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Event:
ACA 10: Cummhaill vs Wolf
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Core fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Face feints the counter takedown.
Core pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face tries for a takedown but Core circles away easily
and Core counters with a left and a right that stings Face. #TD2#
Face shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Core's guard.
Core is trying to keep Face in close.
Core is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Face is working Core over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face stopping the sweep attempt from Core.
Face with a nice head shot there.
Face lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Core is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Face is aware though and is defending well.
Face lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Core is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face lands a couple of digs.
Oh Core is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Face told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Face landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Core bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Face's guard. #REVR#
Core prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Core seems to have got his legs back now.
Core is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Core. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Core won't allow Face to get back to his feet.
Face keeping moving, preventing Core from controlling successfully.
Face wants to stand up but Core is controlling him. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Core forces Face back against the cage and clinches.
Face takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Core jumps into guard, dragging Face to the mat.
Face content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Core has momentary wrist control but Face slips an elbow through the middle.
Face makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Core is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Face pushing down on Core's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Core is staying active underneath Face, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Face looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Core looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Core is trying to control but can't.
Core is breathing heavily.
Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Core keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Face working over Core with some ground and pound. Core looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Core is looking for a sweep. Face is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Face working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Face winds up and cracks Core with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Face is keen to just control but Core is a slippery customer.
Face working Core over with strikes.
Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Core is trying to control but can't.
Face lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Core is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knife Face will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Face closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Core quickly recovers to half guard.
Core wants to control but Face is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Face.
Core is trying to maintain the position but Face is very close to passing his half guard.
Face scores with a big shot! Core's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Core! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knife Face!
A pretty intense looking Knife Face took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
David Core spoke after the fight, saying 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'. |
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Event:
WPFA XLV: Bassole vs Morra Jr
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Core avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Core has his takedown stuffed
and Spindley counters with a straight right hand.
Spindley throws a series of punches but Core avoids them all with ease.
Core throws out a counter right but Spindley avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Core moves into the clinch successfully.
Spindley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Core drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spindley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Core has Spindley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spindley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core is looking for a takedown.
Core wants to take the fight to the mat but Spindley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Spindley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spindley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Core has him pressed against the cage.
Core pushes Spindley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Core shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spindley but Spindley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Core goes for a double leg but Spindley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spindley continues to drive forward.
Spindley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spindley feints a jab promting Core to slip. Spindley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Core slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Spindley tries to keep at a distance but Core has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spindley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Core looking for a takedown.
Core looks winded!
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Spindley working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Spindley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spindley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Core takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spindley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Spindley moves into the clinch.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
Core is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spindley to keep the fight standing.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Core fails to land.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Core is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Core keeps control of Spindley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spindley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spindley .
Spindley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spindley wants it to stay on the feet.
Spindley tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley misses with a two punch combination.
Spindley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Core manages to avoid it.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .#T4#
Spindley tries to clinch but Core moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Core was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spindley throws a front kick aimed at Core's knee but Core avoids it well.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .
Sloppy strikes from Spindley . Those never looked like landing.
Core fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spindley avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spindley moves to clinch but Core breaks away
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spindley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spindley jabs Core to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Spindley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Spindley drops Core with a beautiful combination! Core stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spindley is looking for the KO!#ROC#Core is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Core throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spindley 's waist but Spindley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Core off to one side.
Core is still on wobbly legs! Can Spindley finish him?
Harvey Spindley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Core shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Core takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Spindley .
Core gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spindley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
Good work by Core as he checks the leg kick.
Spindley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spindley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Core.
Spindley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Core is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spindley .
Core seems to have recovered his senses.
Spindley misses with a low kick.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core dodges the punch combination from Spindley .
#T1#
Core shoots in but no luck this time.
Harvey Spindley is winning the standup battle so far.
Core tries to move into range but Spindley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spindley throws a combination. Core tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Core.
Spindley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spindley stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
Core keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Spindley has knocked Core down with a huge combo! Spindley steps away and waves a wobbly Core back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spindley looks to land a combination but Core avoids it well.
Harvey Spindley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spindley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Core crashing down! Core tries to stagger back to his feet but Spindley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Core asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Spindley !
David Core was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'. |
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Event:
WPFA: Election Day
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Paris instigates a clinch.
Paris pushes Core back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paris pushes Core back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Core wants to take the fight to the mat but Paris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Paris lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Core working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris landing some decent shots from 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!
Paris showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Core looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paris has picked Core up and slammed him! Core can't keep hold of the triangle and Paris manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Core takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Paris staying calm.
Core is trying to control Paris's posture but Paris avoids it.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Core keeps working.
Core is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Core is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Core manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Paris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paris controlling the action here.#SUB#
Core actively working from the bottom here.
Paris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paris lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Core quite badly. Core pulls Paris in close trying to recover. Paris postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Core on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Core doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Our winner, Marco Paris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David Core was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVII: Fudd vs Kellogg
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Core to the mat! Core manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Core keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Core's closed guard. He's half up but Core has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Core pivots and extends the arm, Smith falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Core! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Core!
After the fight, David Core was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXII: Fudd vs Corona
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Core fails with the takedown
and Somebody counters with a stiff right hand.
Core has his takedown stuffed
and Somebody counters with a nice body shot.
David Core seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Core or perhaps it was just good defense by Somebody, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Core. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Core gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Somebody counters with a right hand to the body.
Somebody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Core tries for a takedown but Somebody circles away easily
enabling Somebody to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somebody connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Core covering up! Somebody comes in with a big uppercut and Core goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Somebody!
After winning the bout, Johnny Somebody thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
David Core spoke after the fight, saying 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'. |
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Event:
Empire: X
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Core looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pierce!
Pierce is looking to get back to his feet here but Core is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pierce's back.
Core tries to keep control of the position but Pierce is staying busy.
I would not like to be Pierce right now.
Pierce tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pierce preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Core.
Pierce is trying to stand back up.
Pierce just trying to survive but Core is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Pierce rolls, trying to escape but Core keeps control of the position.
Pierce trying to control the position but Core manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Core is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pierce with him. Pierce is trying to defend but Core has an arm under the chin now! Pierce grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Core!
David Core really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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