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Event:
DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Castell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castell wants to clinch up but Xeno keeps it at a distance.
Xeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castell somewhat.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Xeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castell fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castell.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Castell tries to clinch there but Xeno circles away.
#CL#
Xeno has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Xeno gets control of Castell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xeno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castell wants to stand but Xeno has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Castell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Xeno pulls Castell in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Castell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castell passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Castell 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.
Xeno is doing well to control the position and prevent Castell from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Castell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Castell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Xeno still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Xeno has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Xeno happy to just control the position for now. #T3##SU#
Xeno decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Castell tries to keep at a distance but Xeno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castell working aggressively here.
Xeno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castell backwards. #TD2#
Castell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xeno clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Xeno manages to escape to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xeno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xeno scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Xeno gets a clinch.
Xeno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Xeno - that landed with a thud.
Xeno dodges an elbow strike from Castell.
Castell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xeno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castell misses with the head strike.
Xeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xeno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xeno is trying to push Castell away but Castell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xeno working hard to break the clinch.
Castell misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Xeno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Xeno catches Castell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xeno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Kaleo Castell has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Castell. No joy for Xeno on that attempt. #CL2#
Castell has closed the distance and engaged Xeno in a clinch.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Castell won't allow it.
Xeno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xeno avoids it.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Castell won't allow it.
Xeno lands a right hand.
Castell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xeno lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castell throws a head punch that misses.
Castell tries for a takedown but Xeno manages to get underhooks.
Xeno blocks an uppercut.
Castell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xeno takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Castell misses with a punch on the inside.
Xeno tries to pull guard but Castell won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Xeno.
#BC2#
Castell manages to break the clinch.
Xeno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Xeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castell wants to clinch but Xeno slips to the side
and Xeno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xeno shoots in and drives through. Castell sprawls well.
Castell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xeno works the jab nicely.
Castell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xeno pinned against the cage. Xeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castell is breathing heavily.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xeno tries to counter with a takedown but Castell is quick to defend against it.
Xeno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castell's waist but Castell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xeno off to one side.
Xeno tries to land a leg kick but Castell saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Xeno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castell's head backwards.
Xeno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castell can do to turn this around?
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Xeno counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Xeno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xeno scores with a nice strike.
Xeno swats away the attempt to clinch by Castell.
Good shot there by Xeno.
Castell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xeno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castell tries to land a body kick
and Xeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xeno pinned against the cage. Xeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Castell walks into a stiff left hand from Xeno.
Xeno stuffs the takedown attempt from Castell. Castell gets slowly back to his feet.
Castell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Castell is rocked!
Castell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castell moves forwards but Xeno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castell is still on wobbly legs! Can Xeno finish him?
Castell walks into a stiff left hand from Xeno.
Castell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xeno sprawls well. Xeno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castell gets slowly back to his feet.
Chase Xeno is winning the standup battle so far.
Castell throws the left hand but Xeno avoids the punch easily.
Castell seems to have recovered his senses.
Castell tries to clinch up but Xeno circles away and keeps his distance.
Xeno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xeno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Xeno clinches with his opponent.
Castell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Xeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castell has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xeno is trying to break free.
Xeno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Castell has him pressed against the cage.
Xeno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castell avoids it.
Xeno has had enough of the clinch but Castell keeps him there for the moment.
Castell lands with a short shot to the head.
Castell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xeno pushes Castell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xeno presses Castell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Xeno manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Xeno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaleo Castell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Castell tries to keep at a distance but Xeno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xeno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castell can't get the takedown.
Castell tries to circle away but Xeno has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Xeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xeno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castell walks into a straight right hand from Xeno.
Castell tries for a takedown but Xeno circles away easily#CL#
and Xeno moves into the clinch.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xeno is trying to break free.
Castell swings wildly with an uppercut but Xeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xeno has Castell pushed against the cage.#T1#
Castell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Castell won't allow it.
Xeno is trying to push Castell away but Castell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Castell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Xeno makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xeno lands a jab to the nose.
Castell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castell shoots and misses
and Xeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xeno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xeno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castell swivels and escapes.#CL#
Xeno has Castell up against the cage in a clinch.
Castell misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Castell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Castell throws a series of punches but Xeno moves out of range.
