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Event:
Ascension 0301
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McLarnin.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLarnin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLarnin.
McLarnin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLarnin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
McLarnin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLarnin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLarnin lands with a shot to the body.
Justin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. McLarnin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as McLarnin shoots in.#CL#
McLarnin tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action.
#T2#
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
McLarnin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLarnin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLarnin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLarnin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
#T3#
Hall has McLarnin pressed against the cage, preventing McLarnin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLarnin is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McLarnin is looking for a takedown.
Justin Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
Hall just leaning against McLarnin, taking a breather. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#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.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall misses with a body punch.
McLarnin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLarnin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking. #CL#
McLarnin gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch. #BC2#
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
#T1#
McLarnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLarnin is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall misses with some punches.
McLarnin blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but McLarnin blocks it.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLarnin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
McLarnin taking a breather.
Hall just leaning against McLarnin, taking a breather.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall blocks a head kick by McLarnin.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
McLarnin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!#CL#
McLarnin tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
McLarnin takes a shot to the head.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
McLarnin trying to land knees to the body.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
McLarnin can't break the clinch.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jimmy McLarnin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLarnin works Hall's body with a nice hook.
McLarnin goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
McLarnin misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from McLarnin misses.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin staying out of range there.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##CL#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLarnin tries a knee to the head but Hall blocks it.
#BC2#
McLarnin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall lands a body shot.
Justin Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
McLarnin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall wants to clinch.
McLarnin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2##CL#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall wants to clinch but McLarnin slips to the side#TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hall won't be happy with that.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLarnin can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McLarnin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McLarnin's guard! Nice work there by Hall!
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
McLarnin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Justin Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McLarnin pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
McLarnin with the active half guard here but Hall passes nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hall!
After winning the bout, Justin Hall 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:
HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Powers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Powers slips under a jab from Hall.
Powers scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall clobbers Powers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Powers manages to avoid it.
Powers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Troy Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powers on the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Troy Powers's cut even more.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Powers misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Powers is rocked!
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers 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.
Hall avoids the head kick by Powers.
Hall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Powers misses with a right hand
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Powers or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall, which made it look bad.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands the left hand.
Powers slips a straight right by Hall.#T3#
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Powers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hall did well to prevent Powers getting side control.
Hall scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Powers manages to mount him!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Powers controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall wants to control but Powers is having none of it.#T4#
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hall wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Powers looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Powers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall misses the jab.
Powers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Powers is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Powers manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Justin Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall slips under a jab from Powers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
Hall misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a jab when Powers was well out of range.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Justin Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers avoids the body shot from Hall.
#TD2#
Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powers's guard. #T3#
Powers wants to get back to full guard.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Powers trying to control here.
Powers gets full guard.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Hall gets to his feet. Powers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Powers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powers winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Powers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall cracks Powers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Powers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powers moves out of range as Hall strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers misses the jab.
Powers blocks a jab.#T1#
Hall checks a low kick from Powers.
Hall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Powers just manages to avoid it.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powers's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
#T2#
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers works the jab nicely.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Powers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hall momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Powers looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Powers settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powers.
Hall throws a jab when Powers was well out of range.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall slips a straight right by Powers.#T3#
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
The cut above Troy Powers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Powers blocks a jab.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Powers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powers lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powers lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
letting Powers counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Powers throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powers.
Powers slips a straight right by Hall.
Powers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Powers with a jab.
Powers connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Powers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hall!
A victorious Justin Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Troy Powers was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Event:
HFC 297 Taylor vs Prime
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Hall throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a huge left! McDonald is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hall isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McDonald from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hall!
A relieved looking Justin Hall 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:
HFC Challengers 88
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Humans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Humans is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Humans has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Humans shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Humans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humans moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Humans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Humans.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humans's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humans shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Humans moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Humans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Humans shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Humans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunting Humans.#T1#
Humans walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.#CL2#
Humans closes the distance and clinches.
Humans is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Hall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Humans can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Humans prevents a body shot from Hall. #BC2#
Humans breaks the clinch.
Humans fails with the takedown#TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Humans wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hall manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Humans wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Humans is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Humans tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Humans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Humans tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hall working over Humans with some ground and pound. Humans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humans is controlling Hall's trapped leg to prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Humans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Humans.
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Humans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Humans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Humans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall with a nice head shot there.
Humans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall with a nice head shot there.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Humans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hall keeping full guard, as Humans tries to pass.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Humans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Humans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Humans wanted to stand there but Hall had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hall 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##CL2#
Humans instigates a clinch.
