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Event:
Warzone 5
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1# White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position. No joy there for Tua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by White. White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Tua throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease. Tua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Tua's head. Tua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. White throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Tua. White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. White connects with a body shot that sends Tua's belly button to the back. Tua blocks a jab. White misses with a right hand and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Michael Jai White has been cut. Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# A cross from White lands. Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing. Tua wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position. White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tua misses with a body punch
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. White swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
White lands with a cross. White jabs at Tua's body. The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice defenses there by Tua. Tua drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. White looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range. White lands with a hook. Tua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tua 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.#T2# Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.#ROC# Tua is rocked! Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a hook but Tua blocks it. White lands a jab to Tua's midsection. Tua fails in his attempt to clinch. Tua slips a straight right by White. Tua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A big right from Tua misses. White swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Tua misses with a straight left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. White connects with a body shot that sends Tua's belly button to the back. A nice combination there by White.
White throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range. Tua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jai White dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Jai White's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Tua misses with a hook to the body
#KD# and White counters with a nice uppercut that drops Tua onto his backside! Tua bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway. Tua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout. Tua misses with a hook. White lands a slapping body shot.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away. White loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch. White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it. White swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily. White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tua in his tracks. A nice combination there by White.
Tua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Michael Jai White is winning the standup battle so far. White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1# White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tua avoids the body shot from White.
White lands a jab to the nose. White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tua takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses. White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua. It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tua at a distance.
Tua slips under a jab from White. Left hook, right uppercut from Tua. Tua tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
letting White counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tua drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2# White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him? Tua drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Tua tries to grapple but his opponent circles and White counters with a right hand to the body. Tua seems to have recovered his senses. Tua throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease. Tua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua walks into a jab. Tua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet. Tua fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. White lands a right and a left and another right! Tua goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
Warzone 1
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# White misses with a shot to the body and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakiyev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. White misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand. White takes one to the chin there. Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bakiyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking. White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White misses with a hook. Bakiyev ducked under it nicely. White ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev. White misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White throws a body punch but Bakiyev moves out of range. #T1# Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev. Bakiyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White. White misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through White's defenses. White throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily. White thows a left - swing and a miss! White lands a really nice looking cross but Bakiyev seems unphased.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing. White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. White scores with a jab to the head.
Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Bakiyev thows a left - swing and a miss! White misses with an uppercut. White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from White. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away. Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bakiyev misses the body punch and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakiyev thinking. White throws an off balance right hand
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand. Bakiyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White. Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away. Bakiyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. White lands a really nice looking cross but Bakiyev seems unphased.
#ROC2# Bakiyev is rocked! Bakiyev leaves his chin hanging out and White seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bakiyev crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
K1 Kings: 3
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1# White sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. White misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land. White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson. It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tyson moves out of range of the strikes. Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely. White throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tyson throws a hook but White avoids it easily. White walks into a jab. Tyson catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! White sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from White does no damage. Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. White ducks under a wild hook from Tyson. A big left from Tyson misses. Tyson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1# Tyson misses the shot to the body. Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tyson counter with a right hand. Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably and White counters with a right hand to the body. Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White. Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tyson 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. Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White. Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away. White misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming. White walks into a left hand. Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a left to the body. Tyson takes one to the chin there. This has been an exciting period of action! White throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range. Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2# White throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot. Tyson throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem. Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. White takes one to the side of the head.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head. Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! White keeps the fight on the outside. Tyson missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from White. White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson. White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing. White slips under a jab. A swing and a miss from Tyson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Tyson throws a hook but White blocks it. Tyson moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off. White is looking to counter with a shot to the body. White misses the shot to the body. White misses with a straight left. Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye. White throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range. Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A cross from Tyson lands. A big right from White misses. A jab from Tyson finds it's way through White's defenses. Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking. A combination from Tyson does no damage. Tyson tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# White jabbing away but nothing is landing. White lands a nice shot to the body.
White missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. White scores with a shot to the body.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyson's hands. White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it. A big left from Tyson misses. Tyson throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot. Tyson throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it. Tyson throws a body shot but no joy. White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyson. Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tyson throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Tyson throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. White with a nice cross. White cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut. Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! White lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming. Tyson avoids the body shot from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson misses with the combination.
Tyson misses the shot to the body. White jabbing away but nothing is landing. As White backs off Tyson throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# White lands the left hand. Tyson scores with a punch to the head. Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tyson loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch. Decent striking displayed by Tyson there. Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson. White moves out of range of the strikes. Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White ducks under a wild hook from Tyson. Tyson misses with a looping left. Tyson throws a big shot that misses. Tyson misses with a body shot
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson. Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab. A nice side step and Tyson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tyson needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there. White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot. White slips a jab from Tyson. White slips under a jab. Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson. Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. White throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range. White fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White lands the left hand.#T2# Tyson throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it. Tyson misses with a hook to the body
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. Tyson slips a straight right by White. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyson under the eye. Tyson cracks White with a good jab. Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body. Tyson misses with an uppercut
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. Tyson throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely. Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White. White scores with a nice head shot. Tyson throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. White lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mike Tyson. Well Tyson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
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Event:
Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab. Savic ducks under a wild hook from White. Savic misses the shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Savic. That's going to slow White down. Savic scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one. Savic scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Savic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Savic's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Savic getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Savic slips under a jab from White. Savic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Savic keeps White at a distance using the push kick. Savic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Savic gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Savic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Savic postures up.
#T1# Savic passes into half guard. Still in half guard, Savic seems content to control. Savic continues to stall. Savic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. White is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Savic controlling the pace. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Savic prevents White from improving his position. White wants to control the action here but instead Savic manages to pass to full mount! Savic looking to control and managing it successfully. More hug and hope from Savic. Savic'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.#T3# White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savic looking to control and managing it successfully. Further stalling from Savic.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savic content just to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Savic misses with an uppercut. Savic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Savic's head. Savic staying out of range there. Savic throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land. White blocks the body kick.
