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Event:
TRFC103
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ogbeche.
Jo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jo.
Jo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Ogbeche lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ogbeche throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chris Ogbeche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo loads up on a big right hand but Ogbeche slips the punch.#TD#
Jo gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo controls the position.
Jo cracks Ogbeche with a big right hand but Ogbeche just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jo working the ground and pound.
Jo working away.
Jo scores with punches from side control.
Ogbeche wants to control but Jo postures up.
Jo grinds an elbow into Ogbeche's temple.
Ogbeche takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Jo scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo lands a few punches from side control.
Jo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ogbeche struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ogbeche can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ogbeche trying to control but Jo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jo lands shots from the back.
Jo controls the action.
Jo gets his hands free as Ogbeche looks to control.
Jo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ogbeche is trapped and Jo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jo not allowing Ogbeche to control his hands.
Jo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ogbeche could be in trouble here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jo lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jo.
Jo controls the action.#T2#
Jo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ogbeche hold on?!
Jo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ogbeche to escape the position.
Jo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ogbeche.
Jo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC#
Ogbeche is rocked!
Ogbeche grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ogbeche is still in real trouble! Can Jo finish him?
Jo has Ogbeche flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jo is landing big shots and Ogbeche is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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Event:
TRFC98
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor scores with a head kick.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jo.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Jo persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Jo fails to land the takedown.
Taylor looks to land a body kick but Jo moved away.
Jo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Jason Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.#TD#
Jo tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taylor is thwarting Jo's attempts to control the position.
Taylor is nestled in close to Jo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jo keeping control of the position. #T1#
Jo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Jo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jo is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jo defending well though.
Jo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Taylor is thwarting Jo's attempts to control the position.
Jo tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Jo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Jo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jo tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jo is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jo dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Jo's head and hops out.#TD#
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jo's guard.
Jo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Jo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Jo blocks nicely.
Jo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jo keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor won't allow Jo to sweep him here. #T4#
Taylor distracts Jo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Jo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jo trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Jo 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.
Jo won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jo cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Taylor 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#
Jo misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor leaves Jo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jo controlling the position well.
Taylor working over Jo with some ground and pound. Jo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Jo wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Jo is holding on to half guard well.
Jo is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Jo lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jo.
Jo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jo cracks Taylor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Taylor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jo gets his hands free as Taylor looks to control.
Jo cracks Taylor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Taylor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jo trying to control.
Taylor is covering up but some of the strikes from Jo are getting through and doing damage.
#T2#
Jo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Jo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is taking a good look at Taylor as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I really don't envy Taylor right now.
Jo avoiding Taylor 's attempts to control his hands.
Sumo Jo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor prevents Jo from getting a body triangle.
Jo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Taylor is looking for a way out.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
Jo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Taylor is looking for a way out.
Jo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jo looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Jason Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
Jo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taylor.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Jo sprawls well.
Taylor looks for the body kick but Jo saw that one coming.
Jo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Jo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jo continues to drive forward.
Taylor scores with a head kick. Jo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Jo closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Jo pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jo counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jo on the ground.
Jo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jo pulls Taylor in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumo Jo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Jo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jo tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Jo distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jo connects with a couple of short punches.
Jo is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jo lands a couple of elbows.
Jo won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor looking to control.
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor controls Jo momentarily but Jo frees himself.
Jo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor is striking but Jo is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1#
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jo wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Jo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jo distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor trying to strike off his back.
Jo wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Jo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Jo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jo shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jo.
As Jo tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Jo manages to avoid the attempt.
Jason Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
Jo goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Jo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Taylor gets full guard.
Jo won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jo throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Jo controlling the position.
Jo wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jo trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Jo blocks nicely.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Jo.
Jo 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#
Taylor is staying active underneath Jo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Jo has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jo lands strikes from half guard.
Jason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor tries to roll over but Jo keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumo Jo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sumo Jo!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sumo Jo!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sumo Jo!
Sumo Jo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TRFC94
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Razor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Sumo Jo has been cut.
Razor lands a nice shot to the body.
Razor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jo in his tracks.
Jo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD#
Razor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jo sprawling to the canvas! Jo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Razor finish him?!
#ROC#
Jo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Razor lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Ray Razor!
A victorious Sonny Ray Razor 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:
TRFC88
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Mazzagati throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jo's waist but Jo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazzagati off to one side.
Jo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazzagati sprawls and moves away.
Mazzagati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jo slips under a jab.
Mazzagati leaves Jo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Mazzagati.
Jo slips under a jab from Mazzagati.
Mazzagati throws a hook but Jo blocks it.
Jo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzagati throws out the jab.
Mazzagati misses with the body kick#TD#
and Jo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazzagati won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Mazzagati bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Steve Mazzagati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jo.
Mazzagati looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jo takes one on the button.#TD#
Jo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mazzagati to the ground. Jo is now in Mazzagati's guard.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzagati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jo postures up and lands a big shot to Mazzagati's brow.
Mazzagati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzagati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jo throwing strikes but missing.
Mazzagati avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jo stands and throws Mazzagati's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Jo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Jo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Jo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jo wants to control but Mazzagati is keeping him busy.
Jo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Mazzagati's face as Jo controls the position.
Mazzagati avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jo.
We've been hearing good reports from Jo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Jo wants to control but Mazzagati is keeping him busy.
Jo in side control, throwing shots but Mazzagati defends.
Jo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jo working the head with strikes.
Jo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzagati keeps working.
Mazzagati is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mazzagati taking a bit of punishment here - Jo scoring with strikes.
Jo trying to control the action but Mazzagati is working from the bottom.
