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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1# Bojdol shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bojdol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bojdol misses with a double jab.
Bojdol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bojdol scrambles back to his feet. Black digs a good body shot into Bojdol's ribs. Bojdol lands a high kick!
#CL2# Black moves into the clinch. Black lands with a left to the head. Black is pressed up against the cage. Bojdol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD2# Black drops Bojdol with a beautiful combination! Bojdol stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Black is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Bojdol is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Black steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Bojdol is out on his feet! Black sets himself and nearly takes Bojdol's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Black! A relieved looking Jack Black 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:
MMAHelsinki - 95
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Black thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body. Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Black misses the body punch and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand. Black tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance. A combination from Black does no damage. Murhaa tries to counter with a clinch but Black shakes him off and moves away. Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Murhaa instigates a clinch. Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black's efforts to push away. Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards. Murhaa lands with a right to the head. Murhaa effectively controlling the action here. Murhaa pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage. Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa. Murhaa lands with a light punch inside. Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut. Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Murhaa has Black pushed against the cage. Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch. Black leaning against his opponent.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head. Murhaa avoiding damage.
#T2# Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhaa as Black tries to tie him up. A short uppercut from Murhaa. Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike. Murhaa lands a shot to the body. Black is breathing heavily. Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside. A bit of stalling here from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside. Black tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position. Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# Murhaa lands a shoulder strike. Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Murhaa. A shot in the inside from Murhaa. Murhaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2# Black is rocked! Murhaa lands a shoulder strike. Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murhaa throws a big uppercut that drops Black! More strikes from Murhaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Black lies dazed against the cage as Murhaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauke Murhaa! Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 84
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1# Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Gardenia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Black misses with a wild combination.
Gardenia looks like he wants to counter punch here. Black walks into a stiff left hand from Gardenia. Gardenia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands. Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Black swinging wildly here.
Eli Gardenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Gardenia. Black really is a fat lump. Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gardenia scores with a jab to the body. Black throws a right and a left that Gardenia avoids nicely. Gardenia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Black walks into a jab.#T1# Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Black is breathing heavily. Gardenia lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardenia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Black throws a body shot but no joy. A nice side step and Gardenia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gardenia scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gardenia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardenia finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head. Gardenia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gardenia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards. Gardenia lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gardenia connects with a crisp jab. Gardenia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gardenia cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Gardenia as he connects with a hook. Black takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Gardenia lands with a cross. Nice uppercut there from Gardenia.#ROC2# Black is rocked! Black gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gardenia points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Black wakes up just in time to hear Gardenia thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Gardenia! In defeat, Jack Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# A lazy left from Joukahainen finds it's target. Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Joukahainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye. Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukahainen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Joukahainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Black misses with a double jab.
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Joukahainen drops Black with a right and a left! Joukahainen comes rushing in but Black regains his composure and manages to keep Joukahainen in guard.
#CUT2# It looks like Jack Black has been cut. Black is breathing heavily. Joukahainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head. Joukahainen connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2# Black is rocked! Joukahainen is working Black over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Joukahainen stays in close to Black's body and controls the position. Joukahainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB2# Joukahainen drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Joukahainen off! Joukahainen jumps back into Black's guard. Black seems to have got his legs back now. Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Joukahainen drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Joukahainen off! Joukahainen jumps back into Black's guard. Joukahainen postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow. Joukahainen's corner is telling him to maintain position. Joukahainen landing some decent shots from guard. Joukahainen scoring with some ground and pound. #T2# Joukahainen forces his way into half guard. Joukahainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Joukahainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Joukahainen lands strikes from half guard. Joukahainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joukahainen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# Joukahainen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Black tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joukahainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorma Joukahainen! Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1# Black moves forwards but Pate connects with a nice, crisp jab. Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pate staying out of range there. Pate slips under a jab from Black. Pate is looking for the big counter here. Black goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Black's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Black scrambles back to his feet. Pate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black. Pate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye. A decent looking body kick lands there for Pate. 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! Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Pate lands a jab to Black's midsection. Black scores with a three punch combo!
