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Event:
NRC Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Cao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Hero Liu Cao has been cut.
Hornblower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hornblower walks into a left hand.
Hornblower throws a lazy uppercut
and Cao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Cao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Hornblower is rocked!
Hornblower tries to land a body kick
and Cao scores with a counter punch that sends Hornblower to the canvas! Cao smells blood - he's punishing Hornblower with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hornblower has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Liu Cao !
A very excited looking Hero Liu Cao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mac Airt with a nice cross.
Mac Airt digs a good hook to Hornblower 's body.
Hornblower is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Hornblower moves forwards but Mac Airt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mac Airt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt catches Hornblower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mac Airt thumps Hornblower with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hornblower moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
Mac Airt works the jab nicely.
Mac Airt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mac Airt. That's going to slow Hornblower down. #T1#
Hornblower tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Mac Airt lands a leg kick that knocks Hornblower off balance momentarily.
Mac Airt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hornblower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hornblower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hornblower momentarily.
Mac Airt connects with the punch.
Hornblower misses with a looping right.
Hornblower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hornblower . That did some damage!
Mac Airt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Hornblower .
Mac Airt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hornblower . That did some damage!#T2#
Mac Airt lands a jab to Hornblower 's midsection.
Mac Airt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hornblower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hornblower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Mac Airt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hornblower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hornblower takes one to the chin there.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hornblower .
Mac Airt throws a shot to the body.
Hornblower blocks a jab.
Mac Airt lands with a nice body punch.
Mac Airt lands a jab.
Nice cross by Mac Airt.#T3#
Mac Airt with the inside leg kick.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hornblower moves out of range as Mac Airt throws a body kick.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hornblower throws a body kick that misses
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
A big right from Hornblower misses.
Mac Airt cracks a nice hook into Hornblower 's ribs.
Hornblower moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hornblower takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hornblower .
Hornblower misses the shot to the body.
Hornblower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt clobbers Hornblower with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hornblower misses.
Hornblower 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hornblower fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Hornblower manages to avoid it.
Hornblower loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Mac Airt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Good shot there by Mac Airt.
Hornblower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hornblower is just out of range.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hornblower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Hornblower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hornblower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hornblower misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hornblower throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
It looked like Mac Airt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mac Airt stuns Hornblower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hornblower misses the jab.
Mac Airt lands with a good body shot.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hornblower .
Hornblower has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hornblower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hornblower throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornblower moves forwards but Mac Airt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mac Airt connects with a solid leg kick.
Mac Airt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Hornblower manages to avoid it.
Hornblower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Mac Airt looks to land a combination but Hornblower avoids it well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hornblower in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hornblower jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Mac Airt finds it's way through Hornblower 's defenses.
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Mac Airt lands with a nice body punch.
Hornblower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hornblower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hornblower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mac Airt connects with the punch.
Hornblower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Airt doesn't seem bothered though.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hornblower .
A nice side step and Hornblower releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Hornblower closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hornblower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hornblower throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Hornblower 's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower throws a series of punches but Mac Airt avoids them all with ease.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Mac Airt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hornblower .
Hornblower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hornblower throws a wild body kick that Mac Airt sees coming a mile off.
Mac Airt stalks Hornblower and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hornblower 's face. Hornblower staggers backwards, shaken.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Hornblower throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Hornblower moves out of range.
Mac Airt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hornblower misses the shot to the body.
Hornblower closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hornblower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hornblower might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mac Airt has got the better of the exchanges.
Hornblower looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Hornblower 's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hornblower 's sensitive parts.
Mac Airt punishes Hornblower 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hornblower is looking to clinch.
Hornblower misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hornblower throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hornblower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mac Airt scores with a body shot.
Mac Airt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Mac Airt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hornblower throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Mac Airt tried to counter with a leg kick but Hornblower avoided it.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Hornblower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hornblower . Hornblower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mac Airt connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mac Airt.
Hornblower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hornblower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mac Airt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac Airt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mac Airt connects with a jab.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Hornblower .
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mac Airt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac Airt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt moves out of range as Hornblower strikes.#T4#
Mac Airt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hornblower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hornblower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt lands a jab to Hornblower 's midsection.
Hornblower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick from Hornblower .
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Hornblower .
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the nose.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Hornblower is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mac Airt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hornblower tries to clinch up.
Hornblower misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hornblower 's head.
Mac Airt thumps Hornblower with a low kick.
Mac Airt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hornblower .
A slow jab from Hornblower misses its intended target.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hornblower throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Hornblower is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt clobbers Hornblower with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mac Airt catches Hornblower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mac Airt cracks Hornblower with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
#T1#
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Hornblower .
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mac Airt scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mac Airt jabs at Hornblower 's body.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Hornblower 's belly button to the back.
A jab from Hornblower misses.
Mac Airt scores with a hook to the body. Hornblower takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mac Airt scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt connects with a jab.
Hornblower looks to land a left hand but Mac Airt moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hornblower manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hornblower on the side of the head. #T2#
Mac Airt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hornblower throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornblower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hornblower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Hornblower avoids nicely.
