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Event:
RFC: Atunes vs. Knox
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna drives through and clinches with Jasper against the cage.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Luna is working Jasper over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna has Jasper pressed against the cage, preventing Jasper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jasper blocks an uppercut.
Luna presses Jasper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna working aggressively here.
Jasper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna prevents Jasper from breaking the clinch.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jasper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Jasper blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jasper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jasper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luna lands a left hand.
Luna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jasper tries to circle away but Luna has him pinned against the cage.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper is trying to force a seperation but Luna has the dominant position.
Luna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasper controls his hands.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Jasper's ribcage. Jasper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper is trying to break the clinch but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Jasper tries to break free but Luna pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Luna.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna 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.
Luna misses with a hook. Jasper ducked under it nicely.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Luna avoids them all with ease.
Jasper misses with a combination
letting Luna counter with a right hand.
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Luna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna misses with a hook
and Jasper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luna jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luna misses with a straight left.
Jab from Luna.
Jasper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luna counters with a straight right hand.
Jasper is rocked!
Jasper looks to land a combination but Luna avoids it well.
Jasper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luna keeps control of Jasper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper prevents a body shot from Luna.
Juan Luna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jasper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
Jasper working hard to break the clinch.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Jasper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jasper with a nice cross.
Jasper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luna throws out the jab.
Juan Luna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jasper scores with a three punch combo!
Jasper cracks Luna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jasper lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jasper under the eye.
Jasper swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Luna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jasper misses with a few strikes there.
Luna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jasper lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jasper.
Luna digs a good hook to Jasper's body.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luna moves into the clinch successfully.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a punch to the body.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jasper is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Luna misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
That's time! Jasper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luna has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Jasper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
Jasper is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Luna working aggressively here.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jasper takes a shot to the head.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
Jasper is trying to break the clinch but Luna is controlling him.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jasper tries to circle away but Luna has him pinned against the cage.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
Jasper tries to break the clinch but Luna is controlling the position.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Jasper working hard to break the clinch.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Jasper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luna throws an overhand right that lands on Jasper's shoulder, as Jasper tries to avoid the shot.
Luna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Luna clinches up against the cage.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Luna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper tries to break free but Luna pushes him back against the cage.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Jasper controls the action.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Luna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasper scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luna misses with a straight right.
Jasper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luna to score with a decent uppercut.
Luna throws out a powerful jab.
Luna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Luna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Luna!
Juan Luna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Jasper catches Navajo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navajo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jasper looks to land a right hand but Navajo moved out of range.
Navajo tries to counter with a takedown but Jasper is quick to defend against it.
Jasper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jasper.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Navajo moves out of range.
Jasper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Navajo moves out of range.
Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jasper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navajo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navajo dodges the punch combination from Jasper.
Jasper misses with a hook. Navajo ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Navajo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jasper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Navajo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jasper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navajo.#TD#
Navajo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Navajo showed some decent athleticism there.
Navajo drops an elbow to the side of Jasper's head.
Navajo works his way into full mount!
Navajo throws some wild stikes that Jasper manages to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navajo lands a heavy elbow.
Jasper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Navajo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
Navajo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Navajo thowing shots but they're missing.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo won't let Jasper get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Navajo cracks Jasper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Jasper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Navajo misses with a head shot.
Navajo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Navajo landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#
That has opened up Theodore Jasper's cut even more.
Navajo throws a strike there. Jasper manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head. #T3#
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Navajo prevents Jasper from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jasper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navajo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Navajo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navajo.
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navajo.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Navajo thows a huge punch but Jasper dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jasper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jasper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navajo. #T4#
Navajo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Navajo working over Jasper with some ground and pound. Jasper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Navajo throwing shots but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jasper taking some punishment here, with Navajo in his half guard.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Navajo throwing shots but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jasper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Navajo 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.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Navajo lands strikes from half guard.
Navajo thows a huge punch but Jasper dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jasper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Navajo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jasper is looking for the big counter here.
Navajo ducks under a wild hook from Jasper.
Navajo tries to counter with a takedown but Jasper is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Navajo.
Jasper scores with a one two! Navajo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jasper cracks Navajo with a good jab.
Navajo takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Jasper.
Theodore Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navajo needs to keep his hands up - Jasper had a free shot at his head there.
Jasper tries to bum rush Navajo with a series of wild strikes but Navajo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away.
Jasper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navajo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Navajo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navajo feinted with a counter takedown.
A cross from Jasper lands.
Navajo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jasper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jasper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jasper scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Navajo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Navajo showed some decent athleticism there.
Navajo passes to full mount!
Jasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Navajo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jasper avoids a series of strikes thrown by Navajo.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo looking to ground and pound but Jasper is blocking nicely. #T2#
Navajo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navajo throwing strikes here but Jasper is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Navajo looking to finish with strikes here!
Navajo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Navajo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Navajo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Navajo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Navajo lands a big elbow.
Chief Navajo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Navajo throws some wild stikes that Jasper manages to avoid easily.
Navajo landing punches.