Savic works White's body with a nice hook. Savic misses with a wild body shot. White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. White lands a really nice looking cross but Savic seems unphased.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Savic counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice body punch from White. Savic connects with a solid leg kick. 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! Savic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Savic. White does a little dance to reset his feet. Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragomir Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook. Dragomir Savic is winning the standup battle so far. White darts in looking for a takedown but Savic gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage. White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savic.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away. Savic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it. Savic throws a nice outside leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Savic as he connects with a hook. Savic lands with a right hand. Savic throws a nice outside leg kick. White lands a glancing blow to the side of Savic's head. White misses with a double jab
and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savic tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savic to the ground. Savic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2# Savic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A nice leg kick lands there from Savic. Savic swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Savic is looking to wear down White with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Jab from White. White ducks under a wild hook from Savic. White has a takedown stuffed. Dragomir Savic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White. Savic avoids the body shot from White.
White takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses. Savic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though. A nice leg kick lands there from Savic. White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. White takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL# Savic has managed to clinch.
#T3# Savic scores with a hook to the body. Savic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Savic lands a left hand.
Savic scores with a nice hook to the head. White is breathing heavily. Savic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savic. Savic digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank. Savic lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards. White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Savic. Savic lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Savic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Savic lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Savic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# Savic lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Savic lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head. Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Savic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around? White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savic. Savic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot. Savic thumps White with a low kick. Savic missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Savic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf. Savic lands a jab to White's midsection. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Savic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. White throws a hook but Savic blocks it. Good leg kick by Savic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Savic lands an overhand right. White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savic. Savic obviously looking to wear him down.
Savic throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Savic connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Savic. Nice body kick there by Savic. Savic misses with a looping left. White takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses. Savic jabs at White's body. Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White misses with a looping left. White moves out of range of the body kick. Savic misses with a left hand and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! White ducks right into an uppercut from Savic. #T1# Savic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. White throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jab, jab by Savic - just one landing. Savic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Savic scores with a kick to the midsection. Savic connects with the punch. Nice body punch from White. Savic delivers a nice body kick. Savic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target. This has been an exciting period of action! Savic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big left from Savic misses. Savic scores with a spinning back kick!#T2# Savic looks to throw the jab but White is out of range. Savic throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it. Savic throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A shot to the body from Savic misses and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection. An inside leg kick lands from Savic. White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Savic throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it. Savic misses with a kick to the body.
Savic loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch. White throws a big shot that misses. Savic misses with a right hand and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Savic loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch. White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A jab lands there for Savic. White has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savic.#T3# White tries for a takedown but Savic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Savic scores with a decent looking hook. White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Savic takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses. Savic scores with a nice strike. White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savic in his tracks. Savic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though. Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A nice inside leg kick there by Savic. That's going to slow White down. Savic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Savic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. White misses with a looping right. Savic misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely. Savic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# 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! A jab from White does it's job there. White scores with a jab to the head.
Savic lands a jab to White's midsection. Savic lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Savic. White tries to move into range but Savic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Savic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands. Savic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Savic closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Savic finds it's way through White's defenses. A jab from Savic does it's job there. White shoots for a takedown but Savic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dragomir Savic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White. Savic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Dragomir Savic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Savic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic! Dragomir Savic 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:
Skrap Fights 100
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1# White missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like Dambullah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. White lands a jab to Dambullah's midsection. A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot. White looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range. And Dambullah responds with a good body kick, but White manages to step out the way in time. White lands with a shot to the body. White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah. Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dambullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dambullah throws a body shot but no joy. Dambullah cracks the inside of White's front leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White digs a good hook to Dambullah's body.
Dambullah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot. Dambullah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Dambullah wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Dambullah trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
#SUB2# Dambullah actively working from the bottom here. Dambullah tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.#SUB# White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dambullah sees it coming and defends easily. Dambullah is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Dambullah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dambullah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# White is working for a submission of some sort.
Dambullah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dambullah is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dambullah is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dambullah controls from within his opponent's guard. Dambullah looking to pass the guard. #SUB# White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# White working for submissions but it's allowed Dambullah to get to half guard.
Dambullah is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dambullah is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dambullah sitting and controlling from the half guard. White is looking to improve his position.
Dambullah is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dambullah in particular looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jai White dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts. Dambullah throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a left to the body. Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
White moves away from the strike by Dambullah. White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD# White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dambullah on his heels. He'll look to pass Dambullah's guard now, I'm sure. Dambullah is adopting a defensive guard. White trying to control but Dambullah is working from the bottom. #T1# Dambullah looking to control.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Dambullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dambullah keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. Dambullah is trying to keep White in close.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. White misses with a takedown attempt and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand! White dives in for a single leg takedown but Dambullah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#T2# White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dambullah pinned against the ropes. Dambullah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jai White. That's going to take a lot out of him. White lands a jab to the nose. Dambullah throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off. A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away. Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Dambullah's head back.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
The fighters circling - Dambullah throws out the jab but it was never going to land. White misses the jab.#T3# Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a stiff right hand. Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. White thows a left - swing and a miss! White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dambullah is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Dambullah circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# White shoots in and gets a takedown into Dambullah's guard. Dambullah controlling the position. White advances to half guard. Dambullah controlling the position well. #SUB# White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dambullah sees it coming and defends easily. White trying to pass the guard but Dambullah defending well. Dambullah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Michael Jai White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Dambullah wants to control but White is keeping busy.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dambullah can do to turn this around? White is looking to advance position but Dambullah won't allow it. White is trying to control. Dambullah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. White prevents Dambullah from improving his position. Dambullah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dambullah wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jai White dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dambullah. White throwing a counter right hand but Dambullah manages to avoid it. White tries for a takedown but Dambullah circles away easily and Dambullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dambullah throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot. White throws a lazy uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dambullah misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming. Michael Jai White is winning the standup battle so far. Dambullah throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White misses with a hook
and Dambullah finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah. White thows a left - swing and a miss! Dambullah scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# White clobbers Dambullah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. White swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah now looks to counter with a shot at the body. White with a lazy takedown attempt and Dambullah counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Dambullah to acknowledge the strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White misses with a left hand and Dambullah counters with a nice body shot. White missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. White takes one to the chin there. White tries for a takedown but Dambullah circles away easily and Dambullah counters with a leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jai White. That's going to take a lot out of him. White punishes Dambullah's body with a nice straight punch. Dambullah jabs at White's body.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dambullah avoids the body shot from White.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! White cracks Dambullah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dambullah. White shoots in but no luck this time. White misses with a lunging right hand
and Dambullah counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily. Dambullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2# Dambullah cracks White with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! White looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dambullah finish him?
