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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RFC: Eye vs. Halli
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harengody scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
McMonster takes a swing at Harengody's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
McMonster closes the distance and clinches.
McMonster blocking some punches.
McMonster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
McMonster gets control of Harengody's arms and successfully pulls guard. McMonster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harengody throws a strike but McMonster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Harengody looking for a sweep. Not yet Harengody, not yet.
Harengody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McMonster wants to pass the guard but Harengody is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster wants to control from the top but Harengody keeps moving. #T1#
McMonster tries to free his leg and advance position but Harengody is retaining full guard.
Harengody keeping moving, preventing McMonster from controlling successfully.
Harengody controls McMonster momentarily but McMonster frees himself.
Harengody wants to sweep here but McMonster controlling him for the moment.
McMonster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harengody trying to keep a closed guard but McMonster is proving a slippery customer.
McMonster trying to control the position from guard on top but Harengody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMonster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McMonster doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Harengody counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harengody.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMonster.
Harengody throws a punch but it's blocked by McMonster. #TD2#
McMonster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if McMonster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harengody is trying to stand back up but McMonster is controlling him
#T3#
Harengody trying to control here.
McMonster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McMonster tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Harengody.
Harengody blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMonster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMonster moves into full mount! Harengody won't be happy about that! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McMonster prevents Harengody from getting the reversal.
McMonster dominating with strikes here.
McMonster punching from mount but Harengody doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McMonster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McMonster wants to control the pace but Harengody is squirming around nicely.
McMonster controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harengody is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McMonster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McMonster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Harengody gets caught napping as McMonster dives in and scores a takedown. Harengody manages to retain guard.
Harengody looking for a sweep. Not yet Harengody, not yet.
Harengody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McMonster lands a couple of elbows.
Harengody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMonster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster is pushing down on Harengody's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harengody is fighting to maintain full guard but McMonster has managed to sneak the leg through.
McMonster winds up and cracks Harengody with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harengody is looking to control McMonster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harengody avoid being mounted?
McMonster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McMonster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Harengody is refusing to be controlled, as McMonster sits in half guard.
Well, if McMonster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McMonster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMonster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMonster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McMonster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McMonster looking to control but Harengody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McMonster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McMonster controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
McMonster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Harengody turns into him and now he's in McMonster's guard.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMonster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McMonster throws a big elbow that misses.
McMonster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McMonster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harengody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McMonster controls from within his opponent's guard.
McMonster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harengody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMonster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McMonster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McMonster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McMonster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harengody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harengody blocks a head kick by McMonster.
Harengody cracks McMonster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harengody circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Harengody decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McMonster's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harengody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harengody throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
McMonster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harengody defends it easily.
McMonster trying to keep a closed guard but Harengody is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
McMonster is looking to stand up but Harengody isn't so interested in that idea.
Harengody throws a big elbow that misses.
Harengody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harengody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harengody is looking to work some ground and pound but McMonster has wrist control.
Harengody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
McMonster is looking for a triangle but Harengody pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McMonster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harengody escapes and throws McMonster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harengody throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dale Harengody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McMonster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMonster struggling a bit here.
McMonster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harengody.
McMonster can't do much from the bottom here.
McMonster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harengody haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McMonster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McMonster defending against the ground and pound.
Mike McMonster has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMonster is trying to get back to half guard.
Harengody working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Harengody cracks McMonster with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McMonster holds on to Harengody's head and controls the position momentarily.
Harengody landing strikes.
Harengody looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McMonster is avoiding damage well.
Harengody in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McMonster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McMonster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harengody working the head and body with strikes.
Harengody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harengody throwing shots but McMonster is blocking nicely.
Harengody stops McMonster from getting back to his feet.
McMonster wants to get back to full guard but Harengody has passed into side control.#T4#
McMonster on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Harengody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harengody lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McMonster down.
McMonster wants to control but Harengody postures up.
McMonster sneaks back into half guard.
