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Event:
Pulse 47
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Captain Hook throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Down counters with a takedown into side control.
Captain Hook tries to improve position but can't.
Down gets to mount! Captain Hook was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU#
Down stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Captain Hook fails to land with a series of punches.
Down appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Captain Hook misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Down counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Down has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Down has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Captain Hook is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Captain Hook isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Down stacks Captain Hook on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Down!
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.#SU#
Down decides to stand up, so the ref orders Captain Hook to his feet.
Captain Hook misses with a series of wild punches.
Captain Hook misses with an uppercut. Down saw that one coming.#T2#
Captain Hook misses with a series of wild punches.
Captain Hook misses with a combination
#CL#
and Down holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Captain Hook is fighting off a takedown attempt but Down is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Captain Hook to the mat. Captain Hook regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Down has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Captain Hook is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Down stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Captain Hook misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Down moves into the clinch.
Captain Hook throws a punch but it's blocked by Down. #T3#
Down is looking to take this one to the mat.
Down tries for a takedown but Captain Hook manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Down works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Hard Knocks Training inform us that Captain Hook has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Down gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A nice combination there by Captain Hook.
Captain Hook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Captain Hook throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Down holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Down is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Captain Hook can't fight it off and eventually Down manages to take the fight to the floor. Captain Hook looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Down wants to stand but Captain Hook is controlling his posture from full guard.
Captain Hook wants to hit a switch here but Down passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Captain Hook there! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Down gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Captain Hook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Down was well out of range. Poor timing from Captain Hook.
Down is looking to counter the offense by Captain Hook and move into the clinch.
Captain Hook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Down counters by clinching up. #TD#
Down has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Captain Hook clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Down stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Down dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Down closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Captain Hook to the mat! Captain Hook manages to get full guard.
Captain Hook is looking to stand back up but Down counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Captain Hook. #REVB#
Down seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Captain Hook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Down tries to stand but can't do so whilst Captain Hook controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down prevents Captain Hook from improving his position.#SU#
Down decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Captain Hook throws a body shot but no joy.
Captain Hook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Down is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Captain Hook.
Captain Hook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Down holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Down here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Down can't get the takedown.
Captain Hook tries to score a body lock takedown but Down shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Down is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Captain Hook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Down prevents Captain Hook from breaking the clinch.
Down tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Captain Hook tries to break free but Down pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Down gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Captain Hook regains guard.
Your Down overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Down trying to stand up but can't free himself from Captain Hook's guard.#SU#
Captain Hook is working an open guard so Down takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Berg Captain Hook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Captain Hook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Down decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Captain Hook's guard.
Captain Hook is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Down dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Down stands up and beckons Captain Hook to his feet.
Captain Hook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Down counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Down has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Captain Hook clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SU#
Down stands up.
Down takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Down on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Captain Hook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Down counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Down goes for a takedown attempt but Captain Hook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Down shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Captain Hook is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Captain Hook trying to control but Down postures up.
Captain Hook tries to roll over but Down keeps him under control.
Down tries to stand but can't do so whilst Captain Hook controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Down dominated that second round.
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#
Captain Hook throws a leg kick #TD#
and Down counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Captain Hook tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Down manages to move to mount!
Captain Hook is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU#
Down gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Captain Hook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Down counters by clinching up. #TD#
Down lands a takedown into guard.
Captain Hook wants to get back to his feet but Down passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB##SU#
Down decides to stand and escape the position.
Captain Hook throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Down counters by clinching up. #T1##TD#
Down lands a takedown into guard.
Captain Hook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Captain Hook is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Down manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Captain Hook misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Down moves into the clinch.#TD#
Down is trying to trip Captain Hook. He has hold of a leg but Captain Hook is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Down persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Down stands up from Captain Hook's guard - Down perhaps looking for a knockout.
Captain Hook lands a jab-cross combination.
Captain Hook throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Down counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Down tries to stand and escape but Captain Hook is controlling the position.
Captain Hook wants to improve his position but Down is controlling well.
#T3#
Down seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Down is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Captain Hook can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Captain Hook has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Down escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Down!
Captain Hook tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Down stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Captain Hook falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Down counters with a nice double leg into side control. Captain Hook won't be happy with that. #SU#
Down decides to stand back up.
Berg Captain Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Captain Hook tests Down's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Captain Hook misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Down counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Berg Captain Hook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Captain Hook escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Down gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Down gets to his feet - Captain Hook follows without any prompting.
Captain Hook misses with a combination
#CL#
and Down counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Down.