#ROC2# White is rocked! Dambullah weaves into range and cracks White right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! White goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dambullah is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Moosh Dambullah! Papa Moosh Dambullah 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:
Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1# White throws a nice looking combination but Batts Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. White moves forwards but Batts Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Batts Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batts Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batts Jr scrambles back to his feet. White walks into a left hand. #ROC2# White is rocked!#KD# Oooooh!!! White has knocked Batts Jr down with a huge combo! White steps away and waves a wobbly Batts Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC# Batts Jr is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Billy Batts Jr has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Batts Jr's defenses. It connects perfectly with Batts Jr's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 87
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# White throws a hook but Jabbar blocks it. Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White. A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. White misses with a wild body shot. Jabbar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jabbar connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Michael Jai White has been cut.#TD# White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jabbar's guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. White trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jabbar has his hands on White's head, controlling the position. Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
#T1# White passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# White swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.#SUB# White working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Jabbar's corner is telling him to maintain position. White wants to stand and escape but Jabbar is having none of it. #SUB# White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. #T2# Jabbar content to stall in guard here. White keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB# White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. White is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. #T3##SUB# Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. White keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice body punch from Jabbar. White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. White takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jabbar lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand. White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jabbar. Jabbar obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4# White looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. White misses with a looping right. Jabbar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jabbar misses with a few strikes there.
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! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jabbar - that will leave a mark!
Jabbar connects with an inside leg kick. Jabbar throws a body punch but White moves out of range. Jabbar misses with a wild body shot. White tries for a takedown but Jabbar circles away easily and Jabbar counters with a nice kick to the body. White is breathing heavily. Jabbar tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jabbar is looking to slow White down with leg kicks. Jabbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Jai White's cut. That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jabbar misses the jab. Jabbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jabbar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jabbar, as that shot connected.
Jabbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut. Jabbar feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! White collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muhammad Jabbar! A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
Skrap Fights 80
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# Allen throws a combination that misses and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing. Allen misses with a straight right. Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd cheers as Allen lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though. Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Allen closes the distance and clinches. White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the ropes and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White blocking some punches.
Allen lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Allen has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White blocking some punches.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head. Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White. White takes a shot to the head. Allen misses with some punches.
White looking for a takedown. White blocking some punches.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# White is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White. Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White. Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White. White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside. Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White. White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A head punch on the inside from White fails to land. White blocks an uppercut.
White misses with a hook from the clinch. White is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks. White tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White fails to pull guard.
White tries to pull guard but Allen won't allow it.
Allen blocking some punches.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks. Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White. White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. #T2# Allen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White. A shot in the inside from Allen. This has been an exciting period of action! Allen misses with some punches.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. Allen has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White lands a hook to the side of the head. White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Allen throws a head punch that misses. White takes a shot to the head. White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it. Allen is pressed up against the ropes. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3# Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away. White looks like he wants to counter punch here. Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
White throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily. Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. White misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely. White avoids the head kick by Allen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allen - that will leave a mark!
White scores with a nice right hand.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Allen pushes White up against the ropes in a clinch. White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch. White tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4# Allen misses with a hook from the clinch. 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! Allen throws a head punch that misses. White throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen. White swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by White. White is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. White jumps guard but Allen stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allen lands a shoulder strike. White blocks an uppercut.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by White. White has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Allen wants to clinch but White slips to the side The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen throws a leg kick and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Allen. Allen misses with a straight right. Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. White takes a body punch but keeps moving. Allen thuds his shin into the meat of White's side. Allen misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Allen lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily. Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts. A punch combination from Allen misses. Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around? Jab by White. Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Allen gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard. White is looking to stand up but Allen won't let him. White trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. White postures up.
#T1# White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Allen's guard. White won't allow Allen to sweep him here. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Allen is trying to keep White in close.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVR##SUB# Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has White in his guard.#REVB# White tries to stand but Allen is controlling from the bottom. Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SU2# White stands up and waves to Allen to follow him. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away. Allen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2# White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. White stopping the sweep attempt from Allen. Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Allen wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.#SUB# Allen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! White trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. White stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.#T3##SU2# White gets to his feet - Allen follows without any prompting. Allen tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. White thuds a left hand into Allen's body. Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. White checks a leg kick. Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. White connects with a body shot. Allen walks into a straight right hand from White. Allen throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease. Allen tries to clinch but White moves out of range. Allen tries to clinch up letting White counter with a right hand. Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily. White keeps the fight on the outside. White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# Allen lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Allen misses with a body kick. Allen is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Allen tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2# White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. White wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position. Allen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. White wants to stand but Allen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Michael Jai White has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# White has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Allen defend it? White steps over the head and cranks it - Allen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 74
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1# Batts Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Batts Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. White missing with a left hand there. Batts Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Batts Jr dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut! White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batts Jr scores with a punch to the head. White thuds a left hand into Batts Jr's body. White scores with a jab to the body. Batts Jr scores with a nice strike. White scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White stuns Batts Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. White throws a shot to the body.