Harengody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Harengody is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McMonster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Harengody showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMonster 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McMonster! |
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Event:
RFC: Atunes vs. Knox
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna drives through and clinches with Jasper against the cage.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Luna is working Jasper over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna has Jasper pressed against the cage, preventing Jasper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jasper blocks an uppercut.
Luna presses Jasper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna working aggressively here.
Jasper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna prevents Jasper from breaking the clinch.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jasper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Jasper blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jasper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jasper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luna lands a left hand.
Luna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jasper tries to circle away but Luna has him pinned against the cage.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper is trying to force a seperation but Luna has the dominant position.
Luna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasper controls his hands.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Jasper's ribcage. Jasper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper is trying to break the clinch but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Jasper tries to break free but Luna pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Luna.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luna misses with a hook. Jasper ducked under it nicely.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Luna avoids them all with ease.
Jasper misses with a combination
letting Luna counter with a right hand.
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Luna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna misses with a hook
and Jasper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luna jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luna misses with a straight left.
Jab from Luna.
Jasper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luna counters with a straight right hand.
Jasper is rocked!
Jasper looks to land a combination but Luna avoids it well.
Jasper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luna keeps control of Jasper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper prevents a body shot from Luna.
Juan Luna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jasper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
Jasper working hard to break the clinch.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Jasper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jasper with a nice cross.
Jasper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luna throws out the jab.
Juan Luna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jasper scores with a three punch combo!
Jasper cracks Luna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jasper lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jasper under the eye.
Jasper swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Luna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jasper misses with a few strikes there.
Luna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jasper lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jasper.
Luna digs a good hook to Jasper's body.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luna moves into the clinch successfully.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a punch to the body.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jasper is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Luna misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
That's time! Jasper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luna has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Jasper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
Jasper is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Luna working aggressively here.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jasper takes a shot to the head.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
Jasper is trying to break the clinch but Luna is controlling him.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jasper tries to circle away but Luna has him pinned against the cage.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
Jasper tries to break the clinch but Luna is controlling the position.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Jasper working hard to break the clinch.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Jasper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luna throws an overhand right that lands on Jasper's shoulder, as Jasper tries to avoid the shot.
Luna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Luna clinches up against the cage.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Luna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper tries to break free but Luna pushes him back against the cage.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Jasper controls the action.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Luna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasper scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luna misses with a straight right.
Jasper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luna to score with a decent uppercut.
Luna throws out a powerful jab.
Luna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Luna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Luna!
Juan Luna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 36: Japan
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Janssen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janssen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Janssen throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Janssen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Janssen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Janssen wants to take a breather but Turner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Janssen. #SUB#
Janssen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janssen has Turner in his guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janssen wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Turner is looking to stand up but Janssen won't let him.
Janssen trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner wants to stand but Janssen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Janssen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Janssen tries to get out of the position.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janssen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Janssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Janssen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Janssen defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Janssen is trying to get back to half guard.
Janssen can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Janssen is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner throws a right and a left that Janssen avoids nicely.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janssen is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Janssen shoots and misses
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janssen.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Janssen and move into the clinch position.
Janssen is breathing heavily.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Turner misses with a double jab.
Janssen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Janssen. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Janssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Janssen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Janssen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrell Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janssen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Janssen avoids them all with ease.
Janssen shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Janssen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janssen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lucas Janssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner looks for a takedown but Janssen sprawls well.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Janssen throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Janssen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Janssen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner lands with a cross. #CL#
Janssen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Janssen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kentrell Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janssen moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Janssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Janssen is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Janssen circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Janssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Janssen on the side of the head. #TD#
Janssen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kentrell Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is controlling Janssen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Janssen controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Janssen jumps into side control!#T3#
Janssen trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Janssen misses with the ground and pound.
Janssen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Janssen happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Janssen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Janssen clinches up against the ropes.
Janssen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Janssen takes a step back to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janssen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner misses with a combination
#TD#
and Janssen counters with a single leg into guard. Turner didn't expect that. #ES2#
Turner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrell Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Janssen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janssen showed some decent athleticism there.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Janssen sits in half guard.