Captain Hook throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Down gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Captain Hook regains guard.
Your Down is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Down gets to his feet. Captain Hook looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Your Down showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Down, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Your Down!
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Event:
Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Down keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hotline tries to get set, Down tries to push him back and clinch up but Hotline manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hotline looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Down tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hotline manages to circle out of the way.
Down avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Down wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hotline moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.
Down attempts a counter takedown but Hotline avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hotline clinches.
Down is trying to drag Hotline to the mat but Hotline just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hotline scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hotline fails to land.
Down is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotline is defending well.
Hotline trying to stall but Down improves his position.
#T1#
Down blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Down has clasped his hands together around Hotline's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hotline is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Down decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hotline to his feet. #CL2#
Hotline pushes Down up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hotline throws a head punch that misses.
Down wants to take the fight to the mat but Hotline manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down has Hotline pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hotline manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Down drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline.
Down goes for a takedown attempt but Hotline pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hotline closes the distance and pushes Down back into the ropes.
Down drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hotline pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hotline takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Down wants a takedown.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hotline prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hotline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Down has Hotline pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hotline manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Hotline misses with a short punch on the inside.
Down tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hotline avoids it.
Down is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotline is defending well.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
Down has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hotline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Down is working for takedown but Hotline is calmly controlling the position for now.
Down has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hotline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Down is breathing heavily.
Hotline is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Down.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Down is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hotline.
Oh Down is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hotline pushes Down back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hotline misses with some punches.
Hotline swings wildly with an uppercut but Down uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hotline dips a shoulder and cracks Down with a mighty uppercut! Down falls back against the ropes and Hotline unloads with a barrage of strikes! Down is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hotline screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Hotline!
In his post fight interview, Mister Hotline started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pulse 40
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki throws a solid leg kick but Down takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aoki.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Down feints the counter takedown.
Down has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Down moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with a low kick. #CL#
Aoki rushes Down and presses him up against the ropes.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Down has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aoki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down can't get the takedown.
Aoki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Aoki crunches a lovely knee into Down's ribcage.
Down looks winded!
Aoki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Aoki. #T1#
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Down's face.
Aoki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Down's face.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Down is blocking nicely.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki lands a knee to the body.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
Aoki 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.
Aoki misses with a knee strike.
Down has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aoki after a bit of a struggle.
Michinori Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Down.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Down blocks it with crossed arms.
Down has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aoki after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Down. #T2#
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Down blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Down blocks with his arms.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Down blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but Down blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aoki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Down changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Down changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michinori Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Down, pushing him back against the ropes.
Aoki is pushing Down up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aoki lands a big knee to the head and Down goes down! Aoki pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michinori Aoki!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #19
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lands a nice hook to Down's body. Down takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Down is just out of range.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Down counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Down to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Down but Down pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Jones backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Jones misses. #T1#
Down rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Down moves out of range easily.
Down avoids a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones keeps Down at a distance using the push kick.
Jones takes a swing at Down's ribcage but misses.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Down sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Down saw that one coming.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Down's head.#T2#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Down sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Down moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Down stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Down is just out of range.
Down lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
Down looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones tries for a takedown but Down circles away easily
and Down counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
letting Down counter with a right hand.
Down ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Down unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Jones misses with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Down throws a counter combo.
Down displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Down lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Down on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Down.
Down unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Dave's Dumb Belles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Down throws a counter combo.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Jones 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#
Jones throws a front kick that sends Down stumbling back into the cage.
Bo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Down bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Your Down is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Down defends it nicely.#T1##KD#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Down tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Down back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Down is rocked!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Down.
The fighters circle, before Jones throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Down's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jones lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bo Jones!
An out of breath Bo Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Down doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
It looked like Down was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Down.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Down tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Down back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Down is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Down.
It looked like Down was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Down closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Down tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Down has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones has Down pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Down manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Down wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones has Down pressed against the cage, preventing Down from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC#
Down breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Down moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Down avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Down swivels and escapes.
Down is looking for a counter combo.
Your Down is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Down shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Down went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Your Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Down went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Jones looks to land a body kick but Down moved away.
Down changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones is looking to chop away at Down's legs.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Down tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Down's torso.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Down takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Down is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jones! Down is out on his feet! Jones rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Down is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Down is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Down is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Machado uses his free foot to push down on Down's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Down. #SUB2#
Machado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Down has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Machado working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Down looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Machado! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger Machado!
Roger Machado 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:
StrikeForce Union #13
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Silhimidzic misses with a two punch combination.
