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Event:
Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
Skenojabitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duke.
Duke throws an off balance right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skenojabitch throws a right hand that misses
and Duke counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke throws a looping overhand right but Skenojabitch ducks down to avoid it.
Duke defending well as Skenojabitch loads up on a big left hand.
Skenojabitch scores with a hook.
Skenojabitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duke misses with a lunging right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a straight right hand.
Duke throws a series of punches but Skenojabitch moves out of range.
Duke misses with a few strikes there.
Duke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skenojabitch.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Skenojabitch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skenojabitch misses with a looping left.
Duke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skenojabitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skenojabitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skenojabitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.#T1#
Duke connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Skenojabitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skenojabitch scores with a leg kick.
Duke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skenojabitch under the eye.
Duke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skenojabitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skenojabitch is looking to counter punch.
Duke looks to throw the jab but Skenojabitch is out of range.
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skenojabitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duke scores with a hook.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Duke coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skenojabitch missing with a left hand there. Duke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke 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.
Skenojabitch tries to work over Duke's front leg with a kick but Duke checks it.
Duke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skenojabitch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Duke keeps the fight on the outside.
Skenojabitch throws a body kick that misses.
Skenojabitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duke.
Skenojabitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke scores with a jab. Skenojabitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duke throws a hook but Skenojabitch blocks it.
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Duke throws the left hand but Skenojabitch avoids the punch easily.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skenojabitch.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skenojabitch moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenojabitch misses the shot to the body.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Skenojabitch stuns Duke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Skenojabitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Skenojabitch finds it's way through Duke's defenses.
Skenojabitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duke on the side of the head.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duke.
Duke lands a glancing blow to the side of Skenojabitch's head.
Duke missing with a left hand there. Skenojabitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Duke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skenojabitch on the side of the head.
Duke misses with a hook
and Skenojabitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skenojabitch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skenojabitch scores with a nice strike.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skenojabitch moves away.
Skenojabitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duke. #T1#
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke misses with a double jab
and Skenojabitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
James Duke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duke connects with a jab.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skenojabitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Skenojabitch should have avoided that one.
Skenojabitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Skenojabitch should have avoided that one.
Duke throws a lazy uppercut
and Skenojabitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duke.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch blocks a jab.
Skenojabitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duke.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duke takes a swing at Skenojabitch's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Skenojabitch.
Duke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duke 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.
Skenojabitch throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
As Skenojabitch backs off Duke throws a huge counter combo but Skenojabitch manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Skenojabitch misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Duke.
A punch combination from Skenojabitch misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke misses with a series of wild punches.
Skenojabitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Duke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Skenojabitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Duke misses.
Skenojabitch defending well as Duke loads up on a big left hand.
Skenojabitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skenojabitch misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Duke.
Duke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duke.
Duke scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke misses with a hook. Skenojabitch ducked under it nicely.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
A nice combination there by Skenojabitch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook.
Skenojabitch misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skenojabitch. That's going to slow Duke down.
Duke lands the left hand.
Skenojabitch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Duke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skenojabitch throws a combination. Duke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skenojabitch, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Duke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skenojabitch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skenojabitch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dank Skenojabitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skenojabitch slips a jab from Duke.
Duke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skenojabitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Duke.
Duke throws a right hand that misses
letting Skenojabitch counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke catches Skenojabitch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skenojabitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duke throws a poor cross that misses
and Skenojabitch counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Skenojabitch slips a jab from Duke.
Skenojabitch throws the left hand but Duke avoids the punch easily.
Duke misses with a looping right.
Duke scores with a decent looking hook.
Skenojabitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James Duke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skenojabitch avoids the body shot from Duke.
Skenojabitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duke scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Skenojabitch is just out of range.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Duke moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke misses with a straight left.
Skenojabitch misses the jab.
Skenojabitch moves out of range as Duke strikes.
A nice combination there by Duke.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duke 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Duke!
James Duke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Duke works the jab nicely.#CL#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Duke. Duke maintains the clinch.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor just leaning against Duke, taking a breather.
Duke lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duke smiles and moves away.
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##CL#
Duke darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor trying to stall but Duke improves his position.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Duke.
Duke has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duke works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Duke lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Duke is working McGregor over against the cage.
Duke lands an uppercut.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke lands a right hand.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duke avoids it.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Duke.
Duke is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duke. #ROC#McGregor is rocked!#T3#
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
A short left from Duke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duke.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
Duke pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duke pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Duke. #T4#
Duke lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head. #BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Duke, which made it look bad.
James Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.#CL#
Duke closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Duke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke lands a shoulder strike.
Duke pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Duke.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Duke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Duke clinches.
Duke works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Duke.
Duke cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Duke pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duke lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Duke is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A hook to the body from Duke.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
Duke lands a big right hand that drops McGregor! The killer instinct kicks in and Duke finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Duke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Duke!
James Duke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maratov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duke controls his hands.
Duke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duke misses with a punch to the body.
Maratov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duke blocks a body shot from Maratov.
Duke blocks an uppercut.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maratov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maratov or not.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke blocking some punches.
Maratov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maratov can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maratov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maratov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maratov.
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
Maratov is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Maratov working aggressively here.
Maratov has a couple of punches blocked by Duke.
Maratov misses with some punches.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maratov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duke.
Duke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maratov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duke stalling in the clinch.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maratov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maratov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Duke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duke gets through Maratov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Maratov is rocked!
