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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TRFC101
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Matipuno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamphard sprawls well. Lamphard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matipuno gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Matipuno feints and as Lamphard raises his hands in defense, Matipuno changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lamphard trying to control the position here.
Matipuno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamphard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matipuno's guard. #REVB#
Lamphard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matipuno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matipuno looking to control but Lamphard passes into half guard.
#T1#
Well, if Lamphard 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.
Matipuno is looking to improve his position.
Lamphard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matipuno trying to hold on to Lamphard's head to control him but Lamphard postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lamphard controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamphard moves nicely into side control.
Lamphard is staying tight to Matipuno's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matipuno slips a jab from Lamphard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matipuno checks a leg kick.
Matipuno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Matipuno blocks the leg kick.
Matipuno misses with a takedown attempt - Lamphard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamphard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matipuno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lamphard counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Matipuno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matipuno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamphard's waist but Lamphard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matipuno off to one side.
Matipuno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4##TD#
Lamphard tries to sprawl but Matipuno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lamphard gets back to full guard.
Lamphard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamphard is pulling down on Matipuno's head to control his posture.
Matipuno wants to control from the top but Lamphard keeps moving.
Lamphard trying to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lamphard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matipuno misses with a kick to the body.
Lamphard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matipuno manages to avoid it.
Matipuno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamphard.
Matipuno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamphard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matipuno attempts a counter takedown but Lamphard avoids it well and moves away.
Felipe Matipuno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamphard throws a head kick but Matipuno moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matipuno.
Lamphard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matipuno dives in and grabs Lamphard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamphard pushes down on Matipuno's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lamphard moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamphard lands with a left to the head.
Matipuno jumps guard but Lamphard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lamphard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matipuno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamphard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Matipuno tries to work over Lamphard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamphard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamphard gets through Matipuno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lamphard fails to land.
Lamphard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matipuno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matipuno is trying to push Lamphard away but Lamphard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lamphard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamphard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Matipuno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamphard quickly recovers to half guard.
Matipuno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamphard's head. #SUB#
Matipuno is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lamphard as he works his way to full guard.
Lamphard pulls Matipuno in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Lamphard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Matipuno working for submissions but it's allowed Lamphard to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamphard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lamphard is thwarting Matipuno's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Lamphard stalling.
Matipuno is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamphard not doing much here.
Matipuno is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamphard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lamphard passes into side control, despite Matipuno's attempt to control the position.
Lamphard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Matipuno's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matipuno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matipuno tries to get out of the position.
Matipuno is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lamphard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matipuno.
Matipuno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamphard throws out the jab.
Matipuno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lamphard manages to circle out of the way.
Lamphard scores with a jab. Matipuno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamphard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lamphard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamphard takes a swing at Matipuno's ribcage but misses.
Frank Lamphard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamphard takes a swing at Matipuno's ribcage but misses.
Lamphard connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamphard throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Matipuno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matipuno throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lamphard to regain full guard.
Lamphard controlling Matipuno's posture. #T1#
Lamphard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matipuno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Matipuno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lamphard controls the pace.
Matipuno working a defensive guard but Lamphard passes into half guard.
Lamphard controlling the pace.
Matipuno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lamphard is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Matipuno is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lamphard trying to control the pace.
Frank Lamphard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matipuno is trying to control but can't.
Frank Lamphard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Matipuno is looking for a sweep. Lamphard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matipuno wants to control the action here but instead Lamphard manages to pass to full mount!
Lamphard avoids the attempt from Matipuno to control.
Matipuno working to try and regain half guard.
Lamphard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Matipuno wants to get back to his feet.
Lamphard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matipuno is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lamphard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamphard 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Frank Lamphard!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Frank Lamphard!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Frank Lamphard!
Frank Lamphard wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Frank Lamphard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Sexyama misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Beam ducks down to avoid it.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama misses with a combination
and Beam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sexyama thinking.
