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Event:
DDCF Contenders 12
Date: Dec 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Taker throws a body punch but Iii moves out of range.
Taker looks to land a combination but Iii avoids it well.
Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taker.
Iii throws a leg kick but Taker moved away.
Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Taker clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taker smiles and moves away.
Taker throws a body punch but Iii moves out of range.
Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Iii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taker is trying to stand.
Iii controlling the pace.
Taker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Iii working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taker is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Iii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taker is wriggling around but Iii manages to pass to half guard.
#ES#
Taker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Iii is on him like a limpet, forcing Taker back against the cage.#TD2#
Iii gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Iii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taker is looking to escape.#T3#
Nice strikes from Iii there. #SU2#
Iii escapes and gets back to his feet.
Iii goes for a double leg but Taker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taker continues to drive forward.
Soul Taker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Iii.
Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Taker, looking for a takedown. Iii pushes Taker against the cage but Taker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Taker as Iii shoots in.
Taker throws a big counter combination but Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker sets himself, and Iii steps forward looking for the clinch! Taker avoids it this time.#TD2#
Iii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taker!
Taker wants to get back to his feet but Iii is dominant here and he's now got Taker's back!#T4#
Taker trying to get back to his feet but Iii is in full control for now.
Iii has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Taker's body.
Taker trying to get back to his feet but Iii is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Iii controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lurch Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iii.
Lurch Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iii has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iii is defended easily by Taker.
Soul Taker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Iii with that takedown attempt.
Taker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iii sprawls and moves away.
Taker wants to clinch.
Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Iii shoots and misses
and Taker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taker throws an off balance right hand
and Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iii tries to clinch there but Taker circles away.
Taker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Iii drives through and clinches with Taker against the cage.
Taker wants to break free but Iii has control.
#TD2#
Iii pulls guard effortlessly.
Taker is looking to stand up but Iii won't let him.
Iii is pulling down on Taker's head. It's preventing any offense from Taker, at least for the moment.
Lurch Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Taker wants to get up but he can't break Iii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iii dives in and grabs Taker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taker pushes down on Iii's head and hops out.
Taker throws a head kick but Iii moves out of range.
Soul Taker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Iii fails with the takedown
and Taker counters with a series of strikes. Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taker. Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iii blocks a head kick by Taker.
Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iii dives in and grabs Taker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taker pushes down on Iii's head and hops out.
Taker misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Iii wants to clinch.
Taker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iii.
Iii fails to land the takedown.
Iii shoots in for a takedown but Taker shows good takedown defense.
Soul Taker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Taker tries to keep at a distance but Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taker trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##CL2#
Iii darts in and clinches Taker up against the cage.
Iii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taker is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iii's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iii blocks a body shot from Taker.
Iii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taker is trying to maintain a safe position but Iii gets an underhook and turns Taker into the cage.#TD2#
Iii pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Iii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Taker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Taker is looking to stand up but Iii won't let him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iii shoots in but Taker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taker feinted with a counter takedown.
Soul Taker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Iii.
Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Taker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taker tries to counter with a takedown but Iii is quick to defend against it.
Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Taker misses. #T3#
Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Taker throws a right hand that Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Iii also avoids with ease.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Iii both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Taker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taker misses with a few strikes there.
Taker takes a swing at Iii's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iii! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Taker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Taker!
In defeat, Lurch Iii stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mmmmmmm'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Ayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ayo takes the fight into the clinch.
Taker wants to get back to striking at distance but Ayo won't allow it.
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taker is trying to break the clinch but Ayo has him pressed against the cage.
Taker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ayo has him pressed against the cage.
Ayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taker is trying to maintain a safe position but Ayo gets an underhook and turns Taker into the cage.
Taker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taker.
Taker trying to stall but Ayo improves his position.
Ayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ayo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ayo lands with a short shot to the head.
Taker working hard to break the clinch.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Taker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taker is trying to push Ayo away but Ayo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ayo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Ayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taker.
Taker is trying to break the clinch but Ayo is controlling him.
Ayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ayo lands with a left to the head.
Ayo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taker's efforts to push away.
Taker is looking to control Ayo's arms but Ayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taker has his back to the cage.
Ayo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayo.
Ayo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taker's efforts to push away.
A short right from Ayo.
Taker tries to break free but Ayo pushes him back against the cage.
Ayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ayo.
Taker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ayo scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayo.
Taker is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taker.
Taker is trying to break the clinch but Ayo is controlling him.
Ayo lands with a left to the head.
Ayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taker trying to control the position but instead, Ayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taker into the cage.
Ayo misses with some punches.
Ayo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ayo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taker's efforts to push away.
Taker stalling against the cage.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taker. #T3#
Taker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Taker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taker stalling in the clinch but Ayo improves position.
Taker trying to control the position but instead, Ayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taker into the cage.