Batts Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself. White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batts Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Batts Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Batts Jr connects with a body shot.#T1# Batts Jr looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Batts Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away. Batts Jr cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Batts Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White. Batts Jr throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts Jr. Batts Jr throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. White swinging wildly here.
Batts Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Batts Jr's head. White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Batts Jr. White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batts Jr manages to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Batts Jr misses the target. White drops his hands momentarily and Batts Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White throws an off balance right hand
and Batts Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. No joy there for Batts Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batts Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a straight right hand. Batts Jr misses with a right hand and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Batts Jr is rocked! White blocks a head kick by Batts Jr.
Oh Batts Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Batts Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Batts Jr seems to have got his legs back now. Batts Jr swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Batts Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. Batts Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White. White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Batts Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Batts Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two. White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Batts Jr counters with a nice uppercut. White moves out of range as Batts Jr strikes. Batts Jr throws a hook but White avoids it easily. White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Batts Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
White misses with a hook. Batts Jr ducked under it nicely. White swings widly with a right hand
and Batts Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. White misses with a straight left. White moves away from the strike by Batts Jr. White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batts Jr.
Some wild striking there from Batts Jr.
Batts Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Batts Jr lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
White looks to land a left hand but Batts Jr moved out of range nicely. Batts Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# White thuds a left hand into Batts Jr's body. Batts Jr scores with a push kick. White scores with a decent looking hook. This has been an exciting period of action! White looks to land a left hand but Batts Jr moved out of range nicely. Batts Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away. White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Nice body punch from Batts Jr. Batts Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. White throws a lazy right hand but Batts Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Batts Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts Jr moves out of range as White strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters circling - Batts Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Batts Jr misses the shot to the body. White throws a body punch but Batts Jr moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts Jr dominated that round. That's time! Batts Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# White throws the left hand but Batts Jr avoids the punch easily. Batts Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the ropes and back into range. Batts Jr throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but White might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Batts Jr has got the better of the exchanges. Batts Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Batts Jr throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it. White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batts Jr. Both fighters circling a little - Batts Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batts Jr.
Batts Jr is looking to counter punch. A head kick misses from Batts Jr. Batts Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White misses with a right hand and Batts Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. White lands a body shot.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batts Jr.
It looks like Batts Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Batts Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body and White counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! White jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# White avoids the body shot from Batts Jr.
Batts Jr throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease. Batts Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a straight right hand. A slow jab from Batts Jr misses its intended target. White looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts Jr is just out of range. Batts Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batts Jr swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Batts Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Batts Jr misses with a looping right. The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts Jr moves away. As White looks to move away, Batts Jr throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way. White jabbing away but nothing is landing. Batts Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Batts Jr. White does a little dance to reset his feet. Batts Jr throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action! Batts Jr catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC# White is rocked! Batts Jr throws an overhand right that drops White like a sack of potatoes! Batts Jr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Batts Jr! A very excited looking Billy Batts Jr 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: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1# White lands with a good body shot. Covert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a big shot that misses. Covert throws a big shot that misses. A jab from White finds it's way through Covert's defenses. White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Covert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Donk. Covert catches White right on the button with a cross. Covert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Covert looks to land a body kick but White moved away. White scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2# Covert is rocked! Covert looks up at the clock. Bad move! White lands a right hand from hell, dropping Covert. White pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
EFC Braz vs McCullen
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1# Higgs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Higgs gets in close and instigates a clinch. White is trying to force a seperation but Higgs has the dominant position. White working hard to break the clinch.#TD# Higgs jumps guard and drags White to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White is looking to stand up but Higgs won't let him. #SUB# Higgs 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! White rolls with it to try and escape but Higgs cranks on the arm and White is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Higgs! Robert Higgs 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:
EFC Higgs vs Carsara
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1# White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from White. Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. White 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.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away. Lester lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand. Lester misses with a straight right. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Lester moves into the clinch. Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lester lands with a left to the head. White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! White is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Lester slows down the pace here.
#T1# Lester has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Nice body punch from Lester - that landed with a thud.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by White. White prevents a body shot from Lester. White is looking to break free of the clinch but Lester has double underhooks. White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White is trying to break the clinch but Lester is controlling him. White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage. Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lester. Lester lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land. Lester displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.#T2# Lester taking a breather. Lester cracks White with a nice body shot. White swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it. Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards. White misses with a punch to the body.
White takes a shot to the head. Lester stalling in the clinch.
White tries to break free but Lester pushes him back against the cage. Lester can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester. White is trying to break free.#T3# White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lester works on White's body with a couple of short punches. A battle for position here, against the cage. Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards. Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it. White misses with a short punch on the inside. Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester leaning his opponent against the cage. Lester misses with some punches.
#T4# Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White taking a breather. White can't break the clinch.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head. Lester lands with a short shot to the head. Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. White blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lester. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Lester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. White avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lester throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot to the body from White misses and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Lester moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by White. White is trying to maintain a safe position but Lester gets an underhook and turns White into the cage. Lester'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. Lester digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# White breaks from the clinch.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lester is looking to clinch. White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2# It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. White looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.#T1# Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lester throws a series of punches but White moves out of range. White dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut! Lester lands a body shot.
Lester scores with a decent looking hook. Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses. Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Lester fails to land with a series of punches.
White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lester with a body shot. White throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily. Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away. White is looking for the big counter here. Lester scores with a hook. Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around? Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lester misses with a hook
and White counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. White lands with a nice body punch. White works the jab nicely. White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester. White moves forwards but Lester connects with a nice, crisp jab. Lester misses with an uppercut. White lands a body shot.