Humans working hard to break the clinch.
Humans is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Humans tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Humans wants to break free but Hall has control.
Humans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Humans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hall prevents Humans from standing back up.
Humans has hold of Hall's hands but Hall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hall 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. #T1#
Hall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall 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.
Hall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hall drops an elbow to the side of Humans's head.
Hall is nestled in close to Humans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Humans is rocked!
Humans is controlling Hall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Humans is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Humans's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Humans.
Humans tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Humans seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hall connects with a bit shot that sees Humans covering up! More strikes from Hall and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hall is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hall!
An intense looking Justin Hall took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My last manager wanted me to swing for the fences or get knocked out, that's why I lost so much. This new one respect me, and I'm gonna keep on winning for him'.
In defeat, Hunting Humans stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's killing me every day!till I avenge this loss!!!!'.
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Event:
HFC 287 Prime vs DeLuise II
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Alcatraz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alcatraz throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcatraz throws a body kick that misses.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Alcatraz leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alcatraz lands a body shot.
Alcatraz throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Alcatraz lands a shoulder strike.
Alcatraz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
Alcatraz misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcatraz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. #T1#
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcatraz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alcatraz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Alcatraz tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Alcatraz back against the cage.
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alcatraz.
Hall gets through Alcatraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alcatraz misses with the head strike.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Hall has Alcatraz pressed against the cage.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alcatraz blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alcatraz fails to land.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcatraz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Alcatraz looks winded!
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alcatraz pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Hall has Alcatraz pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Hall lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alcatraz has hold of Hall's hands but Hall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Hall there.
Alcatraz is not content to let Hall control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alcatraz gets back to full guard.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hall trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
Hall 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.
Alcatraz has momentary wrist control but Hall slips an elbow through the middle.
Hall chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Alcatraz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Alcatraz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hall should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alcatraz has tightened it up now! Hall should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robbie Alcatraz!
Robbie Alcatraz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LKO19 Refugies
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall throws a body punch but Gluhovic moves out of range.
Hall misses the body punch
and Gluhovic counters with a straight right hand.
Gluhovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Gluhovic.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Hall misses
and Gluhovic counters with a straight right hand.
Gluhovic misses with a hook
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gluhovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Gluhovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhovic avoids the head kick by Hall.
A nice combination there by Hall.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gluhovic counter with a right hand. #T1#
Good exchange - Gluhovic coming out on top.
Gluhovic tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gluhovic.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gluhovic throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Gluhovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gluhovic throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Gluhovic throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Gluhovic throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall keeps Gluhovic at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Gluhovic misses with an uppercut
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gluhovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gluhovic throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gluhovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hall somewhat.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gluhovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gluhovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall slips under a jab.
Gluhovic lands the left hand.#T3#
Gluhovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gluhovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gluhovic misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Gluhovic misses.
Gluhovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall throws a head kick that Gluhovic semi-blocks.
Gluhovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gluhovic throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Gluhovic throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall defending well as Gluhovic loads up on a big left hand.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gluhovic misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gluhovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Gluhovic misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Gluhovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Gluhovic.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Gluhovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Gluhovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gluhovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gluhovic throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gluhovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gluhovic throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Gluhovic scores with a shot to the body.
Gluhovic scores with the left hand. Hall knows he should have avoided that one.
Gluhovic throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws a fast counter high kick but Gluhovic manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gluhovic just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hall misses.
Hall digs a good hook to Gluhovic's body.
#T1#
Gluhovic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Gluhovic.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gluhovic misses with a looping left.
Gluhovic connects with a crisp jab.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gluhovic counters with a straight right hand.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gluhovic, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Gluhovic.
Gluhovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gluhovic throws a big shot that misses.
Hall takes a swing at Gluhovic's ribcage but misses.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gluhovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A jab from Gluhovic finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gluhovic.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gluhovic's waist but Gluhovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Gluhovic misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gluhovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Gluhovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hall eats them both and turns towards Gluhovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gluhovic misses with a body shot
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gerardo Gluhovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Hall lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Gluhovic misses.
Hall takes one on the button.
A left lands for Gluhovic.#ROC#
Hall is rocked!
Gluhovic looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Gluhovic finish him?
Hall tries to land a front kick but Gluhovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Gluhovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Gluhovic pounces like a tiger and cracks Hall with a vicious hook! Hall is down but not out! Gluhovic follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerardo Gluhovic!