Janssen prevents Turner from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Janssen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Janssen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Janssen trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Janssen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Janssen instigates a clinch.
Turner is trying to break free.
Janssen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turner up against the ropes.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Janssen has the dominant position.#BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janssen darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Janssen into the ropes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Janssen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janssen tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Janssen.
Janssen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Janssen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janssen dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Janssen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Janssen somewhat.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Janssen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janssen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Janssen persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Janssen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Janssen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turner enables Janssen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Turner wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner scores with a one two! Janssen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner keeps Janssen at a distance using the push kick.
Lucas Janssen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentrell Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Janssen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Janssen pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrell Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrell Turner!
A relieved looking Kentrell Turner 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:
RRFC Fight Night 32
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Mikulasek misses the shot to the body.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Mikulasek's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mikulasek throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Mikulasek looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mikulasek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Mikulasek closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Mikulasek pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mikulasek with a body shot.
Mikulasek looks to land a combination. Ryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Ryan has been cut.
Vaclav Mikulasek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries to clinch but Mikulasek moves out of range.
A lazy left from Mikulasek finds it's target.
Mikulasek throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan lands with a nice body kick.
Mikulasek throws a combination that misses
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mikulasek is breathing heavily.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikulasek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Mikulasek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#KD2#
Ryan cracks Mikulasek with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ryan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mikulasek to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mikulasek is rocked!
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Oh Mikulasek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikulasek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikulasek seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikulasek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikulasek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mikulasek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikulasek just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan keeps Mikulasek at a distance using the push kick.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Mikulasek's body.
Mikulasek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryan.#T2#
Ryan connects with the punch.
Ryan scores with a nice body kick.
Ryan lands with a right and another and another! Mikulasek is in big trouble! Ryan lands again and this time it's lights out for Mikulasek! A quality knockout there for Ryan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Ryan!
A relieved looking Jack Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Vaclav Mikulasek had this to say: 'Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose but it doesn't matter. It's all about fighting and Lee was really tough opponent and congratulations to him for victory. But next time my brother I'll gut you like a fish!'.
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 2074 p4p, 276 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 3307 p4p, 409 weight class). Fda has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fda! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Fda
Fda prevents Arias from improving position.
Arias trying to control the position but Fda is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda regains half guard.
Fda wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias wants to take a breather but Fda is having none of it.
Arias is thwarting Fda's attempts to control the position.
Fda looking for submissions off his back.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (0) Fda
Arias looking to control but Fda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (10) vs (0) Fda
Arias looking for the RNC.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Fda pushed the leg off.
Fda turns into Arias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Fda
Fda forces his way into half guard.
Fda is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Fda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fda is trying to work for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Fda is proving a slippery customer.
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (2) Fda
Fda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Arias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (15) vs (2) Fda
Fda is looking to get to half guard.
Arias avoids the attempt from Fda to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fda and Arias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Fda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fda stops Arias from passing to mount.
Fda is trying to control Arias's posture but Arias avoids it.
Arias in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Arias!
A very excited looking George Arias 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.
Chris Fda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the Fight Sea Level Cain.'. |
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Event:
BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kertezs throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kertezs pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kertezs breaks the clinch.
Cruz defending well as Kertezs loads up on a big left hand.
Kertezs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kertezs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Kertezs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kertezs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Kertezs stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Kertezs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SU#
Kertezs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cruz to get to his feet.
Kertezs darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Kertezs into the cage.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kertezs throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Kertezs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Kertezs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Kertezs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kertezs misses with a left hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kertezs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Kertezs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kertezs throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Kertezs misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Matt Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kertezs misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Kertezs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tests Kertezs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kertezs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kertezs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Kertezs tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Kertezs is out of range.
Kertezs misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kertezs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Kertezs looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz 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.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Kertezs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kertezs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kertezs misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses the jab.
Kertezs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs is breathing heavily.