Mac Airt misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hornblower counters with a takedown into side control.
Hornblower working away.
Mac Airt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hornblower is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU2#
Hornblower decides to stand back up.
Hornblower misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Mac Airt scores with the left hand. Hornblower knows he should have avoided that one.
Hornblower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hornblower walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Hornblower .
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hornblower moves away.
Mac Airt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac Airt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horacio Hornblower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Mac Airt.
The fighters circling - Hornblower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hornblower 's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt blocks the body kick.
Mac Airt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mac Airt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cormac Mac Airt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mac Airt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hornblower .
Hornblower is looking to clinch.
Hornblower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Airt.#CUT2#It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mac Airt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hornblower tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mac Airt thumps Hornblower with a low kick.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hornblower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mac Airt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hornblower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Mac Airt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac Airt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
After winning the bout, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NRC 7
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hornblower has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Carlos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower is looking to stand up but Carlos won't let him.
Carlos trying to control the position.
Hornblower has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carlos is proving hard to escape from.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower wanted to stand there but Carlos had control of the position. #SU2#
Hornblower decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carlos, up you get!
Hornblower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlos circles away quickly and effectively.
Hornblower lands a really nice looking cross but Carlos seems unphased.
#T1##CL2#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Hornblower to work.
Carlos wants a takedown.
Carlos misses with a body punch.
Carlos tries to land knees in the clinch but Hornblower avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Hornblower .
Hornblower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornblower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Carlos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hornblower is trying to stand back up but Carlos is controlling him
Carlos thows a huge punch but Hornblower dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Hornblower manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Carlos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hornblower is looking to control Carlos's arms but Carlos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hornblower has his back to the cage.
Hornblower working aggressively here.
#T2#
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Carlos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hornblower after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos walks into a jab.
Hornblower dodges the punch combination from Carlos.
#TD#
Carlos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hornblower has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Carlos stops Hornblower from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Carlos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hornblower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carlos.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlos prevents Hornblower from standing back up.
#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hornblower misses with a wild body shot.
Hornblower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlos.
Carlos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carlos throws a big shot that misses.
Hornblower misses with a wild body shot.
Carlos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hornblower .
Carlos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Carlos throws a lazy head kick
and Carlos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hornblower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hornblower lands a jab to Carlos's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Hornblower . Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Hornblower has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlos lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Carlos.
#BC#
Carlos breaks the clinch.
Carlos with a poor takedown
and Hornblower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Carlos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Hornblower . No joy for Carlos on that attempt.
That kick from Carlos tenderised Hornblower 's leg. Hornblower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hornblower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Carlos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carlos won't allow Hornblower to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hornblower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Carlos misses with a low kick as Hornblower jumps back.#TD#
Carlos feints and as Hornblower raises his hands in defense, Carlos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlos stops Hornblower from standing up.
Carlos is in close to Hornblower 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carlos stops Hornblower from standing up.
Carlos throws a strike but Hornblower rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Carlos managing to control the position. #SU2#
Carlos is working an open guard so Hornblower takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Carlos dives in and scores a takedown into Hornblower 's guard.
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!
Carlos throwing strikes but missing.
Carlos postures up in Hornblower 's guard and throws a big left but Hornblower blocks it. #T1#
Hornblower is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlos is controlling him.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carlos manages to pass to side control.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower taking some punishment here, with Carlos in his half guard.
Juan Carlos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hornblower is trying to stand up here but Carlos is controlling him well. #ES2#
Hornblower has one foot on Carlos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hornblower moves forwards but Carlos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Carlos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hornblower throws a push kick but Carlos slaps the foot to one side.
Carlos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Carlos shoots in and gets a takedown into Hornblower 's guard.
Carlos chips away with some ground and pound.
Carlos stops Hornblower from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Hornblower has his feet on Carlos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Hornblower avoids them all with ease.
Hornblower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carlos throws a nice looking combination but Hornblower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hornblower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hornblower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hornblower misses with a two punch combination.
Carlos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3##CL2#
Carlos gets tackled into the cage by Hornblower . Hornblower maintains the clinch.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlos controls his hands.
Hornblower taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlos.
Hornblower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hornblower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Carlos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hornblower tries to clinch
and Carlos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carlos punishes Hornblower 's body with a nice straight punch.
Carlos connects with a body shot.
Hornblower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
A punch lands to the side of Carlos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Carlos moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hornblower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juan Carlos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Hornblower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hornblower feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Carlos misses
and Hornblower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Carlos misses. #TD#
Carlos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carlos is in Hornblower 's guard.
Hornblower has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carlos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hornblower is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hornblower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos is trying to maintain a safe position but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns Carlos into the cage.
Hornblower has a couple of punches blocked by Carlos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carlos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carlos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hornblower after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornblower has a couple of punches blocked by Carlos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Horacio Hornblower will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornblower works the jab nicely.
Hornblower looks to land a body kick but Carlos moved away.
Carlos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carlos motions for Hornblower to come forward. Carlos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hornblower swings for the body but Carlos moves out of range.
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hornblower .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos connects with a nice looking jab.
Hornblower blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hornblower as he avoids it easily.