A lazy left from Black finds it's target. Pate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Nice uppercut there from Pate. Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pate circles away quickly and effectively. Pate tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Pate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage. Pate lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards. Pate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Black is breathing heavily. Pate effectively controlling the action here. Pate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pate scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Black misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Pate - that landed with a thud.
Pate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pate lands with a short head shot on the inside. Black letting Pate take a breather here.#T2# Pate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pate scores with a nice hook to the head. Pate has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Pate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pate lands with a left to the head. #ROC2# Black is rocked! Nice body punch from Pate - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Pate. Pate is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Pate.
Pate lands with a right to the head. Pate cracks Black with a nice body shot. Pate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2# Pate drops Black onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Black is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Come on Pate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pate taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pate pushes Black against the cage. Pate is working some dirty boxing. Pate pushes off with a quick right hook! Black goes down! Black tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pate moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Pate! Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2# Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Black takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Black is not content to let Davis control the position. Davis scoring with punches and elbows. #T1##SUB2# Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Davis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2# Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Davis landing a few strikes. Black looks to move to half guard but instead Davis has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2# Black defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Davis. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Davis 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. Black looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Davis! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Davis! Ricky Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Jack Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1# The crowd cheers as Black lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weatherspoon doesn't seem phased though.#CL# Black drives through and clinches with Weatherspoon against the cage.
#BC# Black breaks from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Weatherspoon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice sprawl there from Black as Weatherspoon shoots in. Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Black rushes Weatherspoon and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Weatherspoon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Black is sitting in close to Weatherspoon's body. Weatherspoon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Black is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Black is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Weatherspoon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marquan Weatherspoon! Marquan Weatherspoon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight. The defeated Jack Black had this to say: 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1# Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Black misses with a head kick.
Kiatsongrit dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut! Black moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kiatsongrit tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jab by Kiatsongrit. Kiatsongrit misses with a double jab.
Kiatsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kiatsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Some wild striking there from Black.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiatsongrit misses its target. Kiatsongrit scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Black throws the kick towards the body but Kiatsongrit avoids it. Kiatsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Kiatsongrit slips the punch.#T1# Kiatsongrit scores with a jab to the body. Kiatsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Black swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Kiatsongrit. Kiatsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Kiatsongrit as he checks the leg kick. Kiatsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab. Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Black takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Black connects with a high kick. #CUT2# It looks like Hwarang Kiatsongrit has been cut.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Black misses with a body kick. Kiatsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kiatsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Black just manages to avoid it. Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black misses with a double jab
and Kiatsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. Black looks winded! Kiatsongrit checks a leg kick. Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatsongrit. Nice uppercut lands for Kiatsongrit. That snapped Black's head back.
Black dodges the punch combination from Kiatsongrit.
Kiatsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kiatsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. An inside leg kick from Kiatsongrit misses. Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3# Black wants to clinch up but Kiatsongrit keeps it at a distance. Kiatsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kiatsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one. Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kiatsongrit circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Black tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kiatsongrit wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hwarang Kiatsongrit! Jack Black was interviewed post fight and said 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1# Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side. Bowman is breathing heavily. Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Black throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jack Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Black lands a big head kick that sends Bowman tumbling to the mat! Black takes a step backwards and waves Bowman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Bowman is rocked! Black finds Bowman's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bowman flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Black lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bowman will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Black! A very excited looking Jack Black 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1# Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowman, before circling back to the center of the mat. Black misses with a straight right. Bowman shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bowman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bowman connects with a high kick. Bowman avoids the head kick by Black.
#CL2# Black moves into the clinch. Bowman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Zach Bowman has been cut.#TD# Bowman manages to pull guard.
Black stays in close to Bowman's body and controls the position. Black tries to stand but Bowman is controlling from the bottom. Black 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. Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard. Black throws a big elbow that misses. Black wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.#SU2# Black gets to his feet - Bowman follows without any prompting. Bowman moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Bowman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Black has managed to clinch.
Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black lands an elbow inside. Bowman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Black has eaten all the pies! A short uppercut from Black. Bowman jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Black pushes Bowman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Black scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Black manages to break the clinch.
Bowman is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black lands a jab to Bowman's midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Black keeps the fight on the outside. Black scores with a spinning back kick! Bowman is breathing heavily.#KD2# Black lands a big head kick that sends Bowman tumbling to the mat! Black takes a step backwards and waves Bowman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Bowman is rocked! Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bowman's calf. Oh Bowman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Black throws a quick head kick that knocks Bowman silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Black is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Black! A relieved looking Jack Black 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1# Black connects with a body shot.#CL# Towler moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Towler pulls Black into guard.
Towler pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position. Black looking to sit in guard and control but Towler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Black looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Towler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Black has eaten all the pies! Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Towler is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Towler not doing much here.
#T1# Towler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with. Towler continues to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Black taking some punishment here, with Towler in his half guard. Towler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Towler is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Towler is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #T3# Towler slows the pace down in half guard. #SU# Towler decides to return to a standing position. Towler is looking to clinch. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A nice leg kick lands there from Black. Towler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Black throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2# It looks like Darren Towler has been cut. Jack Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Towler has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
#TD# Towler gets control of Black's arms and successfully pulls guard. Towler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Towler pulls Black in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Towler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Towler dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darren Towler's cut. 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# Towler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one. Black flicks out a counter leg kick but Towler steps away.#TD# Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Towler passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard. Towler prevents Black from standing back up.
Black trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Towler decides to stand up. Black throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Black tries to score with a low kick but Towler moves his leg out of the way.#CL# Towler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Black creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Towler jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Towler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Towler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Towler has his feet on Black's thighs here. He's pushed Black off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Black screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Towler! Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Towler is just out of range. Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black misses with a straight left. Towler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Towler keeps the fight on the outside. Black pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Towler back to the cage. Black follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Darren Towler has been cut.#TD# Towler shoots in and gets a takedown into Black's guard. Towler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Towler won't allow Black to get back to his feet. Towler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Towler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Towler passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1# Well, if Towler 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.
#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. Black tries to roll over but Towler keeps him under control. Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Black has hold of Towler's hands but Towler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Black is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Towler passes to full mount! Towler controlling the pace for now. Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Towler has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB# Towler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Towler controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# Towler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# Towler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Towler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB# Towler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Black is letting Towler control him for a moment. Towler advances nicely into full mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Towler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black manages to avoid the submission attempt. Black is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Towler dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darren Towler's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Black misses the shot to the body. #TD# Towler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Black scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Towler manages to mount him!
Black taking shots to the head. Black reaches up to try and control the position but Towler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Black rolls and tries to escape and now Towler has his back!
#SUB# Towler is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Black is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Towler! Jack Black was interviewed post fight and said 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1# Bowman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.#CL2# Black gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bowman goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowman. Bowman is looking to clinch. #TD# Bowman looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Black trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully. #T1# Bowman won't allow Black to get back to his feet. Black looking to control.
Black wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him. Black wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bowman is now in half guard. Black trying to control but Bowman postures up.
Black keeping control of the position. #SUB# Bowman is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bowman wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it. Bowman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Black wants to sweep but Bowman has passed to side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black can't do much from the bottom here. Bowman misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3##SU# Bowman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Black stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bowman wants to clinch and Black makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Black throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Bowman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Black has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bowman is on him like a limpet, forcing Black back against the cage. Black with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Zach Bowman has been cut. 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! Bowman has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bowman is breathing heavily. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bowman is trying to break free.#T4# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Black obliges. Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowman. Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A short uppercut from Black. #BC2# Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Bowman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Black.#CL2# Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowman, pushing him back against the cage. Black connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowman's face.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowman backwards. The referee calls for Black to work.
Black lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zach Bowman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A good leg kick by Black. #TD# Bowman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bowman is in Black's guard. Black is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bowman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth. Bowman passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bowman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black wants to get back to full guard. Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Black wants to control the action here but instead Bowman manages to pass to full mount! Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1# Black is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black wants to control but Bowman is having none of it. Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zach Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Black is still trying to improve position. Bowman raining down shots from the mount! We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Black has eaten all the pies! Black can't escape the position.