Navajo unloads with some shots from mount but Jasper bucks and avoids them well.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Navajo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jasper wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Navajo.
Navajo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jasper manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Jasper, under a barage of strikes from Navajo.
Navajo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Navajo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Navajo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo prevents Jasper from standing back up.
#ES2#
Jasper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Navajo is on him like a limpet, forcing Jasper back against the cage.#BC2#
Jasper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jasper misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Navajo counters with a single leg into guard. Jasper didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navajo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Navajo is working Jasper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navajo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navajo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navajo passes into half guard.
Jasper is breathing heavily.
Navajo lands strikes from half guard.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jasper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Navajo prevents Jasper from standing back up.
Jasper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navajo scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
The cut above Theodore Jasper's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Navajo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Navajo dives in for a single leg takedown but Jasper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jasper connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jasper.
Jasper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Navajo's hands.
Jasper misses the shot to the body.
Navajo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away.
Jasper tests Navajo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jasper misses with a body shot.
Theodore Jasper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Navajo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo winds up and cracks Jasper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Navajo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jasper won't allow Navajo to pass to mount.
Jasper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navajo.
Navajo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head.
Navajo is looking to advance position but Jasper won't allow it.
Jasper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Navajo is working hard here to advance position.
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Navajo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Navajo.#T2#
Navajo working the ground and pound effectively.
Navajo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Navajo loaded up on that one.
Navajo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Navajo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Navajo with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Jasper is rocked!#CUT#
Theodore Jasper's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Theodore Jasper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RapidFC 65
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jasper. Those never looked like landing.
Jasper misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses.
As Chang backs off Jasper throws a huge counter combo but Chang manages to avoid it all.
Jasper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jasper throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Jasper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jasper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Chang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang avoids the body shot from Jasper.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasper misses with a wild combination.
Jasper misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Jasper slips a jab from Chang.
Jasper swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jasper misses with the combination.
Jasper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Theodore Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang throws a body punch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jasper moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Jasper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasper throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
Chang connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Jasper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jasper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Chang.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Chang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Chang.#T3#
Jasper tries to bum rush Chang with a series of wild strikes but Chang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jasper throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Jasper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chang throws a hook but Jasper blocks it.
Jasper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasper off the cage and back into range.
Chang misses with an uppercut. Jasper saw that one coming.
Chang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jasper blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Jasper.
Jasper misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jasper throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Jasper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang moves out of range as Jasper strikes.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Jasper throws a series of strikes that have Chang backpedaling.
A punch combination from Jasper misses.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Jasper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jasper misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jasper. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Chang slips a jab and a cross from Jasper.
Jasper throws a right hand that Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Chang also avoids with ease.
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Jasper takes one on the button.
Chang misses the jab.
Jasper is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
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#
Jasper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Jasper misses with the combination.
Jasper looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Jasper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jasper.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Jasper misses with a double jab
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasper tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Jasper misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jasper doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jasper.
Jasper swinging wildly here.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Jasper avoids the body shot from Chang.
Jasper slips under a jab.
Jasper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jasper throws out the jab.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Jasper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Jasper's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Jasper just misses with a punch to the body.
Jasper tries to move into range but Chang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Jasper's shoulder, as Jasper tries to avoid the shot.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jasper misses. #T2#
Jasper misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang slips under a jab from Jasper.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jasper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang sizes up Jasper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jasper swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Jasper throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jasper scores with a nice right hand.
Jasper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jasper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jasper throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Jasper lands a nice shot that snaps Chang's head back.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jasper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Jasper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jasper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jasper defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Jasper misses with a two punch combination.
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jasper on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Jasper throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Jasper misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Chang throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Jasper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jasper throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Jasper avoided it.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Jasper's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang scores with a punch to the head.
Chang's corner calls for a 1-2. Chang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jasper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jasper misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
Chang moves out of range as Jasper strikes.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range.
Chang defending well as Jasper loads up on a big left hand.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Jasper throws a front kick aimed at Chang's knee but Chang avoids it well.
Nice shot by Chang.
Jasper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Jasper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Jasper moves his leg out of the way.
Jasper throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jasper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasper.
Donk. Jasper catches Chang right on the button with a cross.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jasper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang throws a body punch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chang staying out of range there.
Jasper throws a right hand that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Jasper counters with a left and a right that stings Chang. #T1#
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jasper takes one on the button.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Jasper slips the punch.
Chang throws a hook but Jasper avoids it easily.
Jasper is looking for the big counter here.
Jasper misses with a double jab.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
Chang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jasper.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasper misses the target.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looks like Chang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Jasper throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jasper thinking.
Jasper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasper.
Jasper cracks the inside of Chang's front leg.
Jasper moves out of range of the strikes.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Jasper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Jasper misses with a combination
and Chang counters with a thumping low kick.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Jasper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Jasper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jasper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Jasper manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jasper.
Jasper throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chang, as that shot connected.
Chang moves away from the strike by Jasper.
