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Event:
HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bullard enables Decaukas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bullard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bullard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Bullard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decaukas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decaukas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bullard 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.
Decaukas preventing the sweep.
Bullard is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Decaukas wants to control from the top but Bullard keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Decaukas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Decaukas has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.
Decaukas trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Decaukas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullard is keeping the position for now.
Decaukas looking to sit in guard and control but Bullard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bullard passes Decaukas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Decaukas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bullard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Decaukas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Decaukas is looking for a sweep. Bullard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Decaukas regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Decaukas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bullard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Decaukas.
Bullard scoring with punches and elbows.
Decaukas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bullard cracks Decaukas with a big elbow.
Decaukas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bullard scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard working the head with strikes.
Bullard landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decaukas tries to buck Bullard off but Bullard is having none of it.
Bullard working the body and head with strikes.
Decaukas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Decaukas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bullard is trying to get an arm triangle but Decaukas is defending well.
Bullard trying to control the action but Decaukas is working from the bottom.
Decaukas is trying to improve his position.
Decaukas is trying to control Bullard's posture but Bullard avoids it.
Bullard is chipping away with strikes.
Bullard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Decaukas some visible discomfort.
Bullard 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.#T4##SUB#
Decaukas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bullard's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bullard! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Decaukas has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buzz Bullard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Buzz Bullard waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullard defends it well.#TD#
Bullard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dixon on his heels. He'll look to pass Dixon's guard now, I'm sure.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Dixon controlling Bullard's posture.
Bullard 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.
Bullard throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Dixon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bullard rolls with it to try and escape but Dixon cranks on the arm and Bullard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Dixon!
A victorious Willie Dixon 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:
HRL2: Kovacevic vs Jungle
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Man walks into a straight right hand from Bullard.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man dives in and grabs Bullard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullard pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Bullard connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Bullard lands a right hook to the body.
Bullard lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Bullard coming out on top.
Bullard misses with a head kick.
Bullard lands with a nice body punch.
Bullard has a takedown stuffed.
Bullard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Bullard had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Man manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bullard on his heels. He'll look to pass Bullard's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Bullard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bullard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bullard wants to sweep but no luck.
Man throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bullard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bullard looking for subs off his back but Man has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bullard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bullard trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bullard sees it coming and defends easily.
Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man prevents Bullard from improving his position.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working.
Bullard has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Bullard with the active half guard here but Man passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bullard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bullard is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullard avoid being mounted?
Bullard is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bullard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man winds up and cracks Bullard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Bullard's temple.
Man is thwarting Bullard's attempts to control the position.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bullard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Man wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back.
Man is trying to control. Bullard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Man will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Bullard.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bullard to score with a decent uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bullard throws a shot to the body.
Man dives in and grabs Bullard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullard pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bullard, as that shot connected.
Man avoids the body shot from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bullard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bullard misses with a head kick.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bullard did well to prevent Man getting side control.
Bullard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bullard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Bullard gets full guard.
Man trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Bullard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man works over Bullard with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man works over Bullard with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bullard slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bullard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Man is looking to control Bullard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is still trying to improve position.
Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bullard with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bullard stopping the sweep attempt from Man.#T3#
Bullard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullard postures up.
Bullard stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Man is looking for a triangle but Bullard pushes his legs off easily.
Bullard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bullard works over Man with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Bullard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bullard wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man wants to stand up but Bullard is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bullard.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Bullard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bullard with a hook.
Bullard scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bullard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bullard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bullard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bullard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man wants to control from the top but Bullard keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bullard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bullard keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bullard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bullard postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Man looking to control.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man is trying to control the position but Bullard postures up.
Bullard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man wants to stand but Bullard is controlling the position.
Bullard won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man striking off his back but it's not causing Bullard any problems.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man wants to stand up but Bullard is controlling him.
Bullard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bullard throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bullard has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bullard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Bullard is rocked!
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Bullard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bullard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Man has picked Bullard up and slammed him! Bullard can't keep hold of the triangle and Man manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well.
Bullard tries to improve position but can't.
Bullard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow.
Bullard is trying to improve his position.
Man wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
Bullard on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bullard some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard works the jab nicely.#CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullard lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bullard.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land. #TD#
Taylor jumps guard and drags Bullard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bullard trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bullard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bullard scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Bullard defends it easily.
#SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bullard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bullard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bullard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bullard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bullard's back!