Black is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB# Bowman has control of Black's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Black regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bowman prevents Black from getting the reversal. Bowman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape. Bowman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3# Black has given up his back here.
Bowman misses with a punch to the head. Black can't escape the position.
Bowman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Black.
#SUB# Bowman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4##SUB# Bowman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Black is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zach Bowman! Jack Black was interviewed post fight and said 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# Black swings for the body but Bamba moves out of range.
Bamba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick. Black lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamba.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bamba tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bamba is breathing heavily. Bamba has his takedown stuffed and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bamba thinking. Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# It looks like Tayo Bamba has been cut. Bamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Black. Black fakes the leg kick and cracks Bamba in the body. Bamba is looking to clinch. Black connects with a jab. The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Black scores with a nice body kick.
Black lands a jab to Bamba's midsection. Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamba feinted with a counter takedown. Jack Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Black scores with a push kick. Bamba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Some wild striking there from Black.
Tayo Bamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Bamba gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch. Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut. Black scores with a shot to the side of Bamba's head. Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Bamba won't want to take too many of those. Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamba backwards. Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Bamba won't want to take too many of those. Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Black scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knees to the body from Black.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamba backwards. A nice glancing elbow lands by Black. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Black has eaten all the pies! Black landing knees to the head.
#T2# Black landing knees to the head.
Black works on Bamba's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Black breaks the clinch.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bamba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Black tries to bum rush Bamba with a series of wild strikes but Bamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bamba shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayo Bamba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Black thumps Bamba with a low kick. Black goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side. #T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bamba.#CL2# Black clinches. Bamba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Bamba tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bamba with a poor takedown and Black counters with a nice body shot. Black scores with a nice body kick.
Bamba tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Bamba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Black pushes Bamba away with a front kick.#CL2# Black closes the distance and pushes Bamba back into the cage. Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.#T4# Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Black scores with a nice hook to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Black lands with a right to the head. Knees to the body from Black.
#BC2# Black manages to break the clinch.
Black bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bamba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bamba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Black stuffs the takedown. Bamba fails to land the takedown. Black throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Black misses with a head kick.
Bamba moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Bamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tayo Bamba's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bamba. Black feints and then cracks Bamba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamba down. #CL2# Black takes the fight into the clinch. Black crunches a lovely knee into Bamba's ribcage. Black lands an elbow that stopped Bamba in his tracks for a moment. Black lands a nice knee to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Black obliges.#BC2# Black breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. An inside leg kick lands from Black. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamba shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!#T1##CL2# Black closes the distance and clinches. Bamba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Black.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Bamba with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayo Bamba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Black thuds his shin into the meat of Bamba's side. Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bamba's head. Bamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black throws a front kick that sends Bamba stumbling back into the cage. Bamba shoots and misses and Black counters with a head kick. That will keep Bamba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bamba fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jack Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Bamba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black delivers a nice body kick. Bamba blocks a head kick by Black.
#TD# Black tries to sprawl but Bamba drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Bamba in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Black tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bamba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tayo Bamba! Our winner, Tayo Bamba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Jack Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Bamba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bamba lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Bamba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bamba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bamba stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Bamba is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Black is trying to escape and Bamba transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Black is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bamba! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tayo Bamba! Tayo Bamba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1# Phillips walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2# It looks like Emerson Phillips has been cut. Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination! Black lands a right hook to the body.
#CL# Phillips clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Black. #TD# Phillips jumps guard.
Black stops Phillips from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1# Phillips scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Nice strikes from Phillips there. Black trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phillips lands a nice short elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well. #SUB# Black is trying to control Phillips's posture. Phillips takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Black! Phillips is rotating here... this could be the end... Black is out! Phillips has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emerson Phillips! Jack Black was interviewed post fight and said 'at least I'll try my best '.
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