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Event:
BFL 3.5: The Rematch
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Hatton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatton shoots in looking for a takedown. Forealius tries to sprawl out of it but Hatton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Forealius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hatton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Forealius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forealius continues to drive forward.
Forealius throwing a counter right hand but Hatton manages to avoid it.
Marcus Forealius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Hatton.
An inside leg kick lands from Forealius. #CL#
Forealius moves into range and clinches up with Hatton.#BC#
Forealius breaks from the clinch.
Forealius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hatton darts in looking for a takedown but Forealius gets double underhooks and turns Hatton into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hatton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Forealius to the mat! Forealius manages to get full guard.
Hatton trying to control but Forealius is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hatton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forealius dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hatton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forealius defends it easily.#T1#
Forealius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hatton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forealius defends well.#SUB2#
Forealius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Forealius's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hatton looks winded!
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Forealius from controlling successfully.
Forealius scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Forealius postures up in Hatton's guard and throws a big left but Hatton blocks it.
Forealius stands and throws Hatton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Forealius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Forealius grinds an elbow into Hatton's temple.
Forealius trying to control the position but Hatton is working away. #SUB#
Forealius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Forealius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Forealius stalls from top position.
Hatton tries to bench press Forealius off him but Forealius keeps the position. #T3#
Hatton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hatton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hatton won't allow Forealius to pass to mount.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.
Forealius trying to pass the guard but Hatton defending well.
Hatton has hold of Forealius's hands but Forealius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4##SUB2#
Hatton looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hatton trying to hold on to Forealius's head to control him but Forealius postures up.
Forealius is looking to take a break and control but Hatton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forealius scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Forealius connects with a nice short shot to Hatton's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton is trying to maintain the position but Forealius is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hatton actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Forealius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hatton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatton misses with a takedown attempt
and Forealius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Forealius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Forealius prevents Hatton from improving his position.
Forealius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatton can do to turn this around?
Forealius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Forealius there.
Forealius working Hatton over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton tries to roll over but Forealius keeps him under control.
Forealius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hatton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forealius scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hatton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forealius pulls his head out easily.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatton is in trouble now - Forealius has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Forealius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hatton can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Hatton is rocked!
Forealius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hatton is still in real trouble! Can Forealius finish him?
Forealius 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.
Forealius postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hatton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hatton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Forealius!
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Event:
BFL 2.5
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Forealius throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forealius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Forealius tries to keep at a distance but Houston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forealius can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houston staying out of range there.
Forealius shoots in and drives through. Houston sprawls well.
Houston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Houston tries to clinch but Forealius is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forealius misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
Houston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zombie Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston is looking to clinch but Forealius is avoiding it.
Houston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Houston throws a series of punches but Forealius avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forealius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Houston looks for the body kick but Forealius saw that one coming. #TD#
Forealius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Forealius is chipping away with strikes.
Houston stops Forealius from passing to mount.
Forealius working the ground and pound from side control.
Forealius landing strikes.
Forealius working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Houston is rocked!
A big shot lands for Forealius! That's hurt Houston! Will he recover? Forealius fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Forealius!
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Event:
BFL 1.5
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Hatton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forealius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Forealius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forealius is in Hatton's guard.#SUB#
Hatton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Forealius has his hands clasped together but Hatton extends and breaks Forealius's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hatton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Hatton!
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Event:
BFL 1
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forealius.
Houston looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Forealius scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Forealius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Houston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Forealius lands a nice forearm strike.
Forealius landing strikes. #SUB2#
Forealius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Forealius is looking to take a break and control but Houston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forealius scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
Forealius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Forealius scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Houston is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Forealius can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Forealius!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 2
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Forealius. That snapped Testerton's head back.
Testerton throws a leg kick #TD#
and Forealius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Forealius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Testerton sees it coming and defends easily.
Forealius wants to pass to mount but Testerton is defending the position.
Forealius throwing shots but Testerton is blocking nicely.
Forealius wants to pass to mount but Testerton is defending the position.
Testerton gets full guard.
Forealius preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forealius distracts Testerton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Forealius is in close to Testerton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Forealius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Forealius stopping the sweep attempt from Testerton.
Forealius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Testerton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Forealius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Testerton's head.
Forealius advances to half guard.
Testerton gets back to full guard.
Forealius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Forealius connects with a couple of short punches.
Forealius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Forealius scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Testerton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forealius defends it easily.