Kertezs throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kertezs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kertezs slips under a jab.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
Kertezs falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cruz counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kertezs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kertezs misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kertezs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Kertezs's head.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Kertezs pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kertezs does no damage.
Cruz stuns Kertezs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kertezs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kertezs thinking.
Kertezs throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kertezs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kertezs looks to clinch
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Mate Kertezs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kertezs fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Kertezs missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mate Kertezs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kertezs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
A cross from Kertezs lands.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kertezs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kertezs goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Kertezs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kertezs misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws the left hand but Kertezs avoids the punch easily.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kertezs circles away.
Kertezs throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Kertezs defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Kertezs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kertezs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kertezs.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Kertezs appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Kertezs ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kertezs.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kertezs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kertezs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kertezs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Matt Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kertezs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kertezs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz tries to clinch but Kertezs moves out of range.
Kertezs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kertezs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kertezs moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kertezs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz throws a hook but Kertezs avoids it easily.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kertezs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kertezs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kertezs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Kertezs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kertezs misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a hook but Kertezs blocks it.
Kertezs misses with a double jab.
Kertezs misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Kertezs.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Kertezs moves out of range.
Kertezs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Kertezs avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a counter combo.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Kertezs.
Cruz defending well as Kertezs loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz works over Kertezs's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kertezs slips a jab from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Kertezs ducks down to avoid it.
Kertezs throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Kertezs backing up. Kertezs nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Kertezs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Cruz.#T1#
Kertezs swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.#TD#
Kertezs shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kertezs is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kertezs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cruz has his foot on Kertezs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kertezs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a triangle here. Kertezs is fighting it but it looks tight! Cruz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kertezs is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Cruz!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 31
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Morricone tries a head kick but it misses.
Consuelue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Consuelue closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morricone did well to prevent Consuelue getting side control.
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.#SU2#
Consuelue stands up and beckons Morricone to join him on the feet.
Consuelue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morricone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Consuelue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morricone, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Morricone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morricone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morricone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Consuelue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Morricone. Those never looked like landing.
Consuelue wants to counter the offense by Morricone and move into the clinch position.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morricone.#CL#
Morricone closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Consuelue. #BC#
Morricone breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Morricone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Consuelue closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morricone's guard.
Consuelue sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morricone's guard.
Consuelue wants to take a breather but Morricone is having none of it.
Consuelue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Consuelue is looking to take a break and control but Morricone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Consuelue trying to mount his opponent but Morricone defends it.
Consuelue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Morricone is trying to stand.
Consuelue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Consuelue wants to pass to mount but Morricone is defending the position.
Consuelue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Consuelue shoots in and bounces Morricone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Consuelue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morricone is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Consuelue sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Consuelue trying to control the position from guard on top but Morricone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morricone is looking to stand up but Consuelue isn't so interested in that idea.
Consuelue sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Morricone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crunch! Morricone slams his shin into Consuelue's torso.
Morricone lands a jab to the nose.
Leo Morricone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morricone looks to land a combination but Consuelue avoids it well.
Consuelue fails with the takedown.
Leo Morricone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morricone drops Consuelue with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Consuelue! Morricone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Morricone!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Mikulasek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imendos.
Mikulasek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Imendos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikulasek tries to avoid it but Imendos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikulasek to the ground. Mikulasek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikulasek jabs at Imendos's body.
Mikulasek fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikulasek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Imendos has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mikulasek pulls guard. #SUB#
Imendos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikulasek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Imendos has Mikulasek in his guard.#REVB#
Mikulasek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Imendos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Imendos trying to keep a closed guard but Mikulasek is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikulasek throwing strikes from guard but Imendos blocks nicely.
Imendos keeping moving, preventing Mikulasek from controlling successfully.
Mikulasek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mikulasek forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mikulasek lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Mikulasek gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mikulasek jabs at Imendos's body.
Vaclav Mikulasek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imendos is breathing heavily.#T2#
Imendos dodges the punch combination from Mikulasek.