Sexyama misses the body punch
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Beam instigates a clinch.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage, preventing Sexyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sexyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Sexyama is working for takedown but Beam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beam smiles and moves away.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.#CL#
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam lands a left hand.
Sexyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beam just leaning against Sexyama, taking a breather. #T2#
Sexyama is trying to drag Beam to the mat but Beam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beam misses with the combination.
Sexyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beam.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam. #T3#
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but Beam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sexyama is fending him off so far but Beam persists. Nope, Sexyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexyama wants to counter the offense by Beam and move into the clinch position.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Beam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sexyama manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Sexyama darts in and clinches Beam up against the cage.
Sexyama can't get the takedown.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam is struggling to control the position.#T4#
The referee calls for Beam to work.
Beam is pressed up against the cage. Sexyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beam down to the mat. Beam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beam is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Beam moved out of range nicely.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sexyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beam circles away.
Sexyama throws a low kick, looking for Beam's leg but Beam calmly moves out of range.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to 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!
A big left from Sexyama misses.
Beam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Beam clinches up against the cage.
Sexyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sexyama can't break the clinch.
Beam lands a left hand.
Beam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sexyama up against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to pull guard but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sexyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sexyama, pushing him back against the cage.
Beam is stalling here.
Sexyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Beam misses with a body punch.
Jim Beam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sexyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Beam pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sexyama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beam is defending well.
Sexyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam slips under a jab.
Beam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Beam's shoulder, as Beam tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Sexyama misses its intended target. #T2#
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Beam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sexyama misses with a looping right.
A combination from Beam does no damage.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Sexyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.#TD2#
Sexyama dives in and scores a takedown into Beam's guard.
Sexyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving. #T3#
Sexyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexyama is one step ahead there.
Sexyama advances to half guard.
Beam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sexyama is working away from the top position though.
Sexyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beam trying to get back to full guard but Sexyama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Beam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sexyama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beam has worked his arm free - good work by Beam!
#SUB2#
Sexyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Beam is defending well.
Beam is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sexyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshihiro Sexyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sexyama misses with a hook.#CL#
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to break free.
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beam tries to break free but Sexyama pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama tries for a takedown but Beam manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Sexyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Beam taking a breather.
Beam digs a right hand into Sexyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sexyama's gas tank.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.#TD2#
Sexyama tightens his grip and picks Beam up, before dumping him to the ground. Beam manages to land in guard.
Beam pulls Sexyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Sexyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beam wants to stand but Sexyama is controlling the position.
Beam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Beam keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Beam 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.
Beam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sexyama trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beam is trying to keep Sexyama in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sexyama clinches. #T3#
Beam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards.
Sexyama misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Beam.
Beam misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Sexyama breaks from the clinch.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jim Beam is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Sexyama's ribs.
Beam fails with a takedown attempt.
Beam checks a low kick from Sexyama.
Beam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
Sexyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Beam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.#T4#
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.
Sexyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beam after a bit of a struggle.
Sexyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Beam manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Sexyama tries to keep at a distance but Beam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama is trying to break the clinch but Beam is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama trying to land knees to the body.
Beam lands with a right to the head.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
Jim Beam 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:
IFC XXV
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Baines throws a hook but Beam avoids it easily.
Beam is looking for a counter combo.
Baines connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baines throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Baines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baines throws a shot from downtown. Beam moves away and avoids it.
Beam defending well as Baines loads up on a big left hand.
Baines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beam scores with a shot to the body.
Beam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Beam drives through and clinches with Baines against the cage.
Beam has Baines pressed against the cage, preventing Baines from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beam'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Beam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beam scores with a shot to the side of Baines's head. #BC#
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baines connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Beam takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Beam.
Baines tries to circle away but Beam has him pinned against the cage.
Baines has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Beam - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beam is stalling here.