Hornblower throws a fast counter high kick but Carlos manages to duck under it in time.
Hornblower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carlos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Carlos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hornblower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hornblower misses the target.
Carlos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carlos blocks the body kick.
Hornblower fails to land with a series of punches.
Carlos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlos scores with the left hand. Hornblower knows he should have avoided that one.
Carlos connects with a crisp jab.
Hornblower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hornblower steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carlos. That one must have hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carlos.
Carlos pushes Hornblower away with a front kick.
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!
Hornblower darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Carlos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Hornblower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carlos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hornblower .
Hornblower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hornblower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hornblower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Hornblower .
Carlos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hornblower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Hornblower clinches with his opponent.
Carlos missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hornblower .
Hornblower prevents a body shot from Carlos. #T3#
Carlos prevents a body shot from Hornblower .
Hornblower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hornblower is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carlos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carlos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hornblower has a couple of punches blocked by Carlos.
Carlos tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornblower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Carlos pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Hornblower stands up and waves to Carlos to follow him.
Hornblower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos throws a quick counter head kick but Hornblower was just out of range.
Hornblower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carlos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hornblower lunges at Carlos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carlos's hand. #T4#
Carlos misses with a two punch combination.
Carlos avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Hornblower - just one landing.
Carlos throws a hook but Hornblower avoids it easily.
Carlos takes a swing at Hornblower 's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Carlos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Hornblower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carlos doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Carlos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Hornblower throws a head punch that misses.
Hornblower misses with a punch on the inside.
Hornblower content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hornblower swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlos is working for takedown but Hornblower is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hornblower 's elbow.
Hornblower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
Carlos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hornblower stalls.
Carlos taking a breather.
Carlos can't find room to land a body shot as Hornblower controls the action.
Carlos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hornblower swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornblower throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlos.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
Carlos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juan Carlos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hornblower is stalling here.
Hornblower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower has a couple of punches blocked by Carlos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Hornblower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hornblower winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornblower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hornblower misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Walters counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hornblower is looking to stand back up but Walters counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hornblower .
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walters working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Walters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hornblower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walters working over Hornblower with some ground and pound. Hornblower looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is controlling the pace.
#ES#
Hornblower has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Walters is on him like a limpet, forcing Hornblower back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hornblower has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Walters tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Walters drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Walters manages to pull guard.
Hornblower wants to stand but Walters has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hornblower defends it easily.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hornblower is one step ahead there.
Walters is pulling down on Hornblower 's head. It's preventing any offense from Hornblower , at least for the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Hornblower tries to stand but Walters is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hornblower . Those never looked like landing.
Hornblower misses with a kick to the body
and Hornblower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Walters misses with a straight left.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Hornblower .
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch but Walters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walters lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hornblower misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Walters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walters. #ES#
Hornblower pushes Walters off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Walters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hornblower 's guard.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walters manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Hornblower tries to kick Walters off but Walters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Walters is taking a breather. Hornblower says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower is trying to escape back to his feet but Walters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hornblower 's face as Walters controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Walters avoids a kick to the body.
Hornblower misses with the combination.
Hornblower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walters steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hornblower .
Hornblower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walters checks it well.
Hornblower gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hornblower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Walters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hornblower looks to land a body kick but Walters moved away.
Walters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Walters is just out of range.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walters appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hornblower throws out the jab.
Hornblower throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Walters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hornblower won't be happy with that. #T1#
Walters cracks Hornblower with a big elbow.
Walters grinds an elbow into Hornblower 's temple. #SUB2#
Walters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hornblower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hornblower is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hornblower seems a little lost for a moment, as Walters dominates the positioning.
Hornblower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters landing strikes. #T2#
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Hornblower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Hornblower is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Walters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walters wants to control but Hornblower is keeping him busy.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but Walters drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Hornblower is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Walters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hornblower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walters's guard! Nice work there by Hornblower !
Walters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Walters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Hornblower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hornblower scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Walters manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Hornblower taking shots to the head.
Hornblower trying desperately to get to his feet.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hornblower is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hornblower throws a jab but it's blocked by Walters.
Walters tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.
Hornblower throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Walters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hornblower is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walters dives into side control.
#REVR#
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but Walters drags him back down.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Hornblower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Walters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walters wants to control but Hornblower is keeping him busy.
Hornblower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Walters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Hornblower is letting Walters control him for a moment.
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower seems a little lost for a moment, as Walters dominates the positioning.
Walters landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Walters prevents Hornblower from escaping the position.#T3#
Walters content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hornblower doesn't manage to clinch there - Walters circles away.
Hornblower takes a swing at Walters's ribcage but misses.
Walters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hornblower defends it well.#CL#
Hornblower has Walters up against the cage in a clinch.
Walters blocks a body shot from Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a punch but it's blocked by Walters.
Hornblower misses with the head strike.
Walters prevents a body shot from Hornblower . #T4#
Hornblower swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Walters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walters slips under a jab.
