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Event:
TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Gallagher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kane misses.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kane tries to counter it with a takedown but Gallagher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left lands for Kane.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Kane takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Gallagher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kane misses.
Gallagher is looking to counter punch.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Gallagher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body shot.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kane's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
#T1#
Gallagher tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range and Kane settles back down.
Gallagher scores with a decent looking hook.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kane is out of range.
Kane works Gallagher's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallagher to the mat! Gallagher manages to get full guard.
Gallagher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Gallagher seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kane postures up in Gallagher's guard and throws a big left but Gallagher blocks it.
Kane won't allow Gallagher to get back to his feet.
Gallagher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gallagher wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane passes into half guard.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher is trying to stand.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Gallagher pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gallagher is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Gallagher is defending the position.
Kane stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
Kane drops an elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Gallagher's hands, connecting with Gallagher's forehead.
Kane controlling the action here.
Gallagher is in trouble now - Kane has advanced to mount! #T4#
Kane raining down shots from the mount!
Gallagher's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Kane is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gallagher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gallagher shrugs it off.
Gallagher really wants to buck Kane off and get back to his feet.
Gallagher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kane wants to control the pace but Gallagher is squirming around nicely.
Gallagher really wants to buck Kane off and get back to his feet.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gallagher is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Gallagher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gallagher stops Kane from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gallagher swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from Gallagher. #TD2#
Gallagher tries to sprawl but Kane drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gallagher manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Frank Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Gallagher gets caught napping as Kane dives in and scores a takedown. Gallagher manages to retain guard.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane stops Gallagher from standing up.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Gallagher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boris Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane works over Gallagher with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
Gallagher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gallagher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
#T3#
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gallagher.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an off balance right hand
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kane moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Kane lands a jab.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a left hand
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kane! But no joy.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane slips a jab from Gallagher.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Gallagher throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Gallagher sees coming a mile off.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane slips under a jab.
Gallagher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Kane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
And Kane tries to counter it with a takedown but Gallagher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Kane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gallagher under the eye.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Kane.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
And Kane responds with a good body kick, but Gallagher manages to step out the way in time.
Kane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallagher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Gallagher bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Kane.
A jab from Kane does it's job there.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Kane throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Gallagher cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kane blocks a jab.
Kane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane with the counter takedown but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kane tries to move into range but Gallagher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallagher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gallagher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Gallagher.
#ROC#
Kane is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Boris Kane has been cut.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallagher finish him?
and Gallagher counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kane! He's just covering up as Gallagher starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.#CL2#
Papadopoulos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos cracks Kane with a nice body shot.#TD#
Kane successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that! #T1#
Kane prevents Papadopoulos from taking his back.
Papadopoulos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Papadopoulos is controlling the position but Kane somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Papadopoulos has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Papadopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos forces his way into half guard.
Kane is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Papadopoulos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kane is now in Papadopoulos's guard. A big mistake from Papadopoulos there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at Aspire Academy inform us that Papadopoulos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane wants to control from the top but Papadopoulos keeps moving.
Kane cracks Papadopoulos with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos 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#
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papadopoulos swivels and escapes.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Kane takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kane works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kane throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kane needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Kane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kane throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Kane feints and as Papadopoulos raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.#T2#
Kane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos is trying desperately to improve position.
Kane punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Kane is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kane extends the arm and Papadopoulos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kane, as that shot connected.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for Norden's leg but Norden calmly moves out of range.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Norden.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Norden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Norden.
Norden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norden. Norden obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Norden misses.
Norden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Norden moved out of range.
Norden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norden throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Norden tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Norden. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norden pinned against the cage. Norden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Kane tries to get set, Norden tries to push him back and clinch up but Kane manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Kane misses with a right hand #CL#
and Norden counters by clinching up.
A short right from Norden.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Njord Norden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Kane.
Norden struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Norden tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Norden fails to land.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Norden.
Kane has Norden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Kane is working for takedown but Norden is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane wants to control but Norden is keeping him busy.
Kane throwing shots but Norden is blocking nicely.
Norden is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norden tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Norden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Kane is keen to just control but Norden is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kane 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.
Kane prevents Norden from standing back up.
Norden is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard. #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.
Kane trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norden has hold of Kane's hands but Kane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norden is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Norden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Norden moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norden but Norden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norden tries to clinch up.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Norden.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Boris Kane has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Norden throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Norden blocks the leg kick.
Norden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Norden moved out of range nicely.
Norden throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norden's hands.
Kane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norden.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norden to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Norden blocks the leg kick.
Norden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
Njord Norden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane cracks Norden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norden staying out of range there.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Norden doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
#T2##TD2#
Norden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norden keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Norden wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kane forces his way into half guard.
Norden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norden's head.
Norden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.#T3#
Kane passes to side control.
Kane trying to control the position but Norden is working away.
