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Yo, Adrian! I did it!
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Duggan slips the punch.
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duggan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duggan. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggan. #CL2#
Duggan drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez cracks Duggan with a nice body shot.
Duggan tries to score a body lock takedown but Velasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duggan wants to take the fight to the mat but Velasquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duggan avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez.
Duggan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
Stipe Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.#T1#
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Duggan avoids nicely.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Duggan avoids them all with ease.
Duggan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Velasquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Velasquez does it's job there.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Velasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duggan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Duggan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggan fails to land the takedown.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duggan is defended easily by Velasquez.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duggan. Duggan obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Duggan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDuggan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velasquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Duggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Duggan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Duggan closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Duggan scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velasquez up against the cage.
Duggan blocks an elbow strike.
Velasquez gets underhooks to prevent Duggan's takedown attempt.
Duggan blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan blocks an elbow strike.
Duggan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Duggan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Velasquez can't fight it off and eventually Duggan manages to take the fight to the floor. Velasquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duggan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Duggan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duggan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Duggan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duggan stops Velasquez from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Duggan in his half guard.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Duggan has control of the leg.
Velasquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duggan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Velasquez is staying active underneath Duggan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stipe Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Velasquez clinches up with Duggan and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duggan avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Duggan effectively controlling the action here.
Duggan dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Duggan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Duggan there.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan wants to control his opponent's hands but Velasquez gets his hands free.
Will Velasquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T1##SUB#
Velasquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Duggan is defending well though. Velasquez let's go of the attempt for now.
Velasquez trying to control.#SUB#
Velasquez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Duggan escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duggan can do to turn this around?
Velasquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duggan working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Duggan.
Duggan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duggan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duggan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Duggan stands up and beckons Velasquez to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Duggan clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Duggan lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Duggan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez is trying to stand up here but Duggan is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Duggan connects with a nice short shot to Velasquez's temple.
Duggan working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duggan winds up and cracks Velasquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Duggan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duggan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
#SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Duggan there. #ROC2#Velasquez is rocked!
Duggan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Velasquez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Duggan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Velasquez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Duggan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
An out of breath Jim Duggan 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:
SMASH: Klos vs Camara
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan walks into a jab.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niska.
Niska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duggan's head.
Duggan tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Niska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niska feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duggan doesn't manage to clinch there - Niska circles away.
Duggan throws a series of strikes that have Niska backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.#CL2#
Duggan moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Niska breaks the clinch.
Duggan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan tries to clinch but Niska moves away
and Niska counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Duggan moves into range and clinches up with Niska.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Duggan is trying to break the clinch but Niska is controlling him.
Niska avoids a wild elbow strike from Duggan.#T1#
Duggan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Niska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Niska tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Duggan letting Niska take a breather here.
Duggan scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
Duggan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niska seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Duggan can turn it around.#T2#
Niska tries a knee to the head but Duggan blocks it.
#BC#
Niska breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Niska lands but Duggan takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Niska throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
Niska throws a body shot but no joy.
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Niska instigates a clinch.
Duggan avoids a wild elbow strike from Niska.
Niska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duggan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duggan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A low kick lands for Niska.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duggan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juha Niska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Niska takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Duggan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Niska kicks off Duggan and gets to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska looks to land a combination but Duggan avoids it well.
Niska throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Niska scores with a jab. Duggan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Duggan forces Niska back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Duggan. #BC#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Duggan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Duggan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Niska wriggles free and stands up.
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Niska with the inside leg kick.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Duggan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niska defends well and Duggan ends up having to push Niska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duggan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duggan wants to clinch up but Niska keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niska has had enough of the clinch but Duggan keeps him there for the moment.
Duggan trying to control the position but instead, Niska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duggan into the cage.
Niska lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Niska.
Niska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juha Niska is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Niska's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Juha Niska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Duggan gets a takedown into half guard.
Niska regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duggan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duggan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Niska wants to get up but he can't break Duggan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Niska stands up from Duggan's guard - Niska perhaps looking for a knockout.
Duggan doesn't manage to clinch there - Niska circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duggan is defended easily by Niska.#T2#
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niska wants to clinch up but Duggan keeps it at a distance.
Niska lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska swinging wildly here.
Duggan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Niska misses with a looping left.#CL#
Niska clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Duggan looks for a takedown but Niska sprawls well.
Niska throwing a counter right hand but Duggan manages to avoid it.#T3#
Niska throws a wild body kick that Duggan sees coming a mile off.
Duggan tries to clinch up but Niska circles away and keeps his distance.
As Duggan backs away, Niska returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from Niska both land. Nice combination.
Niska scores with a nice head shot.
Niska scores with a leg kick.
Duggan tries to clinch up but Niska circles away and keeps his distance.
Niska lands a leg kick that knocks Duggan off balance momentarily.
Niska throws a combination that misses
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Niska throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duggan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niska lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.
Duggan slips a jab and a cross from Niska.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niska throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duggan! But no joy.
Duggan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duggan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Niska counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Niska closes the distance and pushes Duggan back into the cage.#BC#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Duggan dodges the punch combination from Niska.
Duggan fails with the takedown.
Niska throws a solid leg kick but Duggan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niska.
No joy there for Niska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duggan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD2#
Duggan scores with a takedown into Niska's guard.#SU2#
Duggan gets to his feet. Niska looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Duggan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Niska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it.
Duggan slips a jab and a cross from Niska.
Duggan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Niska swinging wildly here.
Duggan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Niska tenderised Duggan's leg. Duggan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duggan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duggan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duggan tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niska.
Niska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Niska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duggan's sensitive parts.
Duggan misses with a takedown attempt - Niska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Niska.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Niska.
Niska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Duggan moves into range and clinches up with Niska.#BC#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Duggan tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska connects with a body shot that sends Duggan's belly button to the back.
Duggan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan moves in looking to clinch but Niska pushes him off.
Niska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duggan unleashes a big counter combination but Niska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Duggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Duggan is stalling here.
Niska tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
Niska pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duggan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Duggan wants a takedown but no success here.
Jim Duggan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duggan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niska lands with a left to the head.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan is trying to stall.
Duggan looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Duggan has Niska up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Duggan has managed to clinch.
Niska stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Duggan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duggan stops Niska from standing up.
Niska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duggan throws a big right hand that misses.
Niska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duggan can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska wants to stand up but Duggan is controlling him. #ES#
Niska has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duggan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Niska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4#
Duggan misses with a low kick as Niska jumps back.#CL2#
Duggan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Duggan misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duggan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duggan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duggan has him pressed against the cage.
Duggan stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan taking a breather.
Niska lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Niska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggan.
Niska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niska throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duggan scores with a three punch combo!
Niska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Niska moves in looking to clinch but Duggan pushes him off.
No joy there for Duggan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niska misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Duggan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duggan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Niska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duggan.
Duggan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Niska.
Niska tries to land a front kick but Duggan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niska tests Duggan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Niska.
Duggan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duggan scrambles back to his feet.
Niska scores with a jab.#T3##CL2#
Duggan clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duggan.
Niska can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
Duggan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duggan is trying to stall.
Niska looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duggan looking to slow down the pace here.
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska blocks the elbow strike.
Duggan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A head kick from Niska lands but Duggan takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Niska throws Duggan to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Niska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niska.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch but Niska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niska lands a jab to Duggan's midsection.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska had his way with Jim Duggan in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Duggan avoids a kick to the body.
Duggan feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Duggan clinches with his opponent.
Duggan tries to score a body lock takedown but Niska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duggan dives in and grabs Niska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niska pushes down on Duggan's head and hops out.#TD2#
Duggan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Niska on his heels. He'll look to pass Niska's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niska wants to stand up but Duggan is controlling him.
Niska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duggan cracks Niska with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Duggan gets to his feet - Niska follows without any prompting.
Niska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.#CL2#
Duggan drives through and clinches with Niska against the cage.
Duggan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Duggan takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
It looked like Niska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Niska is looking to clinch but Duggan is avoiding it.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches.
Duggan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niska's waist but Niska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duggan off to one side.
Niska tries to clinch but Duggan is having none of it.
Niska lands an overhand right.
Duggan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niska swivels and escapes.
Niska throws a big counter combination but Duggan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Duggan tries to keep at a distance but Niska has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Duggan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duggan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duggan wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niska throws a series of punches but Duggan avoids them all with ease.
As Niska backs off Duggan throws a huge counter combo but Niska manages to avoid it all.
Niska feints and then cracks Duggan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duggan down.
Niska tries to work over Duggan's front leg with a kick but Duggan checks it.
Niska is looking to clinch but Duggan is avoiding it.
Niska throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duggan scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Niska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duggan slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Duggan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niska can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duggan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duggan prevents Niska from breaking the clinch.
Duggan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niska is looking to break free of the clinch but Duggan has double underhooks. #BC2#
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Niska. Beautiful body shot.
Duggan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duggan is defended easily by Niska.
Niska scoring well with a low kick there.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duggan moves away from the strike by Niska.
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
Jim Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Duggan has managed to clinch.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Niska lands with a light punch inside.
Niska misses with a body punch.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niska, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Juha Niska started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peterson doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duggan takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Duggan.
Duggan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggan closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Duggan pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duggan lands a nice uppercut.
Duggan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.
It looks like Steven Peterson has been cut.
A short right from Duggan.
Duggan lands a knee to the body.
Duggan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duggan avoiding damage.
Duggan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Duggan takes the fight into the clinch.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan wants the takedown. Peterson is fighting it off but Duggan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peterson's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan postures up and lands a big shot to Peterson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duggan connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duggan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duggan with a nice head shot there.
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duggan defends it easily.
Peterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duggan stands up over Peterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duggan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Duggan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is in close to Peterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is trying to keep Duggan in close.