And Walters tries to counter it with a takedown but Hornblower pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hornblower closes the distance but Walters moves to the side
and Walters counters with a stiff right hand.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters thuds his right hand into Hornblower 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walters fails to land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornblower misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Walters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walters manages to pass to side control.
Hornblower wants to stand back up but Walters manages to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters really dominated that 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!#R4##CL#
Hornblower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walters, pushing him back against the cage.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walters tries to pull guard but Hornblower forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hornblower misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Walters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower throws a looping overhand right but Walters ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Hornblower #TD2#
and Walters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walters stops Hornblower from getting back to his feet.
Hornblower scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Walters manages to mount him!
#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Walters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Walters working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hornblower squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hornblower is in a horrible position here. Walters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#Hornblower is rocked!
A big strike lands for Walters! That's really hurt Hornblower and he's turned his back - Walters keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Walters jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuroda moves away from the strike by Hornblower .
Kuroda loads up on a big right hand but Hornblower slips the punch.
Hornblower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuroda.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hornblower takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hornblower misses the shot to the body.
Kuroda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hornblower throws an overhand right that lands on Kuroda's shoulder, as Kuroda tries to avoid the shot.
Kuroda scores with a hook.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hornblower .
Kuroda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hornblower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuroda tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hornblower enables Kuroda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hornblower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hornblower is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kuroda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hornblower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hornblower holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuroda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hornblower is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kuroda working for a triangle but Hornblower defends it easily.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuroda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Kuroda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hornblower manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hornblower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hornblower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hornblower wants to sweep but no luck.
Hornblower is working hard here to advance position.
Kuroda tries to free his leg and advance position but Hornblower is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hornblower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuroda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuroda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hornblower working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
#T4#
Kuroda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Kuroda stopping the sweep attempt from Hornblower .
Hornblower managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornblower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower 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#
An inside leg kick from Hornblower misses.
Hornblower works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Hornblower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hornblower holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Kuroda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Hornblower scores with a hook to the body.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Come on Hornblower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornblower has Kuroda pushed against the cage.
Hornblower avoiding damage.
Hornblower gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
Hornblower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuroda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Hornblower to work.
A bit of stalling here from Hornblower .
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuroda.
Hornblower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Hornblower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuroda with the counter takedown but Hornblower avoids it easily.#CL#
Hornblower has managed to clinch.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horacio Hornblower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower . Kuroda does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda can't get the takedown.
Hornblower pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuroda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornblower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with an open hand slap.#CL#
Kuroda gets tackled into the cage by Hornblower . Hornblower maintains the clinch.
Kuroda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornblower smiles and moves away.
Hornblower thows a body kick. Kuroda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hornblower moves into range and clinches up with Kuroda.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Hornblower 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroda slips under a jab.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Hornblower and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Hornblower has closed the distance and engaged Kuroda in a clinch.
#T1#
Kuroda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hornblower just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hornblower forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornblower is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Hornblower presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hornblower scores with a shot to the side of Kuroda's head. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kuroda to his knees! Hornblower keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
EFC 23
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Fox slips a jab and a cross from Hornblower .
Hornblower misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Fox clinches up against the cage.
Fox lands an elbow just above Hornblower 's eye.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fox obliges.
Fox pushes Hornblower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hornblower is stalling here.
Fox letting Hornblower take a breather here.#BC2#
Fox manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Hornblower throws a head punch that misses.
Hornblower takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fox throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Hornblower cracks Fox with an open hand slap.#T1#
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Fox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Fox pushes Hornblower up against the cage in a clinch.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fox misses with a knee strike.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower swings wildly with an uppercut but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornblower looking to stall.
Fox landing knees to the body.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornblower throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Fox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower working aggressively here.
Fox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hornblower is pushing Fox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Hornblower back against the cage.
Fox gets through Hornblower 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox lands a good knee to the midsection. Hornblower won't want to take too many of those.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Hornblower is blocking nicely.
Fox being controlled against the cage.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox misses with a knee to the head.
Fox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hornblower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Fox blocking some punches.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Hornblower blocks with his arms.
Hornblower is pushing Fox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox scores with a knee to the head.
Fox working Hornblower over with knees to the body.
Hornblower avoiding damage as Fox throws knees to the body.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hornblower managing to block the knees to the body from Fox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
Hornblower will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fox up against the cage.#T4#
Hornblower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hornblower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hornblower blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hornblower .
#BC2#
Fox breaks the clinch.
Hornblower throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hornblower .#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hornblower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fox rushes Hornblower and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hornblower 's sensitive parts.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Hornblower circles away.
Fox slips a straight right by Hornblower .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Hornblower trying to stall but Fox improves his position.
Fox lands a nice knee to the body.
Fox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hornblower backwards.
Fox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hornblower lands with a left to the head.
Fox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hornblower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hornblower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Hornblower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hornblower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Hornblower backwards. #BC#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower misses with a leg kick.
Hornblower swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Fox has closed the distance and engaged Hornblower in a clinch.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Hornblower tries to stall but Fox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fox lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Hornblower is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Horacio Hornblower has been cut.
Fox dips a shoulder and cracks Hornblower with a mighty uppercut! Hornblower falls back against the cage and Fox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hornblower is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Fox!