Forealius is working Testerton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Testerton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Testerton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Forealius has passed into side control.
Testerton is not content to let Forealius control the position.
Testerton regains half guard.
Testerton tries to roll over but Forealius keeps him under control.
Forealius is nestled in close to Testerton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Testerton wants to get back to full guard.
Forealius working over Testerton with some ground and pound. Testerton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Forealius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Forealius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Testerton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Testerton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Forealius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Testerton is staying active underneath Forealius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Forealius prevents Testerton from improving his position.#T4#
Ground and pound from Forealius.
Forealius slips a nice elbow through Testerton's hands, connecting with Testerton's forehead.
Testerton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Testerton working for a triangle but Forealius defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Testerton looking for subs off his back but Forealius has passed one foot through into half guard.
Testerton looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forealius stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Forealius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Testerton checks a leg kick.
Forealius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Testerton.
A big left from Forealius misses.
Testerton moves in looking to clinch but Forealius pushes him off.
Testerton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Testerton as Forealius shoots in.
Forealius connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Testerton has Forealius up against the cage in a clinch.
Forealius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Testerton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forealius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Testerton moves away.
And Testerton tries to counter it with a takedown but Forealius pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Forealius tries to clinch but Testerton moves out of range.
Testerton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forealius misses with a hook.
Testerton misses with a hook.#TD#
Forealius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Forealius looking to pass the guard.
Marcus Forealius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Testerton looking for a sweep. Not yet Testerton, not yet.
Forealius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Testerton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Testerton won't allow Forealius to sweep him here.
Testerton tries to free his leg and advance position but Forealius is retaining full guard.
Forealius working a defensive guard but Testerton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Forealius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Testerton's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Forealius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Testerton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forealius working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Forealius looking for a guillotine here but Testerton defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Forealius is looking for a triangle but Testerton pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Testerton trying to control the position from guard on top but Forealius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Forealius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Testerton is pushing down on Forealius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Forealius is fighting to maintain full guard but Testerton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Testerton is trying to control. Forealius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forealius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Testerton can do to turn this around?
Forealius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Testerton trying to control from half guard but Forealius is working away.
Testerton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Testerton wants to pass the guard but Forealius is defending well.
Testerton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Testerton trying to mount his opponent but Forealius defends it.
Forealius trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forealius wants to improve his position but Testerton is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KG Testerton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Testerton throws a looping overhand right but Forealius ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Forealius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Testerton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Testerton is nestled in close to Forealius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Testerton lands with a punch from half guard.
Forealius has a hand on Testerton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Testerton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Forealius tries to reverse the position but Testerton maintains control.
Testerton with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testerton lands a nice shot to the head.
Testerton avoids the attempt from Forealius to control.#T1#
Testerton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Testerton looking to finish Forealius with some ground and pound. This is bad for Forealius!
Forealius is looking to get to half guard.
Testerton with a couple of short strikes.
Forealius tries to reverse the position but Testerton maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Testerton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Testerton raining down shots from the mount!
Forealius can't escape the position.
Testerton cracks Forealius with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Testerton lands with some strikes.
Marcus Forealius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Testerton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forealius is looking to escape.
Forealius tries to reverse the position but Testerton maintains control.
Forealius is in a horrible position here. Testerton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Forealius is squirming around, avoiding Testerton's attempts to control the action.
KG Testerton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Testerton breaks from Forealius's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Forealius tries to reverse the position but Testerton maintains control.
Testerton avoids the attempt from Forealius to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forealius is squirming around, avoiding Testerton's attempts to control the action.
Testerton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Testerton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forealius is looking to escape.
Forealius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Testerton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Forealius is trying desperately to improve position.
Testerton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Testerton controlling his opponent.
Forealius tries to reverse the position but Testerton maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
KG Testerton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Testerton 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 for KG Testerton!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for KG Testerton!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for KG Testerton!
KG Testerton wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Forealius gets a double leg takedown into Sazonov's guard.
Forealius working some strikes from top position.
Forealius won't allow Sazonov to get back to his feet.
Forealius looking to pass the guard.
Forealius stands and throws Sazonov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sazonov tries to escape but Forealius is in control.
Forealius working the ground and pound.
Forealius scores with punches from side control.
Forealius scoring with punches and elbows.
Forealius scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Sazonov is rocked!
Sazonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forealius on the ground.
Forealius advances to full mount.
Oh Sazonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Forealius! Sazonov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Forealius!
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