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Event:
RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurudinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurudinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurudinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeNarco.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeNarco! But no joy.
DeNarco misses the jab.
Nurudinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeNarco lands a nice shot that snaps Nurudinov's head back.
Nurudinov lands a slapping body shot.
DeNarco throws out a loose jab but Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNarco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurudinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeNarco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurudinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franko DeNarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
DeNarco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
DeNarco tries to keep at a distance but Nurudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Nurudinov wants the takedown. DeNarco is fighting it off but Nurudinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeNarco's guard against the cage.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeNarco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeNarco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeNarco has momentary wrist control but Nurudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
DeNarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurudinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeNarco keeping moving, preventing Nurudinov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeNarco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeNarco's guard.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov throwing shots but DeNarco is blocking nicely.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeNarco trying to hold on to Nurudinov's head to control him but Nurudinov postures up.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
DeNarco taking some punishment here, with Nurudinov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeNarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov. #T4#
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov wants to control but DeNarco is keeping him busy.
DeNarco is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of DeNarco's head.
Ground and pound from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zukaan Nurudinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nurudinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNarco.
DeNarco misses the shot to the body.
DeNarco throws the left hand but Nurudinov avoids the punch easily.
Nurudinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurudinov wants to clinch.
DeNarco connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Nurudinov is rocked!
Nurudinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeNarco can do to turn this around?
Nurudinov ducks into an uppercut from DeNarco and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko DeNarco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Meyers stuffs the takedown attempt from DeNarco. DeNarco gets slowly back to his feet.
DeNarco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyers's waist but Meyers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeNarco off to one side. #CL2#
DeNarco moves into the clinch.
DeNarco is trying to drag Meyers to the mat but Meyers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko DeNarco.
Meyers is trying to break the clinch but DeNarco has him pressed against the cage.
Meyers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meyers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meyers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
DeNarco pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNarco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Meyers is in close to DeNarco's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeNarco pulls Meyers in close to prevent any damage.
Meyers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meyers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
DeNarco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meyers defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNarco pulls Meyers in close to prevent any damage.
Meyers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Meyers stands and steps away. DeNarco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
DeNarco closes the distance and clinches.
DeNarco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyers walks away with a smile on his face. DeNarco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meyers tries to clinch but DeNarco is having none of it.
DeNarco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franko DeNarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeNarco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyers sprawls well. Meyers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeNarco gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
DeNarco rushes Meyers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers tries to pull guard but DeNarco holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyers drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Meyers misses with an elbow strike.
DeNarco is looking for a takedown.
DeNarco stalling the fight.
DeNarco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meyers pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
DeNarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeNarco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyers is fending him off so far but DeNarco persists. Nope, Meyers circles away and we're back to standing.
As DeNarco backs away, Meyers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeNarco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meyers eats them both and turns towards DeNarco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meyers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeNarco counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Meyers looking to score a takedown here. DeNarco is defending well but Meyers drives through and ends up in DeNarco's guard.
DeNarco looks winded!
Meyers throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Meyers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeNarco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeNarco can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Meyers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meyers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meyers won't allow DeNarco to get back to his feet.
Meyers postures up in DeNarco's guard and throws a big left but DeNarco blocks it.
Meyers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but DeNarco has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meyers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeNarco is pulling down on Meyers's head to control his posture.
Meyers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyers throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Meyers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Rick Meyers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeNarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeNarco is looking to score with low kicks.
Meyers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeNarco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeNarco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
DeNarco instigates a clinch. #TD2#
DeNarco drags the fight down to the ground.
DeNarco controlling Meyers's posture.
Meyers distracts DeNarco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meyers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but DeNarco has wrist control.
Meyers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeNarco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there. #T1#
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyers throws a big right hand that misses.
Meyers postures up in DeNarco's guard and throws a big left but DeNarco blocks it.
DeNarco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNarco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeNarco looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNarco, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meyers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeNarco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeNarco shoots in but Meyers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeNarco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyers slaps away a takedown attempt from DeNarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeNarco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meyers swivels and escapes.
Meyers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko DeNarco.
Meyers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNarco was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyers.#CL2#
DeNarco instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for DeNarco.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but DeNarco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meyers jumps guard but DeNarco stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyers is pressed up against the cage. DeNarco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyers down to the mat. Meyers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL2#
DeNarco rushes Meyers and presses him up against the cage.
Meyers is pressed up against the cage. DeNarco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyers down to the mat. Meyers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeNarco is breathing heavily.
Meyers tries to clinch but DeNarco moves out of range.
Meyers is looking to clinch but DeNarco is avoiding it.
#CL2#
DeNarco pushes Meyers up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers tries to break free but DeNarco pushes him back against the cage.
Meyers jumps guard but DeNarco stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeNarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeNarco avoiding damage.
#T4#
Meyers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeNarco is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeNarco fails to pull guard.
DeNarco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meyers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeNarco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meyers's efforts to push away.
DeNarco fails to pull guard.
Meyers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeNarco walks away with a smile on his face. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rick Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeNarco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Meyers forces DeNarco back against the cage and clinches.
DeNarco avoiding damage as Meyers throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franko DeNarco 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#
Meyers shoots in looking for a takedown but DeNarco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meyers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeNarco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meyers's head.
DeNarco throws a head kick but Meyers moves out of range.
DeNarco has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meyers.
Meyers slaps away a takedown attempt from DeNarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNarco has a takedown stuffed.
Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko DeNarco.
Meyers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meyers jumps guard but DeNarco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Franko DeNarco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for DeNarco to work.
Meyers prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeNarco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
DeNarco drags the fight down to the ground.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNarco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meyers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeNarco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeNarco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyers.
Meyers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
DeNarco controlling the position.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyers throwing strikes but missing.
Meyers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meyers throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeNarco keeps the fight on the outside.
DeNarco throws a series of punches but Meyers moves out of range.
No luck for DeNarco with that takedown attempt.
Meyers tries to clinch up.
Meyers is looking to clinch but DeNarco is avoiding it.
#T3#
Meyers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyers tries to clinch up.
A combination from Meyers does no damage. #CL2#
DeNarco instigates a clinch.
Meyers is pressed up against the cage. DeNarco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyers down to the mat. Meyers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeNarco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meyers needs to keep his hands up - DeNarco had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
DeNarco closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
DeNarco scores with a hook to the body.
Meyers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeNarco walks away with a smile on his face. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeNarco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meyers defends well and DeNarco ends up having to push Meyers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meyers wants to clinch up but DeNarco keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
DeNarco has managed to clinch.
Meyers tries to break the clinch but DeNarco is controlling the position. #TD2#
DeNarco pulls guard.
Meyers 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.
DeNarco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but DeNarco has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNarco 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.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNarco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franko DeNarco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeNarco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko DeNarco!
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