Bullard turns into Taylor and is now in his guard.
Bullard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bullard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bullard is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Bullard defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Bullard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bullard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bullard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.
Taylor trying to control but Bullard postures up.
Taylor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bullard is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bullard wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Bullard postures up. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bullard defends well.
Bullard working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bullard working some strikes from top position.
Bullard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bullard forces his way into half guard.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Bullard sits in half guard.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullard is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Bullard is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buzz Bullard will probably get the nod.
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#
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Bullard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Colby Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullard backwards.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Taylor gets control of Bullard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bullard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bullard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bullard trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bullard postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. #SUB#
Taylor has his feet on Bullard's thighs here. He's pushed Bullard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bullard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Taylor!
During a confident post fight interview, Colby Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Bullard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jeremy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullard attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Bullard looks to clinch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullard counters with a straight right hand.
Bullard fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Bullard.
Bullard struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
#T1#
King misses with a body punch.
Come on Bullard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bullard blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a body punch.
Bullard misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullard's elbow.
King is pressed up against the cage. Bullard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bullard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bullard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bullard 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.
King throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Bullard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bullard.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Bullard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullard is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Bullard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bullard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King is looking for a sweep. Bullard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bullard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Bullard seems content to control.
King is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
King is not content to let Bullard control the position.
King trying to control but Bullard postures up.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Bullard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bullard. #SUB#
Bullard 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.
Bullard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bullard wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Bullard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bullard thowing shots but they're missing.
Bullard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King looks to land a left hand but Bullard moved out of range nicely.
Bullard feinted with a counter takedown.
King misses with a straight right.
Bullard throws a head kick that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Bullard is rocked!
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bullard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Bullard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws the left hand but Bullard avoids the punch easily.
Bullard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bullard seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bullard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bullard.
Bullard controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Bullard trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Bullard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullard 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.
Bullard landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bullard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bullard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bullard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bullard is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bullard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bullard preventing the sweep.
Buzz Bullard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bullard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bullard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bullard wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. #T3#
Bullard wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Bullard drops an elbow to the side of King's head. #SUB#
Bullard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bullard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullard prevents King from improving his position.
Bullard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bullard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bullard connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
King is in trouble now - Bullard has advanced to mount!
Bullard with the ground and pound from mount.
Bullard content just to control the position here.
Bullard with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullard working King over with strikes here.
Bullard looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bullard controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bullard looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Bullard moves out of range as King strikes.
Bullard slips under a jab from King.
Bullard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King connects with a jab.
Bullard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Bullard finds it's target.
King misses with a hook.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Bullard punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bullard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King misses with a left hand
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a looping left.
Bullard slips under a jab.
Bullard throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bullard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from King misses. #CL2#
Bullard tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullard's elbow.
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!
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullard.
Jeremy King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Bullard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from King.
Bullard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
#TD#
Bullard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bullard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
King is posturing up here but Bullard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Bullard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Bullard!
A victorious Buzz Bullard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jeremy King spoke after the fight, saying 'Hail to the King, baby! Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and I would like to thank my sponsor, Primal clothing.'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bullard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullard.
A nice side step and Bullard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bullard scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bullard jabs at Dixon's body.
Dixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Bullard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dixon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bullard is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bullard is looking for a sweep.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working. #SUB#
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bullard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard is trying to improve his position.
Dixon advances to full mount.
Dixon tries to control but Bullard wriggling away. #T2#
Bullard is working to get back to half guard.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dixon wants to take Bullard's back but he can't do it this time.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bullard is looking to escape.
Bullard is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.
Bullard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bullard is looking to escape. #T3#
Bullard is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard prevents Dixon from taking his back.
Bullard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dixon in particular looking to stall.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Bullard defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dixon seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bullard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dixon passes into half guard.
Bullard moves into full guard.
Bullard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bullard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dixon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bullard for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bullard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Dixon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dixon lands in his opponent's guard.
Bullard working a defensive guard here.
Dixon stays in close to Bullard's body and controls the position.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Bullard is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon won't allow Bullard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dixon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bullard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dixon is looking to defend but Bullard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dixon! Bullard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dixon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buzz Bullard!
A victorious Buzz Bullard 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:
The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Porter looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Porter.
Nice cross by Bullard.
Porter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullard moves away.
Bullard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Bullard gets a clinch.