Duggan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson wants to hit a sweep here but Duggan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Peterson there!
A nice elbow there by Duggan.
Duggan with a couple of short strikes.
Peterson tries to hold on but Duggan pushes him away.
Duggan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Duggan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Duggan lands a couple of good shots and Peterson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Peterson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
A very excited looking Jim Duggan 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: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams misses with the combination.
Duggan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Duggan. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Duggan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adams's half guard.
Duggan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Duggan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duggan lands a nice short elbow.
Duggan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Ground and pound from Duggan.
Duggan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Nice strikes from Duggan there.
Duggan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duggan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Duggan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duggan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Duggan scores with a big shot! Adams's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Adams! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Minasian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minasian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duggan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Minasian misses its intended target.
Duggan defending well as Minasian loads up on a big left hand.
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minasian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minasian throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan moves to clinch but Minasian breaks away
and Minasian counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Minasian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minasian misses with a body kick.
Minasian with a hook.#CL#
Duggan drives through and clinches with Minasian against the cage.
Minasian tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Minasian back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Minasian.
#T1#
Minasian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minasian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Minasian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duggan.#BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Minasian throws a counter combo.
Minasian throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan is looking to clinch.
Minasian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duggan tries to clinch up but Minasian circles away and keeps his distance.
Minasian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minasian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minasian throws a lazy uppercut
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan works the jab nicely.
Duggan darts in trying to clinch
and Minasian counters with a low kick, right behind Duggan 's knee. #T2#
Minasian misses with a few strikes there.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minasian tries to avoid it but Duggan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minasian to the ground. Minasian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duggan wants to clinch up but Minasian keeps it at a distance.
Duggan tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Minasian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Duggan! Minasian lets Duggan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
Jim Duggan's cut is getting worse.
Duggan shoots in but no luck this time.
Arthur Minasian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan misses with a takedown
and Minasian counters with a huge left! Duggan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Minasian isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Duggan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Minasian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Minasian!
Arthur Minasian 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Piano doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggan circles away.
Duggan throws a low kick but Piano avoids it.
Duggan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Piano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Piano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Piano takes a step back to recover.
Duggan swats away the attempt to clinch by Piano.
Piano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duggan throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
Piano closes the distance but Duggan moves to the side #TD#
and Duggan counters with a shoot takedown. Piano fights it but they end up in guard.
Duggan works over Piano with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan chips away with some ground and pound.
Duggan trying to move into half guard but instead Piano has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Piano won't allow Duggan to sweep him here.
Duggan has control of Piano's left arm, preventing Piano from doing any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duggan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Piano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duggan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duggan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duggan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duggan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duggan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duggan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duggan lands a couple of digs.
Duggan postures up and lands a big shot to Piano's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Duggan lands a couple of elbows.
Duggan postures up and lands a big shot to Piano's brow.
Duggan 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duggan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duggan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duggan stands and throws Piano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duggan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Piano down.
#ROC#
Piano is rocked!
Duggan scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Piano is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Duggan can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
A relieved looking Jim Duggan 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 2760 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 2134 p4p, 263 weight class). Duggan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company . Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Creed II- Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jim Duggan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Duggan. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Duggan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duggan is in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duggan (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson trying to control the position.
Duggan trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duggan defends it easily.
Duggan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to control but Duggan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson gets full guard.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan advances to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Duggan postures up.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Duggan defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Duggan defends easily.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duggan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to control but Duggan passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Duggan is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Duggan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Duggan (2) vs (4) Jackson
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Duggan (2) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Duggan is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (4) vs (6) Jackson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duggan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Duggan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (7) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Duggan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Duggan (9) vs (6) Jackson
Duggan takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Duggan (12) vs (6) Jackson
Duggan has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duggan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Duggan is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duggan controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Duggan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Duggan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Duggan takes Jackson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jackson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Duggan (15) vs (6) Jackson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll but Duggan sticks to his back.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Duggan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (18) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Duggan (18) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Duggan from escaping the position.
Jackson avoiding Duggan 's attempts to control his hands.
Jackson has got one arm under Duggan's chin. This could be trouble... Duggan trying to control the other hand but Jackson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Duggan has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 5726 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2751 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa comes to the cage accompanied by SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Makossa is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Duggan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makossa.
Makossa is breathing heavily.
Duggan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makossa (0) vs (2) Duggan
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
Duggan advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan stalling.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Makossa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Duggan is controlling the pace.
Duggan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makossa (0) vs (5) Duggan
Duggan controlling his opponent.
Makossa is squirming around, avoiding Duggan's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan has hold of Makossa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Makossa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Makossa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Duggan has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Makossa (0) vs (8) Duggan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Makossa prevents Duggan from getting a body triangle.
Duggan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Makossa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Makossa for a finish.
Duggan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Duggan looking for the choke from the back.
Duggan is looking for the choke from the back position but Makossa is controlling his hands well.
Duggan working for a choke but Makossa is defending well.
Makossa trying to control the position but Duggan manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looking to break Makossa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Makossa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Duggan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Duggan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duggan keeps control of the position easily here as Makossa tries to buck him off.
Duggan working for the choke.
Duggan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Duggan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Makossa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Duggan gets his way!
Duggan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Makossa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Duggan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Makossa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Makossa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looking for the RNC.
Makossa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Duggan.
Duggan working for a choke but Makossa is defending well.
Makossa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Duggan.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duggan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Makossa showing good submission defense here.
Makossa staying busy and making it hard for Duggan to control.
Duggan has his arm under Makossa's chin here. Game over son! Duggan squeezes tightly and Makossa is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Duggan lands with a straight right. Shinnie didn't see that one coming.
Shinnie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Shinnie feints a jab promting Duggan to slip. Shinnie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duggan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shinnie sizes up Duggan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shinnie throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Shinnie.
Shinnie looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Shinnie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Duggan closes the distance and pushes Shinnie back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Duggan scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinnie is trying to push Duggan away but Duggan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duggan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Duggan scores with a shoulder strike.
Shinnie tries to break the clinch but Duggan is controlling the position.
Duggan prevents Shinnie from breaking the clinch.
Shinnie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Duggan has Shinnie pressed against the cage, preventing Shinnie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shinnie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shinnie blocks an uppercut.
Shinnie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
Duggan lands a body punch.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan has Shinnie pressed against the cage, preventing Shinnie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Duggan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Shinnie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duggan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duggan connects with a body shot.
Duggan keeps Shinnie at a distance using the push kick.
Shinnie looks winded!
Shinnie throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Duggan lands with a right hand. #CL#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Shinnie is trying to break free.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Duggan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Shinnie.
#BC2#
Shinnie breaks from the clinch.
Shinnie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duggan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shinnie moves out of range of the strikes.
Duggan moves out of range as Shinnie strikes.
Shinnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Shinnie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duggan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shinnie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Duggan has closed the distance and engaged Shinnie in a clinch.
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shinnie is trying to break free.
Shinnie has had enough of the clinch but Duggan keeps him there for the moment.
Duggan has Shinnie pressed against the cage, preventing Shinnie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Duggan lands with a left to the head.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but Duggan has the dominant position.
Duggan lands a right hand.
Shinnie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Duggan - that landed with a thud.
Duggan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shinnie backwards.
Duggan is stalling here.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but Duggan has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duggan.
Shinnie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duggan working aggressively here.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
Duggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shinnie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Shinnie controls the action.
Shinnie wants to break free but Duggan has control.
Duggan has Shinnie pressed against the cage, preventing Shinnie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Shinnie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Shinnie throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily.
Shinnie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinnie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Duggan defending well as Shinnie loads up on a big left hand.
Shinnie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duggan counters with a monster head kick that knocks Shinnie out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 2654 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vinegar (ranked 3494 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company . Vinegar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Birds of War. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jim Duggan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vic Vinegar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duggan clinches up with Vinegar and pushes him back against the cage.
Duggan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duggan tries for a takedown but Vinegar manages to get underhooks.
Vinegar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duggan (0) vs (2) Vinegar
Vinegar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vinegar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinegar trying to control but Duggan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinegar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vinegar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duggan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (2) vs (2) Vinegar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Duggan is fighting to break Vinegar's control of his arms but Vinegar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duggan stands and throws Vinegar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (5) vs (2) Vinegar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinegar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vinegar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is trying to get an arm triangle but Vinegar is defending well.
Duggan is trying to get an arm triangle but Vinegar is defending well.
Duggan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duggan just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to advance position but instead Vinegar slips a leg back in to half guard.
Vinegar is looking to improve his position.
Duggan trying to control from half guard but Vinegar is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar trying to control from the bottom.
Duggan seems to be looking for submissions.
Duggan wants to take a breather but Vinegar is having none of it.
Duggan wants to work for an arm triangle but Vinegar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vinegar wants to get back to full guard.
Duggan is working for an americana but Vinegar has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Duggan was thinking about the submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vinegar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (5) vs (4) Vinegar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vinegar has picked Duggan up and slammed him! Duggan can't keep hold of the triangle and Vinegar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (5) vs (7) Vinegar
Vinegar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vinegar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duggan manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vinegar seems content to control.
Vinegar trying to control from half guard but Duggan is working away.
Duggan is trying to maintain the position but Vinegar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar is looking to advance position but Duggan won't allow it.
Vinegar controlling the pace.
Duggan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vinegar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (5) vs (10) Vinegar
Duggan isn't going anywhere.
Duggan struggling a bit here.
Vinegar wants to take a breather but Duggan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vinegar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinegar won't allow Duggan to sweep him here.
Duggan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duggan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar controlling from the top position.
Vinegar trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duggan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vinegar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (5) vs (13) Vinegar
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Duggan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vinegar content to control rather than advance.
Vinegar wants to work for an arm triangle but Duggan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duggan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vinegar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vinegar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Duggan (9) vs (13) Vinegar
Vinegar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar tries to escape the position.