A relieved looking Jack Fox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EFC 19
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hornblower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Hornblower tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Hornblower 's body. Hornblower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Barbosa cracks Hornblower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barbosa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hornblower to stand back up!#ROC2#Hornblower is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hornblower leaves his chin hanging out and Barbosa seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hornblower crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa is the new lightweight champion!
Antonio Barbosa 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:
EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornblower lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Hornblower moves out of range.
We've been told by Hornblower 's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Hornblower finds it's way through Rasnov's defenses.
A head kick misses from Hornblower .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hornblower is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Hornblower circles away and we're back to standing.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Rasnov.
Rasnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rasnov tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Hornblower counters with a nice right hand that sends Rasnov toppling to the canvas! Rasnov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hornblower finish him?!#ROC#Rasnov is rocked!
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!
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hornblower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?#T1#
Rasnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hornblower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasnov looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Rasnov jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hornblower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasnov has had enough of the clinch but Hornblower keeps him there for the moment.
Rasnov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hornblower controlling the action here for a moment.
Hornblower creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rasnov with a big uppercut! Rasnov tries to clinch up but Hornblower pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rasnov to the mat! Rasnov covers up and Hornblower unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
EFC 13
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornblower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.#CL#
Hornblower takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuroda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Hornblower working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hornblower to keep the fight standing.
Kuroda being controlled against the cage.
Kuroda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuroda tries to circle away but Hornblower has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hornblower manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hornblower .#TD2#
Kuroda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hornblower is trying to control the position but Kuroda postures up.
Kuroda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hornblower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuroda is aware though and is defending well.
Hornblower seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Hornblower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuroda wants to control from the top but Hornblower keeps moving.
Hornblower pulls Kuroda in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuroda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuroda stopping the sweep attempt from Hornblower .
Hornblower keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
Hornblower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hornblower is looking to land body kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuroda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hornblower instigates a clinch.
Kuroda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornblower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hornblower .
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hornblower .
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hornblower has Kuroda pushed against the cage.
Hornblower is pushing Kuroda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuroda wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it.
#T3#
Hornblower avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a wild body kick that Kuroda sees coming a mile off.
Kuroda throws out a counter right but Hornblower avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Hornblower drives through and clinches with Kuroda against the cage.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Hornblower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Hornblower stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower leaning against his opponent.
Kuroda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuroda goes for a takedown attempt but Hornblower pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hornblower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Hornblower misses.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Hornblower . #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower scores with a jab to the body.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Hornblower circles away easily
and Hornblower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Hornblower as Kuroda shoots in.
Hornblower jabs at Kuroda's body.
Hornblower lands with a straight right. Kuroda didn't see that one coming.
Hornblower lands a nice hook to Kuroda's body. Kuroda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hornblower misses with a kick to the body.
Hornblower throws a wild body kick that Kuroda sees coming a mile off.
Hornblower misses with a hook. Kuroda ducked under it nicely.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hornblower moves out of range as Kuroda strikes.
Hornblower tries to work over Kuroda's front leg with a kick but Kuroda checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornblower is looking to land body kicks.
Kuroda takes one to the side of the head.
Hornblower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horacio Hornblower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hornblower misses the jab.
Hornblower misses with a straight right.
Kuroda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hornblower avoids it really well and circles away.
Hornblower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuroda throws out the jab.
Hornblower clobbers Kuroda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Hornblower sprawls well.
Hornblower appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuroda with a poor takedown
and Hornblower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hornblower has knocked Kuroda down with a huge combo! Hornblower steps away and waves a wobbly Kuroda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
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!
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kuroda tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hornblower pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kuroda is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
EFC 11
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornblower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Hornblower .#TD2#
Kimber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hornblower on his heels. He'll look to pass Hornblower 's guard now, I'm sure.
Hornblower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimber throws an elbow that misses. Hornblower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kimber's guard. Nice move by Hornblower !#REVR#
Kimber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hornblower sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimber's guard.
Hornblower has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hornblower putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Kimber that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornblower thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Hornblower throws a sloppy strike and Kimber uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Kimber has ended up in Hornblower 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Hornblower pushes Kimber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hornblower lands with a hook. Kimber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hornblower is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hornblower gets through Kimber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kimber tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimber tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kimber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Kimber.
Kimber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Kimber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornblower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Kimber is rocked!
Kimber blocks an uppercut.
Kimber is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Hornblower throws a head punch that misses.
Hornblower throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hornblower - that landed with a thud.
Hornblower stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Hornblower is stalling here.
Kimber blocks an uppercut.
Kimber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hornblower .
Hornblower throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimber.
Hornblower misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hornblower fails to land.
Kimber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hornblower prevents it.
Hornblower misses with the head strike.
Hornblower has a couple of punches blocked by Kimber.
Kimber seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Hornblower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimber tries to clinch but Hornblower is having none of it.
Kimber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hornblower 's waist but Hornblower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimber off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Hornblower .
Kimber looks winded!
Hornblower scores with a sloppy right hand. Kimber should have avoided that one.
