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Event:
AFL Asylum 29
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Normalgedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Khebabib Normalgedov has been cut.
Frank Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Normalgedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Normalgedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank Jr drops Normalgedov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Frank Jr follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Frank Jr!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 23
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates throws a right hand that Frank Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr throws a counter combo.
Frank Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Bates.
Bates 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.
Bates looks to land a combination but Frank Jr avoids it well.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates has Frank Jr pushed against the cage.
Frank Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frank Jr prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Frank Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank Jr. #T1##CL#
Bates gets a clinch.
Frank Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates tries a body shot but Frank Jr blocks it.
Frank Jr avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates has Frank Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Frank Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frank Jr avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bates.
Frank Jr has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Frank Jr breaks from the clinch.
Frank Jr throws a one two combo.
Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Bates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bates scores with a nice head shot.
Frank Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Bates misses with a kick to the body
and Frank Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Jr lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frank Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bates manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES2#
Frank Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bates throws a hook but Frank Jr avoids it easily.
Frank Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frank Jr.#T3#
Frank Jr connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.#CL#
Frank Jr gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch.
Frank Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frank Jr is trying to push Bates away but Bates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank Jr's efforts to push away.
Frank Jr can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Bates has clasped his hands together around Frank Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bates working the body and head with strikes.
Bates prevents Frank Jr from escaping the position.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Frank Jr is being controlled here. #T4#
Bates wants to control but Frank Jr is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bates is controlling him well.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Frank Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Frank Jr is trying to buck Bates off.#ES2#
Frank Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Frank Jr dives in and grabs Bates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bates pushes down on Frank Jr's head and hops out.
Frank Jr throws a right hand that Bates ducks under and follows up with a left that Bates also avoids with ease.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Micheal Bates will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Frank Jr in a clinch.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Frank Jr avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank Jr's elbow.
Frank Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Bates.
#CUT#
It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Bates slows down the pace here.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Bates.
Frank Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bates looking to throw knees to the head but Frank Jr is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr blocks a body shot from Bates. #T1#
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards. #TD#
Bates has picked Frank Jr up - he's going for a ride! Bates dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bates is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frank Jr is trying to stand back up but Bates is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates slips a nice elbow through Frank Jr's hands, connecting with Frank Jr's forehead.
Frank Jr is trying to stand.
Bates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frank Jr tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Frank Jr taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bates looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frank Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bates 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.
Frank Jr tries to kick Bates off in order to stand up. Bates Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Bates cracks Frank Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Frank Jr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Frank Jr is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?#T3#
Bates scoring with punches and elbows.
Bates lands some shots froms side control.
Bates scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frank Jr is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bates can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Shinawatra scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shinawatra!
#CUT#
It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Shinawatra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Frank Jr is rocked!
Shinawatra cracks Frank Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Frank Jr falls backwards against the cage. Shinawatra follows up with more strikes that drop Frank Jr to his knees. Shinawatra keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Frank Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaidee Shinawatra!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaidee Shinawatra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Carruthers Jr throws a hook but Frank Jr avoids it easily.
Carruthers Jr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Frank Jr lands an overhand right.
Frank Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carruthers Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Frank Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Carruthers Jr fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Carruthers Jr pushes Frank Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Carruthers Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carruthers Jr as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Frank Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carruthers Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Carruthers Jr's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Frank Jr stands up and waves to Carruthers Jr to follow him.
Carruthers Jr slips a jab and a cross from Frank Jr.
#T1#
Frank Jr looks to land a combination. Carruthers Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Frank Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Frank Jr throws a one two combo.
Frank Jr scores with a hook.
Carruthers Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carruthers Jr on the side of the head.
Frank Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Frank Jr throws a combination. Carruthers Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Carruthers Jr drops his hands momentarily and Frank Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr moves out of range.
We've been told by Carruthers Jr's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frank Jr connects with a jab.
Frank Jr misses with the combination.
Carruthers Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Frank Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frank Jr duly obliges.
Frank Jr lands an overhand right.
Carruthers Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Frank Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Frank Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Jr stalks Carruthers Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carruthers Jr's face. Carruthers Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Frank Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carruthers Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank Jr manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frank Jr!
Carruthers Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Carruthers Jr throws a series of strikes that have Frank Jr backpedaling.
A left lands for Frank Jr.
Frank Jr 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.
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
Carruthers Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frank Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Frank Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Carruthers Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frank Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deon Carruthers Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Jr shoots in but Carruthers Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carruthers Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination but Carruthers Jr avoids it well.
Frank Jr slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carruthers Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carruthers Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank Jr connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Frank Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Frank Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carruthers Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frank Jr misses with a looping left.
Carruthers Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carruthers Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Frank Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers Jr scores with a jab. Frank Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank Jr stalks Carruthers Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carruthers Jr's face. Carruthers Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carruthers Jr clobbers Frank Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank Jr defending well as Carruthers Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Carruthers Jr throws a right hand that Frank Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Frank Jr does no damage.