Duggan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Duggan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vinegar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vinegar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Duggan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vinegar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vinegar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vinegar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinegar is retaining full guard.
Duggan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duggan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duggan won't allow Vinegar to sweep him here.
Vinegar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duggan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Vinegar is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment.
Duggan passes Vinegar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vinegar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinegar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinegar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
Duggan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (12) vs (13) Vinegar
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Duggan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinegar wins on points by 13 to 12.
Vic Vinegar 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Iam.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iam.
Duggan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Duggan.
Iam shoots in but Duggan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Iam.
Iam has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duggan slips under a jab from Iam.
Iam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duggan misses with a double jab.
Iam slips a jab and a cross from Duggan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iam throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
Iam throws a lazy head kick
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Duggan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matt Iam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan is looking to clinch.
Duggan thuds his right hand into Iam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Iam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duggan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Iam.
Iam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iam throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iam.
Iam tries to move into range but Duggan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duggan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Duggan lands.
Iam checks a leg kick.
Duggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iam.
Duggan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iam.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan is trying to control Iam's posture but Iam avoids it.
Duggan is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Iam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Iam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Duggan seems a little lost for a moment, as Iam dominates the positioning.
Iam trying to control the position but Duggan is working away.
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.
Iam is looking to take a break and control but Duggan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duggan parries the strikes from Iam easily there. Iam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duggan to escape.
#T3#
Duggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duggan parries the strikes from Iam easily there. Iam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duggan to escape.
Iam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Duggan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Duggan tries to improve position but can't.
Duggan defending against the ground and pound.
Duggan can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iam tries to score with some ground and pound. Duggan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duggan defending against the ground and pound.
Duggan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iam throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Duggan dodges the ground and pound from Iam.
Duggan is looking to regain half guard here but Iam keeps moving and retains side control.
Iam trying to control the position but Duggan is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Iam throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat.
A left and a right from Duggan both land. Nice combination.
Duggan misses with a leg kick.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Iam checks it.
Iam dips to his left and cracks Duggan with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duggan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Iam misses
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Iam fails to land with a series of punches.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Iam.
Iam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iam throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
Iam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Iam swats away the attempt to clinch by Duggan.
Iam throws out a loose jab but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duggan's head backwards.
Iam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iam goes for a double leg but Duggan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duggan continues to drive forward.
A shot to the liver by Duggan. Beautiful body shot.
Duggan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iam's head backwards.#T1#
Iam looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Iam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duggan avoids it really well and circles away.
Iam fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Duggan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duggan counters with a nice body shot.
Iam throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Iam misses with a left hand
and Duggan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Iam is rocked!
Iam is breathing heavily.
Iam misses with a jab to the body
and Duggan counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Duggan!
A victorious Jim Duggan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Duggan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Break on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duggan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Bak Break has been cut.
Duggan scores with a jab to the body.
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
Break with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duggan to score with a decent uppercut.
Break closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Duggan counters with a nice right hand that sends Break toppling to the canvas! Break scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duggan finish him?!#ROC#
Break is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Duggan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Break, pushing him back against the cage.
Break is still on wobbly legs! Can Duggan finish him?
Duggan lands a big right hand that drops Break! The killer instinct kicks in and Duggan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Duggan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
A victorious Jim Duggan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Crane shoots and misses #TD#
and Duggan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan looking for a sweep. Not yet Duggan, not yet.
Duggan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duggan is pushing down on Crane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crane is fighting to maintain full guard but Duggan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crane tries to kick Duggan off but Duggan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duggan is trying to control. Crane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan prevents Crane from standing back up.
Crane wants to improve his position but Duggan is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking to escape.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duggan wants to free his trapped foot but Crane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duggan stops Crane from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crane is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs. #TD#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crane is pushing Duggan's head away, looking to escape. Duggan manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Crane manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Duggan trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Crane tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Duggan manages to move to mount!
Crane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##ES2#
Crane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Duggan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Duggan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Duggan passes into half guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Crane is defending well.
Crane trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan prevents Crane from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Crane - just one landing.
Crane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duggan defends well and Crane ends up having to push Duggan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Duggan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Duggan drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane prevents Duggan from moving into mount.
Crane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##ES2#
Crane kicks off Duggan and gets to his feet. #TD#
Duggan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duggan showed some decent athleticism there.
Crane is trying to escape back to his feet but Duggan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Duggan working away.
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crane tries to improve position but can't.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duggan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duggan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Duggan prevents Crane from standing back up.
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Crane kicks Duggan off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Duggan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Duggan working away.
Crane pushes Duggan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Duggan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Crane sneaks out the side door and pushes Duggan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Crane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crane throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duggan as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Crane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3##CL#
Duggan instigates a clinch.
Duggan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Crane breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Duggan looking to score a takedown here. Crane is defending well but Duggan drives through and ends up in Crane's guard.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duggan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now.
Duggan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duggan manages to pass to side control.
Crane is trying to stand up here but Duggan is controlling him well.
Duggan trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Duggan controlling the action here.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!#SUB2#
Crane is persistently looking for the submission but Duggan is defending it well.
Crane softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Duggan staying busy and making it hard for Crane to control.
Crane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Crane is looking for a rear naked choke here but Duggan reverses the position brilliantly into Crane's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Duggan slips a jab from Crane.
Crane throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggan moves away.#TD#
Duggan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crane on his heels. He'll look to pass Crane's guard now, I'm sure.
Duggan pushing down on Crane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Crane wants to get back to full guard but Duggan has mounted him!
Crane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Crane is trying to stand up here but Duggan is controlling him well.
Duggan trying to pass the guard but Crane defending well. #ES2#
Crane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Duggan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duggan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Crane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duggan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Duggan stops Crane from standing up. #T2##ES2#
Crane wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Crane tries to sprawl but Duggan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
#ES2#
Crane has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Duggan is on him like a limpet, forcing Crane back against the cage.
Duggan trying to stall but Crane improves his position.
Crane has Duggan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duggan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duggan wants to stall.
#T3#
Duggan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Duggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Duggan stalling in the clinch but Crane improves position.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duggan has him pressed against the cage.
Crane wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Duggan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crane regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Crane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Duggan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crane to the ground. Duggan is now in Crane's guard.
Duggan trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane has control of Duggan's left arm, preventing Duggan from doing any damage.
Duggan is standing up over Crane. Crane looks to escape but Duggan dives into side control.
#T4#
Duggan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Crane tries to buck Duggan off but Duggan is having none of it.
Crane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duggan's best efforts.
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!
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
Crane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Duggan trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Crane is trying to stand back up but Duggan is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ichabod Crane.
I think Crane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 2562 p4p, 278 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1865 p4p, 225 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company . Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maxim Bok told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jim Duggan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bok.
Bok shoots in and bounces Duggan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duggan (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok trying to control but Duggan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duggan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duggan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (2) vs (2) Bok
Duggan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan preventing the sweep.
Bok wants to hit a switch here but Duggan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (5) vs (2) Bok
Bok is looking to get to half guard.
Bok tries to improve his position but instead Duggan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Duggan (8) vs (2) Bok
Duggan controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to escape the position.
Duggan wants to control but Bok is keeping busy.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok manages to reverse the position and now he's in Duggan's guard. Nice work there by Bok.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (8) vs (4) Bok
Duggan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (10) vs (4) Bok
Bok is controlling Duggan's trapped leg to prevent Duggan from advancing to side control.
Duggan prevents Bok from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (13) vs (4) Bok
Duggan just content to control the position.
Bok is looking for a sweep.
Duggan gets to mount! Bok was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Duggan (15) vs (4) Bok
Duggan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok regains half guard.
Duggan is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Duggan is working for a submission of some sort.
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but Duggan is controlling well.
Bok gets full guard.
Duggan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bok wants to hit a switch here but Duggan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (18) vs (4) Bok
Duggan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Duggan's attempts to control the action.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan is keen to just control but Bok is a slippery customer.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok gets full guard.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok controls Duggan momentarily but Duggan frees himself.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duggan is one step ahead there.
Bok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duggan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (18) vs (6) Bok
Bok advances to half guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Duggan defending well.
Bok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bok works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duggan (18) vs (9) Bok
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Duggan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duggan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Duggan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duggan (20) vs (9) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Bok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duggan rolls with it to try and escape but Bok cranks on the arm and Duggan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Bok!
An out of breath Maxim Bok 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:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 7179 p4p, 521 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2329 p4p, 280 weight class). Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Grundy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Duggan
Grundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duggan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duggan! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Duggan
Grundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy looking to control but Duggan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Duggan tries to hold on but Grundy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy tries to control but Duggan wriggling away.
Grundy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duggan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duggan regains half guard.
Grundy is taking a breather. Duggan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy prevents Duggan from improving his position.
Grundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duggan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grundy in particular looking to stall.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Duggan is working away.
Grundy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (0) Duggan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duggan can't escape the position.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grundy trying to control but Duggan is having none of it.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (11) vs (0) Duggan
Duggan tries to escape the position.
Grundy looking for the choke but no joy.
Grundy working for a choke but Duggan is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan frees himself and scrambles - Grundy manages to regain control in side control.
Grundy controls the position.
Duggan can't do much from the bottom here.
Grundy swings around for an armbar but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grundy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (11) vs (2) Duggan
Grundy looking to control.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duggan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duggan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Duggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duggan defends it easily.
Grundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking to control Duggan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Grundy is staying active underneath Duggan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duggan is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeping control of the position.
Duggan moves into full mount! Grundy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (11) vs (5) Duggan
Duggan looking to secure an arm triangle but Grundy defends it well.
Grundy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy wants to control but Duggan is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (15) vs (5) Duggan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan frees himself and scrambles - Grundy manages to regain control in side control.
Grundy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duggan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grundy wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grundy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duggan, who protects the arm well.