Hornblower slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimber, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Hornblower drops Kimber with a naaaaasty hook - Kimber is in real trouble here! Hornblower dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
EFC8:
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornblower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.
Hornblower comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hornblower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it.
Hornblower pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hornblower slows down the pace here.
Bell tries to circle away but Hornblower has him pinned against the cage.
Hornblower can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornblower pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hornblower 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bell under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hornblower has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bell moves forwards but Hornblower connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hornblower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hornblower misses.#T1#
Bell throws a hook but Hornblower avoids it easily.
Hornblower throws a leg kick but Bell checks it. #CL2#
Hornblower forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell wants to break free but Hornblower has control.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bell fails to pull guard.
Hornblower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hornblower scores with a shoulder strike.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Hornblower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hornblower .
Bell is trying to push Hornblower away but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Hornblower to work.
A nice left hand lands by Hornblower .
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!
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Bell is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rj Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell trying to control the position but instead, Hornblower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bell into the cage.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
Hornblower manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Hornblower . #BC2#
Hornblower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hornblower thuds a left hand into Bell's body.#CL2#
Hornblower instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hornblower .
Hornblower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hornblower as the two fighters clinch.
Hornblower displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bell up against the cage.
Bell has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hornblower .
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head.
A hook to the body from Hornblower .
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Hornblower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hornblower has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hornblower cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.#T4##CL2#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornblower will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bell up against the cage.
Hornblower '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.
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands with a left to the head.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hornblower has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hornblower effectively controlling the action here.
Hornblower digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Hornblower slowing the pace effectively.
Bell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bell misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hornblower rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Bell throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hornblower presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hornblower keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
Bell jumps guard but Hornblower stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hornblower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hornblower .
Hornblower is pushing Bell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower stalling.
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards. #BC2#
Hornblower breaks from the clinch.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Hornblower counters with a crisp one two that drops Bell! Hornblower thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bell to his feet! Bell is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bell is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rj Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hornblower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hornblower gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bell is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Kuroda misses.
Kuroda moves out of range as Hornblower throws a body kick.
Hornblower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuroda throws a hook to the side of Hornblower 's head but Hornblower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hornblower is looking for a counter combo.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl out of it but Kuroda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hornblower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuroda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuroda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hornblower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower missing with a left hand there. Kuroda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Kuroda misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuroda checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuroda tries to move into range but Hornblower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hornblower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Hornblower counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kuroda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hornblower works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.
Hornblower throws out a powerful jab.
Hornblower misses with a body kick.
Kuroda moves out of range of the body kick from Hornblower .
Kuroda swings widly with a right hand
and Hornblower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hornblower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Kuroda moves forwards but Hornblower connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornblower digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuroda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornblower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hornblower .
Good body shot from Hornblower .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Kuroda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hornblower prevents the takedown attempt.
Hornblower displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuroda up against the cage.
Hornblower stalls. #BC#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Hornblower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuroda doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Hornblower scores with a shoulder strike.
Hornblower prevents Kuroda from breaking the clinch.
Kuroda being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Hornblower is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to push Hornblower away but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hornblower .
Kuroda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower stands there with Kuroda around his waist. Kuroda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hornblower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside. #T4#
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuroda wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it.
Kuroda is trying to push Hornblower away but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Hornblower presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
Hornblower slows down the pace here.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornblower lands a really nice looking cross but Kuroda seems unphased.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Hornblower with a hook.
Hornblower lands a slapping body shot.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hornblower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuroda misses with a hook. Hornblower ducked under it nicely.
Hornblower seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Hornblower .
Hornblower scores with a body shot.
Kuroda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornblower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hornblower digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hornblower lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuroda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Hornblower has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower stalling the fight.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Kuroda tries to break free but Hornblower pushes him back against the cage.
Kuroda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hornblower lands with a left to the head.
Kuroda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornblower gets through Kuroda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hornblower .
Kuroda jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hornblower effectively controlling the action here.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
#T2#
Hornblower taking a breather.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
Hornblower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuroda wants a takedown but no success here.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
A nice left hand lands by Hornblower .
Kuroda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuroda can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Hornblower holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hornblower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hornblower as the two fighters clinch.
Kuroda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuroda is looking to break free of the clinch but Hornblower has double underhooks. #T3#
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuroda's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower stalling.
Hornblower slowing the pace effectively.
Kuroda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuroda struggles to land a body shot inside as Hornblower controls his hands.
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Kuroda is breathing heavily.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda looking for a takedown.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornblower works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Hornblower gets through Kuroda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Hornblower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hornblower walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hornblower connects with a body shot that sends Kuroda's belly button to the back.#CL#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hornblower lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Hornblower .
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuroda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornblower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Hornblower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuroda on the side of the head.
Hornblower drops Kuroda with a huge uppercut! Kuroda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hornblower is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
EFC5: Night of Champions
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornblower connects with a jab.
Hornblower throws a chopping leg kick but Kuroda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hornblower throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuroda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hornblower has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hornblower wants to control but Kuroda postures up.