Ayo misses with the head strike.
Ayo lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ayo.
Ayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Ayo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Taker looking to stall.
Ayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ayo is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ayo.
Ayo lands a right hand. #T4#
Taker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Taker.
Ayo scores with a shot to the side of Taker's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ayo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Ayo.
Taker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taker blocks an uppercut.
Ayo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ayo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Taker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ayo is unloading with more strikes now! Taker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ayo!
A very excited looking Muaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ayo 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: May 27, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Silvanus closes the distance and clinches.
Silvanus lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silvanus lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Soul Taker has been cut.
Silvanus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taker looks winded!
Silvanus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silvanus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taker avoiding damage as Silvanus throws knees to the body.
Silvanus lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silvanus.
Silvanus lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvanus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Taker is rocked!
Silvanus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taker is still on wobbly legs! Can Silvanus finish him?
Silvanus pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Taker! Silvanus unloads with more strikes and Taker sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Netherus Silvanus!
After winning the bout, Netherus Silvanus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Silvanus clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Silvanus.
Silvanus lands a shoulder strike.
Silvanus lands an elbow that stopped Taker in his tracks for a moment.
Taker throws an elbow that misses.
Silvanus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvanus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taker backwards.
Silvanus pushes Taker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silvanus lands a hook that snaps the head of Taker backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvanus.
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!
Taker is looking to control Silvanus's arms but Silvanus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taker has his back to the cage.
Silvanus lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Silvanus on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvanus.
Taker is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Silvanus. #CUT2#It looks like Soul Taker has been cut.
Taker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silvanus lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Silvanus - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Silvanus.
Silvanus lands a shoulder strike.
Taker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##KD2#
Silvanus lands a vicious elbow to the side of Taker's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Silvanus tries to finish him with strikes but Taker still seems able to defend himself so Silvanus steps back and lets Taker get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#Taker is rocked!#CL2#
Silvanus gets a clinch.
Silvanus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taker backwards. #KD2#
Silvanus drops Taker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Taker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Taker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvanus throws a massive elbow that rocks Taker's head back - Taker crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Netherus Silvanus!
A victorious Netherus Silvanus 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: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
T Bone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
T Bone's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on T Bone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
T Bone scores with a jab to the body.
Taker misses the body punch
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taker misses with a combination
and T Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Taker misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but T Bone manages to avoid it.
Taker misses with a takedown
and T Bone counters with a left to the body. #T1#
T Bone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick by Taker misses
and T Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taker misses with a takedown attempt - T Bone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taker throws a left and a right that both miss
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
Taker misses with the combination.
T Bone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
T Bone lands with a nice body punch.
Taker misses with an uppercut
and T Bone counters with a left to the body.
Taker tries to move into range but T Bone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Taker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
T Bone moves away from the strike by Taker.
T Bone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Taker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
T Bone sends Taker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! T Bone is motioning to the referee to let Taker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Taker is rocked!
Taker tries to clinch but T Bone is having none of it.
Taker throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and T Bone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
T Bone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taker is proving hard to escape from.
Taker 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#
Taker has his foot on T Bone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. T Bone works his way back into a safe position though.
T Bone is looking to stand up but Taker won't let him. #T4#
Taker wants to sweep here but T Bone controlling him for the moment.
Taker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Taker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. T Bone stacks Taker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by T Bone!
Taker tries to buck T Bone off but T Bone is having none of it.
Taker wants to control but T Bone postures up.#SU2#
T Bone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taker to his feet.
Taker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and T Bone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by T Bone.
Taker looking to control but T Bone passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty T Bone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Taker thows a leg kick but T Bone checks it
and T Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taker throws a series of punches but T Bone moves out of range.
Taker throws a left and a right that both miss
and T Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
T Bone lands a two punch combo.
Taker with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and T Bone counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Taker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taker at a distance.
Taker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
T Bone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scotty T Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
T Bone lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
T Bone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taker sprawling to the canvas! Taker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can T Bone finish him?!
Oh Taker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
T Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taker seems to have got his legs back now.
Taker misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and T Bone counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Taker is in trouble here! T Bone pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Scotty T Bone!
During a confident post fight interview, Scotty T Bone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Moss moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Moss breaks the clinch.
Moss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taker circles away quickly and effectively.
Moss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moss misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Moss both land. Nice combination.
Taker tries for a takedown but Moss circles away easily
and Moss counters with a nice uppercut.
Taker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moss counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Moss.
Despite the aggression on Taker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quincy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Taker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD#
Moss drops Taker with a beautiful combination! Taker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moss is looking for the KO!#ROC#Taker is rocked!
Moss batters Taker with a massive right followed by a huge left! Taker is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Moss lands a final crushing right hand to drop Taker to the mat with a gruesome thud! Moss is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quincy Moss!