Grundy tries for a kimura but Duggan is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duggan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duggan is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy trying to control the position but Duggan is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Brodie Grundy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arones (ranked 1100 p4p, 143 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2269 p4p, 269 weight class). Arones's entrance music is Lonely is the night. A fine choice. Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Arones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Duggan quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arones (2) vs (0) Duggan
Arones uses his free foot to push down on Duggan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duggan. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (0) Duggan
Duggan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Duggan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (5) vs (2) Duggan
Arones has an active guard here but Duggan has managed to pass into half guard.
Arones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arones is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones is working hard here to advance position.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arones is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones is trying to control but can't.
Duggan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arones defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duggan stopping the sweep attempt from Arones.
Arones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (7) vs (2) Duggan
Arones wants to control from the top but Duggan keeps moving.
Arones tries to free his leg and advance position but Duggan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (7) vs (4) Duggan
Duggan postures up.
Arones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duggan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (9) vs (4) Duggan
Duggan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duggan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arones tries to free his leg and advance position but Duggan is retaining full guard.
Arones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duggan controls Arones momentarily but Arones frees himself.
Duggan can't keep his opponent in guard - Arones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is staying active underneath Arones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arones controlling the action here.
Arones tries to pass to full mount but Duggan defends it.
Arones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duggan is just riding it out for now. Arones eventually gives up the hold.
Arones wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan wants to control the action here but instead Arones manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (12) vs (4) Duggan
Arones wants to control the pace but Duggan is squirming around nicely.
Duggan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Arones has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arones (15) vs (4) Duggan
Arones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duggan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Arones off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arones wants to control but Duggan manages to buck him off and is now in Arones's guard! Nice work there by Duggan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (15) vs (6) Duggan
Arones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Duggan has passed into half guard!
Arones trying to control but Duggan postures up.
Arones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duggan pulls his head out easily.
Arones is trying to maintain the position but Duggan is very close to passing his half guard.
Duggan wants to take a breather but Arones is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duggan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (15) vs (9) Duggan
Arones regains half guard.
Arones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Duggan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (15) vs (12) Duggan
Arones is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arones tries to lock up and control but Duggan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arones gets back to half guard.
Duggan wants to take a breather but Arones is having none of it.
Arones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arones.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Arones is keeping the position.
Duggan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duggan has managed to get both his arms back between Arones's legs - danger averted.
Arones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duggan escapes and throws Arones's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (15) vs (15) Duggan
Arones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arones wants to improve his position but Duggan is controlling well.
Arones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duggan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arones. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (15) vs (18) Duggan
Arones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arones is looking to improve his position.
Duggan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (15) vs (21) Duggan
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duggan trying to control the action but Arones is working from the bottom.
Arones stops Duggan from passing to mount.
Arones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones manages to get to full guard.
Arones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duggan is aware though and is defending well.
Arones is trying to keep Duggan in close.
Duggan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arones is keeping the position for now.
Duggan postures up.
Arones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duggan is aware though and is defending well.
Arones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (17) vs (21) Duggan
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duggan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (17) vs (23) Duggan
Duggan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arones's guard.
Arones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Arones looking for a sweep. Not yet Arones, not yet.
Arones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Duggan has passed into half guard!
Arones is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arones gets full guard.
Arones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duggan defends well.
Arones trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arones is looking for a triangle but Duggan pushes his legs off easily.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Arones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
Arones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duggan stacks Arones 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 Duggan! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (17) vs (26) Duggan
Arones sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arones trying to control but Duggan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duggan wins on points by 26 to 17.
Jim Duggan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea shoots for a takedown but Duggan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duggan lands a leg kick that knocks Tea off balance momentarily.
Duggan lands a nice shot that snaps Tea's head back.
Duggan stuffs the takedown.
Tea shoots in for a double leg but Duggan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim Duggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea walks into a left hand.
Tea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duggan, as that shot connected.
Tea shoots and misses #TD#
and Duggan counters with a shoot takedown. Tea fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan postures up and lands a big shot to Tea's brow. #SUB2#
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duggan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duggan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Duggan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tea's head.#SUB2#
Tea has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duggan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tea.
Tea is trying to control Duggan's posture but Duggan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tea felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tea sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Duggan working Tea over with strikes.
Duggan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duggan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duggan controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duggan pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Duggan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duggan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea is trying to control but can't.
Duggan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duggan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duggan lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tea tries to get to full guard but Duggan has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duggan controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duggan pulls his head out easily.
Duggan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duggan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duggan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Tea is rocked!
Duggan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tea is hurt! He's hurt bad - Duggan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tea from any more punishment! Congratulations to Duggan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
A relieved looking Jim Duggan 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:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11725 p4p, 533 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2791 p4p, 300 weight class). Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jim Duggan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duggan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kimura regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Duggan
Duggan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Duggan lying in Kimura's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kimura decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Duggan taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Duggan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dawg counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Dawg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duggan scores with a sloppy right hand. Dawg should have avoided that one.
Dawg lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Dawg thumps Duggan with a low kick.
A head kick from Dawg lands but Duggan takes it in his stride.
Dawg staying out of range there.
Donk. Dawg catches Duggan right on the button with a cross.
Dawg misses with a straight right.
Dawg is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Dawg lands a nice hook to Duggan's body. Duggan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duggan is out of range and Dawg settles back down.
Dawg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawg tried to score with a low kick but Duggan checks it.
Duggan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawg doesn't seem bothered though.
Duggan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dawg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawg.
#T1#
Dawg tries to clinch there but Duggan circles away.
Duggan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dawg sprawls and moves away.
Duggan checks the leg kick.
Duggan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawg's hands.
Duggan connects with a single shot there.
Dawg with a hook.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan misses with an uppercut
enabling Dawg to counter with a crisp jab.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawg throws out the jab. #TD#
Duggan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dawg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duggan is in Dawg's guard.
Dawg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Duggan dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Duggan crashes against the mat.
Duggan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dawg down.
Duggan wants to control but Dawg is keeping him busy.
Dawg taking a bit of punishment here - Duggan scoring with strikes. #T2#
An elbow from Duggan crashes against the mat.
Duggan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duggan working the ground and pound from side control.
Duggan tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Duggan working the head with strikes.
Dawg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dawg is trying to buck Duggan off.
Duggan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dawg is avoiding damage well.
Duggan is staying tight to Dawg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan working the ground and pound but Dawg is defending the strikes. #T3#
Duggan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Duggan lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duggan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dawg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Duggan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dawg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Duggan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Duggan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duggan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dawg is avoiding damage well.
Dawg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Duggan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Duggan working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duggan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dawg is avoiding damage well.
Duggan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Duggan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dawg works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dawg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duggan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duggan is taking a breather. Dawg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Duggan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
That's time! Duggan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Dawg throws a hook but Duggan blocks it.
Dawg throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily.
Dawg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dawg misses with a looping right.
Duggan misses the jab.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Dawg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dawg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duggan.#TD#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan working the head with strikes.
Duggan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Duggan working the head with strikes.
Duggan works to advance to full mount. Dawg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Duggan controlling his opponent. #T1#
Duggan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Duggan throwing strikes here but Dawg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dawg is in a horrible position here. Duggan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Duggan lands a heavy elbow.
Duggan lands a nice shot to the head.
Duggan lands a couple of good shots and Dawg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Duggan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dawg is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Duggan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Duggan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dawg to escape the position.
#T2#
Duggan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dawg could be in trouble here!
Duggan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan lands strikes to the head.
Duggan misses with an elbow to the head.
Duggan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dawg's body.
Duggan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dawg to escape the position.
Duggan is riding his opponent, not letting Dawg buck him off.
Duggan missing with strikes. #T3#
Dawg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dawg avoids the strikes from Duggan.
Duggan struggling to land strikes to the head as Dawg covers up.
Duggan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duggan has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dawg.
Dawg is trying to remain composed but Duggan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Duggan struggling to land strikes to the head as Dawg covers up.
Duggan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Duggan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Duggan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Duggan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
War Dawg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan misses with an uppercut. Dawg saw that one coming.
War Dawg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Duggan misses with a looping right.
Dawg misses with a body shot.
Dawg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dawg looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Duggan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawg throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Duggan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawg's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duggan is stalling in the full guard.
Duggan lands a couple of digs.
Dawg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duggan throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dawg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Duggan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dawg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dawg is looking to stand back up but Duggan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dawg. #REVB#
Duggan winds up and cracks Dawg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duggan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dawg pushes Duggan off looking to stand but Duggan dives back in and keeps control.
Duggan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan controlling the pace.
Duggan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawg taking some punishment here, with Duggan in his half guard. #T1#
Duggan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duggan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duggan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duggan uses his free foot to push down on Dawg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawg.
Duggan scoring with strikes but Dawg is staying in there.
Dawg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duggan lands a heavy elbow.
Duggan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Duggan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Duggan softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Dawg is out cold! Duggan jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
An out of breath Jim Duggan 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:
DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Sokolov throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Duggan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sokolov is trying to control but Duggan passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Duggan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sokolov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sokolov is being controlled here.
Duggan landing strikes.
Sokolov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duggan connects with a decent elbow.
Sokolov sneaks back into half guard.
Sokolov manages to get to full guard.
Duggan preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Duggan is sitting in close to Sokolov's body. Sokolov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Duggan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Duggan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sokolov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konstantin Sokolov!
An out of breath Konstantin Sokolov 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:
DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Duggan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laliberte slips a jab from Duggan.#CL#
Duggan closes the distance and clinches.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laliberte prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Laliberte blocks a body shot from Duggan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laliberte. #BC2#
Laliberte manages to break the clinch.
Laliberte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Laliberte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Laliberte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Laliberte connects with a body shot.
Duggan tries to score with a low kick but Laliberte moves his leg out of the way.
Laliberte throws a fast counter high kick but Duggan manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Duggan scores with the left hand. Laliberte knows he should have avoided that one.
