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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Driver swings for the body but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinogradov was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Driver's shoulder, as Driver tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Driver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Driver throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driver's head backwards.#TD2#
Vinogradov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driver's half guard.
Driver is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Vinogradov wants to work for an arm triangle but Driver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driver is looking for a sweep. Vinogradov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vinogradov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Driver is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Tan closes the distance and clinches.
Tan prevents a body shot from Driver.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver. #BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Tan with a poor takedown
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Tan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tan shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Philip Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Zac Tan.
Tan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driver counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Driver sends Tan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Driver is motioning to the referee to let Tan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Tan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Tan out cold! What a finish! Driver is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Driver!
After winning the bout, Philip Driver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Big Zac Tan was interviewed post fight and said 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'. |
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Event:
IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Driver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Driver.
Driver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver 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.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
and Driver counters with a left to the body.
Cruz misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Driver.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Driver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Driver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Driver throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Driver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Driver throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Driver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Driver. Those never looked like landing.
Driver digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Bobby Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver misses with a straight left.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Driver moved out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driver avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Driver went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Driver avoids nicely.
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Driver counters with a left and a right that stings Cruz.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Driver.
Driver cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Cruz has been cut.#T4#
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Driver takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Driver.
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Driver looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Driver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Driver's head.
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
Driver tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Driver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Driver has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Driver throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range. #T1#
Driver throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Driver.
Driver jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driver.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Driver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Driver misses.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Driver throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
The crowd cheers as Driver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Cruz's cut even more.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driver.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.#T4#
Driver connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruz misses.
Driver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Driver cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Driver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Driver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Cruz throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
Cruz swings for the body but Driver moves out of range.
#T1#
A shot to the body from Driver misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver connects with a nice looking jab.
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Cruz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Driver defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease.
Driver misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
Driver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Driver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Driver connects with a single shot there.
Driver lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand. #CUT#Bobby Cruz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Philip Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Driver cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Driver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruz to stand back up!
Bobby Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Philip Driver!
During a confident post fight interview, Philip Driver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bobby Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shame on me losing in my own home'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askrew was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver dips to his left and cracks Askrew with an uppercut!
Askrew dodges the punch combination from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver thuds his right hand into Askrew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Driver lands with an overhand left.
Driver connects with a single shot there.
Driver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askrew on the side of the head.
Driver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Driver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Driver lands a jab.
Driver tests Askrew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Driver scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Driver cracks Askrew with an open hand slap.
Driver connects with a nice looking jab.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driver scores with a hook to the body. Askrew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It looks like Driver has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Driver lands a nice looking body shot.
Askrew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askrew looks winded!#T4#
Driver jabs Askrew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askrew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Driver lands a big uppercut and Askrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askrew looks OK. Driver waves Askrew back to his feet!#ROC#Askrew is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ben Askrew has been cut.
Philip Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver lands an uppercut, right on the button! Askrew 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 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Driver!
Our winner, Philip Driver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Tan avoids the body shot from Driver.
Tan tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tan with a poor takedown
and Tan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tan to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tan just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philip Driver!
After winning the bout, Philip Driver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Big Zac Tan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'. |
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Event:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laird was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Laird tries to counter with a takedown but Driver is quick to defend against it.
Laird misses with a leg kick
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Laird moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Laird feints and as Driver raises his hands in defense, Laird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Driver wants to get back to his feet but Laird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver wants to sweep but no luck.
Laird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laird throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird is working Driver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird throws a big right hand that misses.
Laird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laird is looking to work some ground and pound but Driver has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laird slips nicely into half guard.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Driver tries to get to full guard but Laird has control of the leg.
Driver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laird.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laird trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Laird.
Driver is trying to stand up here but Laird is controlling him well.
Laird thows a huge punch but Driver dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Laird performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laird thows a huge punch but Driver dodges it nicely.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Driver pushes Laird off looking to stand but Laird dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laird moves into full mount! Driver won't be happy about that!
Laird in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Laird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Driver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Laird thowing shots but they're missing.
Laird sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laird with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Laird.
Laird thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Laird looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Laird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Laird is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Laird closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Driver's guard.
Laird is looking to work some ground and pound but Driver has wrist control.
Driver being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver pushes Laird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Laird advances to full mount. #T1#
Laird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Driver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Laird tries to control but Driver wriggling away.
Driver is trying desperately to improve position.
Laird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Driver is looking to escape.
Driver is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Laird scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Driver?
#T2#
Driver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laird controlling the pace for now.
Laird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Laird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?
Laird raining down shots from the mount!
Laird landing shots from mount. #ROC#Driver is rocked!#T3#
Laird postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Driver out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Laird goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 58
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Driver clinches up against the cage.
Crawley scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Crawley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver is trying to pull guard but Crawley has him pressed against the cage.
Driver can't get the takedown.
Crawley tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Crawley back against the cage.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawley smiles and moves away.
Billy Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Driver.
Driver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver shoots for a takedown but Crawley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawley throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Driver or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawley, which made it look bad. #T1#
Driver closes the distance but Crawley moves to the side
and Crawley counters with a one-two to the body.
Driver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawley defends well and Driver ends up having to push Crawley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Driver throws a low kick, looking for Crawley's leg but Crawley calmly moves out of range.
Crawley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Driver wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
Driver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Driver has his takedown stuffed
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Driver misses with a takedown
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Crawley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driver shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawley sprawls well. He's pushed Driver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Driver darts in trying to clinch
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Crawley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Driver pushes Crawley up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawley scores with a one two! Driver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crawley slaps away a takedown attempt from Driver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crawley slaps away a takedown attempt from Driver, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Crawley. That snapped Driver's head back.
