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lopez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a good, hard body kick but Lopez shrugs it off. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Amiga has the dominant position.#TD#
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Amiga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Amiga reverses the position brilliantly into Lopez's guard!
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Amiga from controlling successfully.
Lopez is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Amiga wants to stand but Lopez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Lopez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amiga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Amiga. #T4##TD#
Lopez pulls guard successfully.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Amiga is having none of it.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Lopez pushes a forearm under Amiga's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Amiga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cancho Lopez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Man connects with a body shot that sends Hansen's belly button to the back.
Hansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hansen wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Hansen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Hansen passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hansen is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is looking for a sweep. Hansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hansen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man is controlling Hansen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Hansen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Man is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odd Hansen!
Odd Hansen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Jivkov throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Jivkov sizes up Smalls with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jivkov misses with a hook to the body
and Smalls counters with a right hand to the body.
Jivkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Jivkov takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jivkov!
Jivkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jivkov throws a combination that misses
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Jivkov backing up. Jivkov nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes.
Jivkov misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls takes one to the side of the head.
Smalls takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jivkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalls moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Jivkov misses. #T1#
Smalls tries to bum rush Jivkov with a series of wild strikes but Jivkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jivkov ducks right into an uppercut from Smalls.
Jivkov misses with a body punch
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Jivkov backing up. Jivkov nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes.
Jivkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jivkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smalls counters with a straight that turns Jivkov's legs to rubber! Smalls pushes forward with more strikes and Jivkov goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jupiter Smalls!
Jupiter Smalls gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
AFC 11: The Final Event
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimada. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Shimada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smalls looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shimada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smalls blocks an elbow strike from Shimada.
Smalls effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls blocks an elbow strike.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimada lands a left hand.
Smalls is trying to break free.
Shimada digs a right hand into Smalls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smalls's gas tank. #T1#
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Shimada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Shimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shimada.
Shimada misses with an elbow strike.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Shimada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smalls is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Smalls blocks a body shot from Shimada.
Smalls takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada lands an elbow just above Smalls 's eye.
Shimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls misses with some punches.
Shimada tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Shimada has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shimada misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Shimada - that landed with a thud.
Shimada lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Smalls is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smalls is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Shimada. #BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shimada has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimada misses with a body punch.
Smalls stalls.
Smalls content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Shimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smalls dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shimada blocks a body shot from Smalls.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Smalls.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kambei Shimada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shimada misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shimada gets through Smalls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Shimada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Shimada breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Shimada misses the shot to the body.
Shimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?#CL#
Shimada clinches with his opponent.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Shimada.
Shimada tries to stall but Smalls uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shimada lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Shimada.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smalls walks into a straight right hand from Shimada.
Shimada misses with the combination.
Smalls has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Shimada drives through and clinches with Smalls against the cage.
Kambei Shimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shimada just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smalls's brow.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimada prevents a body shot from Smalls.
A short uppercut from Shimada.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Shimada.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Shimada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Smalls tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada lands a hook that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shimada fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Smalls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
Shimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimada lands a body shot.
Shimada misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Shimada scores with the left hand. Smalls knows he should have avoided that one.
Shimada lands a nice hook to Smalls's body. Smalls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Shimada closes the distance and pushes Smalls back into the cage.
Shimada misses with some punches.
Shimada working aggressively here.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smalls stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shimada throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kambei Shimada 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Smalls slips under a jab from Shimada.
Despite the aggression on Smalls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kambei Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shimada clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimada.
Smalls prevents a body shot from Shimada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls.
Shimada tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
A short uppercut from Shimada.
Smalls stalling in the clinch but Shimada improves position.
Smalls is trying to break the clinch but Shimada has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada lands with a short shot to the head.
Shimada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shimada tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
Smalls displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shimada up against the cage.#T1#
Smalls blocks a body shot from Shimada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shimada throws an elbow but misses.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Smalls blocks an elbow strike from Shimada.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Shimada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Shimada rushes Smalls and presses him up against the cage.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Shimada as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Smalls - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls has had enough of the clinch but Shimada keeps him there for the moment.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada pushes Smalls back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
Smalls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shimada smiles and moves away.
A big right from Shimada misses. #CL#
Shimada pushes Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smalls takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Shimada tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Shimada scores with a shot to the side of Smalls's head.
Jupiter Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalls blocking some punches.
Shimada tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shimada has him pressed against the cage.
Smalls blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Kambei Shimada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smalls is trying to break free.
Smalls wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimada won't allow it.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shimada. #T4#
Smalls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimada blocks a body shot from Smalls.
Smalls is trying to pull guard but Shimada has him pressed against the cage.