Chang lands with an overhand left.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Jasper moved out of range nicely.
Jasper throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Jasper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Jasper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jasper throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang misses with a hook. Jasper ducked under it nicely.
Jasper throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jasper doesn't seem bothered though.
Jasper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Jasper misses with a wild body shot.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasper.
Chang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jasper throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang 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:
RapidFC Tokyo 41
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Halli instigates a clinch.
Halli lands with a left to the head.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halli lands a body shot.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
Halli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jasper or not.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
A short left from Halli.
Still in the clinch, Halli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jasper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halli throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Halli throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Jasper throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Jasper misses with a straight left.
Halli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jasper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Jasper tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halli lands with a hook. Jasper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halli cracks Jasper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halli misses with a body punch
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Halli is predictable there
and Jasper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jasper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halli. Halli obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Jasper tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jasper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Halli presses Jasper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halli has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
#BC2#
Halli manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Jasper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Halli finds it's way through Jasper's defenses.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Halli lands with a shot to the body.
Halli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halli tries to score with a low kick but Jasper moves his leg out of the way.
Jasper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halli takes one to the side of the head.
Jasper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halli lands a nice shot to the body.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasper is just out of range.
Halli lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jasper to the mat! Jasper manages to get full guard. #T3#
Halli is looking to pass into half guard but Jasper pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jasper is in guard.#REVR#
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jasper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halli on the ground.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jasper is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle here but Jasper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jasper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jasper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halli connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Jasper misses.
Halli avoids the body shot from Jasper.
#CL2#
Halli clinches up against the cage.
Jasper is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jasper down to the mat. Jasper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Halli.
Halli connects with a high kick.
Halli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jasper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halli jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Jasper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jasper looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Jasper looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Jasper misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jasper, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli working aggressively here.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jasper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasper controls his hands.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Jasper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli misses with a head kick.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Halli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Jasper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jasper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jasper throws a nice looking combination but Halli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jasper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jasper throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Halli misses
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Halli.
Halli slips a straight right by Jasper.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Halli throws a looping overhand right but Jasper ducks down to avoid it.
Jasper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Halli throws a low kick but Jasper moves out of range easily.
Reijo Halli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halli lands with a shot to the body.
Halli misses with a leg kick.
Halli misses with a shot to the body
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Halli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jasper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halli passes Jasper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jasper tries to kick Halli off but Halli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halli.
Halli moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Halli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jasper's legs.
Halli moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Halli has control of Jasper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jasper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Halli takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Halli lands a jab to Jasper's midsection.
Halli lands a glancing blow to the side of Jasper's head.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Jasper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasper is just out of range.
Halli scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halli.
Jab, jab by Halli - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli swings for the body but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jasper looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Halli scores with a hook.
Halli throws a solid leg kick but Jasper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halli.#T1#
Jasper blocks the body kick.
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jasper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halli.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jasper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jasper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jasper throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Jasper walks into a stiff left hand from Halli.
Jasper fails to land with a series of punches.
Halli lands the left hand.
Jasper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halli scores with a body shot.
Halli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jasper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halli counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli cracks Jasper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Jasper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halli finds it's way round the side to connect with Jasper's head.
Halli connects with a jab.
Halli throws a lazy uppercut
and Jasper counters with a right hand to the body.
Halli jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halli throws a leg kick
and Jasper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Jasper misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasper misses the target.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Jasper throwing a counter right hand but Halli manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Halli throws a leg kick
enabling Jasper to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Theodore Jasper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli swings for the body but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper throws a big counter combination but Halli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasper moves away.
Halli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Halli there.
Jasper loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Halli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halli works the jab nicely.
Jasper slips a jab from Halli.
Halli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Jasper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Jasper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Jasper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halli momentarily.
Jasper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halli can pounce on him.
Halli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Jasper's head but Jasper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli throws a head kick that Jasper semi-blocks.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Jasper throws a right hand that Halli ducks under and follows up with a left that Halli also avoids with ease.
Halli looks to land a right hand but Jasper moved out of range.#TD2#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Jasper's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halli pushes down on Jasper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halli 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Burnham misses with a kick to the body.
Jasper throws out a counter right but Burnham avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Burnham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jasper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jasper blocks the body kick.
Burnham throws a solid leg kick but Jasper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burnham.
Burnham lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasper off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Jasper connects with the punch.
Burnham misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Burnham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burnham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jasper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burnham is trying to pull guard but Jasper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burnham is trying to pull guard but Jasper has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Burnham pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Jasper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jasper is sitting in close to Burnham's body. Burnham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jasper is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jasper is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burnham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lester Burnham!
A less than humble Lester Burnham misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 1341 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Jasper (ranked 1172 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Irong Kasamsun has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Irong Kasamsun seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Irong Kasamsun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Theodore Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kasamsun has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Kasamsun gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kasamsun (2) vs (0) Jasper
Kasamsun uses his free foot to push down on Jasper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jasper. Score +3 for passing guard: Kasamsun (5) vs (0) Jasper
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kasamsun is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kasamsun wants to control the pace but Jasper is squirming around nicely.