After winning the bout, Quincy Moss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capot was well out of range. Poor timing from Taker.
Capot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Capot misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Taker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Capot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taker throws a strike but Capot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taker tries to free his leg and advance position but Capot is retaining full guard.
Capot wants to sweep but no luck.
Taker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taker.
Taker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Capot seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Capot pushes a forearm under Taker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Taker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Capot!
A relieved looking Frank Capot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Lawrence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taker throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped Taker's head back.
A shot to the body from Taker misses
and Taker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taker throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking hook.
Taker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taker there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Taker throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taker fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Taker with an uppercut!
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence sizes up Taker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Taker tries to clinch up.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Taker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taker stands and throws Lawrence's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taker is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawrence dodges the ground and pound from Taker.
Taker cracks Lawrence with a big right hand but Lawrence just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Lawrence is not content to let Taker control the position. #SUB2#
Taker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Taker has hold of Lawrence's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lawrence tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Taker cranks the arm and Lawrence screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lawrence, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Soul Taker!
The defeated Jay Lawrence had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker misses with a series of wild punches.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Don bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker misses with a body shot.
Taker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Don scores with a shot to the body.
Don looks to land a combination but Taker avoids it well.
Don throws a head kick that misses.
Don throws a sloppy head kick and Taker moves out of range easily.
Don throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taker misses with a two punch combination.
Don is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Taker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Don is trying to control Taker's posture but Taker avoids it.
Taker works to advance to full mount. Don defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker looking to finish Don with some ground and pound. This is bad for Don!
Taker landing strikes from the mount.
Don really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taker with a couple of short strikes.
Taker punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Taker working for a submission but Don is keeping him at bay.
Don keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Don is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker lands with some strikes.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker dominating with strikes here.
Taker tries to control but Don wriggling away. #SUB#
Taker working for a submission but Don is keeping him at bay.
Don taking shots to the head. #T3#
Don in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Don defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taker.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Taker's attempts to control the action.
Taker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Taker's attempts to control the action.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker 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.
Taker with shots to the head and body - Don looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Don is rocked!
Taker lands a big elbow.
Don is still in real trouble! Can Taker finish him?
Taker postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Don in real trouble here! The ref calls for Don to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rosario shoots in looking for a takedown. Taker tries to sprawl out of it but Rosario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taker scores with a three punch combo!
Rosario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taker avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rosario is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taker's half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Rosario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taker trying to hold on to Rosario's head to control him but Rosario postures up.
Rosario takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rosario trying to control from half guard but Taker is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rosario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taker has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosario prevents Taker from improving his position.
Rosario is stalling here. Taker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rosario seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rosario's legs.
Rosario is not content to let Taker control the position. #T3#
Taker tries to move to mount but Rosario blocks the move with his legs.
Taker trying to control the position but Rosario is working away.
Rosario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Taker landing a few strikes.
Taker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #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.
Taker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Taker controls the position from side control.
Rosario is trying to control Taker's posture but Taker avoids it.
Rosario tries to buck Taker off but Taker is having none of it.
Rosario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosario has one of Taker's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Rosario tries to sprawl but Taker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rosario slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rosario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rosario had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker looking to sit in guard and control but Rosario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Taker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rosario has passed into half guard!
Rosario is looking to stall here but Taker recovers full guard.
Taker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosario can do to turn this around?
Rosario content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taker keeping moving, preventing Rosario from controlling successfully.
Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Taker.#T3#
Rosario advances to half guard.
Taker is in trouble now - Rosario has advanced to mount!
Taker gets back to half guard.
Taker trying to hold on to Rosario's head to control him but Rosario postures up.
#SUB2#
Rosario seems to be working for a kimura but Taker defends the submission attempt.
Rosario tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Taker is trying to get back to full guard.
Rosario trying to control from half guard but Taker is working away.
Taker wants to control but Rosario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rosario seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosario is looking to stall here but Taker recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Rosario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rosario closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taker to the mat! Taker manages to get full guard.
Taker looking to control.
Taker pulls Rosario in close to prevent any damage.
Rosario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taker is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosario postures up.
#T1#
Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rosario is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rosario working a defensive guard but Taker passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rosario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Taker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosario keeps working.
Taker trying to control the pace.
Taker is thwarting Rosario's attempts to control the position.
Taker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rosario is pressing down on Taker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Taker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Soul Taker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taker throws a big elbow that misses.
Rosario trying to keep a closed guard but Taker is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rosario looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taker trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom.
Rosario controls Taker momentarily but Taker frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taker lands a jab-cross combination.