Beam misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Baines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Beam darts in and clinches Baines up against the cage.#BC#
Beam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delwyn Baines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baines.#CL#
Beam rushes Baines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Baines breaks from 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!
Beam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Beam instigates a clinch. #T3#
Baines has had enough of the clinch but Beam keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Beam breaks the clinch.
Beam is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beam defending well as Baines loads up on a big left hand.
Baines fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beam on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Baines.
Beam misses with the combination.
Baines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beam.
A jab from Baines does it's job there.
Baines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Beam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Delwyn Baines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baines throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Beam rushes Baines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baines wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beam.
Baines wants to break free but Beam has control.
The referee calls for Beam to work.
Baines letting Beam take a breather here.
Baines wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beam stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baines prevents a body shot from Beam. #BC#
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Beam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baines throws a poor cross that misses
and Beam counters with a series of strikes. Baines will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beam slips under a jab from Baines.
Baines throws a shot from downtown. Beam moves away and avoids it.
Beam is looking to counter the offense by Baines and move into the clinch.
Baines connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beam slips a jab from Baines.
Baines scores with a jab. Beam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beam staying out of range there.
Beam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delwyn Baines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baines throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Beam moves into range and clinches up with Baines.
Baines wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Baines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baines throws an off balance right hand
and Beam counters with a one-two to the body.
Beam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baines circles away.
A little jabbing left from Baines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Baines slips a jab and a cross from Beam.
Baines looks to throw the jab but Beam is out of range.
Beam throws a big counter combination but Baines scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Baines does it's job there.
Beam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baines sprawls well. Baines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beam gets slowly back to his feet.
Beam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baines.
Beam throws a big counter combination but Baines scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baines throws a lazy uppercut
and Beam counters with a three punch combo that has Baines backing up. Baines nods at Beam to acknowledge the strikes.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baines listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beam ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Baines throws a big shot that misses.
Beam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baines misses with a lunging right hand
and Beam counters with a three punch combo that has Baines backing up. Baines nods at Beam to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Baines misses.
Beam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baines.
Baines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beam tries to bum rush Baines with a series of wild strikes but Baines uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Beam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baines scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beam in his tracks. #ROC2#
Beam is rocked!
Beam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Beam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baines drops Beam with a naaaaasty hook - Beam is in real trouble here! Baines dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delwyn Baines!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Delwyn Baines made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TRFC95
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Show throws a series of strikes that have Matipuno backpedaling.
No luck for Matipuno with that takedown attempt.
Matipuno throws a sloppy head kick and Show moves out of range easily.
Matipuno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matipuno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matipuno misses with a straight left.
Show scores with a hook to the body. Matipuno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Show finds it's target.
Show throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matipuno misses with a takedown
and Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Show lunges at Matipuno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matipuno's hand.
Show misses with a straight right.
Matipuno tries a quick counter leg kick but Show is wise to it.
It looks like Show has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Show has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matipuno trying to stall but Show improves his position.
#BC2#
Matipuno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matipuno misses with the combination.
#CL#
Show clinches.
Show misses with the head strike.
Matipuno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Show is keeping busy.
Matipuno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matipuno backwards.
Show lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Show gets through Matipuno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Show breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Matipuno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Show gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Matipuno.#T2#
Good body shot from Show.
A shot in the inside from Show.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show lands a hook that snaps the head of Matipuno backwards. #BC#
Show breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Show jabs Matipuno right on the nose. Matipuno blinks but takes it well.
Show lands a glancing blow to the side of Matipuno's head.
Show connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Show swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matipuno.
A cross from Show lands.
Big Show seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show jabs at Matipuno's body.
Show lands a right hook to the body.
Show feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matipunos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matipuno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Show manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matipuno takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Show bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matipuno's head backwards.
Good exchange - Show coming out on top.
Big Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matipuno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Matipuno is rocked!
Show connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Matipuno tumbling to the canvas! Show pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Matipuno was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Show!
A relieved looking Big Show 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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