Bullard throws a punch but it's blocked by Porter.
Bullard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard blocking some punches.
Bullard digs a right hand underneath Porter's ribcage. Porter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bullard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bullard as Porter tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Bullard wants the takedown. Porter is fighting it off but Bullard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Porter's guard against the cage.
Bullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullard scoring with some ground and pound.
Porter looking to control.
Porter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bullard on the ground.
Bullard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Bullard passes into half guard.
Bullard working Porter over with strikes.
Bullard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Porter!
Bullard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bullard looking for a guillotine from mount but Porter is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bullard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Porter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Porter tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bullard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Porter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Bullard.
Bullard punching from mount but Porter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter tries to hold on but Bullard pushes him away. #SUB2#
Bullard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Porter is surviving well by controlling Bullard's body position as best he can.
Porter tries to lock up and control but Bullard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bullard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bullard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bullard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Porter hang on?#T3##SUB2#
Bullard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Porter is surviving well by controlling Bullard's body position as best he can.
Bullard trying to control but Porter is having none of it.
Bullard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Porter?
#SUB2#
Bullard working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Porter turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bullard off and cradles Porter's limp body as Bullard celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Buzz Bullard!
A very excited looking Buzz Bullard 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:
KIFC 94-
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King tries to move into range but Bullard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a shot to the body.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Bullard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bullard throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Bullard lands with an overhand left.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bullard catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A shot to the body from Bullard misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullard tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Bullard throws a sloppy body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by King.
Bullard throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bullard thuds a left hand into King's body.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullard.
Bullard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullard misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bullard swings away with a body shot that misses
letting King counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Bullard is rocked!
Bullard misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy King!
Jeremy King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 87
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard misses with a looping left.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voribiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Bullard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Voribiev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Voribiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bullard scores with a sloppy right hand. Voribiev should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Bullard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Voribiev sprawls well initially but Bullard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Voribiev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voribiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bullard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voribiev is keeping the position for now.
Voribiev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voribiev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Voribiev wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Bullard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Voribiev's guard.
Voribiev has hold of Bullard's hands but Bullard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bullard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voribiev wants to get back to full guard.
Bullard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Voribiev's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voribiev is staying active underneath Bullard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voribiev trying to control but Bullard postures up.
Bullard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Voribiev tries to reverse the position but Bullard maintains control.#T2#
Bullard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Voribiev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Voribiev is looking to get to half guard.
Bullard wants to control the pace but Voribiev is squirming around nicely.
Bullard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Voribiev tries to reverse the position but Bullard maintains control.
Voribiev is squirming around, avoiding Bullard's attempts to control the action.
Voribiev tries to lock up and control but Bullard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard unloads with some shots from mount but Voribiev bucks and avoids them well.
Bullard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Voribiev?
Bullard raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Voribiev is rocked!#T3#
Bullard postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Voribiev bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bullard and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bullard!
Post fight, an emotional Buzz Bullard said 'Hey Colby Taylor I see you need a fight but then again maybe you need some serious time to get over that beating!'. |
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Event:
KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Bullard misses with an uppercut.
Bullard misses with a double jab
and Bundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Bullard.
Some wild striking there from Bullard.
Bundy unleashes a big counter combination but Bullard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bullard scores with a punch to the head.
Bundy cracks Bullard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
No joy there for Bundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Bullard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bundy was covering up waiting for the punch and Bullard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy trying to control the position.
#T1#
Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet.
Bundy controls Bullard momentarily but Bullard frees himself.
Bullard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Bullard from controlling successfully.
Bullard passes Bundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bundy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bullard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bundy?
#T2#
Bullard avoids the attempt from Bundy to control.#SUB#
Bullard throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bundy has his hands clasped together but Bullard breaks the hold and Bundy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bullard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Bullard!
Buzz Bullard made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey Colby Taylor I see you need a fight but then again maybe you need some serious time to get over that beating!'. |
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Event:
KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Bullard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the cage. Bullard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bullard scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bullard clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bullard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bullard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bullard wants to sweep but Man has passed to side control!
Man is looking to take a break and control but Bullard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bullard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bullard is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bullard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man trying to control the action but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Bullard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bullard is looking for a sweep.
Bullard wants to control but Man postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man throwing strikes but Bullard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bullard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Bullard working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bullard's best efforts.#T3#
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bullard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man is holding on to half guard well.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is staying active underneath Bullard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man trying to control here.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bullard is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is looking to control Bullard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is controlling Bullard's trapped leg to prevent Bullard from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands a jab to the nose.
