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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Brix cracks Raymond's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Raymond slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Brix can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Brix! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 5
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Raymond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raymond looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Swain throws a right and a left that Raymond avoids nicely. #TD2#
Raymond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swain did well to prevent Raymond getting side control.
Swain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Raymond wants to pass to mount but Swain is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain tries to kick Raymond off but Raymond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Swain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raymond. #T1#
Swain trying to control here.
#ES#
Swain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Raymond is on him like a limpet, forcing Swain back against the cage.
Swain is trying to break the clinch but Raymond has him pressed against the cage.
Swain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Raymond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raymond shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Swain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
Raymond throws a leg kick
and Swain counters with a one-two to the body.
Swain throws a right and a left that Raymond avoids nicely.
Raymond walks into a jab.#T2#
Swain misses with the combination.
Robert Swain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Swain gets caught flat footed, as Raymond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Raymond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Swain can't break the clinch.
Swain tries to break the clinch but Raymond is controlling the position.
Swain has had enough of the clinch but Raymond keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Raymond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raymond tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Swain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Raymond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raymond circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swain.
Raymond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swain defends it nicely.
Swain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raymond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Swain feints a jab promting Raymond to slip. Swain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raymond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Raymond shoots in looking for a takedown. Swain tries to sprawl out of it but Raymond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robert Swain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Raymond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swain throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Swain 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#
Swain lands a two punch combo.
Robert Swain is winning the standup battle so far.
Swain looks to land a combination but Raymond avoids it well.
Raymond dodges the punch combination from Swain.
We've been informed that Raymond has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raymond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Swain gets tackled into the cage by Raymond. Raymond maintains the clinch.
Swain can't break the clinch.
Raymond is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Raymond gets control of Swain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raymond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Raymond tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Swain stands up from Raymond's guard - Swain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Swain throws a nice looking combination but Raymond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raymond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raymond looks to land a left hand but Swain moved out of range nicely.
Robert Swain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raymond feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Raymond has his takedown stuffed
and Swain counters with a two punch combo.
Raymond fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Swain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swain scores with a jab.
Swain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Swain duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swain throws a one two combo.
Swain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Swain throws a nice looking combination but Raymond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain misses with the combination.
A head kick by Raymond misses
and Swain counters with a left and a right that stings Raymond.
Swain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raymond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Raymond looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Raymond just gets out of the way.#T4#
Raymond shoots for a takedown but Swain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Raymond looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Raymond just gets out of the way.
Robert Swain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Raymond.
Swain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Swain misses.
Raymond wants to clinch but Swain slips to the side
and Swain counters with a two punch combo.
Swain throws a series of strikes that have Raymond backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swain lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Swain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Swain dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Raymond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Swain to counter with a crisp jab.
Swain takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Swain misses.
Raymond tries to clinch up.
Swain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice combination there by Swain.
A nice combination there by Swain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond shoots and misses
and Swain counters with a series of strikes. Raymond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Raymond throws the kick towards the body but Swain avoids it.
Swain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swain clobbers Raymond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Swain misses.
A combination from Swain does no damage.
Swain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Raymond shoots and misses
and Swain counters with a two punch combo.
Raymond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Raymond is looking to clinch but Swain is avoiding it.
Raymond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swain counters with a left and a right that stings Raymond.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Raymond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swain counters with a three punch combo that has Raymond backing up. Raymond nods at Swain to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Swain works over Raymond's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Swain both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Raymond looking to score a takedown here. Swain is defending well but Raymond drives through and ends up in Swain's guard.
Swain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robert Swain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Raymond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense.
Robert Swain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Raymond.
Raymond shoots and misses
and Swain counters with a series of strikes. Raymond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Swain.
#T4#
Raymond throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raymond off to one side.
Swain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raymond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swain swats away the attempt to clinch by Raymond.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swain.
Jon Raymond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swain counters with a three punch combo that has Raymond backing up. Raymond nods at Swain to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Swain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Swain! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Raymond scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Raymond looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raymond defends it easily.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raymond on the ground.#SUB#
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raymond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raymond controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young is looking to stand up but Raymond isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Raymond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Young trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raymond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Raymond feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raymond trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is trying to keep Raymond in close.
#T2#
Young is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raymond is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Raymond drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Raymond off! Raymond jumps back into Young's guard.
Young is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raymond is controlling him. #SUB#
Young looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Young wants to control but Raymond passes easily into half guard.
Raymond slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.#SUB2#
Raymond in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Young tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Raymond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Raymond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Williamson gets a clinch.
Raymond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raymond is trying to force a seperation but Williamson has the dominant position.#BC#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williamson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raymond backwards.
Raymond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson lands a shot to the body.
Raymond looks winded!#BC#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Williamson closes the distance and pushes Raymond back into the cage.
Williamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Williamson has managed to clinch.
Williamson lands a body shot. #BC#
Williamson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Williamson has Raymond up against the cage in a clinch.
Raymond misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Williamson counters with a nice right hand that sends Raymond toppling to the canvas! Raymond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Williamson finish him?!#ROC#Raymond is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Raymond has been cut.
Raymond darts in looking for a takedown but Williamson gets double underhooks and turns Raymond into the cage.
Raymond is still on wobbly legs! Can Williamson finish him?#CL#
Williamson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!#BC#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Williamson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Williamson rushes Raymond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Raymond with a big uppercut! Raymond tries to clinch up but Williamson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Raymond to the mat! Raymond covers up and Williamson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jermaine Williamson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Clancy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raymond's waist but Raymond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clancy off to one side.
Raymond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raymond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clancy doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Clancy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raymond's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clancy is thwarting Raymond's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Raymond looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Raymond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clancy trying to mount his opponent but Raymond defends it. #T1#
Raymond tries to get to full guard but Clancy has control of the leg. #ES2#
Raymond makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Clancy clinches up with Raymond and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Clancy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clancy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raymond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Clancy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raymond to the ground. Clancy is now in Raymond's guard.
Raymond working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Raymond is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clancy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
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!
Raymond can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Clancy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Clancy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raymond was covering up waiting for the punch and Clancy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet but Clancy passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Clancy trying to mount his opponent but Raymond defends it.
Clancy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Clancy wants to work for an arm triangle but Raymond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raymond trying to hold on to Clancy's head to control him but Clancy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clancy controlling the action here.
Raymond tries to get to full guard but Clancy has control of the leg. #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.
Clancy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Clancy seems content to control.
Clancy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raymond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clancy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raymond tries to get to full guard but Clancy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Clancy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Clancy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raymond has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Clancy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Clancy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raymond!
Clancy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Raymond is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is letting Clancy control him for a moment.
Clancy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Raymond!
Raymond throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back. #T1#
Clancy working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Clancy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clancy controlling the pace for now.
Clancy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raymond is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Raymond wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Clancy has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Raymond taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Clancy! |
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