Mikulasek jabs at Imendos's body.
Imendos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imendos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Imendos darts in and clinches Mikulasek up against the cage.
Mikulasek avoiding damage as Imendos throws knees to the body.
Mikulasek is looking to break free of the clinch but Imendos has double underhooks.
Mikulasek tries to pull guard but Imendos holds him up against the cage and eventually Mikulasek drops back down to his feet.
Jaxorus Imendos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.#T3#
Mikulasek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Imendos to keep the fight standing.
Mikulasek stops a takedown attempt from Imendos.
Imendos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Mikulasek pulls guard.
Mikulasek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Mikulasek gets to his feet. Imendos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Imendos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Mikulasek sneaks out the side door and pushes Imendos away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikulasek connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Mikulasek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Imendos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mikulasek throws a big elbow that misses.
Mikulasek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imendos can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikulasek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikulasek throwing shots but Imendos is blocking nicely.
Imendos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikulasek.
Mikulasek is trying to control the action in half guard but Imendos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mikulasek thows a huge punch but Imendos dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaclav Mikulasek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mikulasek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imendos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikulasek somewhat.
Imendos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikulasek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Imendos somewhat.
Mikulasek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Imendos defends well and Mikulasek ends up having to push Imendos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mikulasek scores with a shot to the body.
Imendos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikulasek.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imendos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mikulasek throws a series of punches but Imendos avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Mikulasek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikulasek misses with a few strikes there.
Mikulasek throws a combination. Imendos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikulasek!
Mikulasek throws a low kick but Imendos moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Mikulasek. #CL#
Imendos closes the distance and clinches.
Mikulasek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imendos.
Mikulasek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imendos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaxorus Imendos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.#T2##CL#
Imendos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikulasek, pushing him back against the cage.
Imendos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikulasek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Imendos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Imendos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikulasek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Imendos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Imendos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikulasek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imendos feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikulasek misses the shot to the body.
Imendos is looking to counter the offense by Mikulasek and move into the clinch.
Imendos swinging wildly here.
Mikulasek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Imendos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mikulasek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikulasek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Imendos is looking to counter the offense by Mikulasek and move into the clinch.#CL#
Imendos closes the distance and pushes Mikulasek back into the cage.
Imendos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Imendos tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikulasek avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Mikulasek is trying to pull guard but Imendos has him pressed against the cage.
Mikulasek can't get the takedown.
Imendos misses with a body punch.
Mikulasek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imendos just leaning against Mikulasek, taking a breather.
Imendos has Mikulasek pressed against the cage.
Imendos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mikulasek after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikulasek is trying to force a seperation but Imendos has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaclav Mikulasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikulasek lands a slapping body shot.
Mikulasek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imendos.
Mikulasek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Imendos tries to avoid it but Mikulasek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Imendos to the ground. Imendos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imendos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Imendos shoots in for a takedown but Mikulasek shows good takedown defense.
Mikulasek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imendos.
Imendos shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikulasek dives in for a single leg takedown but Imendos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Imendos stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikulasek. Mikulasek gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaxorus Imendos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Imendos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mikulasek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Imendos.
Imendos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Mikulasek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Imendos uses from the top position.
Imendos prevents Mikulasek from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Mikulasek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Imendos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Mikulasek pulls guard successfully.
Imendos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imendos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikulasek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mikulasek wants to stand up but Imendos is controlling him.
Imendos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikulasek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Imendos wants to control but Mikulasek is keeping busy.
#T3#
Mikulasek with the ground and pound but Imendos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mikulasek wanted to stand there but Imendos had control of the position.
Imendos has Mikulasek pulled in close to control his posture.
Imendos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imendos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikulasek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Imendos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Mikulasek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Imendos tries to avoid it but Mikulasek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Imendos to the ground. Imendos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imendos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikulasek sprawls and moves away.