Smalls is trying to push Shimada away but Shimada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smalls tries to work over Shimada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Shimada connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kambei Shimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shimada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kambei Shimada!
A determined Kambei Shimada didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
AFC 11: The Final Event
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Vurris shoots in but Halloo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halloo misses with a takedown
letting Vurris counter with a right hand. #CL#
Vurris moves into range and clinches up with Halloo.
Halloo has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Vurris tries to break the clinch but Halloo is controlling the position.
A short right from Halloo on the inside.
Vurris tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Halloo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halloo working aggressively here.
Vurris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halloo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tupa Halloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Halloo clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Halloo lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Halloo breaks the clinch.
Halloo slips a jab from Vurris.
Halloo throws a wild body kick that Vurris sees coming a mile off.
Halloo fails to land the takedown.
Halloo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vurris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Halloo pushes Vurris up against the cage in a clinch.
Vurris tries to pull guard but Halloo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Vurris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vurris throws a head punch that misses.
Halloo has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
#T2#
Vurris prevents a body shot from Halloo.
Halloo lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Vurris has picked Halloo up - he's going for a ride! Vurris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vurris wants to free his trapped foot but Halloo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vurris.
Vurris not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halloo tries to get to full guard but Vurris has control of the leg.
Vurris 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.#SUB#
Vurris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vurris is pressing down on Halloo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halloo is holding on for now. #T3#
Halloo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Halloo pushes Vurris off and gets back to his feet.
Halloo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vurris circles away.
Halloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vurris defends it nicely.
No luck for Vurris with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Vurris connects with a looping right hand.
Vurris misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Halloo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vurris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halloo is in Vurris's guard.
Halloo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vurris is retaining full guard.
Halloo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vurris 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.
Halloo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vurris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Halloo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vurris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Halloo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Halloo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vurris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halloo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halloo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vurris is retaining full guard.
Halloo tries to stand but Vurris is controlling from the bottom.
Halloo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris striking from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vurris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halloo defends it easily.
Halloo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halloo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Vurris 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.#SUB#
Vurris looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
Vurris trying to control the position.
Vurris keeping full guard, as Halloo tries to pass.
Halloo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halloo stopping the sweep attempt from Vurris.
Vurris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halloo trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vurris can't keep his opponent in guard - Halloo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupa Halloo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halloo wants to stand up but Vurris has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Halloo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vurris moves into full guard.
Halloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Vurris is looking for a triangle but Halloo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Vurris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halloo is aware though and is defending well.
Vurris wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurris is working hard here to advance position.
Halloo 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.
Halloo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurris has a closed guard, preventing Halloo from standing up.
Halloo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Vurris actively working from the bottom here.
Halloo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Vurris is defending against the submission attempts here by Halloo.
Halloo wants to stand up but Vurris is controlling the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris trying to control here.
Vurris is not content to let Halloo control the position.#SUB#
Vurris actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Vurris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halloo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vurris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vurris throws a poor cross that misses
and Halloo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris misses with a takedown
and Halloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Halloo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vurris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Halloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vurris has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Halloo clinches up with Vurris and pushes him back against the cage.
Halloo lands a right hand.
Halloo throws a head punch that misses.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Halloo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vurris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vurris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halloo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land. #T1#
Halloo pushes Vurris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Vurris pulls guard effortlessly.
Halloo wants to pass the guard but Vurris is keeping the position.
Halloo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halloo preventing the sweep.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupa Halloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Halloo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vurris 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.
Halloo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vurris is proving hard to escape from.
Vurris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halloo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halloo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vurris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halloo advances position into side control!
An elbow from Halloo crashes against the mat.
Halloo taking a breather here. #T3#
Vurris tries to improve position but can't.
Vurris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halloo's best efforts.
Vurris won't allow Halloo to pass to mount.
Vurris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halloo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vurris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halloo trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom. #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.
Halloo stays in close to Vurris's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Vurris working for a triangle but Halloo defends it easily.
Halloo 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. #SUB#
Vurris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halloo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halloo with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupa Halloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halloo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tupa Halloo!
An out of breath Tupa Halloo 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:
AFC 10: Adlehyde vs Morrison
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Kaori has Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Kaori.
Hansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaori pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Odd Hansen has been cut.
Kaori misses with a looping right.
Hansen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaori.
Kaori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaori digs a good hook to Hansen's body.
Kaori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen tries to move into range but Kaori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Kaori sends Hansen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kaori is motioning to the referee to let Hansen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A swing and a miss from Hansen.
Hansen looks to clinch
and Kaori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Hansen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Odd Hansen's cut even more.
Hansen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Hansen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kaori gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichioka Kaori!
