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Event:
Nfld live 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Pyssy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pyssy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pyssy lands the left hand.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Pyssy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pyssy.
Pyssy looks to land a body kick but John moved away.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pyssy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy lands with a right hand.
Pyssy throws a lazy body kick
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Pyssy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick lands for Pyssy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John avoids the head kick by Pyssy.
Pyssy clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Pyssy.
Pyssy throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab from Pyssy.#T1#
John avoids the body shot from Pyssy.
John walks into a stiff left hand from Pyssy.
Pyssy moves out of range as John strikes.
A jab from Pyssy finds it's way through John's defenses.
Pyssy lands a lovely overhand right.
Pyssy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pyssy throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John throws out a loose jab but Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyssy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! John had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyssy misses with a straight left.
John throwing a counter right hand but Pyssy manages to avoid it.
Pyssy connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
A combination from John does no damage.
A nice side step and Pyssy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pyssy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but John defends well and Pyssy ends up having to push John into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
John on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyssy.
Pyssy jabs at John's body.
Pyssy throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pyssy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Pyssy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a three punch combo that has Pyssy backing up. Pyssy nods at John to acknowledge the strikes.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
John throws a jab when Pyssy was well out of range.
Pyssy shoots and misses
and John counters with a left to the body.
Pyssy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jihadi John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pultti Pyssy.
John scores with the left hand. Pyssy knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Pyssy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyssy misses with a left hand
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyssy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
John misses with a straight left.
Pyssy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John scores with a hook to the body. Pyssy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyssy misses with a shot to the body
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyssy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John cracks Pyssy with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pyssys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John throws a lazy right hand but Pyssy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Pyssy rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Pyssy tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Pyssy back against the cage.
Pyssy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyssy stalling in the clinch.
John misses with some punches.
John is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pyssy scores with a shoulder strike.
Pyssy misses with a body punch.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyssy. #BC2#
Pyssy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John misses with a jab to the body
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John swings for the body but Pyssy moves out of range.
Pyssy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? John is fending him off so far but Pyssy persists. Nope, John circles away and we're back to standing.
Pyssy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pyssy tries to land a front kick but John steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pultti Pyssy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pyssy has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Pyssy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyssy was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John scores with a nice strike.
Pyssy with a lazy takedown attempt
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
John tries to keep at a distance but Pyssy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pyssy digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Pyssy.
A short body shot lands from Pyssy as the two fighters clinch.
Pyssy can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
#T1#
Pyssy tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Pyssy back against the cage.
John being controlled against the cage.
Pyssy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Pyssy.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyssy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards. #BC#
John breaks the clinch.
A jab from Pyssy finds it's way through John's defenses.
Jihadi John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pyssy stuns John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
John lands a jab to Pyssy's midsection.
Pyssy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says John as he avoids it easily.
Jihadi John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pultti Pyssy.
Pyssy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Pyssy throws a hook but John blocks it.
Pyssy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Pyssy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pyssy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters with a left to the body.
Pyssy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Pyssy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pyssy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
John lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyssy. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John throws out a loose jab but Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pyssy! But no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pyssy. John shrugs it off though.
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
Pyssy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pyssy scoring well with a low kick there.
Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pyssy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pyssy.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyssy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pyssy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyssy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pyssy misses with the body kick
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John lands an overhand right.
Pyssy moves away from the strike by John.
Pyssy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Pyssy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyssy. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyssy lands a jab to the head.
Pyssy looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
John looks to land a right hand but Pyssy moved out of range.
Pyssy has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pultti Pyssy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pyssy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pyssy cracks John with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pyssy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pyssy loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
Pyssy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pyssy throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John misses the body punch
and Pyssy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pyssy is looking to land body kicks.
Pyssy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
#ROC2#John is rocked!
Pyssy drops John with a naaaaasty hook - John is in real trouble here! Pyssy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pultti Pyssy! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 5
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! John has knocked Brezhnev down with a huge combo! John steps away and waves a wobbly Brezhnev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Brezhnev is rocked!