Bullard lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bullard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bullard cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bullard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullard, which made it look bad.
Bullard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Bullard.
Bullard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on 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!#TD2#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man is thwarting Bullard's attempts to control the position.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bullard is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bullard defends it well. #SUB#
Bullard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Man pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bullard tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Bullard is in trouble!
Bullard tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.#SUB2#
Man working for a submission but Bullard is keeping him at bay.
Man is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bullard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2##SUB2#
Bullard is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Man locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bullard is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard misses with a right hand
and Bullard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Bullard misses.
Bullard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitsugaya manages to avoid it.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Bullard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitsugaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Hitsugaya scores with a four punch combination!
Bullard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bullard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bullard.
Hitsugaya lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullard's head.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitsugaya at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya throws a jab when Bullard was well out of range.#TD#
Bullard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitsugaya is trying to defend but Bullard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bullard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hitsugaya! #T1#
Bullard with good strikes from the mount here!
Bullard looking to finish Hitsugaya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hitsugaya!
Bullard blocks Hitsugaya's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bullard landing strikes from the mount.
Bullard is landing with some decent strikes but Hitsugaya is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bullard. What's that going to do exactly?
Hitsugaya stops Bullard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hitsugaya wants to control but Bullard is having none of it.
Bullard trying to control but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bullard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hitsugaya to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hitsugaya shrugs it off.
Hitsugaya flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2##SUB#
Bullard wants to finish this one by submission but Hitsugaya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullard.
Hitsugaya is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitsugaya'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.
Hitsugaya throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hitsugaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bullard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitsugaya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hitsugaya felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hitsugaya is bucking up trying to escape but Bullard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bullard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB#
Bullard wants to finish this one by submission but Hitsugaya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullard.
Bullard trying to control but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
Hitsugaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitsugaya throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitsugaya tries to hold on but Bullard pushes him away.
Bullard blocks Hitsugaya's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bullard with shots to the head and body - Hitsugaya looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bullard tries to control but Hitsugaya wriggling away.
Bullard fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Bullard unloading with bombs!
Hitsugaya is squirming around, avoiding Bullard's attempts to control the action.
Hitsugaya'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. #SUB#
Bullard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitsugaya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hitsugaya is trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bullard moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
A jab lands there for Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitsugaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands with a hook. Hitsugaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hitsugaya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitsugaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut.
Bullard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullard.
Bullard throws a hook to the side of Hitsugaya's head but Hitsugaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.#CL#
Bullard moves into the clinch.#T1#
Bullard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Bullard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullard fails to land the takedown.
Hitsugaya throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hitsugaya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bullard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab. Bullard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bullard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Bullard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Bullard is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya connects with a right hand. Bullard shakes it off.
Oh Bullard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hitsugaya gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bullard is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Toshiro Hitsugaya is the new bantamweight champion!
Toshiro Hitsugaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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KIFC 37
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Taylor tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullard throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Bullard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullard circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bullard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bullard misses with a double jab.
Bullard with a hook.
Nice jab there from Bullard.
Bullard thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Bullard circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Bullard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
As Bullard tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Bullard manages to avoid the attempt.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullard.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Bullard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bullard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Bullard has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullard scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head. #BC2#
Bullard breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bullard.
#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Bullard breaks the clinch.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Bullard.
Bullard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullard throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullard.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Taylor darts in and clinches Bullard up against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bullard walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Bullard back into the cage.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Taylor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taylor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bullard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bullard defends it easily.
Bullard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor looking to control.
Bullard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Bullard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bullard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bullard defends well.#SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Bullard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bullard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bullard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bullard defends well.
Bullard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bullard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bullard misses with an uppercut.
Bullard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Bullard.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Bullard breaks away and moves out of range.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Bullard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Bullard finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard misses with a looping left.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Bullard.
The fighters circling - Bullard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bullard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bullard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Bullard missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullard misses with a hook.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bullard holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Bullard misses with some punches.
#TD#
Taylor gets control of Bullard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Bullard tries to pass. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bullard passes into half guard.
Taylor trying to control but Bullard postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Bullard trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bullard pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bullard wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor has his hands clasped together around Bullard's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bullard.
Bullard throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullard 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.