#CL# Lester clinches up against the cage. White is trying to maintain a safe position but Lester gets an underhook and turns White into the cage. Lester working aggressively here.
A short right from Lester. Lester lands with a short shot to the head. Lester digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank. Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lester lands a left hand.
#T3# White tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage. White trying to stall but Lester improves his position.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside. White is looking to control Lester's arms but Lester gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage. Nice body punch from Lester - that landed with a thud.
Lester prevents a body shot from White. Lester misses with a short punch on the inside. Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far. White tries to break the clinch but Lester is controlling the position. Lester lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by White. Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Lester taking a breather. White wants to break free but Lester has control.
#T4# Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Lester won't allow it.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
White blocks a body shot from Lester. A bit of stalling here from Lester.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lester for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. A left hand lands to the body for Lester.
White blocks an uppercut.
White working hard to break the clinch. Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Lester throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lester thinking. Lester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White lands a jab to Lester's midsection. A punch combination from Lester misses. Lester takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses. White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though. White misses with a wild body shot. White ducks under a wild hook from Lester. A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Lester moves into the clinch.#BC2# White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A swing and a miss from White. A punch combination from Lester misses. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Lester has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
#T1# White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head. Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut. White throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester. Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by White. Lester lands a right hand. White is trying to push Lester away but Lester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester scores with a nice head shot. Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range. White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
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! Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a stiff right hand. White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester. White jabs at Lester's body. Lester tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot. A combination from White does no damage. A big left from Lester misses. Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Lester clinches with his opponent.
White blocks a body shot from Lester. White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester. Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester. White is looking to break free of the clinch but Lester has double underhooks. Lester has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White misses with a short punch on the inside. White blocking some punches.
Lester throws a head punch that misses. Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is trying to break the clinch but Lester is controlling him. Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# White breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lester scores with a body shot.
Lester defending well as White loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lester is looking to clinch. A swing and a miss from White. Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. White throws a right and a left that both miss. Lester throws a hook but White blocks it.#CL# Lester rushes White and presses him up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. White is trying to maintain a safe position but Lester gets an underhook and turns White into the cage. Lester scores with a shoulder strike. Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester! After winning the bout, Moe Lester 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:
Skrap Fights 49
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Kovacs dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!#CL2# Kovacs drives through and clinches with White against the ropes.
#BC# White breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Kovacs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kovacs lands in his opponent's guard. White keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully. Kovacs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. White is wriggling around but Kovacs manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kovacs stops White from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Kovacs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kovacs trying to control from half guard but White is working away. #T1# White gets full guard. Kovacs content to stall in guard here. White wants to sweep here but Kovacs controlling him for the moment. Kovacs tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #SUB# White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kovacs has passed into half guard!
Kovacs is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kovacs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. White wants to try and get back to his feet. Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# White tries to buck Kovacs off but he can't manage it. Kovacs tries to control but White wriggling away. Kovacs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. White can't escape the position.
#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. White regains half guard. Kovacs wants to pass the guard but White is defending well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES# White pushes Kovacs off and gets back to his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from White. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet. We've been told by White's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Kovacs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kovacs is in White's guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kovacs trying to control but White is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Kovacs drives through and clinches with White against the ropes.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovacs is keeping busy. Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away. Both guys are working to get underhooks. White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kovacs has White pressed against the ropes, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
Nice body punch from Kovacs - that landed with a thud.
#T1# Good body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head. #BC# White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Michael Jai White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from White. White misses with a wild body shot. White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. White misses the shot to the body. Kovacs lands with a nice body punch. Kovacs moves out of range as White strikes. Kovacs wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance. Kovacs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Kovacs works White's body with a nice hook. Kovacs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovacs now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
White is looking to counter punch. White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body. White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. White is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2# Kovacs rushes White and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2# Kovacs tightens his grip and picks White up, before dumping him to the ground. White manages to land in guard. White is looking to stand back up but Kovacs counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by White. #REVR# Kovacs passes to side control. #SUB2# Kovacs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# White tries to escape but Kovacs is in control. White struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Kovacs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kovacs moves into full mount! White wants to control but Kovacs is having none of it. Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kovacs won't let White get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kovacs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Kovacs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. White tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kovacs trying to control but White is having none of it. Kovacs avoids the attempt from White to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a hook
and Kovacs counters with a left to the body. Kovacs cracks White with an open hand slap. White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovacs. Kovacs moves away from the strike by White. Kovacs now looks to counter with a shot at the body. White throws a shot to the body.
Takeshi Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Kovacs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Kovacs persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Kovacs stalling away here and it's allowed White to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Kovacs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Kovacs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kovacs trying to control the position but White is working away. #T1# Kovacs working away. Kovacs in the domination position with White hanging on. Takeshi Kovacs has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Kovacs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. White is trying to escape and get back to his feet. White is not content to let Kovacs control the position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. White wants to get back to his feet. White is not content to let Kovacs control the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. White is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Kovacs trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. Kovacs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for White! Kovacs trying to control but White is having none of it. Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! White is trying to escape the mount.