Mikulasek stuffs the takedown attempt from Imendos. Imendos gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikulasek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikulasek.
Mikulasek scores with a body shot.
Imendos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikulasek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Imendos rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikulasek is defended easily by Imendos.
Jaxorus Imendos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaclav Mikulasek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imendos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaclav Mikulasek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikulasek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaclav Mikulasek!
In his post fight interview, Vaclav Mikulasek 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: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Kertezs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson tries to move into range but Kertezs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kertezs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Kertezs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kertezs.
Kertezs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kertezs.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Kertezs circles away easily
and Kertezs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Kertezs is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kertezs.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kertezs moves out of range.
Mate Kertezs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kertezs connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Kertezs.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Kertezs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kertezs scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kertezs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kertezs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kertezs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Kertezs shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kertezs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kertezs looks winded!
Kertezs misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kertezs is trying to break free.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kertezs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kertezs won't allow it.
#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Kertezs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Kertezs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Kertezs. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Kertezs tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kertezs sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kertezs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Kertezs counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Kertezs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kertezs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kertezs lands a jab to the head.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Kertezs with that takedown attempt.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kertezs avoids it really well and circles away.
Kertezs scores with a nice head shot.
Kertezs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kertezs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Kertezs connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kertezs as he avoids it easily.
Kertezs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kertezs defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Kertezs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kertezs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Kertezs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Kertezs lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kertezs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kertezs tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kertezs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Kertezs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kertezs to the ground. Johnson is now in Kertezs's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kertezs is retaining full guard.
Kertezs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Kertezs thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kertezs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kertezs misses with a straight left.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Kertezs moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Kertezs.
Johnson prevents Kertezs from breaking the clinch.
Kertezs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kertezs smiles and moves away.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kertezs.
#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson decides to stand up. #T2#
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kertezs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kertezs finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Kertezs is looking to clinch. #TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kertezs to the ground. Johnson is now in Kertezs's guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kertezs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kertezs keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kertezs keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kertezs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Kertezs is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is really struggling to control Kertezs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kertezs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Kertezs gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kertezs swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leon Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kertezs misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kertezs defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Kertezs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kertezs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kertezs connects with a nice looking jab.
Kertezs tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kertezs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kertezs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Kertezs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kertezs.#T1#
Kertezs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kertezs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kertezs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mate Kertezs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kertezs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kertezs.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kertezs is keeping busy.#T2#
Johnson tries to work over Kertezs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson taking a breather.
Kertezs jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Kertezs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Kertezs from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kertezs from controlling successfully. #T3##SU2#
Kertezs gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Kertezs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kertezs wants it to stay on the feet.
Kertezs lands a jab.
Kertezs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kertezs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kertezs misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Kertezs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Kertezs persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kertezs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kertezs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kertezs sprawls well. Kertezs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kertezs misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Kertezs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kertezs 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Kertezs!
A relieved looking Mate Kertezs 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:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Morricone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Ballistics.
Ballistics looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morricone.
Ballistics throws out a counter right but Morricone avoids it with no problem.
Morricone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ballistics avoids the head kick by Morricone.
#CL#
Morricone darts in and clinches Ballistics up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballistics lands with a light punch inside.
Morricone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballistics. #BC2#
Ballistics manages to break the clinch.
Morricone throws a head kick that misses
and Morricone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morricone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leo Morricone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Morricone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballistics dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballistics takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morricone throws a sloppy head kick and Ballistics moves out of range easily.
Ballistics lands a nice shot that snaps Morricone's head back.
Morricone walks into a left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballistics holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morricone.
Morricone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballistics lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballistics lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!#BC2#
Ballistics escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Ballistics throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Ballistics.
Morricone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ballistics moves out of range as Morricone strikes.
Morricone with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Ballistics counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ballistics.
Ballistics scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballistics blocking some punches.
Ballistics lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morricone takes a shot to the head.
Morricone is looking to control Ballistics's arms but Ballistics gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morricone has his back to the cage.