Hornblower tries to bench press Kuroda off him but Kuroda keeps the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kuroda tries for a kimura but Hornblower is defending well.
Hornblower wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hornblower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hornblower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kuroda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hornblower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuroda's guard! Nice work there by Hornblower ! #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Hornblower trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Hornblower from controlling successfully.
Kuroda trying to keep a closed guard but Hornblower is proving a slippery customer.
Hornblower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Kuroda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hornblower escapes and throws Kuroda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hornblower throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuroda dodges the ground and pound from Hornblower .
An elbow from Hornblower crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Hornblower crashes against the mat.
Hornblower misses with the ground and pound.
Kuroda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hornblower trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kuroda 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.
#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying to work for a kimura but Hornblower is defending well.
#T4#
Hornblower tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Hornblower defends the submission attempt.
Hornblower trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daizen Kuroda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hornblower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
A jab from Hornblower misses.
Kuroda blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.#CL#
Hornblower clinches up against the cage.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hornblower '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.
Kuroda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornblower pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hornblower lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Hornblower misses with a low kick.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Hornblower forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hornblower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Kuroda has had enough of the clinch but Hornblower keeps him there for the moment.
Kuroda is trying to maintain a safe position but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuroda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower is pressed up against the cage. Kuroda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hornblower down to the mat. Hornblower avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.#CL#
Hornblower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuroda, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Hornblower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hornblower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hornblower as Kuroda tries to tie him up.
Hornblower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower leaning against his opponent.
Hornblower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuroda.
Hornblower is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Hornblower .
Kuroda letting Hornblower take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
Hornblower misses with a straight right.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hornblower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
Hornblower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Hornblower clinches.
Kuroda trying to control the position but instead, Hornblower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuroda into the cage.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower gets underhooks to prevent Kuroda's takedown attempt.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hornblower throws a nice looking combination but Kuroda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Hornblower 's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hornblower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hornblower misses with a two punch combination.
Hornblower throws out a leg kick but Kuroda moves out of range and Hornblower only half commits.
Kuroda wants to counter with a clinch but Hornblower pushes him away.
Hornblower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuroda keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Hornblower and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hornblower throws a hook but Kuroda avoids it easily.#CL#
Hornblower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hornblower 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hornblower misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hornblower won't be happy with that.
Hornblower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hornblower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Hornblower clinches with his opponent.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuroda is looking to control Hornblower 's arms but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuroda has his back to the cage.
Hornblower stalls.
Kuroda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuroda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hornblower avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hornblower .
Kuroda trying to stall but Hornblower improves his position.
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Horacio Hornblower has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Hornblower breaks from the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornblower takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horacio Hornblower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hornblower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuroda tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuroda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hornblower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Hornblower avoiding damage.
Kuroda misses with some punches.
Hornblower prevents the takedown attempt.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuroda is trying to maintain a safe position but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Kuroda wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it.
#BC#
Hornblower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hornblower throws the left hand but Kuroda avoids the punch easily.
Hornblower throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kuroda counters with a single leg into guard. Hornblower didn't expect that. #T4#
Hornblower is trying to hold Kuroda in close to prevent damage but Kuroda has managed to pass into half guard.
Hornblower wants to improve his position but Kuroda is controlling well.
Kuroda trying to control the action but Hornblower is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuroda 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.
Hornblower manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Hornblower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hornblower 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
EFC2: Christmas Fight Night
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Hornblower lands a jab to the head.
Name checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Hornblower closes the distance and clinches.
Name drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hornblower gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Name as Hornblower tries to tie him up.
Hornblower taking a breather.
Name can't get the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hornblower has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Name fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornblower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hornblower breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Name throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Name is in Hornblower 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hornblower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Name gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornblower wants to stand up but Name is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Hornblower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Name gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornblower striking off his back but it's not causing Name any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower is controlling Name's posture.#SUB2#
Hornblower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.
Name looking to pass the guard.
Name sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hornblower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hornblower trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornblower is trying to keep Name in close.
#SUB#
Name 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.
Name trying to control but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Name missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Name stays in close to Hornblower 's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Name drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hornblower dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Name is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Name working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hornblower .
Hornblower trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Name is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hornblower defends well.
Hornblower is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hornblower is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hornblower is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Hornblower trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Hornblower postures up in Name's guard and throws a big left but Name blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hornblower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Name is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Name looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Name has his foot on Hornblower 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hornblower works his way back into a safe position though.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hornblower lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hornblower drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hornblower seems to have locked his on tight now - Name screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hornblower , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
Dominance XVI
Date: Dec 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Hornblower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hornblower digs a good hook to Blanc's body.
Blanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hornblower tries to avoid it but Blanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hornblower to the ground. Hornblower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blanc looks for the body kick but Hornblower saw that one coming.
Hornblower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanc moves away.
Hornblower cracks Blanc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hornblower is defended easily by Blanc.
Hornblower tries for a takedown but Blanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Hornblower has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hornblower .
Blanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hornblower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Hornblower . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Hornblower closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blanc did well to prevent Hornblower getting side control.
Hornblower takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hornblower .