Kovacs tries to control but White wriggling away. Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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. Kovacs controlling the position easily from mount. White tries to buck Kovacs off but he can't manage it. White swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time. White throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kovacs 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Takeshi Kovacs 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:
Skrap Fights 40
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# A slow jab from White misses its intended target. Batts Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Batts Jr throws a leg kick but White checks it. White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batts Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. Batts Jr throws a body kick that misses. White throws a big shot that misses. White throws a right and a left that Batts Jr avoids nicely. A swing and a miss from Batts Jr. White has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batts Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes. Batts Jr throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
Batts Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Batts Jr ducks right into an uppercut from White. Batts Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batts Jr counters with a left to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Batts Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White. Batts Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Batts Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Batts Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# White throws a body shot but no joy. White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batts Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet. White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Batts Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White misses with a right hand and Batts Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
#KD2# White drops Batts Jr with a left right combo! White follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2# Batts Jr is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Batts Jr is looking for a sweep. Oh Batts Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! White wants to control but Batts Jr is keeping him busy. White tries to stand but Batts Jr is controlling his head. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! You can see the frustration on Batts Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Batts Jr tries to improve position but can't. Batts Jr seems to have got his legs back now. Batts Jr is not content to let White control the position. #T2# Batts Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!#SUB# Batts Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Good control from Batts Jr.#SUB# White is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
White rolls, trying to escape but Batts Jr keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Batts Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3# Batts Jr is trying to stick to White's back but White is turning into Batts Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batts Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White. Batts Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. White trying to control but Batts Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2# White drops back looking for a leg! Batts Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batts Jr manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Batts Jr's guard. #SUB# Batts Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batts Jr is proving hard to escape from. #T4# Batts Jr trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Batts Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batts Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Batts Jr controls White momentarily but White frees himself. #SUB# Batts Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Batts Jr trying to control the position.
White throwing strikes but missing. 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 Billy Batts Jr will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Batts Jr misses with a leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Batts Jr's head back.
White takes one to the chin there. Batts Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batts Jr dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut! The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice defenses there by Batts Jr. White moves out of range of the body kick from Batts Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from White. Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Batts Jr lands a jab. White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batts Jr on the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donk. White catches Batts Jr right on the button with a cross.#T1# Batts Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. It looks like Batts Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. White misses with an uppercut. Batts Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Batts Jr 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. Batts Jr throws a lazy head kick and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Good leg kick by Batts Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batts Jr throws a jab when White was well out of range. White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Batts Jr backs up against the ropes.
Batts Jr throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily. White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batts Jr with a body shot. Batts Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from White. Batts Jr throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! White drops Batts Jr with a huge uppercut! Batts Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. White is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 31
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Finlay Jr throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it. White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlay Jr manages to avoid it. Finlay Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlay Jr throws a body punch but White moves out of range. White lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Zach Finlay Jr has been cut. Finlay Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zach Finlay Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finlay Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Finlay Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlay Jr. Finlay Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Finlay Jr misses with a body punch
and Finlay Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlay Jr manages to avoid it. Finlay Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White connects with a right hand. Finlay Jr shakes it off. White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finlay Jr. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Finlay Jr looks winded! Finlay Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A shot to the body from Finlay Jr misses and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##KD# White steps into range and cracks Finlay Jr with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Finlay Jr flops backwards and White dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC# Finlay Jr is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Zach Finlay Jr's cut even more. White throwing strikes from guard but Finlay Jr blocks nicely. White trying to control but Finlay Jr is working from the bottom. White postures up.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. White wants to control from the top but Finlay Jr keeps moving. Finlay Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White tries to stand but Finlay Jr is controlling from the bottom. White wants to control from the top but Finlay Jr keeps moving. #T2# Finlay Jr pulls White in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Finlay Jr throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlay Jr throws out the jab. Finlay Jr misses the shot to the body. White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Finlay Jr misses with a kick to the body and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick. White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finlay Jr has time to react. Finlay Jr throws a body punch but White moves out of range. White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Finlay Jr looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely. Finlay Jr misses with a shot to the body and White counters with a left to the body. White looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlay Jr is just out of range. White lands a lovely overhand right. White scores with a body shot.
#KD# White drops Finlay Jr with a big left hand and mounts him. Finlay Jr is in big trouble! Finlay Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Finlay Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White. Finlay Jr 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.#T3##SUB# White looking for a guillotine from mount but Finlay Jr is having none of it. White raining down hammerfists from mount. Finlay Jr is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?#CUT# The cut above Zach Finlay Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zach Finlay Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 22: MFer vs Trump
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1# Rita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes. White stuffs the takedown attempt from Rita. Rita gets slowly back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rita is defended easily by White. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grape Rita. That's going to take a lot out of him. White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rita tries for a takedown but White circles away easily and White counters with a straight right hand. White lands with an uppercut that bounces Rita off the ropes and back into range.#TD# Rita fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Rita is now in White's guard.#SUB2# White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Rita is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but White has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rita is looking to defend but White has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rita! White pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rita taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 15
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# White throws a big shot that misses. Schooley tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. White throws an overhand right that lands on Schooley's shoulder, as Schooley tries to avoid the shot. As White backs off Schooley throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all. White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schooley.
White misses the shot to the body. Schooley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Schooley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side. We've been told by White's head coaches at Grind Time Elite {$900} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White with a hook. White throws a shot from downtown. Schooley moves away and avoids it.#TD2# Schooley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1# Schooley tries to advance to mount but White denies him. White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Schooley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well. Schooley wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position. Schooley prevents White from improving his position. White manages to get to full guard.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Schooley content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because White has locked up a guillotine! White's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Schooley is holding on here and White must be using up a lot of energy. Schooley has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! White gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Jai White!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 10
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the head.
Sol Brotha throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sol Brotha. White slips under a jab. Sol Brotha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sol Brotha counters with a nice uppercut. White misses the jab. White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one. Sol Brotha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away. White jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sol Brotha shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well. Sol Brotha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. White just misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.#T1# White slips a jab from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sol Brotha darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Sol Brotha into the ropes. An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target. White on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sol Brotha with a body punch. A glancing blow. White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. White throws a series of punches but Sol Brotha moves out of range. White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Jai White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sol Brotha stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha lands a slapping body shot.