Morricone is breathing heavily.
Ballistics lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morricone backwards.
Ballistics lands a hook that snaps the head of Morricone backwards.
Ballistics is working Morricone over against the cage.
Ballistics'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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballistics creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ballistics digs a right hand underneath Morricone's ribcage. Morricone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballistics lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Ballistics escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Morricone misses
and Ballistics counters with a straight right hand.
Morricone needs to keep his hands up - Ballistics had a free shot at his head there.
Ballistics scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morricone doesn't seem bothered though.
Morricone throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ballistics to counter with a crisp jab.
Morricone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Morricone is rocked!
Morricone gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ballistics gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Morricone is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dudley Ballistics!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Everett.
Mikulasek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Everett wants to clinch.
A combination from Mikulasek does no damage.
Everett tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikulasek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Mikulasek tries to get set, Everett tries to push him back and clinch up but Mikulasek manages to avoid the attempt.
Mikulasek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Everett.
Everett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikulasek lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikulasek looks to land a body kick but Everett moved away.#CL#
Everett rushes Mikulasek and presses him up against the cage.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Everett tries to work over Mikulasek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikulasek managing to block the knees to the body from Everett.
#T1#
The referee calls for Everett to work.
Everett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikulasek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everett lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Everett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikulasek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Everett walks away with a smile on his face. Mikulasek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mikulasek looks for the body kick but Everett saw that one coming.
Everett throws a head kick but Mikulasek moves out of range.
Mikulasek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikulasek connects with a body shot that sends Everett's belly button to the back.#CL#
Everett clinches.
Everett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Everett throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mikulasek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikulasek has had enough of the clinch but Everett keeps him there for the moment.
Mikulasek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Everett to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Everett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikulasek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Everett'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.
Everett working aggressively here.
Everett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikulasek has Everett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Everett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.
Everett keeps control of Mikulasek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Mikulasek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Everett obliges.
Everett slowing the pace effectively.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Everett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Everett misses with some punches.
Everett stalling against the cage.
Mikulasek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Everett tries to land a knee to the head but Mikulasek blocks with his arms.
Mikulasek is trying to pull guard but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
Mikulasek is looking to break free of the clinch but Everett has double underhooks. #T4#
Everett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mikulasek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Everett missing with knees to the body.
Everett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikulasek backwards.
Everett misses with a body punch.
Mikulasek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Everett walks away with a smile on his face. Mikulasek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Everett is looking to clinch but Mikulasek is avoiding it.
Everett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mikulasek defending well as Everett loads up on a big left hand.
Mikulasek is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikulasek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikulasek swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Everett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Mikulasek lands a left and a right that send Everett crashing to the mat, dazed. Mikulasek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Everett is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Everett has been cut.
Everett moves in looking to clinch but Mikulasek pushes him off.#CL#
Everett rushes Mikulasek and presses him up against the cage.
Everett is pushing Mikulasek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
Mikulasek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikulasek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Everett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikulasek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everett stalling against the cage.
Everett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Everett fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Everett.
#TD2#
Mikulasek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Everett uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Everett stands up and waves to Mikulasek to follow him.
Mikulasek is looking to score with low kicks.
Everett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikulasek dives in for a single leg takedown but Everett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Everett is looking to clinch.
Mikulasek just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Mikulasek does no damage.
Mikulasek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Everett connects with a high kick. #T2#
Mikulasek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee Everett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Mikulasek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.
Mikulasek is breathing heavily.
Mikulasek shoots for a double leg takedown but Everett sprawls well. He's pushed Mikulasek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Everett scores with a head kick.
Everett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Everett scores with a head kick.
#ROC#
Mikulasek is rocked!
Mikulasek gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lee Everett!
After winning the bout, Lee Everett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Vaclav Mikulasek stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose but it doesn't matter. It's all about fighting and Lee was really tough opponent and congratulations to him for victory. But next time my brother I'll gut you like a fish!'.
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