Kasamsun is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jasper is surviving well by controlling Kasamsun's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun tries to control but Jasper wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun wants to take Jasper's back here but Jasper is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kasamsun is looking to take Jasper's back but instead Jasper gets back to half guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jasper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasamsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kasamsun is trying to work for a kimura but Jasper is defending well.
Kasamsun uses his free foot to push down on Jasper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jasper. Score +3 for passing guard: Kasamsun (8) vs (0) Jasper
Kasamsun moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kasamsun (11) vs (0) Jasper
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is riding his opponent, not letting Jasper buck him off.
Kasamsun is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kasamsun tightening his grip on Jasper, looking for the choke.
Kasamsun avoiding Jasper 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun working for the choke.
Jasper tries to escape the position.
Will Kasamsun go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jasper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jasper can't escape the position.
Kasamsun working for a choke but Jasper is defending well.
Jasper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kasamsun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is looking for the choke from the back position but Jasper is controlling his hands well.
Will Kasamsun go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kasamsun seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jasper's chin but Jasper turns very nicely into Kasamsun's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jasper.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (11) vs (2) Jasper
Jasper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kasamsun is controlling Jasper's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jasper is one step ahead there.
Kasamsun keeping moving, preventing Jasper from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (13) vs (2) Jasper
Kasamsun is working for a kimura but Jasper is defending it quite comfortably.
Kasamsun uses his free foot to push down on Jasper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jasper. Score +3 for passing guard: Kasamsun (16) vs (2) Jasper
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jasper wants to hold on but Kasamsun pushes him away.
Kasamsun with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kasamsun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jasper is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jasper has given up his back. Will we see Kasamsun going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kasamsun (19) vs (2) Jasper
Kasamsun biding his time, controlling Jasper.
Kasamsun gets his hands free as Jasper looks to control.
Jasper fending off the submission attempt from Kasamsun.
Will Kasamsun go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controlling the position well here. Jasper rolled but Kasamsun kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jasper is really stuck here.
Kasamsun is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Jasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasamsun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controls the action.
Kasamsun seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jasper for as long as he can get away with.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jasper looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jasper is controlling Kasamsun 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (19) vs (4) Jasper
Kasamsun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jasper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun wants to sweep here but Jasper controlling him for the moment.
Kasamsun is working hard here to advance position.
Jasper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasamsun has control of Jasper's left arm, preventing Jasper from doing any damage.
Kasamsun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun pulls Jasper in close to his closed guard and prevents Jasper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kasamsun continues to stall.
Jasper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kasamsun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jasper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (21) vs (4) Jasper
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jasper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Jasper keeps moving.
Kasamsun being controlled here momentarily.
Jasper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasamsun controls the pace.
Kasamsun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kasamsun (24) vs (4) Jasper
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jasper! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kasamsun (26) vs (4) Jasper
Kasamsun controlling the position easily from mount.
Kasamsun wants to finish this one by submission but Jasper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun content just to control the position here.
Jasper is squirming around, avoiding Kasamsun's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasamsun controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasamsun takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Irong Kasamsun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Beef Stew (ranked 1486 p4p, 167 weight class) and Theodore Jasper (ranked 1089 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Beef Stew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Theodore Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Jasper. Jasper maintains the clinch.
Jasper stops a takedown attempt from Stew.
Stew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jasper prevents it.
Jasper pulls guard successfully.
Jasper keeping moving, preventing Stew from controlling successfully.
Jasper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jasper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stew has gone for a leg lock! Jasper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (0) vs (2) Jasper
Stew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew looking to control.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jasper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jasper defends well.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stew is looking for a triangle here but Jasper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (0) vs (5) Jasper
Stew is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stew tries to roll over but Jasper keeps him under control.
Stew trying to control from the bottom.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Jasper trying to control the pace.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Jasper has control of the leg.
Stew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stew has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jasper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stew. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (0) vs (8) Jasper
Stew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stew sneaks back into half guard.
Jasper is looking to take a break and control but Stew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
Stew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stew is looking for a triangle but Jasper pushes his legs off easily.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Jasper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jasper stays in close to Stew's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jasper content to stall in guard here.
Stew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Jasper from controlling successfully.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stew has his foot on Jasper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jasper works his way back into a safe position though.
Stew trying to keep a closed guard but Jasper is proving a slippery customer.
Jasper is stalling in the full guard.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Stew.
Stew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jasper is aware though and is defending well.
Stew looking for a guillotine here but Jasper defends easily.
Jasper preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jasper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stew wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jasper is now in half guard.
Stew wants to improve his position but Jasper is controlling well.
Stew is pressing down on Jasper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jasper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jasper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jasper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to control but Jasper passes easily into half guard.
Stew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jasper is taking a breather. Stew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jasper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Stew is working hard here to advance position.
Stew looking for submissions off his back.
Stew is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jasper is thwarting Stew's attempts to control the position.
Jasper controlling the pace.