Xeno connects with a body shot that sends Castell's belly button to the back.
Castell leaves Xeno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Xeno has managed to clinch.
Xeno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xeno avoiding damage as Castell throws knees to the body.
Castell looking for a takedown.
A short right from Xeno.
Castell keeps control of Xeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Xeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castell wants to clinch.#T3#
Castell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xeno tries to avoid it but Castell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xeno to the ground. Xeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaleo Castell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xeno's waist but Xeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castell off to one side. #CL#
Castell gets tackled into the cage by Xeno. Xeno maintains the clinch. #BC#
Xeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castell.
Chase Xeno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xeno shoots in but no luck this time.
Castell wants to clinch but Xeno slips to the side
and Xeno counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Xeno closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Xeno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castell uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Castell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xeno controlling the position.
Chase Xeno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Xeno is working an open guard so Castell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Xeno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castell defends well and Xeno ends up having to push Castell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xeno shoots in for a double leg but Castell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xeno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castell defends well and Xeno ends up having to push Castell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castell moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.
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!
Xeno looks for a takedown but Castell sprawls well.
Castell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xeno.
Castell misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Xeno moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaleo Castell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xeno working hard to break the clinch.
Castell misses with some punches.
Chase Xeno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xeno avoids the elbow strike from Castell, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Xeno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xeno 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Xeno!
During a confident post fight interview, Chase Xeno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Xeno lands the left hand.
Castell shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castell needs to keep his hands up - Xeno had a free shot at his head there.
Castell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xeno pinned against the cage. Xeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xeno tries to avoid it but Castell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xeno to the ground. Xeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Castell wants to clinch but Xeno slips to the side
and Xeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xeno wants it to stay on the feet.
Castell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xeno but Xeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xeno scores with a hook.
Kaleo Castell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Castell pushes Xeno up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xeno wants to break free but Castell has control.
Good body shot from Xeno.
#BC2#
Castell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Xeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xeno misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Xeno coming out on top.#CL#
Xeno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xeno's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castell has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xeno cracks Castell with a nice body shot.
Castell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Castell gets control of Xeno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xeno controls the pace.
Xeno pushes down on Castell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Castell moves into full guard.
Xeno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xeno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB2#
Castell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xeno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xeno stays in close to Castell's body and controls the position.
Castell is looking to sweep but instead, Xeno has passed into half guard.
#SU#
Xeno stands up from half guard.
Castell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Castell moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.
Castell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Xeno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xeno is defended easily by Castell.
It seemed like Castell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castell defends well and Xeno ends up having to push Castell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xeno is fending him off so far but Castell persists. Nope, Xeno circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Xeno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castell misses with a takedown
enabling Xeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Castell looks winded!
Castell fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Xeno pushes Castell up against the cage in a clinch.
Castell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xeno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Xeno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Xeno moves into the clinch.
Castell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xeno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castell looking to stall.
Castell trying to land knees to the body.
Castell working aggressively here.
Castell tries a knee to the head but Xeno blocks it.
Castell tries to score a body lock takedown but Xeno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Castell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xeno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castells head.
Castell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xeno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Xeno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xeno blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Xeno blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Xeno.
Xeno slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Xeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castell shoots in for a takedown but Xeno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xeno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castell is breathing heavily.
Xeno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castell shoots and misses
and Xeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Xeno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castell circles away.
No luck for Xeno with that takedown attempt.
Xeno throws a sloppy head kick and Castell moves out of range easily.
Castell avoids the head kick by Xeno.
Nice takedown defense from Xeno. No joy for Castell on that attempt.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch but Xeno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Xeno drives through and clinches with Castell against the cage.
#T2#
Xeno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xeno's efforts to push away.
Xeno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castell can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castell.
Castell wants to break free but Xeno has control.
Castell tries to pull guard but Xeno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Xeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xeno connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castell wants to clinch.
Castell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Xeno.#T3#
Castell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xeno lands with an overhand left.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Xeno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xeno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xeno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Castell is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kaleo Castell has been cut.#TD#
Xeno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Castell is still in real trouble! Can Xeno finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Xeno has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xeno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xeno slips a jab and a cross from Castell.
Xeno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xeno connects with a right hand. Castell shakes it off.
Xeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castell.
Xeno drops Castell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Xeno follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Xeno!
A relieved looking Chase Xeno 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:
DFC 24: Dalton Vs Hobson
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Apache throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apache or perhaps it was just good defense by Xeno, which made it look bad.
Xeno has his takedown stuffed
and Apache counters with a three punch combo that has Xeno backing up. Xeno nods at Apache to acknowledge the strikes.
Apache misses with a kick to the body
and Xeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apache misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apache throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xeno's waist but Xeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apache off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xeno lands with a cross. #TD#
Apache looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Apache trying to mount his opponent but Xeno defends it. #ES2#
Xeno has one foot on Apache's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xeno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apache lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Xeno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xeno.
Apache pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apache looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Xeno throws out a counter right but Apache avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Xeno darts in and clinches Apache up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Apache. #BC#
Apache's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xeno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apache shoots in for a takedown but Xeno shows good takedown defense.
Xeno scores with a decent looking hook.
Apache walks into a straight right hand from Xeno.
A leg kick checked by Apache.
Xeno with a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Apache takes the fight into the clinch.
Xeno can't break the clinch.
Xeno is trying to push Apache away but Apache has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apache leaning against his opponent.
Apache wants a takedown but no success here.
Xeno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apache pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apache throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xeno.
Xeno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apache tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Apache closes the distance and clinches up with Xeno, looking for a takedown. Apache pushes Xeno against the cage but Xeno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apache is breathing heavily.
Xeno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Apache looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xeno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xeno tries to clinch up but Apache circles away and keeps his distance.
Apache tries to counter with a takedown but Xeno is quick to defend against it.
Xeno connects with a right hand. Apache shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Apache checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apache.
Apache moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.#TD#
Apache changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Xeno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apache paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apache darts in looking for a takedown but Xeno gets double underhooks and turns Apache into the cage.
Apache misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Xeno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Xeno drives through and clinches with Apache against the cage.
A short uppercut from Xeno. #BC#
Apache manages to break the clinch.
Apache tries to clinch but Xeno moves out of range.
Xeno lands the left hand.#TD#
Apache gets the takedown into side control.
Xeno sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Apache is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Xeno kicks off Apache and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Xeno 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#
Apache misses with the combination.
And Xeno responds with a good body kick, but Apache manages to step out the way in time.
Apache takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apache.
Xeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno cracks Apache with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xeno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apache.
Xeno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chase Xeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apache walks into a left hand.
Xeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xeno wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. 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.
Apache misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xeno lands with an uppercut that bounces Apache off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Apache clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xeno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Apache is trying to drag Xeno to the mat but Xeno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apache goes for a takedown attempt but Xeno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apache darts in looking for a takedown but Xeno gets double underhooks and turns Apache into the cage.
Xeno lands with an overhand left.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno fails with the takedown.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Apache moves forwards but Xeno connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Apache swats away the attempt to clinch by Xeno.
Apache throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Xeno does it's job there.
Geronimo Apache is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xeno tries to clinch there but Apache circles away.
Jab from Xeno.
Xeno clobbers Apache with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apache sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apache fails with the takedown
and Xeno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geronimo Apache seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Apache. No joy for Xeno on that attempt.
Nice shot by Xeno.
Xeno leaves Apache with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apache takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3##CL#
Apache has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Apache manages to break the clinch.
Apache fails with the takedown.
Xeno tries a quick counter leg kick but Apache is wise to it.
Xeno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apache defends it nicely.
Xeno lands the left hand.#CL#
Apache clinches.
Xeno gets underhooks to prevent Apache's takedown attempt.
Xeno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xeno dodges an elbow strike from Apache.
#T4#
Xeno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apache.
Apache tries to score a body lock takedown but Xeno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apache creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apache has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Xeno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Xeno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xeno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Xeno 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Apache rushes Xeno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apache has Xeno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xeno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xeno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xeno tries to break free but Apache pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xeno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Apache tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xeno wants to break free but Apache has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Apache has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Apache - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Apache can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Apache is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xeno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Apache is controlling him.
Xeno is trying to force a seperation but Apache has the dominant position.
Apache changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xeno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Xeno does it's job there.