Taylor wants to clinch but Bullard slips to the side
and Bullard counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bullard with a hook.
Bullard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor slips under a jab.#CL#
Bullard gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bullard holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Bullard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Bullard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullard throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Bullard looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Bullard keeps it at a distance.
Bullard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wants to clinch but Bullard slips to the side
letting Bullard counter with a right hand.
Bullard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bullard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bullard connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Bullard.
Taylor wants to clinch
and Bullard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bullard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor slips a jab from Bullard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullard. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Bullard. #T1#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch up
and Bullard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Bullard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bullard.
Taylor tries to clinch but Bullard moves away
and Bullard counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Bullard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bullard misses with a double jab.
Taylor slips under a jab from Bullard.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullard throws out the jab.
Taylor slips a jab from Bullard.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bullard misses with a looping left.#T2##CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Bullard manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Bullard misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor closes the distance but Bullard moves to the side
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Taylor gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bullard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Bullard pushes him off.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullard! But no joy.
Taylor tries to clinch up
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor staying out of range there.
As Bullard tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Bullard manages to avoid the attempt.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bullard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Bullard scores with a decent looking hook.
Bullard scores with a three punch combo!
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullard throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bullard finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Bullard lands a jab.
Taylor walks into a stiff left hand from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a hook
#CL#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard misses the jab.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullard misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Bullard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Bullard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bullard.
A swing and a miss from Bullard.
Bullard misses with an uppercut.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bullard manages to circle out of the way.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullard. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bullard lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bullard swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Bullard pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Bullard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bullard scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bullard tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullard throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Bullard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bullard manages to circle out of the way.
Nice cross by Bullard.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bullard tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Bullard is avoiding it.
Bullard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullard throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bullard.
Taylor tries to clinch but Bullard is having none of it.
Bullard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Bullard circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bullard.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Bullard pushes him off.#T1#
A nice combination there by Bullard.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Bullard pushes him off.
A big left from Bullard misses.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bullard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor moves to clinch but Bullard breaks away
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bullard smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Bullard.#T2#
Bullard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on 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!#CL#
Taylor pushes Bullard up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bullard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bullard.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Bullard and move into the clinch.
Bullard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bullard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullard circles away.
Taylor closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bullard counter with a right hand. #CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Taylor jumps guard.
Bullard looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bullard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor pushing down on Bullard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bullard is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bullard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bullard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bullard moves into full guard.
Bullard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Bullard is trying to keep Taylor in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullard.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullard cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bullard cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullard.
Bullard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bullard misses.
Bullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Bullard circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Bullard misses with a combination
#CL#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bullard won't allow it.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bullard won't allow it.
#BC2#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bullard.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bullard.
Nice uppercut lands for Bullard. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Bullard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullard scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colby Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bullard looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range. #CL#
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bullard holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bullard won't allow it.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Bullard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bullard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Taylor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bullard escapes and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bullard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
An elbow from Bullard crashes against the mat.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bullard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Colby Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor won't allow Bullard to pass to mount.
Bullard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bullard working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
Bullard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Bullard is very close to passing his half guard.
Buzz Bullard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bullard pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Bullard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bullard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 44:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 44:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Bullard!
Buzz Bullard is the new bantamweight champion!
Buzz Bullard decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kicku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bullard gets tackled into the cage by Kicku. Kicku maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bullard pulls Kicku into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicku preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bullard holds on and takes a little breather.
Kicku trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Kicku being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Bullard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard is pushing down on Kicku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kicku is fighting to maintain full guard but Bullard has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.
Kicku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bullard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bullard in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bullard lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Bullard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bullard trying to mount his opponent but Kicku defends it.
Kicku has hold of Bullard's hands but Bullard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bullard lands a nice short elbow.
Kicku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bullard controlling the pace. #T3#
Bullard winds up and cracks Kicku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kicku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bullard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bullard working Kicku over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Bullard there.
Bullard slips a nice elbow through Kicku's hands, connecting with Kicku's forehead.
Bullard is looking to advance position but Kicku won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bullard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bullard stalling.
Bullard passes to full mount!
Bullard lands a couple of good shots and Kicku has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bullard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullard is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kicku up.
Good control from Bullard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bullard lands a jab to the head.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
Bullard misses the body punch
enabling Kicku to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullard throws out a loose jab but Kicku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Kicku walks into a left hand.