Stew is trying to get back to full guard.
Jasper trying to control from half guard but Stew is working away.
Stew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jasper pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jasper prevents Stew from improving his position.
Stew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasper won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Jasper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jasper is aware though and is defending well.
Jasper wants to control from the top but Stew keeps moving.
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jasper is one step ahead there.
Stew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stew (2) vs (8) Jasper
Stew pushing down on Jasper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jasper keeping hold of Stew's head, controlling as best he can.
Stew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jasper defends it well.
Jasper keeping control of the position.
Stew seems to be looking for submissions.
Jasper trying to control but Stew postures up.
Stew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jasper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jasper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stew uses his free foot to push down on Jasper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jasper. Score +3 for passing guard: Stew (5) vs (8) Jasper
Stew looking to control but Jasper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stew has control of Jasper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jasper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stew tries to control but Jasper wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jasper wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Theodore Jasper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jasper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jasper lands a really nice looking cross but Navajo seems unphased.
Jasper scores with a nice right hand.
Jasper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jasper misses the jab.
Navajo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Navajo is rocked!
Navajo is aggressively charging in as Jasper backs up avoiding any damage. Jasper tosses out a jab and Navajo runs right into it face first! Navajo is out cold! Jasper dropped down on all fours and is barking in Navajo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahr looks to throw the jab but Jasper is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasper! But no joy.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jasper momentarily.
Ahr misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Ahr there.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
A big left from Ahr misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ahr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Ahr.
Ahr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasper unleashes a big counter combination but Ahr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahr lands the left hand.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasper manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
A combination from Jasper does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Ahr.#T1#
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahr.
Ahr misses with a body punch
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Jasper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahr with a body shot.
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasper.
Ahr throws a lazy right hand but Jasper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ahr walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahr jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Ahr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jasper connects with a right that clearly hurt Ahr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jasper proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ahr collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Bowman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Bowman lands the left hand.
Bowman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bowman.
Bowman misses with a straight left.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowman.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Jasper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bowman.
Jasper throws a body shot but no joy.
Jasper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowman to score with a decent uppercut.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
It looked like Jasper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bowman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jasper.
Bowman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jasper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Bowman lands a jab to the head.
Bowman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jasper's hands.
Bowman throws a leg kick but Jasper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowman.
Jasper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman.
Jasper misses with a body shot.
Bowman connects with a solid leg kick.
Jasper swinging wildly here.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Bowman tries to clinch but Jasper is having none of it.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a shot to the body.
Bowman scores with a head kick. Jasper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Bowman scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowman.
Bowman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowman.
Bowman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jasper counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Bowman catches Jasper right on the button with a cross.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jasper misses with a lunging right hand
and Jasper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jasper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jasper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jasper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Jasper ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
Jasper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jasper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jasper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman throws a hook but Jasper blocks it.
Jasper slips under a jab from Bowman.
Bowman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bowman lands with an overhand left.
Jasper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowman to score with a decent uppercut.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Bowman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasper.
Bowman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jasper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bowman scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman misses with a right hand
enabling Jasper to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowman thumps Jasper with a low kick.
Bowman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jasper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bowman thows a body kick. Jasper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Bowman.
Bowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jasper.
Bowman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowman darts in trying to clinch
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bowman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasper.
Jasper cracks Bowman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Jasper moves away and avoids it.
Bowman cracks the inside of Jasper's front leg.
Jasper misses with a straight left.
Daquan Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman throws a big shot that misses.
Jasper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jasper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowman.
Jasper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowman lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Daquan Bowman has been cut.
Jasper loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Jasper throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasper tries to move into range but Bowman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Bowman ducks under a wild hook from Jasper.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowman lands a lovely overhand right.
Jasper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowman counters with a low kick, right behind Jasper 's knee.
Jasper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Bowman rushes Jasper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jasper prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands a left hand.
Bowman tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Bowman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jasper's calf.
Donk. Bowman catches Jasper right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Jasper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daquan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bowman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Bowman as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowman.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Jasper backwards. #BC#
Jasper manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jasper after a bit of a struggle.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
Bowman is working Jasper over against the cage.
Jasper prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Jasper can't break the clinch.
Bowman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Jasper blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A short right from Bowman on the inside. #BC#
Jasper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jasper misses its target.
Jasper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Bowman throws a front kick aimed at Jasper's knee but Jasper avoids it well.
It looked like Jasper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowman throws a solid leg kick but Jasper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bowman.
Bowman digs a good hook to Jasper's body.
Bowman misses with an uppercut.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
Bowman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daquan Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daquan Bowman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Bowman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Jasper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Jasper moves forwards but Bowman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jasper's calf.
Bowman lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Bowman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bowman cracks Jasper with a good jab.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowman.
Bowman misses with an uppercut
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman misses with the combination.
#T1#
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowman tries to clinch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bowman lands a nice hook to Jasper's body. Jasper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowman lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasper off the cage and back into range.
Bowman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bowman looks to move away, Jasper throws a big counter combo but Bowman just gets out of the way.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowman.