#CL2#
Driver has managed to clinch.
Crawley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards. #BC#
Crawley manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Crawley misses.
Driver tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crawley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crawley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawley wants it to stay on the feet.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Driver fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billy Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Driver.
Driver fails with the takedown
and Crawley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Driver.
Driver throws a head kick but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Driver fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Crawley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawley throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Crawley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawley counters with a series of strikes. Driver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Driver shoots in for a takedown but Crawley shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Driver clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driver doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
A big left from Driver misses.
Crawley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters with a left and a right... And another left! Driver is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Crawley!
A very excited looking Billy Crawley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Driver.
Vatsadze is looking to counter punch.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Driver misses.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Driver gets a clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze has Driver pressed against the cage, preventing Driver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Vatsadze gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatsadze.
Driver looks winded!
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Driver has had enough of the clinch but Vatsadze keeps him there for the moment.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Driver is rocked!
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Driver is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze dips a shoulder and cracks Driver with a mighty uppercut! Driver falls back against the cage and Vatsadze unloads with a barrage of strikes! Driver is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vatsadze screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
After winning the bout, Murtaz Vatsadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Driver. That snapped Turner's head back.
Driver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Driver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardcore Island MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Driver throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Philip Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Driver.
Driver swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
As Driver backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Driver manages to avoid it all.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Driver.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Driver tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Turner misses. #T1#
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driver.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner slips under a jab from Driver.
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Driver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Driver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Driver misses with a looping right.
A jab from Driver does it's job there.
Driver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Driver lands with a cross. #T3#
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Driver with a nice cross.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
As Driver backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Driver manages to avoid it all.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driver lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD#
Driver cracks Turner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Driver finish him?
#ROC#Turner is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Driver dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Driver!
A victorious Philip Driver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sterling Turner had this to say: 'win next time'. |
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Event:
Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Ruiha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver lands a right hand.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
A short right from Ruiha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha is working Driver over against the cage.
Ruiha tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Driver lands with a left to the head.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Ruiha lands an uppercut.
Driver is trying to break free.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha lands a left hand.
Ruiha works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver looks winded!
Ruiha gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Driver working hard to break the clinch.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruiha.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Ruiha.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hand to the body from Driver.
Driver blocking some punches.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiha. #T3#
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver blocking some punches.
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Driver working aggressively here.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver is trying to push Ruiha away but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Ruiha is controlling him.
A short right from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruiha.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruiha's elbow.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Ruiha lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiha can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Ruiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ruiha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruiha tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Driver on the side of the head.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiha manages to avoid it.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruiha blocks a body shot from Driver.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ruiha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiha scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Tama Ruiha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruiha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruiha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruiha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driver is breathing heavily.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Driver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ruiha pushes Driver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruiha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?
Ruiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards. #ROC#Driver is rocked!
A short left from Ruiha.
Driver is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruiha finish him?
Ruiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruiha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Driver's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Driver drops to his knees and Ruiha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
An out of breath Tama Ruiha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Driver blocks a jab.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Teixeira scores with a nice right hand.
Teixeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a nice head shot.
Teixeira ducks right into an uppercut from Driver.
A shot to the liver by Driver. Beautiful body shot.
Driver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Teixeira throws a jab when Driver was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Driver misses its target.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
Teixeira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Teixeira tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range. #T1#
Teixeira moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Teixeira clinches up with Driver and pushes him back against the cage.
Teixeira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Driver prevents Teixeira from breaking the clinch.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Driver is controlling him.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira tries to stall but Driver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver prevents Teixeira from breaking the clinch.
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Driver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Driver as Teixeira tries to tie him up.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
#T2#
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Teixeira looks winded!
Driver works on Teixeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Teixeira tries to break free but Driver pushes him back against the cage.
Teixeira is trying to break free.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver pushes Teixeira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driver misses with some punches.
#T3#
Driver digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
Driver lands a right hand.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Eder Teixeira's cut even more.
Driver lands with a right to the head.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Driver.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch.
Teixeira tries to clinch up
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Teixeira out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Driver!
A victorious Philip Driver 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Yates moves into the clinch successfully.
Yates tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Driver prevents a body shot from Yates.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Yates keeps control of Driver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Yates has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver connects with a body shot.#CL#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by Yates. Yates maintains the clinch.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Driver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yates misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
Yates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driver.
#T1#
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yates has time to react.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Yates has Driver up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to circle away but Yates has him pinned against the cage.
Yates lands a right hand.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Driver is trying to push Yates away but Yates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver lands a right hand.
Driver tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driver tries to circle away but Yates has him pinned against the cage.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
A short uppercut from Yates.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3##BC2#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Driver pushes him off.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yates.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yates in his tracks. #CL#
Yates clinches with his opponent.
Yates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Yates misses with a punch on the inside.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Driver gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Driver.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow. #T4##BC2#
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#Otis Yates's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by Yates. Yates maintains the clinch.
Driver works on Yates's body with a couple of short punches.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Driver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Driver trying to control the position but instead, Yates has worked for underhooks and has pushed Driver into the cage.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates prevents a body shot from Driver.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver lands with a short shot to the head.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
Yates tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Philip Driver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otis Yates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Driver cracks Yates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
Yates blocks a jab.
Driver throws a shot to the body.
Yates tries to clinch but Driver moves out of range.
Driver throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Driver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Driver lands a head shot.#ROC2#Yates is rocked!
Otis Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Yates out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Driver!
A relieved looking Philip Driver thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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