Jo 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.
Mazzagati managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jo.
#T4#
Jo landing strikes.
Jo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Mazzagati is rocked!
Jo cracks Mazzagati with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mazzagati is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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Event:
TRFC85
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Baha misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Jo counters with a shoot takedown. Baha fights it but they end up in guard.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Jo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jo is in close to Baha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo throwing strikes but missing.
Jo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jo throws an elbow that misses. Baha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jo's guard. Nice move by Baha!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Baha throwing strikes but missing.
Baha won't allow Jo to get back to his feet.
Baha stopping the sweep attempt from Jo.
Jo is trying to keep Baha in close.
Jo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jo is trying to control the position but Baha postures up.
Baha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jo trying to keep a closed guard but Baha is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Jo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baha defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jo managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jo trying to control but Baha is working from the bottom.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jo is looking to work some ground and pound but Baha has wrist control.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jo on the ground.
Baha being controlled here, momentarily.
Baha keeping full guard, as Jo tries to pass. #T3#
Baha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jo is controlling him.
Baha keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Baha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baha wants to get back to his feet but Jo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jo backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Sumo Jo has been cut.
Jo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baha throws a right hand that Jo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jo also avoids with ease.
Baha lands a two punch combo.
Jo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jo misses with a takedown attempt - Baha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Baha as Jo shoots in.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jo is in Baha's guard.
Jo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jo wants to control from the top but Baha keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badou Baha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sumo Jo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jo shoots in looking for a takedown. Baha tries to sprawl out of it but Jo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baha slaps away a takedown attempt from Jo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Badou Baha is winning the standup battle so far.
Baha throws a series of punches but Jo moves out of range.
Jo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
Baha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badou Baha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jo fails with the takedown.
Baha is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked Jo down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly Jo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Jo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Baha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jo is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Baha cracks Jo's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Jo slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Baha can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Striker misses with a kick to the body.
Jo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jo fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Jo. Jo gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jo looks to move away, Striker throws a big counter combo but Jo just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Jo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jo trying to control the position but Striker is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is looking to regain half guard here but Jo keeps moving and retains side control.
Striker taking a bit of punishment here - Jo scoring with strikes.
Jo scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Jo cracks Striker with a big elbow.
Jo working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Striker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Striker tries to get out of the position.
Jo lands a decent elbow from side control.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Jo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jo taking a breather here.
Jo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jo staying calm.
Jo in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Jo cracks Striker with a big right hand but Striker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Striker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jo on the ground.
Striker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jo is working Striker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jo lands a few punches from side control.
Jo is putting a hurting on Striker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jo looking to finish Striker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Striker!
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!
Jo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Striker's face.
#ROC2#
Striker is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jo! Striker is hurt baaadly! Jo is firing away with more strikes - Striker is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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Event:
TRFC79
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Francis lands a nice shot to the body.
Francis throws a series of punches but Jo avoids them all with ease.
Jo looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
Jo moves forwards but Francis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Francis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Francis counters by clinching up.
Freddy Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumo Jo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo taking a breather.
Jo looking for a takedown.
Jo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Francis gets underhooks to prevent Jo's takedown attempt.
Jo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Francis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jo tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Francis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Francis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Francis duly obliges.
Jo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Francis to score with a decent uppercut.
Sumo Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo tries for a takedown but Francis circles away easily
and Francis counters with a straight that turns Jo's legs to rubber! Francis pushes forward with more strikes and Jo goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Francis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Freddy Francis thanked SHINTO for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TRFC76
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Wayne Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jo's half guard.
Jo is trying is best to control the position here.
Jo is looking for a sweep. Wayne Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Jo wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wayne Smith.
Wayne Smith wants to control but Jo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jo is positioning himself well to prevent Wayne Smith advancing to mount. #T1#
Jo tries to roll over but Wayne Smith keeps him under control.
Jo is working hard here to advance position.
Wayne Smith tries to pass to full mount but Jo defends it.
Wayne Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jo shoots in and drives through. Wayne Smith sprawls well.
Wayne Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Jo shoots in and bounces Wayne Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jo is standing up over Wayne Smith. Wayne Smith looks to escape but Jo dives into side control.
#T2##REVB#
Jo scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Jo stalls from top position.
Jo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Jo stalls from top position.
Jo working the head with strikes.
Jo cracks Wayne Smith with a big elbow.
Jo scores with punches from side control. #T3#
The referee asks Jo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wayne Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jo prevents Wayne Smith from escaping the position.
Jo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jo controlling the position.
Jo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Jo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jo working the ground and pound from side control.
Jo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wayne Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Jo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jo is putting a hurting on Wayne Smith here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Wayne Smith is rocked!
Wayne Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wayne Smith is still in real trouble! Can Jo finish him?
Jo lands a strong strike to the head of Wayne Smith. That's dazed him! Jo looking to finish here. Wayne Smith is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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Event:
TRFC73: The Passing
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jo fails to land the takedown.
Frank Barnz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barnz closes the distance and clinches.
Jo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jo backwards.
Barnz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jo. #TD#
Jo has hold of one of Barnz 's legs. Barnz is fighting the takedown attempt but Jo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jo stands and throws Barnz 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jo taking a breather here.
Jo lands a few punches from side control.
Jo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jo looks up at the clock and then as Barnz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Jo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barnz down.
#ROC#
Barnz is rocked!
Barnz strikes from the bottom but Jo takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Barnz is still in real trouble! Can Jo finish him?
Jo loads up with a big shot that hurts Barnz ! He's pulled Jo in close but Jo has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Barnz survive? More strikes from Jo and Barnz is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sumo Jo!
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