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Event:
AFL Asylum 31
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Koski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Carruthers Jr lands.
Carruthers Jr lands a head shot.
Carruthers Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koski looks up at the clock. Bad move! Carruthers Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Koski. Carruthers Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Carruthers Jr!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 28
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ladd slips a straight right by Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
Ladd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ladd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carruthers Jr walks into a jab.
Ladd defending well as Carruthers Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Carruthers Jr misses with a looping left.
Carruthers Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ladd plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Carruthers Jr to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Carruthers Jr just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rosco Ladd!
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Event:
AFL Asylum 25
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Carruthers Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Carruthers Jr connects with a high kick.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carruthers Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carruthers Jr duly obliges.
Carruthers Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carruthers Jr scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carruthers Jr pushes Koski away with a front kick.
Carruthers Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carruthers Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Carruthers Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Carruthers Jr sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carruthers Jr works the jab nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr lands a body shot.
Carruthers Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carruthers Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carruthers Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koski momentarily.
Koski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carruthers Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Koski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carruthers Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr tries to bum rush Koski with a series of wild strikes but Koski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carruthers Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carruthers Jr connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Carruthers Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Carruthers Jr throws a series of punches but Koski moves out of range.
Carruthers Jr misses with a wild combination.
Koski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Carruthers Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carruthers Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carruthers Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Koski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carruthers Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily.
Carruthers Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Carruthers Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koski.
Carruthers Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Carruthers Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carruthers Jr tries to bum rush Koski with a series of wild strikes but Koski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Carruthers Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deon Carruthers Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Carruthers Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Carruthers Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carruthers Jr lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Carruthers Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Koski avoids a kick to the body.
Carruthers Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carruthers Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Carruthers Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carruthers Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Koski throws a series of punches but Carruthers Jr moves out of range.
Carruthers Jr swinging wildly here.
Koski tries to counter with a takedown but Carruthers Jr is quick to defend against it.
Juho Koski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carruthers Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Carruthers Jr scores with a push kick.
Carruthers Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carruthers Jr.
A head kick from Carruthers Jr lands but Koski takes it in his stride.
Carruthers Jr throws a shot to the body.
Carruthers Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carruthers Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carruthers Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koski scrambles back to his feet.
Carruthers Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carruthers Jr throws a series of punches but Koski avoids them all with ease. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carruthers Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koski's head.
Carruthers Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carruthers Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Carruthers Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carruthers Jr dips to his left and cracks Koski with an uppercut!
Koski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sloppy strikes from Carruthers Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Carruthers Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Koski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carruthers Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Carruthers Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carruthers Jr scores with a hook to the body. Koski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carruthers Jr.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers Jr tries to bum rush Koski with a series of wild strikes but Koski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carruthers Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carruthers Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Koski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carruthers Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deon Carruthers Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carruthers Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carruthers Jr sprawls and moves away.
Carruthers Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers Jr lands a head kick. Koski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carruthers Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carruthers Jr lands a head kick. Koski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carruthers Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carruthers Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Carruthers Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Carruthers Jr misses with the combination.
Carruthers Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carruthers Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Carruthers Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Carruthers Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carruthers Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Carruthers Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Koski avoids the head kick by Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carruthers Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carruthers Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carruthers Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koski throws a nice looking combination but Carruthers Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carruthers Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Carruthers Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Carruthers Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Koski's side.
Koski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carruthers Jr throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Carruthers Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Carruthers Jr.
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!
Koski throws a nice looking combination but Carruthers Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carruthers Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Carruthers Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Koski should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Koski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Carruthers Jr misses with the combination.
Carruthers Jr misses with a double jab.
Koski attempts a counter takedown but Carruthers Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Carruthers Jr connects with a leg kick. Koski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carruthers Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that Koski avoids nicely. #T4#
Koski needs to keep his hands up - Carruthers Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Carruthers Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carruthers Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koski back to the cage. Carruthers Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carruthers Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carruthers Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carruthers Jr throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Juho Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deon Carruthers Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Carruthers Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carruthers 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 24:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deon Carruthers Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Carruthers Jr throws a right and a left that Smetana avoids nicely.
Carruthers Jr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smetana misses with a left hand
and Carruthers Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Smetana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smetana lands a nice short elbow.
Smetana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smetana is looking to take a break and control but Carruthers Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smetana lands with a punch from half guard.