Duggan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Laliberte is predictable there
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Laliberte staying out of range there.
Laliberte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laliberte loads up on a big right hand but Duggan slips the punch.
Laliberte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laliberte scores with a punch to the head.
Duggan's corner calls for a 1-2. Duggan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laliberte throws out a loose jab but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Laliberte.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laliberte throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Laliberte misses with a leg kick.
As Laliberte backs away, Duggan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laliberte.
We've been told by Duggan's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duggan looks for the body kick but Laliberte saw that one coming.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Laliberte scores with a body shot.
Duggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laliberte manages to avoid it.
Duggan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laliberte. Laliberte obviously looking to wear him down.
Duggan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Laliberte. #T3#
Laliberte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Duggan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duggan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laliberte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laliberte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laliberte misses with the body kick
and Duggan counters with a nice body shot.
Laliberte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Laliberte.
Duggan moves out of range of the strikes.
Duggan is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laliberte! But no joy.
Laliberte throws a wild body kick that Duggan sees coming a mile off.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Laliberte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy Laliberte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laliberte stalks Duggan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duggan's face. Duggan staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Laliberte.
Laliberte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duggan can pounce on him.
Laliberte misses with a looping left.
Duggan scores with a decent looking hook.
Laliberte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laliberte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan throws a body punch but Laliberte moves out of range.
Laliberte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duggan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duggan connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laliberte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guy Laliberte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laliberte blocks a head kick by Duggan.
Laliberte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laliberte.
Laliberte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laliberte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Guy Laliberte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duggan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laliberte avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Laliberte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laliberte slips a jab from Duggan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte throws a wild body kick that Duggan sees coming a mile off.
Duggan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Laliberte's corner calls for a 1-2. Laliberte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Laliberte.
Laliberte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Duggan throws a nice looking combination but Laliberte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laliberte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laliberte wants to slow Duggan down by chopping away at his legs.
Duggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laliberte manages to avoid it.
Laliberte misses with a kick to the body.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Laliberte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laliberte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Duggan has Laliberte up against the cage in a clinch.
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laliberte scores with a shot to the side of Duggan's head.
Duggan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laliberte is leaning against Duggan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duggan digs a right hand into Laliberte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laliberte's gas tank.
Laliberte pushes Duggan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laliberte.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
A short right from Laliberte on the inside.
Laliberte slows down the pace here.
Laliberte misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Laliberte.
Laliberte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Laliberte on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laliberte.
Laliberte can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
#T3#
Laliberte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Duggan.
Laliberte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laliberte looking to stall.
Laliberte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Laliberte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laliberte swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan trying to stall but Laliberte improves his position.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laliberte working aggressively here.
Duggan tries to break free but Laliberte pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Laliberte has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Duggan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Duggan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duggan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laliberte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duggan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Laliberte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duggan is keeping busy.
Duggan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laliberte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laliberte tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy Laliberte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laliberte lands a body shot.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Laliberte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laliberte.
Duggan tries to break the clinch but Laliberte is controlling the position.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Laliberte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duggan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laliberte misses with a hook.
Laliberte misses with a straight right.
Laliberte misses with a low kick.
Laliberte scores with a jab. Duggan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laliberte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duggan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laliberte scrambles back to his feet.
Duggan throws a sloppy head kick and Laliberte moves out of range easily.
Laliberte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duggan dodges the punch combination from Laliberte.
#T1#
The crowd cheers as Duggan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laliberte doesn't seem phased though.
Duggan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laliberte finds it's way round the side to connect with Duggan's head.
Laliberte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laliberte! But no joy.
Duggan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laliberte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laliberte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Duggan.
Duggan's corner calls for a 1-2. Duggan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laliberte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guy Laliberte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Laliberte tries to land a front kick but Duggan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laliberte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laliberte scores with a hook to the body. Duggan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laliberte jabs at Duggan's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duggan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duggan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laliberte - the referee stops the clock and Duggan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laliberte. Duggan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Laliberte's head back.
Duggan blocks a leg kick.
Laliberte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jim Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Duggan misses with a looping left.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Laliberte ducks down to avoid it.
Laliberte just misses with a punch to the body.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duggan throws a poor cross that misses
and Laliberte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Laliberte slams his shin into Duggan's torso.
Laliberte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laliberte with a jab.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laliberte.
Duggan looks to land a body kick but Laliberte moved away.
Laliberte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duggan with a body shot.#T4#
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laliberte was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Laliberte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laliberte counters with a body kick.
Laliberte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laliberte throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan slips under a jab from Laliberte.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laliberte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laliberte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laliberte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Laliberte's head but Laliberte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Laliberte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laliberte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Laliberte!
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Event:
DARE 35: IBU VS. VILSON III
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetcov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetcov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetcov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duggan pinned against the cage. Duggan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duggan feints a counter leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kuznetcov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt - Duggan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duggan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetcov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetcov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetcov throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetcov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kuznetcov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuznetcov throws a strike but Duggan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Duggan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duggan won't allow Kuznetcov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuznetcov's head.#T1#
Duggan postures up in Kuznetcov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetcov blocks it.
Kuznetcov seems keen to control Duggan's posture.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuznetcov wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Duggan is now in half guard.
Kuznetcov gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetcov has his hands on Duggan's head, controlling the position.
Kuznetcov continues to stall.
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetcov blocks nicely.
Duggan trying to control but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position here.
Kuznetcov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Duggan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duggan won't allow Kuznetcov to sweep him here.
Duggan slips nicely into half guard.
Kuznetcov trying to control here.
Duggan is looking to advance position but Kuznetcov won't allow it.
Kuznetcov trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Duggan connects with a nice short shot to Kuznetcov's temple.
Ground and pound from Duggan.
Duggan trying to control from half guard but Kuznetcov is working away. #T4#
Kuznetcov wants to get back to his feet.
Duggan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetcov defending well though.
Duggan trying to control the action but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuznetcov trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetcov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Duggan has passed into side control.
Duggan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kuznetcov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Duggan clobbers Kuznetcov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetcov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetcov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses.
Duggan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.#TD#
Kuznetcov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duggan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetcov pushes down on Duggan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Duggan wants to get back to full guard.
Duggan trying to control but Kuznetcov postures up.
#T1#
Kuznetcov winds up and cracks Duggan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duggan's head.
Kuznetcov is thwarting Duggan's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duggan is pressing down on Kuznetcov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Duggan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetcov is aware though and is defending well.
Duggan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetcov scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Duggan is trying to keep Kuznetcov in close.
Kuznetcov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetcov is in close to Duggan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetcov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetcov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuznetcov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetcov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuznetcov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrey Kuznetcov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetcov distracts Duggan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Kuznetcov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuznetcov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznetcov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Duggan is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetcov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Duggan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuznetcov working the ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Jim Duggan's cut even more.#T4#
Kuznetcov grinds an elbow into Duggan's temple.
Duggan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kuznetcov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Duggan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Jim Duggan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuznetcov scores with a big shot! Duggan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Duggan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
After the fight, Andrey Kuznetcov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kerr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duggan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Kerr.
Jab by Kerr.
A jab from Duggan finds it's way through Kerr's defenses. #TD2#
Kerr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duggan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Duggan taking a bit of punishment here - Kerr scoring with strikes.
Kerr is working Duggan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kerr tries to move to mount but Duggan blocks the move with his legs.
Duggan is looking to reverse the position.
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!
Kerr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Duggan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Duggan tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.
Duggan is working hard here to advance position.
Duggan parries the strikes from Kerr easily there. Kerr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duggan to escape.
#T1#
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.
Duggan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kerr off and has taken his back!
Kerr wants to escape the position.
Duggan gets his hands free as Kerr looks to control.
Duggan lands shots from the back.
You can see the frustration on Kerr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Duggan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Duggan trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kerr is in bad spot here.
Duggan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duggan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
Duggan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Duggan controlling well, preventing Kerr from escaping the position.
Kerr is trying to remain composed but Duggan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Duggan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Duggan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Duggan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kerr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duggan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerr.
Kerr doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggan circles away.
Duggan blocks a jab.
Duggan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Kerr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kerr misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Kerr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duggan lands with an overhand left.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kerr tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duggan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Duggan clinches up with Kerr and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duggan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kerr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Duggan regains guard immediately.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Duggan blocks nicely.
Duggan working a defensive guard here.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr works over Duggan with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerr throws a strike but Duggan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Duggan is working Kerr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kerr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Duggan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Duggan stopping the sweep attempt from Kerr.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duggan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerr is pulling down on Duggan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duggan, at least for the moment.
Duggan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duggan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kerr cracks Duggan with a solid left hand.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Duggan controls Kerr momentarily but Kerr frees himself.
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kerr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duggan.
Kerr misses with an uppercut
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duggan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerr checks a leg kick nicely.
Kerr tries to clinch
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Duggan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kerr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Duggan lands a few punches from side control.
Duggan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duggan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerr is trying to get back to full guard.
Duggan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duggan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kerr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Duggan controlling the pace.
Duggan winds up and cracks Kerr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerr can do to turn this around?
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Kerr is defending well.
Duggan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kerr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duggan controlling from the full mount.
Kerr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Duggan avoids the strikes from Kerr.
Kerr trying to control.
Duggan tries to break free.
Kerr is riding his opponent, not letting Duggan buck him off.
Kerr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kerr keeps control of the position as Duggan tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Duggan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duggan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kerr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Duggan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kerr with a nice head shot there.
Kerr postures up and lands a big shot to Duggan's brow.
Duggan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerr is in close to Duggan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kerr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Duggan trying to control the position.
Kerr pushing down on Duggan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kerr is trying to control the action in half guard but Duggan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kerr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kerr working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kerr is trying to control. Duggan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duggan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kerr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duggan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duggan has hold of Kerr's hands but Kerr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kerr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kerr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kerr throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice body kick.
Duggan dodges the punch combination from Kerr.