Carruthers Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frank Jr dodges the punch combination from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Frank Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank Jr slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Carruthers Jr misses.
Frank Jr 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.
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carruthers Jr swinging wildly here.
Frank Jr swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Frank Jr throws a right hand that Carruthers Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Carruthers Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frank Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Carruthers Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Frank Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Carruthers Jr misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers Jr tries to bum rush Frank Jr with a series of wild strikes but Frank Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers Jr stuffs the takedown.
Deon Carruthers Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank Jr.
Frank Jr lands a jab.
Carruthers Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Jr tries to bum rush Carruthers Jr with a series of wild strikes but Carruthers Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers Jr is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Frank Jr cracks Carruthers Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Frank Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Carruthers Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Jr lands the left hand.
Frank Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Carruthers Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frank Jr tries to bum rush Carruthers Jr with a series of wild strikes but Carruthers Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Frank Jr looks to move away, Carruthers Jr throws a big counter combo but Frank Jr just gets out of the way.
Frank Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carruthers Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carruthers Jr throws a right hand that Frank Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frank Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Carruthers Jr should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Carruthers Jr both land. Nice combination.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination but Carruthers Jr avoids it well.
Carruthers Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Frank Jr does no damage. #T4#
Carruthers Jr throws a series of punches but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination. Carruthers Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carruthers Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frank Jr slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr dodges the punch combination from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Carruthers Jr misses with a wild combination.
Frank Jr misses with the combination.
Frank Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Frank Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carruthers Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr throws out a counter right but Carruthers Jr avoids it with no problem.
Frank Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carruthers Jr backs up against the cage.
Frank Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination. Carruthers Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Frank Jr does no damage.
Carruthers Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Frank Jr does it's job there.#T1#
Frank Jr goes for a double leg but Carruthers Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carruthers Jr continues to drive forward.
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
Deon Carruthers Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that Frank Jr avoids nicely.
Frank Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carruthers Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Frank Jr tries to bum rush Carruthers Jr with a series of wild strikes but Carruthers Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers Jr throws a big counter combination but Frank Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frank Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frank Jr.
Carruthers Jr misses with the combination.
Carruthers Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Frank Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr avoids them all with ease.
Carruthers Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Frank Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Frank Jr stands up out of the half guard.
Frank Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carruthers Jr back to the cage. Frank Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carruthers Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Frank Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frank Jr works over Carruthers Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Carruthers Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frank Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that Frank Jr avoids nicely. #T3#
Frank Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carruthers Jr.
Frank Jr looks to land a combination but Carruthers Jr avoids it well.
Carruthers Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Carruthers Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darius Frank Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frank Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Jr lands an overhand right.
A nice combination there by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr avoids them all with ease.
Frank Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Carruthers Jr misses with a combination
and Frank Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Carruthers Jr is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carruthers Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank Jr throws a right and a left that Carruthers Jr avoids nicely.
Carruthers Jr misses with a combination
and Frank Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank Jr feints the counter takedown.
Frank Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carruthers Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deon Carruthers Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Frank Jr - just one landing.
Frank Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr moves out of range.
Deon Carruthers Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carruthers Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Frank Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frank Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Frank Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Frank Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Frank Jr tries to get set, Zamora tries to push him back and clinch up but Frank Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Zamora scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Frank Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Zamora passes into side control.
Zamora looks up at the clock and then as Frank Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zamora smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Frank Jr wants to get back to his feet but Zamora is dominant here and he's now got Frank Jr's back!
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Frank Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora punches Frank Jr on the ear. #SUB#
Frank Jr showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Zamora has full control of the position and if anything, Frank Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Frank Jr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank Jr is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Zamora is persistently looking for the submission but Frank Jr is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zamora working for the choke.
Frank Jr is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Zamora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Frank Jr is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Zamora sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Frank Jr has no choice but to tap and Zamora jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Zamora!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Frank Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Reyes Morales has been cut.
Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Frank Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Morales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank Jr's guard.
Morales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morales could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Frank Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Morales stands up and waves to Frank Jr to follow him.
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Morales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Morales manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frank Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Frank Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Morales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morales throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Morales drops back looking for a leg! Frank Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank Jr manages to kick Morales off! Morales jumps back into Frank Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales connects with a couple of short punches.
Morales controlling from the top position.
Morales works over Frank Jr with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Morales stops Frank Jr from standing up.
Morales content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank Jr is wriggling around but Morales manages to pass to half guard.
Morales prevents Frank Jr from standing back up.
#SU#
Morales gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Frank Jr rushes Morales and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Morales is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Frank Jr piles on the pressure and Morales crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Frank Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Frank Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Frank Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frank Jr is in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frank Jr tries to kick Thompson off in order to stand up. Thompson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Thompson controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Frank Jr tries to escape back to his feet but Thompson has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Frank Jr's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Frank Jr is tapping! Thompson saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Thompson!
After winning the bout, Chris Thompson 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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