Ichioka Kaori retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ichioka Kaori 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:
AFC 10: Adlehyde vs Morrison
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Slaissi moves into the clinch.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Halloo is controlling him.
Halloo throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi swings wildly with an uppercut but Halloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halloo shoots in looking for a takedown. Slaissi tries to sprawl out of it but Halloo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slaissi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Halloo moves out of range.
Halloo throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Halloo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Halloo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.#TD2#
Halloo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slaissi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halloo is in Slaissi's guard.#T1#
Halloo trying to control but Slaissi is working from the bottom.
Halloo slips nicely into half guard.
Slaissi controlling the position for now.
Slaissi is trying to get back to full guard.
Halloo works his way into full mount!
Slaissi really wants to buck Halloo off and get back to his feet.
Halloo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halloo controlling from mount. #T2#
Slaissi controls the position.
Slaissi's coaches at Brotherhood MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Halloo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Halloo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slaissi is working to get back to half guard.
Halloo is stalling here but it's allowed Slaissi to get half guard.
Halloo stalling away here and it's allowed Slaissi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slaissi looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaissi, not yet.
Halloo stays in close to Slaissi's body and controls the position. #T3#
Halloo being controlled here momentarily.
Halloo content to stall in guard here.
Halloo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaissi is keeping the position for now.
Halloo wants to control from the top but Slaissi keeps moving.
Halloo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slaissi managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slaissi is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slaissi trying to control the position from guard on top but Halloo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaissi postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halloo 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.
Halloo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slaissi looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
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#
Slaissi takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.#CL2#
Halloo closes the distance and clinches.
Halloo tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Halloo has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
A shot in the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Halloo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloo blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Halloo working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Halloo working aggressively here.
Slaissi lands a hook that snaps the head of Halloo backwards.
Slaissi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaissi tries to circle away but Halloo has him pinned against the cage.
Halloo misses with some punches.
Halloo throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a right hand. #BC#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halloo closes the distance and clinches up with Slaissi, looking for a takedown. Halloo pushes Slaissi against the cage but Slaissi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halloo.
Slaissi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halloo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halloo there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2##TD2#
Halloo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slaissi was covering up waiting for the punch and Halloo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slaissi pushes Halloo off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Slaissi finds it's target.
Halloo doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
Halloo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimbo Slaissi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tupa Halloo.#T3#
Slaissi jabs Halloo right on the nose. Halloo blinks but takes it well.
Halloo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slaissi avoids it really well and circles away.
Slaissi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Halloo wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Halloo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halloo tries for a takedown but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupa Halloo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4##CL#
Slaissi clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slaissi obliges.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.
Slaissi presses Halloo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimbo Slaissi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaissi.
Halloo is breathing heavily.
Slaissi lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi lands a left hand.
Slaissi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halloo.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halloo.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halloo backwards.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halloo's elbow. #BC#
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slaissi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slaissi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Slaissi checks a low kick from Halloo.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi 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.
Halloo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Slaissi counters with a nice right hand that sends Halloo toppling to the canvas! Halloo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Slaissi finish him?!#ROC#Halloo is rocked!
Halloo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slaissi rattles Halloo with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Halloo tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Slaissi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Halloo stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimbo Slaissi!
Kimbo Slaissi retains his heavyweight title!
Kimbo Slaissi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC 9: Regulator vs Slaissi
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Grimes gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Grimes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grimes wants to work for an arm triangle but Soria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura but Soria is defending well.
#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soria tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grimes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soria is just riding it out for now. Grimes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Grimes seems to be working for a kimura but Soria defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Grimes is trying for a kimura here. Soria looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grimes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Grimes !
Gunnar Grimes retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Gunnar Grimes 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:
AFC 9: Regulator vs Slaissi
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Kaori takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaori lands with a right to the head.
Kaori lands a shoulder strike.
Kaori lands a nice uppercut.
Smalls tries to break the clinch but Kaori is controlling the position.
Kaori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaori lands a right hand.
Kaori misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Kaori breaks the clinch.
Kaori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smalls checks it well. #CL#
Kaori moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kaori breaks from the clinch.
Smalls avoids the head kick by Kaori.
Smalls is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaori with a body shot.#KD#
Kaori cracks Smalls with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kaori has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smalls to stand back up!#ROC#Smalls is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kaori comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Smalls falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Smalls was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichioka Kaori!
Ichioka Kaori retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ichioka Kaori 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:
AFC 8: Bone vs Regulator
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Grimes shoots in.
Ward unleashes a big counter combination but Grimes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Ward should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Grimes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Grimes successfully pulls 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.#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ward should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Grimes has tightened it up now! Ward should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunnar Grimes !
An out of breath Gunnar Grimes 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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