Kerr throws a right and a left that Duggan avoids nicely.
Duggan throws a head kick that Kerr semi-blocks.
Kerr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duggan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duggan. Duggan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jim Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duggan. Duggan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Kerr.
Duggan throws the kick towards the body but Kerr avoids it.
Kerr tests Duggan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A shot to the body from Kerr misses
and Duggan counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
Kerr tries to clinch there but Duggan circles away.
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggan moves out of range as Kerr strikes.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Kerr.
Kerr tries to clinch but Duggan is having none of it.
Duggan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duggan connects with a jab.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerr blocks the body kick.
Kerr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Duggan thumps Kerr with a low kick.
Duggan misses with an uppercut.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duggan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Kerr slips under a jab from Duggan.
Kerr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerr throws a big shot that misses.
Kerr misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Kerr 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr blocks a jab.
Kerr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duggans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duggan wants to slow Kerr down by chopping away at his legs.
Kerr misses with a takedown
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duggan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerr as he avoids it easily.
Kerr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duggan jabs at Kerr's body.#TD2#
Duggan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kerr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Duggan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mark Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Duggan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kerr throws a big right hand that misses.
Kerr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kerr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duggan's guard.
Duggan is trying to control but can't.
Kerr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duggan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerr.
Kerr wants to pass to mount but Duggan is defending the position.
Kerr wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
Kerr trying to control the pace. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Duggan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duggan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Duggan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Duggan blocks nicely.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Duggan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kerr misses with a two punch combination.
Duggan tries to counter with a takedown but Kerr is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerr.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Kerr.
I think Duggan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Marciano throws a right hand that Duggan ducks under and follows up with a left that Duggan also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Duggan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Duggan moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Duggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab.
Marciano misses with a right hand
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duggan has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Duggan moved out of range.
Rocco Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.#T1#
Duggan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duggan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Marciano works Duggan's body with a nice hook.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duggan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duggan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duggan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duggan! But no joy.
Duggan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Marciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Marciano lands.
Marciano with a jab.
Duggan tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duggan counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Duggan throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marciano throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Rocco Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggan. #T3#
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duggan is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Marciano scores with a jab.
Duggan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duggan throws a counter combo.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Marciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano misses with a hook. Duggan ducked under it nicely.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Duggan lands a jab.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Marciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duggan counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
Duggan swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but Duggan saw it coming and moves away.
Duggan connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
Duggan doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duggan under the eye.
Marciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duggan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body. Duggan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano needs to keep his hands up - Duggan had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Marciano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Duggan slips a jab from Marciano.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duggan can do to turn this around?
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Duggan blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano.
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Duggan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano.
Duggan looks for a takedown but Marciano sprawls well.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocco Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
Duggan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down. #T1#
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Duggan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duggan's calf.
Marciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Duggan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marciano's guard.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan prevents Marciano from getting back to his feet.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duggan.
Duggan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Marciano managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marciano trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Marciano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duggan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duggan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but Duggan saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Duggan down.
Duggan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duggan scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan. #T4#
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duggan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marciano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duggan.
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!
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
Duggan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano backing away here, and Duggan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Marciano tenderised Duggan's leg. Duggan is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Duggan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Marciano has one foot on Duggan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Duggan misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Duggan moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Duggan misses.
Duggan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano.
Duggan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Duggan down.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duggan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
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!
Duggan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duggan is able to avoid easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Duggan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Marciano lands a jab.
Nice cross by Marciano.
Duggan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duggan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano scores with a nice strike.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Duggan misses the shot to the body.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Duggan throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marciano swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Duggan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duggan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duggan looks for the body kick but Marciano saw that one coming.
Marciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duggan blocks a jab.
Duggan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duggan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duggan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Marciano cracks Duggan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Duggan to stand back up!#ROC#
Duggan is rocked!
Duggan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duggan is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano cracks Duggan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Duggan falls backwards against the cage. Marciano follows up with more strikes that drop Duggan to his knees. Marciano keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Duggan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Marciano!
Rocco Marciano retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rocco Marciano 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:
Gladiators 61 Bravo v Pato
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Duggan pushes him off.
Haider Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duggan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Duggan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duggan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duggan lands with a nice body punch.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Haider Ali has been cut.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
#T1#
Duggan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Duggan settles back down.
Haider Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali tries to clinch but Duggan is having none of it.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duggan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duggan.
Duggan lands with a right hand.
Duggan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Duggan slips the punch.
Duggan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ali rushes Duggan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duggan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Duggan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Duggan is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Duggan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duggan counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
Ali tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Duggan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali is looking to clinch but Duggan is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Ali gets caught napping as Duggan dives in and scores a takedown. Ali manages to retain guard.
Duggan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Ali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Duggan throwing strikes but missing.
Ali pulls Duggan in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duggan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haider Ali's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Duggan connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
#CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan lands with a right to the head.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Duggan working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Still in the clinch, Duggan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duggan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duggan.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Ali working aggressively here.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ali rushes Duggan and presses him up against the cage.
Ali gets through Duggan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Duggan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali has Duggan pressed against the cage, preventing Duggan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duggan misses with some punches.
Haider Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali. #TD#
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ali regains guard.
Ali pulls Duggan in close to prevent any damage.
Duggan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali looking to control.
#T3#
Duggan throws a strike but Ali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Duggan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ali passes into half guard.
Ali is looking to advance position but Duggan won't allow it.
Ali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duggan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ali is thwarting Duggan's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Ali content to control rather than advance.
Duggan is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haider Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haider Ali's cut.
That's time! Duggan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duggan walks into a straight right hand from Ali.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Ali has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Duggan swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Duggan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali cracks Duggan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali tries to clinch
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Duggan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali tries to clinch but Duggan is having none of it.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Duggan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Duggan lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan leaning against his opponent.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali wants to clinch
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##CL2#
Ali has Duggan up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Duggan.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Duggan lands an uppercut.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards. #BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch.
Ali tries to clinch there but Duggan circles away.
#T3#
Duggan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Duggan feinted with a counter takedown.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Duggan pushes him off.#CL2#
Ali gets a clinch.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Ali misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Duggan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan blocking some punches.
#T4#
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Duggan's takedown attempt.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Still in the clinch, Duggan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duggan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Duggan.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Duggan.
I think Duggan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
After winning the bout, Jim Duggan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Gladiators 55 Wesley v Goose
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Duggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duggan pushes Sokolov away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Duggan.
We've been told by Duggan's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sokolov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokolov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sokolov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duggan is looking to land body kicks.
Duggan misses with a kick to the body
and Sokolov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sokolov misses with a straight right.
Sokolov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sokolov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sokolov throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Duggan attempts a counter takedown but Sokolov avoids it well and moves away.
Duggan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov swings widly with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Duggan connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Duggan.#T1#
Duggan takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Duggan throws a shot to the body.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sokolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksey Sokolov has been cut.
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice body shot.
Duggan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan ducks right into an uppercut from Sokolov. #CL#
Duggan closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Duggan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duggan digs a right hand into Sokolov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sokolov's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sokolov pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the body from Sokolov misses
and Duggan counters with a leg kick.
Sokolov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokolov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sokolov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duggans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokolov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Duggan thumps Sokolov with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Sokolov misses
and Duggan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duggan slips a straight right by Sokolov.
Duggan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duggan is looking to slow Sokolov down with leg kicks.
Duggan tests Sokolov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Duggan clinches.
Sokolov swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sokolov regains guard.
Duggan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sokolov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duggan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Sokolov wants to get back to his feet but Duggan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duggan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sokolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov wants to stand up but Duggan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggan wants to clinch up but Sokolov keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Sokolov misses its intended target. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokolov.
Duggan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokolov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
Sokolov misses with a hook.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokolov misses with a left hand
and Duggan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sokolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Sokolov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut
and Duggan counters with a thumping low kick.
Sokolov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokolov misses the jab.
As Sokolov backs away, Duggan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duggan scores with a nice body kick.
Aleksey Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Duggan - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sokolov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duggan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duggan catches Sokolov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokolov misses with an uppercut
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Sokolov 's knee.
Sokolov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duggan slips under a jab.
Sokolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duggan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sokolov clobbers Duggan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sokolov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sokolov misses with a looping right.
Duggan 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.
#CUT#
That has opened up Aleksey Sokolov's cut even more.
Duggan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duggan lands a glancing blow to the side of Sokolov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokolov.#T1#
Duggan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sokolov throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily.
Duggan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
Sokolov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Duggan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aleksey Sokolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sokolov throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Duggan moves out of range as Sokolov strikes.
Sokolov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duggan connects with a crisp jab.
Sokolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.#CL#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Duggan scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Aleksey Sokolov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC2#
Sokolov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sokolov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Sokolov connects with the punch.
Sokolov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokolov lands with a straight right. Duggan didn't see that one coming.
Duggan connects with a nice looking jab.
Duggan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokolov. Duggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokolov's sensitive parts.
Sokolov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
Aleksey Sokolov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duggan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Sokolov's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aleksey Sokolov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kurtz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duggan connects with a single shot there.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Kurtz ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
It appears Duggan was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Kurtz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duggan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Kurtz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duggan lands a right hand.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Duggan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duggan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurtz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Kurtz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurtz lands a left hand.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Kurtz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duggan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duggan is working Kurtz over against the cage.
Kurtz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurtz scores with a hook to the body.
Kurtz works on Duggan's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurtz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurtz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurtz throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Duggan.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan can't get the takedown.
Kurtz tries for a takedown but Duggan manages to get underhooks.
Jim Duggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Kurtz.
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Kurtz stops a takedown attempt from Duggan.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtz pushes Duggan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurtz.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurtz blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Kurtz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kurtz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duggan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurtz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurtz lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kurtz.