Sol Brotha takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses. Sol Brotha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sol Brotha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sol Brotha tries a low kick but White avoids it. White is looking to counter punch. Sol Brotha has a takedown stuffed. White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Michael Jai White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YB Sol Brotha. White throws an overhand right that lands on Sol Brotha's shoulder, as Sol Brotha tries to avoid the shot. Sol Brotha moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT# It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut. Sol Brotha moves out of range as White strikes. Sol Brotha jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sol Brotha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sol Brotha throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. Sol Brotha throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease. Sol Brotha sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sol Brotha throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# White misses with a body shot
and Sol Brotha counters with a straight punch to the midsection. White blocks a jab. White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Sol Brotha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. White is staying active underneath Sol Brotha, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sol Brotha prevents White from standing back up.
White is looking for a sweep. Sol Brotha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sol Brotha is looking to stall here but White recovers full guard. Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB# White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sol Brotha has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and Sol Brotha manages to pass to side control! White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Sol Brotha has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4# Sol Brotha is staying tight to White's torso, preventing him from escaping. Sol Brotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Sol Brotha is working White over with some ground and pound from side control. White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2# Sol Brotha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sol Brotha misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White tries to buck Sol Brotha off but Sol Brotha is having none of it. Sol Brotha trying to control the position but White is working away. Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. White is looking for a sweep. Sol Brotha moves into full mount! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sol Brotha working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that round. The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Sol Brotha connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back. White thows a left - swing and a miss! White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sol Brotha. White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss! Sol Brotha misses with a left hand and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sol Brotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. White slips under a jab. White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sol Brotha on the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sol Brotha misses with a body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Sol Brotha. White does a little dance to reset his feet. Sol Brotha misses with a right hand and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A combination from White does no damage. Sol Brotha scores with a body shot.
#T1# Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a straight right hand. Sol Brotha lands with a nice body punch. Nice defenses there by White. White throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol Brotha. It seemed like Sol Brotha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sol Brotha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. White misses with a hook. White tries to move into range but Sol Brotha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sol Brotha lands a body shot.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands. White drops his hands momentarily and Sol Brotha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. White scores with a jab. Sol Brotha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sol Brotha throws a hook but White blocks it. A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. This has been an exciting period of action! White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sol Brotha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet. YB Sol Brotha seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Sol Brotha connects with a looping right hand.
White lands a head shot. Some wild striking there from Sol Brotha.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Sol Brotha scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one. Sol Brotha misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a right hand to the body. White with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sol Brotha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sol Brotha throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely. Sol Brotha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss! White misses with a hook. Sol Brotha ducked under it nicely. Sol Brotha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sol Brotha misses with a straight left. Sol Brotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sol Brotha looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely. White is looking to counter with a shot to the body. White lands a right hook to the body.
Sol Brotha throws a right hand that misses
letting White counter with a right hand. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away. Sol Brotha loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch. Sol Brotha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sol Brotha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sol Brotha with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# White lands with a nice body punch. White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha lands a head shot. White scores with a hook to the body. Sol Brotha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Sol Brotha misses. White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sol Brotha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sol Brotha looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range. Sol Brotha scores with a body shot.
White misses with a hook. Nice uppercut there from Sol Brotha. Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sol Brotha throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily. Sol Brotha misses with a body punch
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but YB Sol Brotha will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# White misses with an uppercut. White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sol Brotha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. White scores with a hook to the body. Sol Brotha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. White cracks a nice hook into Sol Brotha's ribs. A big right from Sol Brotha misses. Sol Brotha lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
Sol Brotha lands a jab to White's midsection. White lands with a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sol Brotha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target. White misses with a hook to the body
and Sol Brotha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Sol Brotha misses with a body punch
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body. White misses with the combination.
Sol Brotha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sol Brotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Sol Brotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sol Brotha circles away quickly and effectively. Sol Brotha throws a counter combo. White just misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. White staying out of range there.#T2# White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sol Brotha.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol Brotha looks like he wants to counter punch here. White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sol Brotha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sol Brotha scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target. White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Brotha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White. Sol Brotha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice body punch from White. White throws a hook but Sol Brotha blocks it.#T3# White cracks a nice hook into Sol Brotha's ribs. Sol Brotha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target. White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand. Sol Brotha moves into range and connects with a jab. White throws a right hand that misses
and Sol Brotha counters with a nice uppercut. Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Sol Brotha does it's job there. White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol Brotha sees it coming and avoids it easily. White lands a lovely overhand right. White misses the shot to the body. White cracks Sol Brotha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sol Brotha misses with the body kick and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Sol Brotha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sol Brotha is working away from the top position though. Sol Brotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sol Brotha is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sol Brotha drops an elbow to the side of White's head. Sol Brotha 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. Sol Brotha not landing any meaningful shots this time. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sol Brotha working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. White is looking to improve his position.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. White looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to YB Sol Brotha. Well Sol Brotha 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Brotha!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 7
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Magnier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Magnier. White throws a body punch but Magnier moves out of range. White jabbing away but nothing is landing. Magnier attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away. White jabbing away but nothing is landing. White sizes up Magnier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Magnier throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.#TD# Magnier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White! White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magnier's best efforts. White taking some punishment here, with Magnier in his half guard. White is looking for a sweep. Magnier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Magnier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Magnier trying to control from half guard but White is working away. White wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Magnier 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. Magnier lands strikes from half guard. Magnier winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Magnier wants to take a breather but White is having none of it. White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magnier. Magnier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Magnier throwing strikes but missing. Magnier wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. Magnier passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard. 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. Magnier connects with a nice short shot to White's temple. #SUB# Magnier is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
White told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2# Magnier not landing any meaningful shots this time. Magnier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magnier. Magnier slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead. Magnier stalling away here and it's allowed White to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Magnier throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely. Magnier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2# White has his foot on Magnier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magnier works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# White isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magnier stacks White 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 Magnier! Magnier is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# White is trying to get back to half guard. White struggling a bit here. White taking a bit of punishment here - Magnier scoring with strikes. White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magnier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Magnier wants to control but White is keeping him busy. #SUB# Magnier seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnier wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #T4# White trying to control here.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magnier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Magnier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Magnier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Magnier 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. White wants to control but Magnier is keeping busy.