My spies in Big dawg inform me that Kane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norden is trying to buck Kane off.#SUB2#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norden has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norden, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Norden is trying to buck Kane off.
Kane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Kane has hold of Norden's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Norden tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kane cranks the arm and Norden screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Norden, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boris Kane!
A very excited looking Boris Kane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kane jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Tim Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kane as he avoids it easily.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Kane scores with a takedown into Markovic's guard.
Markovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Markovic's guard.
Kane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T1#
Kane tries to control but Markovic wriggling away.
Markovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kane controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kane is working for a guillotine from mount but Markovic frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Kane swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Markovic is now in Kane's guard. A big mistake from Kane there, giving up the dominant position!
Markovic wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T2#
Kane is pulling down on Markovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Markovic, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markovic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markovic scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kane throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Markovic escapes and throws Kane's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kane tries to buck Markovic off but Markovic is having none of it.#T3#
Markovic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Markovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kane has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Markovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Markovic but great work by Kane.
Markovic prevents Kane from moving into mount.
Markovic struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Markovic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Markovic tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Markovic is defending well. #SUB2#
Kane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markovic prevents Kane from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kane misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.
Kane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Kane.
Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markovic checks it well.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and Kane counters with a leg kick.
Markovic keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Markovic has Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Markovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic wants to control the position but Kane says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boris Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Markovic is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Markovic looking to control.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Markovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Markovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Kane is trying to keep Markovic in close.
Markovic trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markovic looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Markovic has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage. #T3#
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Markovic wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Markovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.
Markovic is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Markovic's head.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Markovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kane prevents Markovic from improving his position.
Markovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
My spies in Big dawg inform me that Kane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Markovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Kane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
A nice side step and Kane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic misses with a body shot
and Kane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Kane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markovic is able to avoid easily.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Markovic throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Kane pushes Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Kane jumps guard and drags Markovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kane has his hands on Markovic's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kane throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Markovic escapes and throws Kane's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Markovic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kane seems a little lost for a moment, as Markovic dominates the positioning.
Kane taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Markovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Kane keeps trying to improve his position.
Markovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kane to see if he's OK.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Markovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Markovic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markovic's guard! Nice work there by Kane!
Markovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kane is working Markovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Markovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane trying to move into half guard but instead Markovic has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Markovic trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Markovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kane controlling Markovic's posture.
Boris Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane is trying to keep Markovic in close.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kane looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Markovic is defending well. Kane quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Markovic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kane celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Kane!
After the fight, Boris Kane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Po is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Po seems keen to control Kane's posture.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Po is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Po defends well and Kane ends up having to push Po into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Po lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Po's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Po's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
A big right from Po misses.
Po moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Po is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Kane misses with a hook
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane.
Po works Kane's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Kane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2##TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Po is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kane is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Kane has hold of Po's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Po manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Po regains half guard.
Po blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Po is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Po does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Po is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Po has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kane is on him like a limpet, forcing Po back against the cage.
Po letting Kane take a breather here.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Po stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane has Po pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Kane tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Kane blocking some punches.
#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane misses with a jab to the body
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po lands a nice shot that snaps Kane's head back.
#ROC2#
Kane is rocked!#T4#
Po lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kane tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kung Po!
Kung Po decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Storm takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Storm lands.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Storm defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Storm gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kane won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself. #SUB2#
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Storm wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane is trying to keep Storm in close.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.#T2#
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Kane is rocked!
Storm loads up on a big left hand. Kane felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Storm looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kane can't hide his disappointment, as Storm celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFF 17w Nurmy vs Jones
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Kane throws a hook to the side of Ohanian's head but Ohanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Ohanian. Those never looked like landing.
Ohanian is looking to score with low kicks.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Ohanian.
Ohanian is looking for the big counter here.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
and Ohanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Ohanian thuds his shin into the meat of Kane's side.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good work by Kane as he checks the leg kick.
Kane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ohanian tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ohanian misses with a low kick.
Ohanian lands the left hand.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#
Kane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian connects with a superb combination that knocks Kane out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ohanian before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alen Ohanian!
Alen Ohanian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFF 14w Chavez vs Kane
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chavez defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Boris Kane has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
Kane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane tries a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Kane dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Chavez clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kane blocking some punches.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Kane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Kane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Kane.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chavez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez has Kane pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez is positioning himself well to prevent Kane advancing to mount.
Chavez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chavez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Kane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
Kane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane's coach down at Big dawg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chavez ducks right into an uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane lands a body shot.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Kane is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kane blocking some punches.
A short left from Chavez. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kane taking a breather.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Kane is rocked!
Chavez lands a big right hand that drops Kane! The killer instinct kicks in and Chavez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chavez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domingo Chavez!