Duggan lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurtz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurtz. #TD2#
Kurtz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Duggan regains guard.
Kurtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kurtz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duggan controls Kurtz momentarily but Kurtz frees himself.
Duggan has control of Kurtz's left arm, preventing Kurtz from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kurtz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duggan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurtz has managed to get both his arms back between Duggan's legs - danger averted.
Duggan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurtz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duggan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duggan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtz working a defensive guard here.
Kurtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but General Kurtz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kurtz takes one to the side of the head.
Duggan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duggan misses with a kick to the body.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Kurtz throws out a counter right but Duggan avoids it with no problem.
Kurtz misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Kurtz.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Kurtz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurtz checks a leg kick.
Kurtz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duggan.
Kurtz throws a leg kick
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duggan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtz misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Duggan counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurtz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duggan.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Kurtz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Duggan scores with punches from side control.
Kurtz is looking to regain half guard here but Duggan keeps moving and retains side control.
Duggan scoring with punches from side control.
Kurtz is looking to reverse the position.
Kurtz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duggan is working Kurtz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Duggan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Duggan staying calm.#T2#
The ground and pound from Duggan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kurtz is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Duggan landing a few strikes.
Duggan working the strikes but Kurtz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Duggan stalling away here and it's allowed Kurtz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kurtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Duggan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duggan throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurtz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurtz controls Duggan momentarily but Duggan frees himself.
Duggan throws an elbow that misses. Kurtz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duggan's guard. Nice move by Kurtz!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtz is one step ahead there. #T4#
Duggan 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#
Duggan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duggan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Kurtz is defending well.
Kurtz moves into full guard.
Duggan trying to control but Kurtz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kurtz throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtz throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan cracks Kurtz with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Duggan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kurtz's guard.
Duggan content to stall in guard here.
Duggan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duggan lands a couple of elbows.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Duggan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duggan looking to sit in guard and control but Kurtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Kurtz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duggan pulls Kurtz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurtz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kurtz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duggan is controlling Kurtz's posture.
Kurtz 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurtz is fighting to break Duggan's control of his arms but Duggan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duggan controls Kurtz momentarily but Kurtz frees himself.
Kurtz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Kurtz does it's job there.
Kurtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duggan's sensitive parts.
Duggan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurtz throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
Duggan fails with a takedown attempt.
Duggan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggan moves away.
Kurtz tries to land a leg kick but Duggan saw it coming and moves away.
Kurtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Kurtz swings widly with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jim Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Kurtz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Duggan misses its target.
Kurtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Kurtz misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kurtz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtz connects with the punch.
Duggan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Kurtz's head back.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan is looking to wear down Kurtz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duggan lands a head shot.
Duggan with a hook.
Kurtz misses with a looping left.
Duggan delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Duggan drops Kurtz with a left and a right! Oh, Kurtz is hurt - Duggan dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Kurtz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like General Kurtz has been cut.
Duggan scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kurtz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Duggan can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
Our winner, Jim Duggan, 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.
General Kurtz was interviewed post fight and said 'The horror, the horror.'.
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Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Correira cracks Duggan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Correira swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan thinks about the counter body kick.
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correira.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Correira with a jab.
Duggan misses with a hook.
Correira throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Duggan pushes him off.#CL#
Correira has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Duggan blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Correira regains guard.
#T1#
Correira wants to stand up but Duggan is controlling him.
Correira keeping full guard, as Duggan tries to pass.
Correira keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Duggan working some strikes from top position.
Correira is looking to stand up but Duggan isn't so interested in that idea.
Duggan tries to free his leg and advance position but Correira is retaining full guard.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Correira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correira wants to stand up but Duggan is controlling him.
Correira is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Duggan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Correira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duggan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duggan connects with a right hand. Correira shakes it off.
Correira throws a sloppy body shot
and Duggan counters with a right hand to the body.
Duggan looks for the body kick but Correira saw that one coming.
Correira is looking to counter punch.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Correira forces Duggan back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan wants to break free but Correira has control.
Correira scores with a shot to the side of Duggan's head. #T3#
A short left from Duggan.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
A hook to the body from Correira.
Correira tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Correira blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Duggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan delivers a nice body kick.
Correira stuns Duggan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duggan thuds his right hand into Correira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duggan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duggan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duggan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Correira avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Correira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira scores with a jab.
Correira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duggan counters with a nice body kick.
Duggan misses with an uppercut.
Correira moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Duggan scores with a jab to the head.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Correira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duggan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Correira has closed the distance and engaged Duggan in a clinch.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Correira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
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#
Duggan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Correira counters with a series of strikes. Duggan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duggan!
Duggan tries to work over Correira's front leg with a kick but Correira checks it.
Duggan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Duggan misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Correira misses the target.
Duggan throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Correira.
Correira lands a nice looking body shot.
Correira lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Duggan.
Duggan shoots in and drives through. Correira sprawls well.
Correira is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Duggan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Correira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duggan throws a poor cross that misses
and Correira counters with a one-two to the body.
Correira blocks a jab.
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Correira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correira slips a jab from Duggan.
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duggan lands a really nice looking cross but Correira seems unphased.
Correira thuds a left hand into Duggan's body.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira lunges at Duggan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duggan's hand. #T2#
Correira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Correira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duggan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Correira lunges at Duggan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duggan's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Correira instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Duggan.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Duggan.
Duggan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Duggan to work.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Correira gets a clinch. #T4#
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duggan.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira pushes Duggan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan taking a breather.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correira tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duggan was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.
Correira moves out of range as Duggan strikes.
Correira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggan.
Despite the aggression on Duggan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Correira misses its target.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Duggan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duggan.
Correira misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Duggan ducks right into an uppercut from Correira.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira missing with a left hand there. Duggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correira moves away.
Wesley Correira is winning the standup battle so far.
Duggan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correira connects with a body shot.
Correira throws a sloppy body shot
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correira wants to clinch but Duggan slips to the side
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Correira.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Duggan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Correira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duggan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Correira scrambles back to his feet.
Correira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duggan counters with an outside leg kick.
Correira throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duggan.
Wesley Correira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Correira is just out of range.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Correira connects with a body shot that sends Duggan's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan.
No joy there for Correira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duggan misses with a hook
and Correira counters with a right hand to the body.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Correira forces Duggan back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Correira.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Correira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duggan, pushing him back against the cage.
Correira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan lands a body punch.
Correira blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land. #BC2#
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duggan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duggan slips a jab from Correira.
Correira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Correira duly obliges. #TD2#
Correira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duggan to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan trying to control but Correira is working from the bottom.
Duggan prevents Correira from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Correira uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Correira throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggan.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Duggan throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wesley Correira did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Correira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Correira 's knee.
Correira looks to throw the jab but Duggan is out of range.
Duggan blocks a jab.
Duggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Duggan throws a poor cross that misses
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand.
Correira looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Duggan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Correira with a body shot.
Duggan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Correira wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Correira coming out on top.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Correira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correira.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duggan defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Duggan misses.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Correira misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duggan misses with a hook.
Duggan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duggan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Correira looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Duggan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Correira defends it well.#T2#
Correira throws a hook but Duggan blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Duggan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correira doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggan circles away.
Duggan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duggan slips under a jab.#CL#
Correira closes the distance and clinches.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correira's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Correira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duggan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Correira lands a body punch.
Duggan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Correira.
Correira scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Correira.
Duggan trying to stall but Correira improves his position.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correira cracks Duggan with a nice body shot.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira had his way with Jim Duggan in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Correira tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duggan throws a series of punches but Correira moves out of range.
Duggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Correira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duggan can do to turn this around?
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Correira.
Correira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Correira tries to clinch up but Duggan circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duggan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Duggan looks to land a body kick but Correira moved away.#T1#
Duggan shoots in for a double leg but Correira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggan lands with a straight right. Correira didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Correira.
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggan with the counter takedown but Correira avoids it easily.#CL#
Correira instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan gets through Correira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan works on Correira's body with a couple of short punches.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Duggan taking a breather.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Correira or not.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan taking a breather.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Duggan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Correira is defending well.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Correira.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Jim Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Correira misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correira.
Correira struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
A short right from Correira.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Correira blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duggan.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Correira.
Wesley Correira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duggan slips a straight right by Correira.
Correira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Correira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duggan to score with a decent uppercut.
Duggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan walks into a straight right hand from Correira.#CL#
Duggan gets tackled into the cage by Correira. Correira maintains the clinch.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan tries to pull guard but Correira won't allow it.
Wesley Correira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
A short right from Correira.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duggan.
Duggan pushes Correira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Correira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Correira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Gladiators 32 Simeonov v Kolov
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Runt throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duggan.
Runt works over Duggan's head and body with a nice combination.
Chris Runt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Runt lands a slapping body shot.
Runt connects with a jab.
Runt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duggan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runt connects with a looping right hand.
Runt 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runt looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Runt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan scores with a body shot.
Duggan throws a low kick, looking for Runt's leg but Runt calmly moves out of range.
Duggan throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Duggan closes the distance and pushes Runt back into the cage.
Runt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runt 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.#T1#
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Duggan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Runt controls his hands.
Duggan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duggan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runt lands a hook that snaps the head of Duggan backwards. #BC2#
Duggan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Duggan lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duggan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runt.
Duggan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Runt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Runt is trying to break the clinch but Duggan has him pressed against the cage.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Duggan works on Runt's body with a couple of short punches.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Duggan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Runt regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan throwing strikes but missing.
Duggan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duggan is looking to work some ground and pound but Runt has wrist control.#T3#
Duggan wants to control from the top but Runt keeps moving.
Duggan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Runt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Runt blocks nicely.
Duggan postures up in Runt's guard and throws a big left but Runt blocks it.
Runt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runt throws a right and a left that Duggan avoids nicely.
Duggan throws out a counter right but Runt avoids it with no problem.