Magnier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Magnier not doing much here.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Magnier sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Magnier dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Magnier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard. Magnier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Magnier got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magnier has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted. Magnier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Magnier tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #SUB2# White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnier is aware though and is defending well. White keeping moving, preventing Magnier from controlling successfully. Magnier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Magnier scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Magnier cracks White with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnier looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magnier defends it easily. White trying to keep a closed guard but Magnier is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Magnier trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Magnier got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magnier has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# White has his foot on Magnier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magnier works his way back into a safe position though. Magnier landing some decent shots from guard. Magnier preventing the sweep. Magnier scoring with punches to the head and body. Magnier wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. White 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.#T2# Magnier wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position. White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magnier is one step ahead there. Magnier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Magnier got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magnier has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White keeping full guard, as Magnier tries to pass. White has momentary wrist control but Magnier slips an elbow through the middle.#T3# Magnier looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnier is aware though and is defending well. Magnier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Magnier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. Magnier preventing the sweep. Magnier looking to pass the guard. White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magnier defends it easily. Magnier is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnier is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Magnier got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magnier has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted. Magnier distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Christian Magnier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Magnier postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow. Magnier throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Magnier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White wants to pass the guard but Magnier is keeping the position.#SUB# Magnier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Magnier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Magnier dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD# Magnier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Magnier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Magnier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magnier. Magnier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though. White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magnier. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head. White is looking for a sweep. Magnier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. White is not content to let Magnier control the position.#SUB2# White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Magnier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Magnier trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magnier passes easily into side control. Nice work. Magnier scores with punches from side control. Magnier working the ground and pound from side control. Magnier in side control, throwing shots but White defends. White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2# White tries to bench press Magnier off him but Magnier keeps the position. Magnier working the ground and pound. White is not content to let Magnier control the position. Magnier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Magnier tries to move into full mount but can't pass White's legs. White is trying to control Magnier's posture but Magnier avoids it. #T3##SUB# Magnier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. White is looking for a sweep. Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Magnier wants to control but White is keeping him busy. Magnier working the head with strikes. White defending against the ground and pound. An elbow from Magnier crashes against the mat.
Magnier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magnier's best efforts.#T4# White pushes Magnier off looking to stand but Magnier dives back in and keeps control.
Magnier 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. White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. White trying to control but Magnier postures up.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Magnier landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# White looking for a guillotine here but Magnier defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. White keeping moving, preventing Magnier from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Christian Magnier showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnier, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Magnier!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 3
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Jospin throws a nice head kick!
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot. Jospin looks to land a combination but White avoids it well. White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A low kick from Jospin misses enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. Jospin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. White goes for a double leg but Jospin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jospin continues to drive forward. Jospin throws a body shot but no joy. Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for White on that attempt. White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White. A combination from White does no damage. Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range. White closes the distance and clinches up with Jospin, looking for a takedown. White pushes Jospin against the ropes but Jospin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jospin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it. White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges. Jospin throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
#CUT# It looks like Michael Jai White has been cut. Jospin misses with a body shot.
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. White lands with a good body shot. Jospin misses with a hook. Jospin throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely. A head kick misses from Jospin. White looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jospin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Jospin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Jospin gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2# White trying to control but Jospin is working from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. White stands and throws Jospin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Jospin's coaches at Black City have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2# White tries for a kimura but Jospin is defending well. White is looking to take a break and control but Jospin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jospin stops White from passing to mount. #T3# This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Jospin wants to control but White postures up.#SUB2# White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jospin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jospin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jospin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The ground and pound from White seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2# White is trying to get an arm triangle but Jospin is defending well. Jospin defending against the ground and pound. Jospin manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jospin sees it coming and defends easily. 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 Henri Jospin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Michael Jai White's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jospin misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a stiff right hand. White scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2# It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut. Jospin throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick. White avoids the body shot from Jospin.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jospin but Jospin pushes him off and we're back to square one. White lands with a nice body punch. #T1# A punch combination from Jospin misses. Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far. White stuns Jospin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jospin lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head. White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jospin. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away. Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jospin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. White digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs. Jospin scores with a body shot.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jospin circles away quickly and effectively. Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick. Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2# White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. White takes one on the button. White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away. Jospin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White jabs Jospin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. White lands an overhand right. A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# White darts in looking for a takedown but Jospin gets double underhooks and turns White into the ropes. Jospin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it. White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jospin pinned against the ropes. Jospin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jai White. Jospin walks into a straight right hand from White. A head kick misses from Jospin. Jospin misses with a few strikes there.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout. White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4# Jospin swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand. White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by White. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for White. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jospin defends well and White ends up having to push Jospin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# White gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jospin is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold. Jospin trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jai White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A nice leg kick lands there from Jospin. A head kick misses from Jospin. Jospin swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Jospin finds it's target. Jospin throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely. White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jospin circles away quickly and effectively. Jospin is looking for a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing. White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. White scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##TD2# White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jospin wants to control the position but White says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. White trying to control the action but Jospin is working from the bottom. Jospin trying to control from the bottom.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White. Jospin is not content to let White control the position. White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# White is trying to work for a kimura but Jospin is defending well.
Jospin is trying to get back to full guard. Jospin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.#T2# Jospin is working hard here to advance position. Jospin trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. White not doing much here.
#SUB# Jospin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# White is looking for a kimura here.
#T3# Jospin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Jospin is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jospin! #SUB2# White swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jospin is now in White's guard. A big mistake from White there, giving up the dominant position! White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jospin controls the pace.#T4# White working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jospin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. White looking to control.
Jospin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jospin controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Jai White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think White 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jai White!
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