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Event:
JBL 10 Brayden vs Point
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Dark gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Dark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King is looking for a takedown.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dark blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King tries to pull guard but Dark won't allow it.
King wants a takedown.
Michael Dark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Dark.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dark is defending well.
King is working for takedown but Dark is calmly controlling the position for now.
King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dark's brow. #T1#
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dark is breathing heavily.
King works his way into side control.
Dark is not content to let King control the position. #SU2#
King stands up.
Dark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dark goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.#TD2#
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Dark takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dark keeps working.
King scoring with punches from side control.
King is working Dark over with some ground and pound from side control.
King looks up at the clock and then as Dark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#
Dark is rocked!
King working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Dark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
King has hold of Dark's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dark tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - King cranks the arm and Dark screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dark, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack King!
Michael Dark spoke after the fight, saying 'Lets go again, right now!'.
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Event:
Unfinished Business
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Dark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Dark moves out of range.
Briggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Briggs has been cut.
Briggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Briggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dark shoots in but no luck this time.
Briggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dark under the eye.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Briggs loads up on a big right hand but Dark slips the punch.
Dark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dark throws a nice looking combination but Briggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Dark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Briggs.
Sloppy strikes from Dark. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dark moves into range and clinches up with Briggs.#BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Briggs under the eye.
Dark tests Briggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Briggs closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dark! Briggs dives in looking to finish! Dark is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Briggs!
In his post fight interview, Randy Briggs gave a big smile as he said 'I'm the best ever. I'm the most brutal and vicious, and most ruthless champion there's ever been.'.
Michael Dark spoke after the fight, saying 'Lets go again, right now!'.
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Event:
JBL 5 Wendel-Skrtic II
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Von Erikson rushes Dark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Erikson pushes Dark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Erikson misses with some punches.
Dark blocks an uppercut.
Von Erikson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dark is defending well for now.
Von Erikson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Von Erikson.
Von Erikson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dark won't want to take too many of those.
Von Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erikson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dark is breathing heavily.
Von Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dark takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Erikson.
Von Erikson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dark won't want to take too many of those.
Von Erikson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dark backwards.
Von Erikson digs a right hand underneath Dark's ribcage. Dark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Erikson tries a body shot but Dark blocks it.
Von Erikson lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Dark is rocked!
Von Erikson is leaning against Dark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Dark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Erikson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dark with a big uppercut! Dark tries to clinch up but Von Erikson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dark to the mat! Dark covers up and Von Erikson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Von Erikson!
Our winner, Eric Von Erikson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Michael Dark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lets go again, right now!'.
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Event:
JBL 3 Budo vs Dee
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Dark scores with a three punch combo!
Dark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shoemaker looks to land a left hand but Dark moved out of range nicely.
Shoemaker walks into a jab.
A combination from Shoemaker does no damage.
Dark misses with a takedown attempt - Shoemaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shoemaker fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Shoemaker moves into the clinch.
Shoemaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shoemaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoemaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoemaker lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Shoemaker has hold of one of Dark's legs. Dark is fighting the takedown attempt but Shoemaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dark keeping moving, preventing Shoemaker from controlling successfully.
Shoemaker with a nice head shot there.
Shoemaker scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Shoemaker wants to control from the top but Dark keeps moving.
Shoemaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dark on the ground.
Dark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shoemaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dark is retaining full guard.
Shoemaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shoemaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoemaker works over Dark with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Dark is rocked!
Shoemaker loads up on a big left hand. Dark felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shoemaker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dark can't hide his disappointment, as Shoemaker celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordon Shoemaker!
An out of breath Jordon Shoemaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Dark was interviewed post fight and said 'Lets go again, right now!'.
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Event:
Unstoppable Force
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Win throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dark.
Michael Dark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Win.
Win pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dark unleashes a big counter combination but Win bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dark throws a series of punches but Win avoids them all with ease.
Dark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Win jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Win thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Win checks it well.
Win throwing a counter right hand but Dark manages to avoid it.
Dark misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark fails to land the takedown.
Win throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Win is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dark scores with a jab.
Win definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Win thuds a left hand into Dark's body.
Dark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dark looks winded!
Dark misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Win misses the target.
Dark fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Win lands.#ROC#
Dark is rocked!
Win finds Dark's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dark flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Win lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dark will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunna Win!
Gunna Win looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'im calling you out Thay "pill slipping" Budo. Im coming for MY title.'.
Michael Dark was interviewed post fight and said 'Lets go again, right now!'.
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Event:
Trials By Fire IV
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
King tries to clinch up
and Dark counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Dark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dark throws a combination that misses #CL#
and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King is trying to drag Dark to the mat but Dark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dark wants to break free but King has control.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Dark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dark prevents it.
Dark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King tries to pull guard but Dark holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
King crunches a lovely knee into Dark's ribcage.
King tries to throw a body punch but Dark avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King has Dark pushed against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dark's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dark uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
King is working an open guard so Dark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dark duly obliges.
King throws a head kick but Dark moves out of range.
Dark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dark.
Dark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Dark does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Dark scores with a four punch combination!
Dark swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King tries to clinch but Dark is having none of it. #T3#
Dark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King shoots in but Dark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dark.
Some wild striking there from Dark.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dark manages to circle out of the way.
Dark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Dark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dark sprawls well. Dark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Dark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King is breathing heavily.
Dark lands a two punch combo.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
King is rocked!
King tries to get into range but Dark steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops King! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dark scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dark!
After the big win, Michael Dark made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CAGED UP Clothings and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Anthony King stepped up to the mic, saying 'My bad, lucky win. I've gotta keep working. This ain't my last or first fight. Ya'll better be prepared for my next bout. Ima whoop a poor sucker.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kennedy's guard.
Dark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Dark tries to pass.
Kennedy is looking to stand up but Dark isn't so interested in that idea.
Dark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Dark gets to his feet - Kennedy follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
Dark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kennedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kennedy tries to control but Dark manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Dark looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Dark working for the choke. #T2#
Dark biding his time, controlling Kennedy.
Let's hope that Dark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Dark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dark has the hooks in. Kennedy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Dark somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Dark looking for the choke from the back.
Kennedy is in bad spot here.
Dark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy tries to break free.
Kennedy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Dark controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Dark throwing strikes here but Kennedy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark throws out a leg kick but Kennedy moves out of range and Dark only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dark dominated that round.
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#
Dark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.#TD2#
Dark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Dark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark controlling the action here.
Dark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Dark is working for a kimura but Kennedy is defending it quite comfortably.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dark. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Dark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Dark moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Dark has Kennedy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dark pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kennedy tumbling to the mat - Dark dives into Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dark.
Dark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Dark passes Kennedy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dark content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael Dark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dark prevents Kennedy from improving his position.
Dark sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dark looks to land a strike but Kennedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dark slips nicely into half guard.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Dark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark not doing much here.
Dark thows a huge punch but Kennedy dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dark 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kennedy throws a head kick but Dark moves out of range.
#TD2#
Dark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kennedy keeping hold of Dark's head, controlling as best he can.
Kennedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Dark stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Dark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kennedy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Dark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kennedy is defending well though. Dark let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Dark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kennedy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dark missing with punches from the back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dark controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Kennedy right now.
#SUB2#
Dark is persistently looking for the submission but Kennedy is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kennedy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Dark looking for the RNC.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Dark looking for the choke but no joy.
Dark biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kennedy tries to break free.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dark is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Kennedy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Kennedy right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Dark looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dark 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dark!
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