Duggan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Runt takes a step back to recover.
Runt misses with a straight left. #T4#
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Runt checks it.
Duggan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duggan.
A jab from Runt misses.
Duggan misses with a leg kick.
Runt misses with a few strikes there.
Duggan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Runt throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runt lands with a shot to the body.
Duggan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duggan cracks the inside of Runt's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duggan. Duggan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Runt. That snapped Duggan's head back.
Runt tries to move into range but Duggan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Duggan clinches with his opponent.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
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#
Runt throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Runt misses the target.
Runt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Runt's head but Runt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Runt misses with a straight left.
Runt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Duggan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runt connects with a looping right hand.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Runt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duggan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duggan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan lands with a good body shot.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Runt misses its target.#T1#
Duggan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duggan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Runt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggan.
Duggan tries to bum rush Runt with a series of wild strikes but Runt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Runt misses the target. #TD2#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duggan is stalling here. Runt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Duggan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Runt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Duggan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Runt is working away from the top position though.
Runt wants to stand up but Duggan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Duggan gets back to full guard.
Runt is looking to stand up but Duggan won't let him.
Duggan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Duggan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Runt passes into side control.
Runt wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
Runt slows the pace down. #T3#
Runt trying to control the action but Duggan is working from the bottom.
Runt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duggan can't do much from the bottom here.
Runt trying to control the action but Duggan is working from the bottom.
Runt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Runt is looking to take a break and control but Duggan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Runt working away.
Runt taking a breather here.
Duggan can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Runt will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Duggan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Runt momentarily.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runt throws out the jab.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duggan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duggan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duggan.
Duggan misses with a left hand
and Runt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a right hand that Runt ducks under and follows up with a left that Runt also avoids with ease.
Runt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runt throws a body shot but no joy.
Runt misses the jab.
Duggan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Runt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runt.#T1##CL2#
Duggan moves into range and clinches up with Runt.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Runt blocks an uppercut.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Runt.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Duggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runt backwards.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Runt avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Jim Duggan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Runt controls the action.
Runt cracks Duggan with a nice body shot.
Duggan tries to work over Runt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Duggan tries a body shot but Runt blocks it.
Runt misses with the head strike.
Duggan is working Runt over against the cage.
Runt blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runt throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duggan slips a straight right by Runt.
Good work by Runt as he checks the leg kick.
Runt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Duggan scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Runt is rocked!
Duggan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Runt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan.
Runt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duggan.
Duggan circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Runt tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Duggan wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Duggan!
A very excited looking Jim Duggan 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:
Gladiators 21 Bravo vs Snot
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Kerr doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggan circles away.
Kerr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggan. #CL2#
Kerr moves into the clinch.
Kerr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duggan looking for a takedown.
Duggan 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
Duggan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
A right handed body shot lands from Duggan.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Duggan stalling in the clinch but Kerr improves position.
Duggan tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Duggan.
Kerr lands a really nice looking cross but Duggan seems unphased.
Kerr tries to clinch up.
Duggan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kerr pushes Duggan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
Kerr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kerr lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kerr lands a shot to the body.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerr or not. #T2#
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kerr.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Duggan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerrs head.
Duggan gets through Kerr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerr.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kerr.
Kerr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
Kerr is working Duggan over against the cage.
Duggan is breathing heavily.#TD#
Duggan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Duggan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kerr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Duggan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kerr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kerr tries to roll over but Duggan keeps him under control.
Duggan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kerr wants to control the action here but instead Duggan manages to pass to full mount!
Kerr is looking to improve his position but Duggan isn't that keen on the idea.
Duggan landing strikes from the mount.
Duggan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kerr is looking to improve his position but Duggan isn't that keen on the idea.
Duggan working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Duggan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kerr tries to hold on but Duggan pushes him away.
Kerr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kerr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Duggan working over Kerr with some ground and pound. Kerr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerr tries to roll over but Duggan keeps him under control.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerr trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kerr is trying to hold Duggan in close to prevent damage but Duggan has managed to pass into half guard.
Kerr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duggan.
Kerr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
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#
Duggan takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses.
Duggan defending well as Kerr loads up on a big left hand.
Kerr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Kerr misses the jab.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Kerr checks it.#CL2#
Kerr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duggan has his back to the cage.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Kerr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Kerr lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duggan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerr as he avoids it easily.
Kerr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duggan.
Kerr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggan.#CL2#
Kerr rushes Duggan and presses him up against the cage.
Kerr blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
Kerr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Duggan misses the shot to the body.
Kerr misses with an uppercut.
Duggan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kerr 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.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Kerr is looking to clinch.
Mark Kerr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerr looks to clinch #TD#
and Duggan counters with a shoot takedown. Kerr fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerr holds on and takes a little breather.
Kerr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Kerr controls Duggan momentarily but Duggan frees himself.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duggan is one step ahead there.
Kerr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet.
Duggan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kerr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kerr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerr content to control rather than advance.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duggan defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr working the head and body with strikes.
Kerr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duggan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerr's back!
Kerr is really stuck here.
Kerr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
Kerr trying to control the hands but Duggan breaks the grip.
Kerr is in bad spot here.
Duggan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kerr's head.
Duggan keeps control of the position as Kerr tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kerr's head.
Kerr rolls, trying to escape but Duggan keeps control of the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Duggan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kerr tries to break free.
Kerr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Duggan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kerr is looking for a way out.
Duggan is riding his opponent, not letting Kerr buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Duggan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kerr scores with a nice right hand.
Kerr avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kerr tries to clinch #TD#
and Duggan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kerr!
Kerr is looking for a sweep.
Duggan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kerr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kerr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duggan takes a little break here. Kerr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Duggan working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Kerr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duggan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kerr is looking for a sweep.
Kerr taking a bit of punishment here - Duggan scoring with strikes.
Kerr tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kerr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kerr is refusing to be controlled, as Duggan sits in half guard.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Duggan is controlling well.
Kerr gets full guard.#T2#
Kerr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerr is still trying to improve position.
Kerr wants to control the position but Duggan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Duggan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerr is staying active underneath Duggan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerr gets full guard.
Duggan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duggan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Duggan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kerr punching from the bottom.
Mark Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerr wants to control but Duggan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jim Duggan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kerr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duggan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Duggan has control of the leg.
Duggan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duggan prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Kerr trying to control but Duggan postures up.
Duggan is keen to just control but Kerr is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Duggan trying to control from Kerr's half guard. Kerr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kerr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Duggan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duggan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggan trying to control the position.
Kerr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Duggan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duggan, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
Our winner, Jim Duggan, 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.
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Event:
Gladiators 11
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duggan! But no joy.
Rogers cracks Duggan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duggan checks a low kick from Rogers.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
A jab from Duggan does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Dale Rogers has been cut.
Rogers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duggan will feel that in the morning.
Duggan avoids a kick to the body.
Duggan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Rogers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duggan's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers motions for Duggan to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Duggan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Duggan.
Duggan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters circling a little - Rogers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Rogers backs off Duggan throws a huge counter combo but Rogers manages to avoid it all.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Duggan circles away.
Duggan moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers lands a jab to Duggan's midsection.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dale Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Duggan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Duggan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers wants to sweep but Duggan has passed to side control!
Rogers is trying to control Duggan's posture but Duggan avoids it.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Duggan gets to mount! Rogers was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The referee warns Rogers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogers is looking to improve his position but Duggan isn't that keen on the idea.
Duggan landing strikes from the mount and Rogers is in trouble!
Duggan trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Duggan unloading with bombs!
Duggan with a couple of short strikes.
Duggan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#
Dale Rogers's cut is getting worse.
The referee warns Rogers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
Dale Rogers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dale Rogers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Duggan!
A very excited looking Jim Duggan 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:
Gladiators Fight Night 7
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Sooner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duggan as he avoids it easily.
Sooner walks into a jab.
Sooner throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Sooner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sooner misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Duggan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duggan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sooner.
Duggan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duggan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duggan landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan scores with punches from side control.
Duggan looks up at the clock and then as Sooner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duggan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sooner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duggan on the ground.
Duggan lands some shots froms side control.
Duggan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duggan controlling from side mount.
Duggan working the body and head with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Boomer Sooner has been cut.#T1#
Check out the look on Duggan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duggan is staying tight to Sooner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sooner is trying to improve his position.
Duggan scores with punches from side control.
Sooner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duggan cracks Sooner with a big elbow.
Duggan lands an elbow.
Duggan controls the position.#T2#
Duggan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Sooner is rocked!
Duggan advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan lands a big elbow - Sooner is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sooner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Boomer Sooner was interviewed post fight and said 'I'am Lost for words!! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Trambert misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Duggan dives in and scores a takedown into Trambert's guard.
Trambert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duggan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trambert working a defensive guard here.
Trambert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duggan controls the pace.
Duggan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duggan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trambert is trying to control the position but Duggan postures up.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Trambert keeps moving.
Trambert is trying to keep Duggan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Duggan stands up over Trambert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Trambert wants to stand and escape but Duggan is having none of it.
Duggan postures up and lands a big shot to Trambert's brow.
Trambert is trying to control the position but Duggan postures up.
Duggan is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trambert's head.
Duggan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Trambert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duggan defends well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duggan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trambert.
#CL2#
Trambert clinches.
Trambert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trambert lands a good knee to the midsection. Duggan won't want to take too many of those.
Duggan is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trambert.
Trambert lands a hook that snaps the head of Duggan backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Trambert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trambert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Trambert lands an elbow that stopped Duggan in his tracks for a moment.
Trambert stalling.
Duggan takes an elbow to the temple. #KD2#
Trambert drops Duggan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Duggan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Duggan is rocked!#CUT2#
Jim Duggan's cut is getting worse.
A left hand lands to the body for Trambert.
Oh Duggan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trambert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Trambert pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Duggan! Trambert unloads with more strikes and Duggan sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Trambert!
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