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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Tupper V shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack sprawls well. He's pushed Tupper V's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupper V blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack lands with an uppercut that bounces Tupper V off the cage and back into range.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Tupper V takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Tupper V misses with a double jab.
Tupper V avoids the head kick by Jack.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack, as that shot connected.
Tupper V checks the leg kick nicely there.
Combat Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack swings for the body but Tupper V moves out of range.
Tupper V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Jack misses with a hook.
Tupper V falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupper V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupper V appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupper V throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tupper V off to one side.
Nice shot by Jack.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V slips under a jab.
It looked like Tupper V was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.
Tupper V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Tupper V.
Tupper V avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack throws a right hand that Tupper V ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupper V also avoids with ease.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack misses with the combination.
Tupper V is looking to counter punch.
Tupper V dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tupper V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Tupper V went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack lands an overhand right.
Tupper V walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Jack throws a head kick that Tupper V semi-blocks.
Jack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Tupper V is rocked!
Tupper V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupper V on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupper V moves out of range as Jack throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tupper V misses the target.
Jack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tupper V blocks it well.
Tupper V will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack jabs Tupper V right on the nose. Tupper V blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Jack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupper V is just out of range.#T4#
A big right from Tupper V misses.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupper V has time to react.
Tupper V attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupper V lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack digs a good hook to Tupper V's body.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Tupper V's shoulder, as Tupper V tries to avoid the shot.
Tupper V explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupper V throws a body kick that misses
and Jack counters with a body kick that stops Tupper V in his tracks momentarily.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
Tupper V takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combat Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Jack and sends Tupper V crashing to the mat! Jack follows him down to the mat - Tupper V regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Tupper V is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupper V wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tupper V seems to have got his legs back now.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Jack is working for a kimura here but Tupper V manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jack's guard.
#SU#
Tupper V stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Jack throws the left hand but Tupper V avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Tupper V with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupper V. That snapped Jack's head back.
Tupper V's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupper V scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Tupper V throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a head kick but Tupper V moves out of range.
Tupper V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
Tupper V takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
Jack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tupper V shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tupper V's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Combat Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack lands with a big left! Tupper V is wobbled badly! Jack comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tupper V to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Combat Jack!
Combat Jack was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jack swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Jack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Jack drops Thompson with a right and a left! Jack comes rushing in but Thompson regains his composure and manages to keep Jack in guard.
#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Jack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jack is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thompson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jack avoids a strike by Thompson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Thompson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jack dives into side control.
#T3#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Jack lands a few punches from side control.
Jack happy to just control the position for now.
Thompson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jack.
Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jack works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack prevents Thompson from escaping the position.
Jack takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combat Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Jack misses #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Jack pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Thompson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
Jack wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Jack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Thompson is looking to stand up but Jack isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jack has Thompson in his guard.#REVB#
Combat Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson postures up.
#SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Jack is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Jack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jack manages to get to full guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jack pushes a forearm under Thompson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thompson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Combat Jack!
Combat Jack decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MFN 322:Gravius v Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Tikkanen slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack lands a head kick. Tikkanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Jack swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tikkanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tikkanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Tikkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack looks to land a body kick but Tikkanen moved away.
Jack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tikkanen slips under a jab from Jack.#T1#
Tikkanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
Jack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tikkanen. That one must have hurt.
Tikkanen misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Tikkanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack walks into a jab.
Tikkanen lands with a cross.
Jack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tikkanen feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Tikkanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack tries to move into range but Tikkanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikkanen.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Tikkanen ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Tikkanen throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
#T2#
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Tikkanen.
Jack misses with a hook. Tikkanen ducked under it nicely.
Jack thuds a left hand into Tikkanen's body.
Jack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tikkanen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikkanen.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tikkanen.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
As Jack backs away, Tikkanen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tikkanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Jack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jack lands with a straight right. Tikkanen didn't see that one coming.
Tikkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Tikkanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack avoids the body shot from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it.
Tikkanen lands a nice shot that snaps Jack's head back.
Tikkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jack moves forwards but Tikkanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tikkanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jack takes one to the chin there.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Tikkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Tikkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
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!
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tikkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Tikkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Jack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tikkanen tries to score with a low kick but Jack moves his leg out of the way.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Tikkanen is out of range.
Tikkanen sizes up Jack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tikkanen thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
A shot to the body from Tikkanen misses
and Tikkanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Tikkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen motions for Jack to come forward. Tikkanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tikkanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Jack misses.