Blanc is controlling Hornblower 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Blanc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hornblower pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blanc is looking to escape.
Hornblower tries to pass to full mount but Blanc defends it.
Blanc wants to control but Hornblower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hornblower 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.
Hornblower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blanc defending well though. #T2#
Hornblower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hornblower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hornblower is keen to just control but Blanc is a slippery customer.
Blanc wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blanc's head.
Hornblower works his way into full mount!
Hornblower throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blanc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hornblower avoids the attempt from Blanc to control.
Hornblower punching from mount but Blanc doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Blanc tries to reverse the position but Hornblower maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Hornblower there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hornblower dominating with strikes here.
Blanc is looking to improve his position but Hornblower isn't that keen on the idea.
Hornblower throws some wild stikes that Blanc manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns Blanc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blanc tries to hold on but Hornblower postures up.#SUB#
Blanc reaches up and pulls Hornblower towards him, trying to control the position. Hornblower manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Blanc! Blanc tries to roll over - now Hornblower is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Blanc has to tap out! Great work there by Hornblower !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
WPFA: Election Day
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brajgel looks to land a combination but Hornblower avoids it well.
Brajgel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brajgel slips a jab from Hornblower .#TD2#
Brajgel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Hornblower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brajgel pulls his head out easily.
Hornblower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brajgel.
Hornblower regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brajgel looking to sit in guard and control but Hornblower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hornblower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brajgel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hornblower stopping the sweep attempt from Brajgel.
Hornblower postures up in Brajgel's guard and throws a big left but Brajgel blocks it.
Hornblower is looking to work some ground and pound but Brajgel has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower postures up in Brajgel's guard and throws a big left but Brajgel blocks it.
Hornblower missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hornblower 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.
Hornblower sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brajgel's guard.
Hornblower with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brajgel is trying to get back to full guard.
Hornblower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brajgel tries to get to full guard but Hornblower has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hornblower has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brajgel defend it? Hornblower steps over the head and cranks it - Brajgel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hornblower !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Horacio Hornblower ! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVIII: DeAngelo vs PG
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung Min throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hornblower takes one on the button.
Jung Min punishes Hornblower 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hornblower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jung Min swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jung Min misses with a looping right.
It looked like Hornblower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hornblower misses with a double jab.
Hornblower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jung Min lands with a good body shot.
Hornblower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jung Min counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jung Min tests Hornblower 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung Min swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hornblower .#ROC2#Hornblower is rocked!
Jung Min pounces like a tiger and cracks Hornblower with a vicious hook! Hornblower is down but not out! Jung Min follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ogum Jung Min!
A victorious Ogum Jung Min thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXV: Lors vs Bjoergen
Date: Sep 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson defending well as Hornblower loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Hornblower tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson cracks Hornblower with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hornblower falls to his knees and Johnson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Johnson!
Elliot Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Little vs. UnEqual
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway misses with a takedown attempt
and Hornblower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conway looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hornblower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hornblower drops Conway with a big left hand! Conway is injured, injured bad! Hornblower jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
The defeated Elliot Conway had this to say: 'It was A tough loss But I will be back'. |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars IV
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hornblower misses with a body shot
and Makarenko counters with a huge left! Hornblower is in big trouble! He's backing up but Makarenko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hornblower from any more damage. A dominating finish by Makarenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boleslav Makarenko!
Boleslav Makarenko made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Deception
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Hornblower gets the takedown into side control.
Rei Assassino bucks up and tries to throw Hornblower off but instead Hornblower has got his back!
Hornblower wants to stand up but Rei Assassino is stuck to his back.#SU#
Hornblower has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Hornblower throws a series of strikes that have Rei Assassino backpedaling.
Rei Assassino looks winded!#TD#
Hornblower gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Hornblower gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hornblower looks to land a body kick but Rei Assassino moved away.
Nice jab there from Hornblower . #ROC#Rei Assassino is rocked!
Nice body kick from Hornblower .
Rei Assassino is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Hornblower lands an overhand right.#T1#
Hornblower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hornblower throws the kick towards the body but Rei Assassino avoids it.#CL#
Hornblower clinches.
Hornblower '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.
Hornblower gets through Rei Assassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Hornblower has picked Rei Assassino up - he's going for a ride! Hornblower dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rei Assassino seems to have recovered his senses.
Hornblower wants to stand but Rei Assassino has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hornblower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Hornblower decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Rei Assassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Hornblower .
Rei Assassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Hornblower steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Rei Assassino is out on his feet! Hornblower sets himself and nearly takes Rei Assassino's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
Nicolau Rei Assassino was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you! Eu vou te matar, você vê que ninguém pode me derrotar!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornblower fails with the takedown
and Trapp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hornblower thinking.
Trapp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hornblower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower throws a sloppy head kick
and Trapp counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Trapp cracks Hornblower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trapp has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hornblower to stand back up!#ROC2#Hornblower is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trapp lands with a good body shot.
Oh Hornblower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hornblower is breathing heavily.
BAM! Trapp delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hornblower like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Aiden Trapp!
Aiden Trapp tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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