Bowman thumps Jasper with a low kick.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jasper.
Jasper swings widly with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Bowman throws a leg kick which misses Jasper's front leg but catches the back leg as Jasper tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bowman.
Jasper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowman scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Jasper checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Jasper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jasper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Bowman misses.
Jasper throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Bowman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasper.
Bowman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bowman connects with a jab.#T3#
Jasper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Jasper avoids the body shot from Bowman.
An attempted straight right counter from Jasper misses the target.#CL2#
Bowman forces Jasper back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Jasper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
Jasper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bowman - that landed with a thud.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bowman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jasper's elbow.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Bowman lands with a light punch inside.
Bowman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jasper tries to break free but Bowman pushes him back against the cage.
Bowman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jasper smiles and moves away.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daquan Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowman 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daquan Bowman!
A less than humble Daquan Bowman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RapidFC 46
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Managedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jasper sprawls well. Jasper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Managedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Managedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Daleb Managedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Managedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Managedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daleb Managedov.#TD2#
Managedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jasper is trying to defend but Managedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Managedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Managedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jasper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Managedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Managedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Managedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jasper keeps working.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet.
Managedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jasper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jasper tries to get out of the position.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Managedov.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Managedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Managedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jasper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Managedov.
Jasper regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Managedov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Managedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Managedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jasper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Managedov looking to pass the guard.
Jasper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Managedov.
Managedov cracks Jasper with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Managedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Managedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Managedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jasper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Managedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Managedov wants to control from the top but Jasper keeps moving.
Managedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jasper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Managedov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Managedov landing with the ground and pound.
Jasper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Managedov landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Managedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jasper is keeping the position for now.
Managedov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Managedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Managedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Managedov throwing strikes from guard but Jasper blocks nicely.
Managedov is working Jasper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Managedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Managedov distracts Jasper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Managedov distracts Jasper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Managedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daleb Managedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jasper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Managedov.
Jasper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jasper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Managedov goes for a double leg but Jasper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jasper continues to drive forward.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jasper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Managedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Managedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daleb Managedov.
Managedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Managedov walks into a straight right hand from Jasper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Managedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jasper counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Managedov fails with the takedown
enabling Jasper to counter with a crisp jab.
Managedov tries to clinch but Jasper is having none of it. #TD2#
Managedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jasper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Managedov is controlling him.
Managedov trying to control but Jasper is working from the bottom.
Managedov distracts Jasper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Managedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Managedov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Managedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jasper's head.
Managedov looking to sit in guard and control but Jasper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Daleb Managedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jasper is looking to stand up but Managedov won't let him.
Jasper preventing the sweep.
Managedov pulls Jasper in close to prevent any damage.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Managedov.#T3#
Managedov trying to control the position here.
Jasper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Managedov is proving hard to escape from.
Managedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jasper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Managedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet but Managedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jasper keeping moving, preventing Managedov from controlling successfully.
Managedov throwing strikes but missing.
Jasper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Managedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jasper tries to avoid it but Managedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jasper to the ground. Jasper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Managedov moves out of range.
Managedov shoots and misses
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Managedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Jasper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Managedov has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Managedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch but Managedov keeps him there for the moment.
Jasper tries to circle away but Managedov has him pinned against the cage.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch but Managedov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jasper breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Managedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Managedov cracks Jasper with a solid left hand.#T1#
Managedov postures up in Jasper's guard and throws a big left but Jasper blocks it.
Managedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jasper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Managedov throws an elbow that misses. Jasper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Managedov's guard. Nice move by Jasper!#REVR#
Managedov pulls Jasper in to control the position.
Jasper trying to control but Managedov is working from the bottom.
Managedov wants to sweep here but Jasper controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jasper wanted to stand there but Managedov had control of the position.
Managedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jasper postures up.
Managedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Jasper moves away from the strike by Managedov. #CL2#
Managedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jasper tries to circle away but Managedov has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Managedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Managedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Managedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Managedov content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Managedov trying to control the action but Jasper is working from the bottom.
Managedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Managedov drops an elbow to the side of Jasper's head.
Managedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head.
Managedov throwing shots but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Managedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Managedov misses with a head shot. Jasper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Managedov postures up in Jasper's guard and throws a big left but Jasper blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daleb Managedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Managedov 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daleb Managedov!
Daleb Managedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 25
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jasper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sisu throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Jasper gets caught flat footed, as Sisu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sisu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass. #T1#
Sisu content to stall in guard here.
Sisu stops Jasper from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sisu misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Sisu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jasper!
Jasper wants to control but Sisu postures up.
Sisu 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 Jasper's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jasper can't do much from the bottom here.
Sisu prevents Jasper from escaping the position.
Jasper is trying to control Sisu's posture but Sisu avoids it.
Sisu is staying tight to Jasper's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Jasper, which made it look bad.
Jasper throws a hook but Sisu blocks it.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Sisu avoids them all with ease. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A jab lands there for Sisu.#TD2#
Sisu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sisu controlling the action here.