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maratov backwards.
Oh Maratov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duke presses Maratov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duke pushes Maratov against the cage and as Maratov bounces back, Duke cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Duke follows up with more strikes but Maratov was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Duke!
James Duke 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Duke catches Pitts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pitts.
Duke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pitts.#CL#
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Pitts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitts backwards.
Duke lands a right hand.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pittss head.
Pitts wants a takedown.
James Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Pitts.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitts backwards.
Duke cracks Pitts with a nice body shot.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitts tries for a takedown but Duke manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Duke lands with a light punch inside.
Duke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duke lands a left hand.
Pitts wants a takedown.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitts takes a shot to the head.
Duke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitts's elbow.
Duke digs a right hand into Pitts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitts's gas tank. #BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
Pitts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Pitts tries to keep at a distance but Duke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duke pushes Pitts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke pushes Pitts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Duke has closed the distance and engaged Pitts in a clinch.
Pitts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Duke struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitts controls his hands.
Duke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Duke.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Duke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitts's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
Duke gets through Pitts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duke lands with a right to the head.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Duke.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitts looking for a takedown.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duke digs a right hand into Pitts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitts's gas tank.
Duke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duke.
Duke tries a body shot but Pitts blocks it.
#T4#
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke has a couple of punches blocked by Pitts.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Pitts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duke lands a body punch.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pittss head.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Pitts's head.
Duke lands with a right to the head.
Duke taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pitts fails with the takedown.
Pitts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Duke.
Pitts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitts shoots in looking for a takedown. Duke tries to sprawl out of it but Pitts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Pitts.#CL#
Duke instigates a clinch.
Pitts goes for a takedown attempt but Duke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duke as he avoids it easily.
Duke throws out a powerful jab.
Pitts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Duke clinches.
Pitts wants a takedown.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A short right from Duke.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitts's elbow.
Pitts wants a takedown but no success here.
Pitts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitts can do to turn this around?
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitts backwards.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pitts wants a takedown.
Pitts is breathing heavily.#T2#
Duke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitts backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pittss head.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitts backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
Pitts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Duke.
Duke is leaning against Pitts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duke lands a left hand.
#T3#
Pitts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Duke rushes Pitts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke tries to throw a body punch but Pitts avoids it by throwing Duke back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitts backwards.
Nice body punch from Duke.
A short left from Duke.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
#T4#
Duke lands with a short punch from the 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!
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke is working Pitts over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Duke.
Duke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitts backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duke.
Duke lands with a light punch inside.
Duke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pitts.
Pitts is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Duke cracks a nice hook into Pitts's ribs.
Pitts shoots in for a double leg but Duke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pitts takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Duke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitts, pushing him back against the cage.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duke misses with a body punch.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duke pushes Pitts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
Duke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Pitts is rocked!
Pitts shoots for a double leg takedown but Duke sprawls well. He's pushed Pitts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pitts is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Jair Pitts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitts darts in looking for a takedown but Duke gets double underhooks and turns Pitts into the cage.
James Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Pitts.#CL#
Duke forces Pitts back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duke.
Duke tries a body shot but Pitts blocks it.
Duke lands with a right to the head.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Duke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pitts seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pitts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duke is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Duke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pitts on the ground.
Pitts wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pitts actively working from the bottom here.
Pitts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duke is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Pitts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pitts.#SUB2#
Pitts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duke defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pitts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James Duke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke postures up.
#SUB2#
Pitts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duke defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duke wants to pass the guard but Pitts is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duke connects with a right hand. Pitts shakes it off.
Pitts shoots in but no luck this time.
Duke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Duke counters by moving into the clinch.
Duke lands a body punch.
A short right from Duke.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duke 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Duke!
In his post fight interview, James Duke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Duke leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Duke sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nathan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Duke throws a shot to the body.
Duke stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee looks winded!
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duke tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duke to the ground. Duke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Duke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Lee tries to kick Duke off but Duke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke controlling the action here.
Duke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Lee is looking to escape.
Duke controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duke continues to stall.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duke stuffs the takedown.
Duke is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.#KD#
Duke lands a left and a right that send Lee crashing to the mat, dazed. Duke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Duke measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lee! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Duke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Duke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Duke.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira throws a right hand that Duke ducks under and follows up with a left that Duke also avoids with ease.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Duke jumps back.
Duke circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Duke clinches.
Ferreira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferreira tries a body shot but Duke blocks it.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duke lands a shoulder strike.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duke's elbow.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Duke.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke pushes Ferreira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Duke. #T2#
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Ferreira is rocked!
Duke lands a right hand.
Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duke digs a right hand underneath Ferreira's ribcage. Ferreira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Duke.
Duke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferreira takes a shot to the head.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Duke. #T3#
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Duke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke digs a right hand into Ferreira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferreira's gas tank.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Duke. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Ferreira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Duke moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Duke.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Duke presses Ferreira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duke lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Ferreira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Duke rushes Ferreira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
Nice body punch from Duke.
James Duke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferreiras head.
Duke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Ferreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duke is leaning against Ferreira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferreira or not.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
#T1#
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
Duke digs a right hand into Ferreira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferreira's gas tank.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
Duke gets through Ferreira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
Duke throws a big uppercut that drops Ferreira! More strikes from Duke and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ferreira lies dazed against the cage as Duke celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Duke! |
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