Gerardo Gluhovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LKO 11 Anaconda
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Chulainn avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Chulainn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chulainn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chulainn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Chulainn takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Chulainn takes one on the button.
Chulainn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. 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.
Chulainn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Chulainn gets a double leg takedown into Hall's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Chulainn postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall 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##T2#
Chulainn wants to get back to full guard.
Chulainn is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chulainn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Chulainn's legs - danger averted.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chulainn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chulainn can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hall is keen to just control but Chulainn is a slippery customer.
Hall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall winds up and cracks Chulainn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hall working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hall connects with a nice short shot to Chulainn's temple.
Chulainn is looking to improve his position.
Chulainn trying to control from the bottom.
Chulainn taking some punishment here, with Hall in his half guard.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Chulainn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chulainn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Hall works over Chulainn with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chulainn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Chulainn is rocked!
Chulainn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh Chulainn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Hall advances position into side control!
Hall in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hall working the head with strikes.
Chulainn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Axis of Evil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chulainn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall lands a strong strike to the head of Chulainn. That's dazed him! Hall looking to finish here. Chulainn is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hall lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hall!
A relieved looking Justin Hall 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:
EPL 8.13
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Hall.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall. #SUB#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Nikitin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nikitin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikitin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nikitin scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Nikitin.
#BC2#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikitin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Nikitin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Nikitin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikitin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hall is trying to keep Nikitin in close.
#SUB2#
Hall has his foot on Nikitin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikitin works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Nikitin defends it easily.
Nikitin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikitin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Nikitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Nikitin connects with a couple of short punches.
Nikitin controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikitin passes into side control.
#T5#
Nikitin wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nikitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikitin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikitin drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Nikitin in his half guard. #T6#
Nikitin is just content to waste time from the top position. Hall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Hall is trying to keep Nikitin in close.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T7#
Nikitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Nikitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nikitin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nikitin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nikitin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We've been hearing that Nikitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nikitin 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.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily.
Nikitin content to control rather than advance.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9#
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Hall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hall lands the left hand.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Hall.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
Hall moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikitin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall lands with a straight right. Nikitin didn't see that one coming.
Nikitin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Hall.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EPL 8.12
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hall's calf.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris tries to clinch but Hall moves away
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.#T1#
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Harris forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Harris stalls.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris blocking some punches.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
A bit of stalling here from Hall.
Harris looking to stall.
#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
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!
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Harris has hold of one of Hall's legs. Hall is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall is controlling Harris's posture.#SUB#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.#SU2#
Harris decides to stand back up. #T4#
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Harris avoids it well and moves away.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Hall scores with a nice body kick.
Harris stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Harris misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris moves to clinch but Hall breaks away
and Hall counters with a good low kick that Harris was not able to check.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hall! Harris is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hall!
An out of breath Justin Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bastien Harris had this to say: 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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Event:
EPL 8.11
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Tantalus Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall feints a counter leg kick.
Flay with a hook.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Flay saw that one coming.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Flay gets the takedown into side control.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Flay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hall to see if he's OK.
Flay wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Flay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Flay trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
Flay wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Flay wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flay wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Flay stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Tantalus Flay has been cut.
Flay wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Flay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Flay connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flay.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Flay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flay scores with a body shot.
Hall blocks a head kick by Flay.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Flay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flay throws out the jab.
Hall slips under a jab from Flay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Flay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flay shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Flay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flay with a body shot.#T4#
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flay. That did some damage!
Flay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flay scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flay throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Flay lands a jab-cross combination.
Flay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Flay.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Flay misses with a looping right.
Flay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Sloppy strikes from Flay. Those never looked like landing.
Hall throws a leg kick but Flay checks it.
Flay feinted with a counter takedown.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Flay's knee but Flay avoids it well. #T5#
Flay misses with a low kick.
Flay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flay to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flay avoids it really well and circles away.
Flay throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flay won't be happy with that.
Flay can't do much from the bottom here.
Flay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hall wants to improve his position but Flay is controlling well.
#T6#
Flay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall is looking to control Flay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flay trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Flay there. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flay in particular looking to stall.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flay.
Hall is not content to let Flay control the position.
Flay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Flay is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Flay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hall won't allow Flay to pass to mount. #SUB#
Flay is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flay lands a nice short elbow.
Flay is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#T9#
Flay thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Flay is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Flay.
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Flay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay throws a leg kick
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flay cracks Hall with a good jab.
A jab from Flay misses.
Flay misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tantalus Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tantalus Flay!
Our winner, Tantalus Flay, 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.
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