Jasper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu is taking a breather. Jasper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jasper is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sisu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jasper throws out a loose jab but Sisu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sisu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Sisu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jasper quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Sisu 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.
Sisu moves into full mount! Jasper won't be happy about that! #T1#
Sisu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sisu is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The adventures of Sisu the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sisu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jasper because Sisu loaded up on that one.
Sisu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Jasper tries to hold on but Sisu postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jasper is trying to stand up.
Sisu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sisu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
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.
Sisu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Sisu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jasper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sisu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sisu lands with a cross.
Jasper throws out a loose jab but Sisu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sisu's corner calls for a 1-2. Sisu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sisu lands with a shot to the body.
Sisu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jasper avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Jasper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu misses with a left hand
and Jasper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sisu looks to land a right hand but Jasper moved out of range.#T1#
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasper misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jasper. Sisu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jasper throws a hook but Sisu avoids it easily.
Jasper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sisu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sisu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jasper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jasper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisu connects with a body shot that sends Jasper's belly button to the back.
Theodore Jasper is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##TD2#
Sisu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jasper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sisu 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.
Sisu looking to pass the guard.
Sisu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jasper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jasper tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Sisu lands a couple of digs.
Sisu with a nice head shot there.
Sisu stops Jasper from standing up.
Sisu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sisu gets a double leg takedown into Jasper's guard.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sisu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jasper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sisu Sisu waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 22
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Nkomo needs to keep his hands up - Jasper had a free shot at his head there.
Nkomo throws a body kick that misses
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Jasper.
A left and a right from Jasper both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jasper.
A low kick from Nkomo misses
letting Jasper counter with a right hand.
Jasper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jasper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jasper.#ROC#
Nkomo is rocked!
Nkomo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nkomo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasper finish him?
Nkomo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jasper counters with a nice uppercut.
Jasper connects with the punch.#T1#
Nkomo throws an off balance right hand
and Jasper counters with a huge left! Nkomo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jasper isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nkomo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jasper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
A very excited looking Theodore Jasper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Trymore Nkomo was interviewed post fight and said 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jasper!
#CUT2#
It looks like Abdul Nurmy has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmy.
Jasper throws out a counter right but Nurmy avoids it with no problem.
Nurmy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Nurmy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jasper!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nurmy stands up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jasper keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jasper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmy wants to clinch up but Jasper keeps it at a distance.
Jasper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jasper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nurmy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmy walks into a jab.
Nurmy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Jasper lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurmy's head.
Jasper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmy feinted with a counter takedown.
Jasper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jasper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jasper lands with an overhand left.
Jasper looks to land a combination but Nurmy avoids it well.
Jasper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jasper swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Jasper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jasper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Abdul Nurmy's cut is getting worse.
A jab lands there for Jasper.#CL#
Nurmy forces Jasper back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Nurmy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jasper circles away.
#T4#
Nurmy darts in trying to clinch
and Jasper counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jasper, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jasper connects with a right hand. Nurmy shakes it off.
Jasper cracks Nurmy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
Abdul Nurmy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jasper 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.
Nurmy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jasper circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Jasper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Nurmy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Jasper there.
Nurmy walks into a jab.
Nurmy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper connects with a single shot there.
Jasper with a jab.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jasper has knocked Nurmy down with a huge combo! Jasper steps away and waves a wobbly Nurmy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Nurmy is rocked!
Jasper lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nurmy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jasper dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 16
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Werthers with that takedown attempt.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jasper works the jab nicely.
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches.
Werthers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jasper counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper scores with a jab to the head.
Jasper lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Jasper gets caught flat footed, as Werthers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Werthers trying to control but Jasper is working from the bottom.
Werthers is looking to work some ground and pound but Jasper has wrist control.
Jasper keeping moving, preventing Werthers from controlling successfully.
Werthers pushing down on Jasper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Werthers is trying to work for a kimura but Jasper is defending well.
Jasper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jasper tries to get out of the position.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Werthers.
Jasper's coaches at Underground MMA- Sydney have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Werthers trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Werthers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jasper is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Werthers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jasper defends it well. #T3#
Werthers is looking to take a break and control but Jasper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Werthers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Werthers trying to control the action but Jasper is working from the bottom.
Werthers tries to pass to full mount but Jasper defends it. #SUB2#
Werthers trying to work for an americana but Jasper has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jasper keeping moving, preventing Werthers from controlling successfully.
Jasper wants to stand up but Werthers is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Werthers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Werthers misses with a few strikes there.
Jasper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werthers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jasper to score with a decent uppercut.
Werthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Jasper 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#
Werthers misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Jasper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Werthers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jasper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jasper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jasper throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Werthers misses its intended target.
Jasper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasper.
Werthers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jasper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Werthers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Jasper.