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bullard blocks it well.#CL2#
Kicku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullard, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicku misses with an elbow strike.
Bullard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kicku lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Bullard.
Kicku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bullard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard blocks a body shot from Kicku. #T1#
Bullard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bullard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicku blocks a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard lands with a left to the head.
Kicku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kicku tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullard avoids the damage to the body.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bullard has a couple of punches blocked by Kicku.
Bullard lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Kicku successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicku has momentary wrist control but Bullard slips an elbow through the middle.
Kicku can't keep his opponent in guard - Bullard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bullard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicku sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Bullard working Kicku over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullard content to control rather than advance.
Buzz Bullard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kicku is defending against the submission attempts here by Bullard.
Bullard stalling. #T3##SUB#
Bullard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kicku is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz Bullard!
Buzz Bullard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Iwill Kicku spoke after the fight, saying 'Broke my toe early in the fight, I demand a rematch. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut with a hook.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vonnegut misses with a looping right.
Vonnegut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vonnegut as he connects with a hook.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut cracks a nice hook into Bullard's ribs.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Bullard is looking to counter punch.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Bullard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.#T1#
Bullard misses with a hook.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vonnegut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Vonnegut. Beautiful body shot.
Bullard misses the jab.
Bullard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Bullard avoids it with no problem.
Bullard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vonnegut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Vonnegut.
Bullard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vonnegut was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullard.#T2#
Bullard throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Bullard ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Vonnegut gets tackled into the cage by Bullard. Bullard maintains the clinch.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Vonnegut is trying to break the clinch but Bullard has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vonnegut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bullard walks into a left hand.
Bullard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullard blocks a jab.
Vonnegut takes a swing at Bullard's ribcage but misses.
Vonnegut looks to throw the jab but Bullard is out of range.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Vonnegut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullard's head backwards.#T3#
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vonnegut dips to his left and cracks Bullard with an uppercut!
Bullard slips under a jab.
Bullard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Vonnegut gets a takedown into half guard.
Bullard is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vonnegut tries to pass to full mount but Bullard defends it.
Bullard manages to get to full guard.
Vonnegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Vonnegut is posturing up here but Bullard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vonnegut tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vonnegut has to tap! Slick submission there by Bullard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Bullard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Buzz Bullard made sure he mentioned Primal , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard tries to bum rush Andolini with a series of wild strikes but Andolini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Andolini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bullard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andolini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andolini lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Bullard is rocked!
Andolini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bullard is still on wobbly legs! Can Andolini finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
Andolini throwing a counter right hand but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullard.
Andolini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andolini drops Bullard with a big left hand! Bullard is injured, injured bad! Andolini jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini! |
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Event:
TR S02E04
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Bullard.
Bullard lands with a cross.
Thomson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bullard connects with a right hand. Thomson shakes it off.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard misses with a hook to the body
and Thomson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bullard.
Bullard tests Thomson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullard scores with a hook.#CL#
Thomson clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomson walks away with a smile on his face. Bullard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bullard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomson is looking to counter punch.
Bullard's corner calls for a 1-2. Bullard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Thomson.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.
Thomson with a hook.#T1##TD#
Thomson feints and as Bullard raises his hands in defense, Thomson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Thomson drops back looking for a leg! Bullard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bullard manages to kick Thomson off! Thomson jumps back into Bullard's guard. #SUB2#
Bullard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thomson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bullard's body to avoid the submission. Bullard has instead reached around Thomson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bullard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buzz Bullard!
Buzz Bullard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR S2E02: Legends
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Bernard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bullard misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Bullard tries to throw a body punch but Bernard avoids it by throwing Bullard back against the cage.
Bullard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernard.
Bernard slowing the pace effectively.
Bernard is trying to push Bullard away but Bullard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bullard is trying to force a seperation but Bernard has the dominant position.
Bullard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bullard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Bernard slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bullard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bullard as the two fighters clinch.
Bernard prevents a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Bernard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bullard.
A short right from Bernard.
Bernard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bullard up against the cage.
Bullard throws a head punch that misses.
Bullard lands a nice uppercut.
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bernard tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Bullard is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullard.
Bernard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bernard tries to clinch there but Bullard circles away.
Bullard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination.
#T2##CL2#
Bernard darts in and clinches Bullard up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard scores with a hook to the body.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
Bernard tries to score a body lock takedown but Bullard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bullard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bullard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bernard misses with a body punch.