Silhimidzic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silhimidzic moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.
Down appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silhimidzic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Down counters with a left and a right that stings Silhimidzic.
Silhimidzic misses with a combination
and Down counters with a three punch combo that has Silhimidzic backing up. Silhimidzic nods at Down to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Silhimidzic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Down throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silhimidzic moves to clinch but Down breaks away
and Down counters with a series of strikes. Silhimidzic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silhimidzic tries for a takedown but Down circles away easily
and Down counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Down closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Down escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Down lands a jab-cross combination. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Down has knocked Silhimidzic down with a huge combo! Down steps away and waves a wobbly Silhimidzic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Silhimidzic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hasan Silhimidzic has been cut.
Down lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Silhimidzic out cold! Silhimidzic is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Your Down!
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Event:
Pulse 22
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
The Sock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Sock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Down counters with a series of strikes. The Sock will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Sock tries to clinch up
and Down counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Sock tries to clinch but Down moves out of range.
It looked like Down was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Sock tries to bum rush Down with a series of wild strikes but Down uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Sock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Down cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down dodges the punch combination from The Sock.
Down seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Sock looks winded!
The Sock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Down scores with a four punch combination!
Sifl The Sock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The Sock misses with a two punch combination.
The Sock fails to land with a series of punches.
Down seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Sock tries to bum rush Down with a series of wild strikes but Down uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Down appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Sock throws a series of punches but Down avoids them all with ease.
Down throws a big counter combination but The Sock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Down rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Sock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Down stalks The Sock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Sock's face. The Sock staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Down clinches with his opponent.
The Sock is looking to break free of the clinch but Down has double underhooks. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Sock misses with a hook
and Down counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Down looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Down throws a series of punches but The Sock avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Down fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Sock, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Down manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Down lands a left and a right that send The Sock crashing to the mat, dazed. Down thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
The Sock is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sifl The Sock has been cut.
The Sock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Down counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for The Sock to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Down!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Your Down!
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Event:
Pulse 19
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Honda shoots for a takedown but Down saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Honda looks to move away, Down throws a big counter combo but Honda just gets out of the way.
Yoko Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda shoots in looking for a takedown but Down manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Honda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Your Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoko Honda.#TD2#
Honda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Down manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Down can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Honda controls the pace.
Honda advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Down with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Down is looking to escape.
Honda lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Down tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Honda manages to move to mount!
Down on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Down tries to get out of the position.
Honda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Honda content just to control the position here.
Honda won't let Down get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Honda breaks from Down's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Down is rocked!
Honda softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Down is out cold! Honda jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoko Honda!
Yoko Honda is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Pulse 16
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Ishida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ishida fails with the takedown.
Down misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Down swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Down sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Down unleashes a big counter combination but Ishida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Down moves away.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishida throws a front kick aimed at Down's knee but Down avoids it well.
As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Ishida misses with an uppercut
and Down counters with a two punch combo.
Ishida misses with a hook to the body
and Down counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ishida closes the distance and clinches up with Down, looking for a takedown. Ishida pushes Down against the ropes but Down circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Down throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Down keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Down bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Down stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishida. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Down throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ishida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Down uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishida.
Down keeps the fight on the outside.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Ishida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Down counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Ishida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Down defends well and Ishida ends up having to push Down into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Down misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Ishida misses its intended target.
Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Down. No joy for Ishida on that attempt.
As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all.
Ishida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Down counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Down throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishida misses with a body shot.
Down throws a counter combo.
Ishida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as Down blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Down's waist but Down gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishida off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Down has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Down avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Down lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Down dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ishida tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishida looks to land a body kick but Down moved away.
Ishida throws a hook to the side of Down's head but Down sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishida misses with a body punch
and Down counters with a left and a right that stings Ishida.
Ishida cracks Down with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida misses with an uppercut. Down saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Down gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ishida.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Down.
Down leaves Ishida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Down fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ishida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ishida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishida throws a leg kick but Down checks it.
As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all.
A right-left combo lands from Down. #CUT2#
It looks like Masaya Ishida has been cut.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Ishida.
Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ishida misses with a looping left.
Down with the counter takedown but Ishida avoids it easily.
Masaya Ishida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishida misses with a hook. Down ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Down on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Down counters with a two punch combo.
Ishida throws a leg kick
and Down counters with a straight that turns Ishida's legs to rubber! Down pushes forward with more strikes and Ishida goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Your Down!
Your Down is the new heavyweight champion!
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