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Event:
HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Fergusson tries for a takedown but Corn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fergusson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Corn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corn.
Fergusson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corn cracks Fergusson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fergusson.
Fergusson dodges the punch combination from Corn.
Fergusson attempts a counter takedown but Corn avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Fergusson looking to score a takedown here. Corn is defending well but Fergusson drives through and ends up in Corn's guard.
Corn wants to stand up but Fergusson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Corn working for a triangle but Fergusson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fergusson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Corn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fergusson is looking to defend but Corn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fergusson! Corn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fergusson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pop Corn!
An out of breath Pop Corn 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:
HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Corn.
Corn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corn avoids the body shot from Kusogaki.
#CL#
Kusogaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corn can't break the clinch.
Kusogaki stalling.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Kusogaki wants the takedown. Corn is fighting it off but Kusogaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corn's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Corn has his foot on Kusogaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kusogaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Corn 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! Kusogaki rolls with it to try and escape but Corn cranks on the arm and Kusogaki 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). Pop Corn!
Pop Corn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Corn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Corn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice cross by Corn.
Corn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Corn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corn lands with a good body shot.
Corn just misses with a punch to the body.
Corn slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Corn. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Corn misses.
Lester 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!
Corn walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.#ROC#Corn is rocked!
Corn walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Lester swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moe Lester!
A victorious Moe Lester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Bryzgalov misses.
Bryzgalov swings widly with a right hand
and Corn counters with a three punch combo that has Bryzgalov backing up. Bryzgalov nods at Corn to acknowledge the strikes.
Corn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corn 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.
A right-left combo lands from Corn.
Corn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corn counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryzgalov throws a lazy head kick
and Corn counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryzgalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corn.
Bryzgalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corn counters with a straight right hand.
Bryzgalov seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Corn shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bryzgalov is backing up but Corn catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bryzgalov covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Corn Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pop Corn!
An out of breath Pop Corn 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: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Corn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corn.
Bryzgalov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corn jabs Bryzgalov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corn connects with a crisp jab.
Bryzgalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov misses with a right hand
and Corn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corn lands with a nice combination. Bryzgalov backs away looking to recover.
Corn looks to land a combination. Bryzgalov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Corn lands with a nice combination. Bryzgalov backs away looking to recover.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Corn drops Bryzgalov with a left and a right! Oh, Bryzgalov is hurt - Corn dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!#SUB2#
Corn is working to tighten his grip on Bryzgalov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bryzgalov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Corn is really squeezing tight and eventually Bryzgalov passes out! Corn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pop Corn!
A very excited looking Pop Corn 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Corn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Cleek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corn misses with a straight left.
Cleek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cleek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cleek cracks a nice hook into Corn's ribs.
Corn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Cleek counters by clinching up.
Cleek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleek lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Pop Corn has been cut.
Cleek digs a right hand into Corn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corn's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleek.
Corn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cleek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corn tries to pull guard but Cleek holds him up against the cage and eventually Corn drops back down to his feet.
Corn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corn backwards.
Corn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleek smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pop Corn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Corn is rocked!
BOOM! Cleek lands a beautiful left hook that drops Corn. Corn tries to recover but Cleek is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Corn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christie Cleek!
Christie Cleek decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Contreras lands a head shot.
Corn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Contreras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corn shoots for a double leg takedown but Contreras sprawls well. He's pushed Corn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Contreras counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Contreras throws a body punch but Corn moves out of range.
Corn 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.
Contreras staying out of range there.
Contreras walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Corn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Contreras swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Corn's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Contreras! |
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Event:
TIFC 5 Brother vs Miocic 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Cleek.
A short right from Cleek.
Cleek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corn's defenses.
Cleek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Corn throws a head punch that misses.
Corn takes an elbow to the temple.
Cleek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cleek lands an elbow that stopped Corn in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cleek.
Cleek lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleek working aggressively here.
Cleek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cleek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Cleek missing with knees to the body.
Cleek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corn is defending well for now.
Corn letting Cleek take a breather here.
Cleek throws a head punch that misses.
Cleek tries to land knees in the clinch but Corn avoids the damage to the body.
Cleek tries to land knees in the clinch but Corn avoids the damage to the body.
Cleek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cleek lands a right hand.
Corn blocking some punches.
Cleek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleek lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Cleek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corn avoids it.
Cleek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cleek misses with some punches.
Cleek lands an elbow just above Corn 's eye. #ROC#Corn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corn is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleek finish him?
Cleek tries to land knees in the clinch but Corn avoids the damage to the body.
Cleek lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Corn to his knees! Cleek keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christie Cleek!
Christie Cleek decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TIFC 4 Brother vs Nosebleed
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Corn counters with a straight right hand.
Brian Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a body punch but Corn moves out of range.
Corn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Hill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Corn's half guard.#SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Corn defends the submission attempt.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corn wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
#SUB#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Corn actively working from the bottom here.
Corn trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Corn wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corn sees it coming and defends easily.
Corn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Corn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hill passes into side control.
Corn tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Corn is defending well. #SUB#
Hill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corn, who protects the arm well.
Hill is staying tight to Corn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hill wants to control but Corn is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Corn stops Hill from passing to mount.
Corn tries to improve position but can't.
Corn is not content to let Hill control the position.
You can see the frustration on Corn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill trying to control the position but Corn is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hill swings around for an armbar but Corn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hill's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Corn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hill dives in and grabs Corn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corn pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Corn misses the target.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corn sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Corn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Corn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill advances position into side control!#T1#
An elbow from Hill crashes against the mat.
Hill wants to control but Corn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hill tries for a kimura but Corn is defending well.
Hill throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Corn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Corn is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Corn defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hill trying to control the action but Corn is working from the bottom.
Hill is looking to advance position but Corn won't allow it.
Hill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hill is working for a kimura but Corn is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Corn is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Corn gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Corn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corn is looking to control Hill's arms but Hill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corn has his back to the cage.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Corn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hill drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Corn from controlling successfully.
Hill is trying to control the position but Corn postures up.
Hill is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corn defends it easily.
Hill controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hill dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corn counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Corn.
Corn staying out of range there.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corn connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Hill is rocked!#CL#
Hill clinches. #TD#
Hill decides to pull guard.
Corn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet. #T1#
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Corn postures up.
Hill has Corn pulled in close to control his posture.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Corn is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Corn tries to sprawl but Hill drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Hill prevents Corn from improving his position.#SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Corn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corn is not content to let Hill control the position.
Corn trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Corn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Corn is holding on to half guard well.
Hill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill content just to control the position here.
Pop Corn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hill wants to control the pace but Corn is squirming around nicely.
Corn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corn is looking to escape. #T4#
Corn tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Corn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Corn!
Corn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brian Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Corn from controlling successfully.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corn can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Hill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hill!
A victorious Brian Hill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Bateman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corn connects with a right hand. Bateman shakes it off.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Corn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Corn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bateman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bateman shoots for a double leg takedown but Corn sprawls well. He's pushed Bateman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bateman tries to clinch up.
Corn cracks Bateman with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Corn lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pop Corn!
During a confident post fight interview, Pop Corn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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