It looked like Tikkanen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack throws a head kick but Tikkanen moves out of range.
Tikkanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen 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.
#R2#
Tikkanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esa Tikkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tikkanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jack misses with a body shot
and Tikkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jack might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tikkanen has got the better of the exchanges.
Jack throws a body punch but Tikkanen moves out of range.
Jack misses the body punch
and Tikkanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tikkanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
Tikkanen scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Tikkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick from Tikkanen.
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!
Tikkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
#T1#
A low kick from Jack misses
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikkanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tikkanen. That's going to slow Jack down.
Tikkanen scores with a body shot.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Combat Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tikkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
A little feinted left hand from Tikkanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tikkanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tikkanen tried to counter with a leg kick but Jack avoided it.
Jack misses with a body shot
and Tikkanen counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab, jab by Tikkanen - just one landing.
Tikkanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Tikkanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.#T2#
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikkanen is just out of range.
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Jack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tikkanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Tikkanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tikkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Tikkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Tikkanen misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack misses with a leg kick
letting Tikkanen counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Tikkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikkanen.
Jack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tikkanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tikkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Tikkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tikkanen staying out of range there.
Tikkanen takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Tikkanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikkanen blocks a head kick by Jack.
#TD#
Tikkanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tikkanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Tikkanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Tikkanen looking to pass the guard.
Tikkanen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack wants to sweep here but Tikkanen controlling him for the moment.
Tikkanen passes into half guard.
Jack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tikkanen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jack is defending against the submission attempts here by Tikkanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
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#
Tikkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkanen lands with a right hand.
A jab from Jack misses.
Jack blocks a head kick by Tikkanen.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikkanen.
Jack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tikkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Jack off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tikkanen.
A good leg kick by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen scores with the left hand. Jack knows he should have avoided that one.
Tikkanen thows a leg kick but Jack checks it #TD2#
so Jack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Jack wants to pass the guard but Tikkanen is keeping the position.
Tikkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tikkanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tikkanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tikkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform me that Jack has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Tikkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jack slips nicely into half guard.
Esa Tikkanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tikkanen is looking to improve his position.
Tikkanen is working hard here to advance position.
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Tikkanen defends it.
Tikkanen is trying is best to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Jack is trying to control the action in half guard but Tikkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tikkanen thumps Jack with a low kick.
Tikkanen is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks.
Jack slips under a jab.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack connects with a body shot that sends Tikkanen's belly button to the back.
That kick from Tikkanen tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tikkanen lands with a nice body punch.
Combat Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Tikkanen checks the leg kick.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Tikkanen cracks Jack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Tikkanen does it's job there.
Good shot there by Jack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tikkanen momentarily.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tikkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tikkanen throws out the jab.
Tikkanen avoids the head kick by Jack.
Combat Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack blocks a leg kick.
Jack works Tikkanen's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Jack.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esa Tikkanen.
Well Tikkanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Tikkanen!
Esa Tikkanen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MFN 313: Danger Zone
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Sithole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sithole, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Combat Jack has been cut.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Sithole sees coming a mile off.
Sithole lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Sithole.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sithole defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Sithole throws a good cross that connects.
Sithole tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sithole fails with the takedown
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack slips under a jab.
Jack scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Sithole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a left to the body.
Sithole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sithole gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Sithole. Beautiful body shot.
Sithole needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Jack throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sithole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sithole throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Jack.
And Sithole tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Sithole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sithole.
Sithole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sithole. #CUT2#
Combat Jack's cut is getting worse.
Jack trying to land knees to the body.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sithole uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Jack. #T2#
Sithole has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
A head punch on the inside from Sithole fails to land.
Sithole works on Jack's body with a couple of short punches.
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sithole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sithole tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Combat Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
Sithole is working Jack over against the cage.
We've been informed that Sithole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sithole pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sithole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jack after a bit of a struggle.
Sithole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sithole can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sithole.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Sithole is blocking nicely.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Nice body punch from Sithole.
Jack is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Sithole.
#T3#
Sithole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sithole turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sithole manages to end up in side control.
Jack tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sithole raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sithole dominating with strikes here.
Sithole looking to finish Jack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jack!
Sithole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sithole lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jack wants to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Jack is rocked!#CUT2#
Combat Jack's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Combat Jack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moses Sithole!
During a confident post fight interview, Moses Sithole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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