Carruthers Jr taking some punishment here, with Smetana in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smetana connects with a nice short shot to Carruthers Jr's temple.
Smetana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carruthers Jr pushes Smetana off looking to stand but Smetana dives back in and keeps control.
Smetana working over Carruthers Jr with some ground and pound. Carruthers Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smetana lands with a punch from half guard.
Smetana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Smetana slips a nice elbow through Carruthers Jr's hands, connecting with Carruthers Jr's forehead.
Carruthers Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smetana working the head and body with strikes.
Smetana 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.
Smetana lands with a punch from half guard.
Carruthers Jr taking some punishment here, with Smetana in his half guard.
Smetana winds up and cracks Carruthers Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smetana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carruthers Jr taking some punishment here, with Smetana in his half guard.
Smetana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carruthers Jr!
Smetana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carruthers Jr?
Smetana with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smetana lands a big shot there that rocks Carruthers Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#
Carruthers Jr is rocked!#T2#
Smetana raining down shots from the mount!
Carruthers Jr is still in real trouble! Can Smetana finish him?
Smetana postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Carruthers Jr in real trouble here! The ref calls for Carruthers Jr 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 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bedrich Smetana!
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Event:
WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Carruthers Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carruthers Jr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mendes scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Deon Carruthers Jr has been cut.
Carruthers Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Mendes lands a big uppercut and Carruthers Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carruthers Jr looks OK. Mendes waves Carruthers Jr back to his feet!#ROC#
Carruthers Jr is rocked!
Carruthers Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carruthers Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendes finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers Jr backs away from a small jab... but Mendes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Carruthers Jr crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mendes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jose Mendes!
A pretty intense looking Jose Mendes took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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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:
WEC 6: Darrow vs Khali
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Garbrandt has closed the distance and engaged Carruthers Jr in a clinch.
Carruthers Jr wants to break free but Garbrandt has control.
Carruthers Jr is trying to push Garbrandt away but Garbrandt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garbrandt presses Carruthers Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carruthers Jr looks winded!
A short right from Garbrandt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garbrandt works on Carruthers Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Garbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Carruthers Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garbrandt pushes Carruthers Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Carruthers Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Garbrandt pushes off an throws an elbow but Carruthers Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Garbrandt drops Carruthers Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Carruthers Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Carruthers Jr is rocked!
Carruthers Jr is pressed against the cage. Garbrandt pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Carruthers Jr! Two more big strikes from Garbrandt and Carruthers Jr crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cody Garbrandt!
Cody Garbrandt is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Cody Garbrandt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WEC 4: Sagat vs Vurny
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carruthers Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ben Judah.
Carruthers Jr throws a series of punches but Ben Judah moves out of range.
Ben Judah throws a hook but Carruthers Jr blocks it.
Ben Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carruthers Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ben Judah circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben Judah walks into a left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carruthers Jr!
Carruthers Jr swinging wildly here.
Carruthers Jr lands with a nice combination. Ben Judah backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ben Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carruthers Jr misses with the combination.
#T1#
Carruthers Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ben Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ben Judah is breathing heavily.
Carruthers Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ben Judah slips a jab and a cross from Carruthers Jr.
Some wild striking there from Carruthers Jr.
Carruthers Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ben Judah back to the cage. Carruthers Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Deon Carruthers Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers Jr with a jab.
Ben Judah takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#
Ben Judah is rocked!#T2#
Carruthers Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ben Judah counters with a series of strikes. Carruthers Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Ben Judah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carruthers Jr is pawing at Ben Judah, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ben Judah's nose. Ben Judah is badly hurt! Carruthers Jr pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ben Judah tries desperately to hold on but Carruthers Jr is relentless in his assault! As Ben Judah receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Carruthers Jr away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Carruthers Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Carruthers Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Estrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carruthers Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Estrada controls his hands.
#BC#
Estrada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Carruthers Jr shoots in and bounces Estrada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Estrada pushes Carruthers Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Carruthers Jr misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Estrada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carruthers Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Estrada manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Estrada could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Estrada winds up and cracks Carruthers Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Estrada seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carruthers Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hosea Estrada!
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