Taker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taker stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosario. Rosario gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Taker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taker throws a combination. Rosario tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Taker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taker leaves Pistort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taker throws a series of punches but Pistort moves out of range. #CL#
Pistort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pistort jumps guard but Taker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taker stops a takedown attempt from Pistort.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pistort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taker prevents the takedown attempt.
Taker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pistort to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pistort gets control of Taker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pistort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Taker drops back looking for a leg! Pistort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pistort manages to kick Taker off! Taker jumps back into Pistort's guard.
Taker with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Pistort looking for a sweep. Not yet Pistort, not yet.
Taker works over Pistort with some ground and pound from guard.
Taker wants to control from the top but Pistort keeps moving.
Pistort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taker on the ground.
Taker advances to half guard.
Pistort wants to get back to full guard.
Taker works his way into full mount!
Taker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pistort can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taker landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Taker content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Taker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taker breaks from Pistort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pistort is looking to escape.
Taker is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Taker landing strikes from the mount and Pistort is in trouble!
Taker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pistort tries to hold on but Taker postures up.
Taker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Taker wants to finish this one by submission but Pistort is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taker.
Taker content just to control the position here.
Taker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Taker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taker with shots to the head and body - Pistort looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taker wants to control the pace but Pistort is squirming around nicely.
Taker scoring with strikes but Pistort is staying in there.
Taker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pistort sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pistort tries a head kick but it misses.
Taker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pistort makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pistort shoots in looking for a takedown. Taker tries to sprawl out of it but Pistort keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pistort slips a jab and a cross from Taker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pistort moves into range and clinches up with Taker.
Pistort will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taker up against the cage.
Taker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pistort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Taker tries for a takedown but Pistort manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Pistort pulls guard.
Taker controlling from the top position.
Taker cracks Pistort with a solid left hand.
Pistort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taker lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Taker throwing strikes but missing.
Taker postures up and lands a big shot to Pistort's brow.
Taker works over Pistort with some ground and pound from guard.
Taker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pistort's head.
Pistort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taker trying to control but Pistort is working from the bottom.
Taker working some strikes from top position.
Taker advances to half guard.
Pistort wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Taker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taker moves nicely into side control.
Taker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taker scoring with punches from side control.
Taker is working Pistort over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taker working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Taker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pistort takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Taker trying to control the action but Pistort is working from the bottom.
Taker landing strikes.
Pistort takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pistort keeps working.
Taker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taker trying to control the action but Pistort is working from the bottom.
Pistort tries to bench press Taker off him but Taker keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taker shoots for a double leg takedown but Pistort sprawls well. He's pushed Taker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taker throws a sloppy head kick and Pistort moves out of range easily.
Pistort seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Taker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pistort napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pistort is looking to get back to his feet here but Taker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pistort's back.
Taker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Taker avoiding Pistort 's attempts to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taker is working for a rear naked choke. Pistort is not defending it well and Taker has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Pistort refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Pistort's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soul Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Slap throws a right and a left that Taker avoids nicely.
Slap wants to clinch up but Taker keeps it at a distance.
Taker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Slap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slap prevents it.
Slap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taker after a bit of a struggle.
Slap stops a takedown attempt from Taker.
Taker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Taker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taker tries to score a body lock takedown but Slap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker is looking for a takedown.
Taker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taker tries to close the distance and clinch but Slap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Slap moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Slap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Taker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slap is fending him off so far but Taker persists. Nope, Slap circles away and we're back to standing.
Slap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slap manages to circle out of the way.
Taker dives in and grabs Slap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slap pushes down on Taker's head and hops out.
Slap shoots in looking for a takedown but Taker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slap 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.
Slap fails with the takedown.
Slap tries for a takedown but Taker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taker misses with a combination
and Slap counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Taker misses.
Slap goes for a double leg but Taker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taker continues to drive forward.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taker. Slap does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Taker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slap's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slap trying to control but Taker postures up.
#SUB#
Taker is looking for a kimura but Slap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taker to get the leverage.
Taker trying to control from half guard but Slap is working away.
Taker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slap is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Taker stalling away here and it's allowed Slap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taker scoring with some ground and pound.
Taker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slap keeping moving, preventing Taker from controlling successfully.
Taker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Slap controls Taker momentarily but Taker frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taker looking to pass the guard.
Slap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Taker is in close to Slap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Slap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taker wants to get up but he can't break Slap's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taker passes Slap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Soul Taker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slap shoots and misses #TD#
so Taker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taker is looking to stand up but Slap won't let him.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Taker distracts Slap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Taker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slap keeping moving, preventing Taker from controlling successfully.
Taker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Slap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taker is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Slap has momentary wrist control but Taker slips an elbow through the middle.
Taker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker is in close to Slap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taker stands and throws Slap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slap will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Taker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Slap looks calm but he's in trouble here. Taker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Slap is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Taker lets go of the hold and Slap can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soul Taker! |
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