Brezhnev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and John counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Brezhnev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Brezhnev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brezhnev seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Brezhnev is trying for a kimura here. John looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brezhnev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan Brezhnev! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
John punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
John scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Suriyan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
John blocks a jab.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
John sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the cage.
John blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
John tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from John.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but John blocks it.
#T4#
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
John blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
John tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suriyan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
A jab lands there for John.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and John counters with a big right hand! Oh Sitsongrit is in trouble here! John follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi John!
A relieved looking Jihadi John 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:
ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
John swings for the body but Siang moves out of range.
Siang closes this distance looking for a takedown but John circles away.
John leaves Siang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Siang has managed to clinch.
Siang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but John is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aung Siang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Siang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siang tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Siang gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Siang seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
John is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Siang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Siang is looking for a kimura but John is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siang to get the leverage. #SUB#
Siang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Siang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Siang working John over with strikes here. #T2#
John looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Siang is cranking John's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for John! He's tightened the choke and John is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aung Siang!
Aung Siang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 59
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
John paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy swings for the body but John moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John lands a head shot.#T1#
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
John connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. John defends it nicely.
Jihadi John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but John gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John lands a body shot.
McCarthy moves out of range as John strikes.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.#T3#
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
John defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
John throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. John tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. John manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
John slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi John dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
John looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
John misses the shot to the body.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCarthy dives in and grabs John's left leg, looking for a takedown. John pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
John throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Jihadi John seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
McCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for John!
McCarthy is putting a hurting on John here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks McCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCarthy advances to full mount.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
John is desperately trying to improve his position but McCarthy has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy is landing with some decent strikes but John is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
John wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCarthy cracks John with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. John can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and John is in trouble!
McCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
John is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCarthy punishing his opponent with strikes.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. John looks a forlorn figure.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John taking shots to the head.
John tries to hold on but McCarthy postures up.#T4#
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John wants to try and get back to his feet.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if John can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of John's face.
John wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
John is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from John.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. John sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts John as he jumps to the side.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy lands a head shot.
John lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy moves out of range as John strikes.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
John misses the body punch
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
John loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
McCarthy throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - McCarthy coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jihadi John.
I think John 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jihadi John!
A very excited looking Jihadi John 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:
SSSD 33: Broomsdale/Cartwright
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Bernado throws a head kick that misses
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
Bernado looks to throw a body kick
and Bernado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernado was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
Bernado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bernado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Max Bernado has been cut.
Bernado is looking to slow John down with leg kicks.
We've been told by John's head coaches at - Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bernado on the side of the head.
Bernado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Bernado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bernado. #BC2#
Bernado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bernado.
Bernado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting John counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Bernado misses with a combination
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John tries to clinch but Bernado moves out of range.
Bernado throws a leg kick
letting John counter with a right hand.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Bernado is rocked!
Bernado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and John counters with a huge left! Bernado is in big trouble! He's backing up but John isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bernado from any more damage. A dominating finish by John!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi John! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as John sprawls well. John wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Buchanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buchanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but John circles away.
John scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Buchanan tries to score a power double leg takedown but John sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buchanan somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Buchanan tries to keep at a distance but John has taken the fight into the clinch.
John looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buchanan as John tries to tie him up.
John pushes Buchanan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan blocking some punches.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John is looking to control Buchanan's arms but Buchanan gets an underhook and turns him. Now John has his back to the cage.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buchanan as John tries to tie him up.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
John lands a nice uppercut.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John presses Buchanan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Buchanan blocks a body shot from John.
Buchanan jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
John pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from John.
John cracks Buchanan with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
John stalling against the cage.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
John digs a right hand underneath Buchanan's ribcage. Buchanan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John misses with some punches.
John pushes Buchanan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Buchanan is rocked!
John lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Buchanan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but John is unloading with more strikes now! Buchanan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi John! |
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