Apache looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Apache as Xeno shoots in.#T2#
Apache walks into a left hand.
Apache wants to clinch up but Xeno keeps it at a distance.
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Apache swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xeno tries for a takedown but Apache sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Apache gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xeno.
Xeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xeno connects with a nice looking jab.
Xeno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Apache blocks the leg kick.
Xeno shoots in looking for a takedown. Apache tries to sprawl out of it but Xeno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apache manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xeno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Xeno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apache as he jumps to the side.
Xeno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apache manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apache tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apache somewhat.
Chase Xeno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xeno.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno jabs Apache right on the nose. Apache blinks but takes it well.
Apache moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apache circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xeno blocks the body kick.
Geronimo Apache has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Apache takes one to the side of the head.
Xeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Xeno closes the distance and clinches.
Apache keeps control of Xeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Apache won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apache fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apache landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Xeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xeno 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Xeno!
An out of breath Chase Xeno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 17: Four Vs Newton
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Xeno misses with a hook. De Santos ducked under it nicely.
It looked like De Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xeno.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
De Santos manages to break the clinch.
Xeno walks into a stiff left hand from De Santos.#CUT#
It looks like Chase Xeno has been cut.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Xeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Xeno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xeno misses with a two punch combination.
De Santos is looking to counter punch.
Xeno stuns De Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xeno throws a right and a left that De Santos avoids nicely.
De Santos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
De Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Xeno lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santos gets through Xeno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santos stalling.
Xeno can't break the clinch.
Xeno is looking to break free of the clinch but De Santos has double underhooks.
De Santos pushes Xeno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
De Santos blocks an uppercut.
De Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from De Santos.
De Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Xeno letting De Santos take a breather here.
De Santos is leaning against Xeno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xeno tries a body shot but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos is working Xeno over against the cage.
Xeno wants to break free but De Santos has control.
A head punch on the inside from Xeno fails to land. #T2#
De Santos avoiding damage.
Xeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
De Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Santos thows a body kick. Xeno tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xeno up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Santos as Xeno tries to tie him up.
De Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xeno working hard to break the clinch.
De Santos lands a nice uppercut.
De Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Xeno backwards. #T3#
De Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Xeno controls the action.
De Santos leaning against his opponent.
De Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from De Santos.
Xeno tries to break free but De Santos pushes him back against the cage.
De Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xeno blocks a body shot from De Santos.
Xeno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xeno wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santos.
Xeno is trying to force a seperation but De Santos has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xeno lands an uppercut.
De Santos lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Xeno is rocked!#T4#
De Santos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Xeno! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but De Santos is unloading with more strikes now! Xeno drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ De Santos!
TJ De Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 13: Hobson Vs Kicker
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zulu misses the target.
Xeno lands a nice shot that snaps Zulu's head back.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Xeno is out of range.
Zulu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAD GUY INC in the buildup to the fight.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
A jab from Zulu does it's job there.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xeno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zulu - the referee stops the clock and Xeno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zulu. Xeno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Xeno should have avoided that one.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Xeno misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Zulu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu connects with a right hand. Xeno shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zulu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xeno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zulu - the referee stops the clock and Xeno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zulu. Xeno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xeno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Xeno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Xeno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zulu finds it's way round the side to connect with Xeno's head.
Xeno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zulu looks to land a right hand but Xeno moved out of range.
Xeno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Xeno misses.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses.
Xeno fails to land with a series of punches.
Xeno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Chase Xeno has been cut.
Zulu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xeno if he has to take too many more of those.
Zulu Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Xeno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zulu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xeno misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Xeno throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Zulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xeno's calf.
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xeno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It appears Zulu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zulu throws out a loose jab but Xeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xeno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zulu. Zulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Xeno misses with a combination
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Zulu.
Zulu is looking to slow Xeno down with leg kicks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zulu! Xeno is out on his feet! Zulu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Xeno is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Xeno is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zulu Zulu!
An out of breath Zulu Zulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Xeno has knocked Gonzales down with a huge combo! Xeno steps away and waves a wobbly Gonzales back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gonzales is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Erick Gonzales has been cut.#CL2#
Xeno gets a clinch.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xeno.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Xeno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xeno lands a big right hand that drops Gonzales! The killer instinct kicks in and Xeno finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Xeno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Xeno!
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