Jasper misses the jab.#KD#
Jasper lands a left and a right that send Werthers crashing to the mat, dazed. Jasper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Werthers is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jasper throws a monster overhand right that drops Werthers! Jasper follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee moves to clinch but Jasper breaks away
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Lee pushes Jasper up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Jasper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Jasper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Jasper throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Jasper finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lee clinches. #T1##BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee looks to clinch
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee clobbers Jasper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Jasper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee looks to clinch
and Jasper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beck Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Jasper.#BC#
Jasper manages to break the clinch.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Jasper pushes him off.
Jasper is looking for a counter combo.
Lee's coach down at Fisticuffs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee tries to clinch up.
As Lee looks to move away, Jasper throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.#T2#
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Jasper saw it coming and moves away.
Lee is looking to clinch but Jasper is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch but Jasper is having none of it.
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries to clinch there but Jasper circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Lee throws a body punch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee misses with a combination
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jasper circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Jasper swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
It looked like Jasper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jasper counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Jasper to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasper finish him?
A left lands for Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Jasper moves away
and Jasper counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Jasper to acknowledge the strikes.
Jasper checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Jasper avoids it.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Jasper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Lee misses with a body punch
and Jasper counters with a huge left! Lee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jasper isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jasper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Our winner, Theodore Jasper, 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.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier misses with a two punch combination.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Jasper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jasper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cormier circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jasper defends it well.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Jasper tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jasper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Cormier.
Cormier throws a lazy head kick
and Jasper counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jasper as he avoids it easily.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jasper avoids it really well and circles away.
Jasper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Cormier throws a series of punches but Jasper moves out of range.
Cormier walks into a jab.
Cormier looks for the body kick but Jasper saw that one coming.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Cormier is rocked!
Jasper feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cormier crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Theodore Jasper!
Our winner, Theodore Jasper, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Jasper - just one landing.
Lothbruk takes one to the chin there.
Jasper connects with a body shot.
Lothbruk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lothbruk tries to move into range but Jasper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jasper motions for Lothbruk to come forward. Jasper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lothbruk doesn't manage to clinch there - Jasper circles away.
A combination from Jasper does no damage.
It looked like Lothbruk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jasper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lothbruk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbruk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Lothbruk has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Jasper is trying to break the clinch but Lothbruk has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Lothbruk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Jasper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lothbruk under the eye.
Lothbruk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jasper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jasper lands the left hand.
Lothbruk scores with a kick to the body.
Lothbruk shoots for a takedown but Jasper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jasper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Jasper.
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!
Jasper swinging wildly here.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
Jasper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lothbruk counters with a nice body shot.
Jasper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lothbruk.#T2#
Lothbruk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lothbruk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jasper swivels and escapes.
Lothbruk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Lothbruk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jasper, pushing him back against the cage.
Lothbruk looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbruk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lothbruk stalling in the clinch.
Jasper can't break the clinch.
Come on Lothbruk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Lothbruk manages to break the clinch.
Jasper 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.#T3#
Lothbruk shoots in for a double leg but Jasper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lothbruk throws a head kick that misses.
Lothbruk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lothbruk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jasper swivels and escapes.#CL#
Lothbruk moves into the clinch successfully.
Lothbruk working Jasper over with knees to the body.
Jasper tries to circle away but Lothbruk has him pinned against the cage.
Lothbruk prevents Jasper from breaking the clinch.
Lothbruk is stalling here.
#BC#
Lothbruk manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Jasper misses with a combination
and Lothbruk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jasper thinking.
Jab, jab by Jasper - just one landing.
Jasper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lothbruk drops his hands momentarily and Jasper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Lothbruk has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lothbruk lands a knee to the head.
Lothbruk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jasper just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lothbruk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Jasper misses.
Lothbruk takes one on the button.
Lothbruk tries to close the distance and clinch but Jasper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Jasper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jasper misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jasper.
Jasper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lothbruk's head backwards.
Lothbruk drops his hands momentarily and Jasper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jasper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lothbruk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lothbruk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jasper's waist but Jasper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lothbruk off to one side.
Jasper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lothbruk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbruk walks into a left hand.
Jasper cracks Lothbruk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jasper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbruk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Lothbruk lands a slapping body shot.
Lothbruk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Lothbruk is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lothbruk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbruk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbruk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Lothbruk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jasper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lothbruk seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Lothbruk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lothbruk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lothbruk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jasper is fending him off so far but Lothbruk persists. Nope, Jasper circles away and we're back to standing.
Theodore Jasper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jasper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lothbruk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasper! But no joy.
Jasper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lothbruk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jasper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jasper circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lothbruk to the canvas! Lothbruk doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jasper keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monkhbat Togoruutan (ranked 6255 p4p, 510 weight class) and Theodore Jasper (ranked 5386 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monkhbat Togoruutan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Theodore Jasper!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Togoruutan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Togoruutan (4) vs (0) Jasper
Jasper struggling a bit here.
Togoruutan controls the position.
Togoruutan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Togoruutan (6) vs (0) Jasper
Togoruutan wants to take Jasper's back here but Jasper is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Togoruutan has isolated one of Jasper's arms. Jasper looking to fight him off but Togoruutan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monkhbat Togoruutan! |
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