A very excited looking Domingo Chavez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFF 12W - Montgomery vs Gagnon
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Reid misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Reid drives through with a takedown into Kane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Kane pushes a forearm under Reid's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reid is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFF 7 - Grabber vs Trowning
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuren takes the fight into the clinch.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling him.
Kane tries to circle away but Kuren has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Kuren wants the takedown. Kane is fighting it off but Kuren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kane's guard against the cage.
Kane wants to hit a switch here but Kuren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kane there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane regains half guard.
Kuren not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane manages to get to full guard.
Kuren tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Kuren defends easily.
Kane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Kuren defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Kuren defends it easily.
#T2#
Kuren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kane has his foot on Kuren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuren works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kuren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuren with a nice head shot there.
Kane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuren defends well.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuren has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kane working a defensive guard but Kuren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kane struggling a bit here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kuren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kuren trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asu Kuren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kuren rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane looks to land a combination but Kuren avoids it well.
Kuren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuren tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with a hook. Kuren ducked under it nicely.
Kane swings for the body but Kuren moves out of range.
Kuren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane cracks Kuren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kane thows a leg kick but Kuren checks it #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kane throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuren controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuren lands a couple of digs.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully.
Kuren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kane has his foot on Kuren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuren works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asu Kuren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Kuren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuren controls the pace.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuren sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane misses with a straight right. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Kane misses #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Kuren has control of the leg.
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Kane is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up. #SUB#
Kuren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuren wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boris Kane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kuren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuren slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Kuren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuren fails to land the takedown.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuren.
Kane lands with a right hand.
Kuren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling him.#T1#
Kane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.#TD#
Kane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuren uses from the top position.
Kane looking to control.
Kane controlling the position.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane has momentary wrist control but Kuren slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard. #SUB#
Kane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Kuren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuren is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuren pulls his head out easily.
Kane wants to control but Kuren is keeping busy.
Kane is looking to get back to full guard here but Kuren has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Kuren is putting a hurting on Kane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuren wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Kuren keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuren is putting a hurting on Kane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kane is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuren working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kane tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.
Kane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuren connects with a decent elbow.
Kane tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A control attempt from Kane but he's now mounted!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asu Kuren.
I think Kuren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!
Asu Kuren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bear Brawl 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Bomber throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bomber stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomber throws a good cross that connects.
Kane avoids the head kick by Bomber.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bomber tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bomber to the ground. Bomber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane slips under a jab.
As Bomber looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but Bomber just gets out of the way.
Bomber connects with a looping right hand.
Bomber tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
Bomber connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bomber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kane counters with a body kick that stops Bomber in his tracks momentarily.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Bomber is out of range.
Bomber flicks out a counter leg kick but Kane steps away.#T1#
Bomber throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bomber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomber. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Kane connects with a right hand. Bomber shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Dale Bomber has been cut.
Bomber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kane's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bomber. #ROC2#
Kane is rocked!
Bomber circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kane to the canvas! Kane doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bomber keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Bomber!
Dale Bomber is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
New Start
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Kane scores with a hook to the body. McGriddle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGriddle fails with a takedown attempt.
McGriddle shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but McGriddle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane scores with the left hand. McGriddle knows he should have avoided that one.
McGriddle with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Sausage McGriddle has been cut.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sausage McGriddle.
McGriddle with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGriddle thinking.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGriddle has his takedown stuffed
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from McGriddle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGriddle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane counters with a nice body shot.
McGriddle looks winded!
McGriddle fails with the takedown
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
McGriddle is rocked!#T1#
Kane Throws a clean left jab. Kane Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with McGriddle's chin! McGriddle crumbles to the ground and Kane follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Boris Kane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RBB 21: Steve vs Carneiro II
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Hund fails with the takedown.
It looked like Kane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hund.
Hund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kane scores with a hook to the body. Hund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kane swings for the body but Hund moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hund blocks the leg kick.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Hund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Hund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kane misses the target.
Kane cracks Hund with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund misses with a takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a good, hard body kick but Hund shrugs it off.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Hund.
Hund has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Kane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Hund pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hund is defended easily by Kane.
Kane feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hund or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane, which made it look bad.
Hund tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hund with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
Hund tries to improve position but can't.
Kane advances to mount.
Hund tries to hold on but Kane postures up.
Kane controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Hund is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kane looking to control but Hund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Hund that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hund can't escape the position.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Kane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hund tries to buck Kane off but he can't manage it.
Hund sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Hund is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hund is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane works his way into full mount!
Kane trying to control but Hund is having none of it. #SUB#
Kane looking to isolate an arm here. Hund doesn't see it coming and as Kane extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Boris Kane made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Borys Hund spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a rope'.
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Event:
RBB 17: White vs Vagos
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Noe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noe as he avoids it easily.
Noe throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Noe is defending well. #SUB#
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kane in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Noe is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Yvan Noe was interviewed post fight and said 'If you learn from a loss you have not lost.'.