Bullard prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Bullard as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Bernard breaks the clinch.
Bullard throws a hook but Bernard avoids it easily.
Bullard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bernard tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Bernard goes for a double leg but Bullard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bullard continues to drive forward.
Buzz Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Bernard.
Bullard looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bernard. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Bullard there.
Bullard scores with a nice strike.
Bullard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bullard looks to land a right hand but Bernard moved out of range.
Bullard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bullard lands with an uppercut that bounces Bernard off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Bullard clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bullard manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernard content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Bullard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernard advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bullard is trying to improve his position.
Bullard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bernard wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard 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#
Bernard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Bullard.#CL2#
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bullard lands a shot to the body.
Bernard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullard.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bullard lands a nice uppercut.
Bernard stalling in the clinch but Bullard improves position.
A hook to the body from Bullard.
#T1#
Bullard struggles to land a body shot inside as Bernard controls his hands.
Bullard working aggressively here.
Bullard is pushing Bernard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bullard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernard can do to turn this around?
Bullard is trying to maintain a safe position but Bernard gets an underhook and turns Bullard into the cage.
Bernard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bullard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bernard misses with an elbow strike.
Bullard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bernard misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bullard breaks from the clinch.
Bullard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bernard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullard moves away.
Bernard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buzz Bullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bernard throws a right and a left that Bullard avoids nicely.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Bernard avoids it well.
Bullard misses with a hook.
Bernard throws a counter combo.
Bernard throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Bullard - just one landing.
Declan Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernard takes one on the button.
Bernard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard throws the left hand but Bernard avoids the punch easily.
Bullard misses with an uppercut.
Bullard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Bullard misses.
Bullard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bernards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bernard misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Bullard misses with a looping left.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Bullard misses with a hook. Bernard ducked under it nicely.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Bernard scores with a four punch combination!
Bernard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullard.
Bernard throws a combination. Bullard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Bullard.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Bernard avoids them all with ease.
Bernard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bullard misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard lands a jab to Bullard's midsection.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on Bernard's shoulder, as Bernard tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Bernard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bullard lands a body shot.
Bernard darts in looking for a takedown but Bullard gets double underhooks and turns Bernard into the cage.
Bullard avoids a kick to the body.
Bernard throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullard throws a looping overhand right but Bernard ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Bullard tries to keep at a distance but Bernard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullard lands a left hand.
Bullard can't find room to land a body shot as Bernard controls the action.
#TD#
Bullard manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Bernard looking to improve position, pressing down on Bullard's thigh with his hand. Bullard seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bernard paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bernard's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bullard picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buzz Bullard!
An out of breath Buzz Bullard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Chinaski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bullard takes a swing at Chinaski's ribcage but misses.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bullard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chinaski manages to circle out of the way.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. Bullard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullard scores with a hook to the body. Chinaski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bullard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chinaski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bullard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chinaski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bullard throws a combination that misses
and Chinaski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard misses with an uppercut
and Chinaski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bullard cracks Chinaski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bullard with a jab.
Chinaski misses with a straight left. #CL#
Bullard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bullard has a couple of punches blocked by Chinaski.
#TD2#
Chinaski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bullard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Chinaski from controlling successfully.
Chinaski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullard, not yet.
Bullard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chinaski is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullard has wrist control.
Chinaski looking to sit in guard and control but Bullard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chinaski is trying to keep Bullard in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaski keeping moving, preventing Bullard from controlling successfully. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard stands up over Chinaski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chinaski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Chinaski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bullard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bullard controlling the action here.
Bullard moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Bullard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bullard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chinaski down.
Chinaski tries to bench press Bullard off him but Bullard keeps the position. #T3#
Chinaski is trying to control Bullard's posture but Bullard avoids it.
Chinaski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bullard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bullard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chinaski keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chinaski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chinaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bullard wants to control but Chinaski is keeping him busy.
Bullard is chipping away with strikes.
Bullard working the ground and pound from side control.
Chinaski tries to buck Bullard off but Bullard is having none of it.
Bullard wants to control but Chinaski is keeping him busy.
Bullard landing strikes.
Bullard 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.#SUB#
Bullard has hold of Chinaski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chinaski seems comfortable defending it but Bullard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chinaski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chinaski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bullard couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz Bullard! |
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