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Event:
RBB 14: White vs Frank
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Kane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
McGriddle shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane trying to control the position.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane has McGriddle pulled in close to control his posture.
McGriddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane trying to control the position.
McGriddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
McGriddle stands up over Kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Blackstar Striking Academy inform me that McGriddle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGriddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane is trying to control the position but McGriddle postures up.
McGriddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane has momentary wrist control but McGriddle slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane seems keen to control McGriddle's posture.
Kane continues to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGriddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane keeping moving, preventing McGriddle from controlling successfully. #T2#
McGriddle postures up and lands a big shot to Kane's brow.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
McGriddle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGriddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGriddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGriddle preventing the sweep.
McGriddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGriddle scoring with some ground and pound.
McGriddle distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
McGriddle working some strikes from top position.
McGriddle throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from McGriddle.
McGriddle pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McGriddle looking for subs off his back but Kane has passed one foot through into half guard.
McGriddle is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGriddle trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
McGriddle looking for submissions off his back.
Kane stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sausage McGriddle dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGriddle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kane defends well and McGriddle ends up having to push Kane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
McGriddle has his takedown stuffed
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as McGriddle shoots in.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sausage McGriddle.
McGriddle tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
McGriddle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGriddle lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriddle trying to move into half guard but instead Kane has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kane wants to control from the top but McGriddle keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGriddle has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Kane trying to control but McGriddle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGriddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between McGriddle's legs - danger averted.
McGriddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane wants to control from the top but McGriddle keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGriddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGriddle wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGriddle is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGriddle is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Kane looking to control but McGriddle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
McGriddle tries to hold on but Kane postures up.
McGriddle is trying to escape the mount.
McGriddle is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane fails to advance to McGriddle's back.
McGriddle wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGriddle wants to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGriddle is looking to escape.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
McGriddle wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane moves to take his opponent's back.
Kane trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McGriddle darts in looking for a takedown but Kane gets double underhooks and turns McGriddle into the cage.
Kane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGriddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As McGriddle looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but McGriddle just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGriddle.
Kane throwing a counter right hand but McGriddle manages to avoid it.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sausage McGriddle.
Kane scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGriddle.
Kane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGriddle, pushing him back against the cage.
McGriddle is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kane.
McGriddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane digs a right hand into McGriddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGriddle's gas tank.
McGriddle looking for a takedown. #T1#
McGriddle tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kane pulls McGriddle into guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGriddle is one step ahead there.
McGriddle with a nice head shot there.
Kane is pulling down on McGriddle's head. It's preventing any offense from McGriddle, at least for the moment.
McGriddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGriddle. #T2#
Kane is trying to control the position but McGriddle postures up.
McGriddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGriddle postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kane tries to bum rush McGriddle with a series of wild strikes but McGriddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGriddle shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
McGriddle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane lands with a nice combination. McGriddle backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
McGriddle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McGriddle seems to be looking for submissions.
McGriddle wants to advance to full mount but Kane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGriddle can do to turn this around?#T3#
McGriddle throwing strikes but missing.
Kane has control of McGriddle's left arm, preventing McGriddle from doing any damage.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGriddle controls the pace.
Sausage McGriddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGriddle throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
McGriddle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kane dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kane is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kane won't allow McGriddle to sweep him here.
Kane trying to control but McGriddle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGriddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kane 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Kane!
Boris Kane made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RBB 11: Agnarson vs Zodd
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kane. #ES2#
Baker has his feet on Kane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Team Elite ($50) inform us that Baker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #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.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
Kane controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Baker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Kane.#TD2#
Baker jumps into guard, dragging Kane to the mat.
#SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kane advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker looks winded!#SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Baker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Baker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Kane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kane manages to get to full guard.
Baker won't allow Kane to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kane is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kane pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baker for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baker wants to clinch but Kane slips to the side#TD#
and Kane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane'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.#T1#
Kane advances position into side control!
Kane advances to full mount. #SUB#
Kane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Kane unloads with some shots from mount but Baker bucks and avoids them well.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kane trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Kane controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Kane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kane controlling his opponent. #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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kane darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Kane into the cage.
Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Kane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Baker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Baker goes for a double leg but Kane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kane continues to drive forward.
Kane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. #TD#
Baker tries to sprawl but Kane drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Baker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baker tries to clinch but Kane moves away #TD#
so Kane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB#
Kane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boris Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boris Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane won't allow Baker to get back to his feet.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Kane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kane continues to stall.
Further stalling from Kane.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Josh Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kane 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Kane!
Boris Kane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zelenoff.
Kane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Kane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zelenoff being controlled for a moment.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Kane is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zelenoff looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kane gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zelenoff is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kane lets go of the hold and Zelenoff can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Kane!
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