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Event:
Gladius #17
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Vazzappo has closed the distance and engaged Jack in a clinch.
#BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vazzappo misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Jack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Vazzappo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vazzappo is stalling here.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Vazzappo is controlling him.#T1#
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Vazzappo has the dominant position.
Jack tries to break free but Vazzappo pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vazzappo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vazzappo stalling.
Vazzappo tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Vazzappo to work.
Vazzappo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Vazzappo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vazzappo forces Jack back against the cage and clinches.
Vazzappo stalling the fight.
Vazzappo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Vazzappo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vazzappo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazzappo lands with a left to the head.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Vazzappo is controlling the position.
Vazzappo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Vazzappo just leaning against Jack, taking a breather.
Vazzappo taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Vazzappo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vazzappo tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Vazzappo can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Vazzappo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Vazzappo has the dominant position.
A short left from Vazzappo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack tries to circle away but Vazzappo has him pinned against the cage.
Vazzappo is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vazzappo cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Vazzappo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Vazzappo works on Jack's body with a couple of short punches.
Vazzappo lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Vazzappo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vazzappo gets a clinch.
Jack tries to circle away but Vazzappo has him pinned against the cage.
Vazzappo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vazzappo is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vazzappo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vazzappo cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Jack tries to break free but Vazzappo pushes him back against the cage.
Vazzappo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vazzappo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vazzappo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Vazzappo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Vazzappo.
Vazzappo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Vazzappo.
#T4#
Vazzappo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vazzappo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo taking a breather.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vazzappo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jack is trying to break free.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vazzappo'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.
A body shot lands from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo is pushing Jack up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Vazzappo - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vazzappo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Vazzappo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jack wants to break free but Vazzappo has control.
Still in the clinch, Vazzappo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack is trying to break free.
Vazzappo lands a shot to the body.
Vazzappo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vazzappo is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Vazzappo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vazzappo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack letting Vazzappo take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vazzappo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Vazzappo manages to break the clinch.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL2#
Vazzappo closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Jack being controlled against the cage.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo lands a body shot. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vazzappo clinches up with Jack and pushes him back against the cage.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazzappo.
A right handed body shot lands from Vazzappo.
Still in the clinch, Vazzappo scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Jack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vazzappo drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Vazzappo lands with a left to the head.
Vazzappo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Vazzappo lands a right hand.
Vazzappo is struggling to control the position.
Vazzappo is stalling here.
A short right from Vazzappo.
A short body shot lands from Vazzappo as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Vazzappo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Vazzappo won't allow it.
Vazzappo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vazzappo.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Vazzappo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vazzappo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack is trying to break free.
Vazzappo lands a shot to the body.
Come on Vazzappo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vazzappo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vazzappo slowing the pace effectively.
Vazzappo lands a right hand.
Vazzappo controlling the action here for a moment.
Vazzappo works on Jack's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vazzappo - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Vazzappo darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.
Vazzappo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vazzappo digs a right hand underneath Jack's ribcage. Jack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vazzappo lands with a light punch inside.
Vazzappo slowing the pace effectively.
Vazzappo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
A hook to the body from Vazzappo.
A short uppercut from Vazzappo.
Come on Vazzappo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vazzappo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vazzappo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vazzappo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vazzappo moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vazzappo as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Vazzappo - that landed with a thud.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vazzappo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vazzappo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Vazzappo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vazzappo slows down the pace here.
Vazzappo digs a right hand underneath Jack's ribcage. Jack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vazzappo scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vazzappo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.#T1#
Good shot there by Vazzappo.#CL2#
Vazzappo moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vazzappo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazzappo stalling.
#BC2#
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vazzappo. #CL2#
Vazzappo instigates a clinch.
Vazzappo digs a right hand underneath Jack's ribcage. Jack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vazzappo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Vazzappo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vazzappo slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Vazzappo lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vazzappo has Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Vazzappo digs a right hand underneath Jack's ribcage. Jack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vazzappo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack tries to break free but Vazzappo pushes him back against the cage.
Vazzappo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Vazzappo keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Vazzappo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vazzappo scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vazzappo drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Vazzappo has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vazzappo lands with a nice combination. Jack backs away looking to recover.
Jack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vazzappo.#CL2#
Vazzappo has closed the distance and engaged Jack in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vazzappo.
#BC2#
Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.
Jack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vazzappo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Vazzappo gets a clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Vazzappo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vazzappo is working Jack over against the cage.#BC2#
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huncho Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Vazzappo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Vazzappo.
Tony Vazzappo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Vazzappo blocks with his arms.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Vazzappo keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huncho Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Vazzappo takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Vazzappo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vazzappo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Vazzappo!
Post fight, Tony Vazzappo stared into the camera and said 'Yesss! Frigobar is back guyssss!!! My last defeat was just a bump in the road, it's clear!
I want to say something to Randy Tessin: soon I will fight you again and I'll teach you to mess with Tony Vazzappo, the Apulian tiger!'.
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Event:
Gladius #12
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Booth misses with the combination.
Booth swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Booth has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth lands a right hand.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth. #T1#
Booth lands a nice uppercut.
Booth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Booth.
Booth fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Booth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.
Booth gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack blocks an elbow strike from Booth.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Booth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Booth.
#T2#
Booth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jack up against the cage.
Booth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack letting Booth take a breather here.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack is trying to break free.
Booth gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.#T3#
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Booth pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Booth moves into the clinch.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Booth avoiding damage.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booth is working Jack over against the cage.
Jack looks winded!
Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack wants to break free but Booth has control.
Booth presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Booth lands with a light punch inside.
Booth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jack after a bit of a struggle.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Booth successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Jack stands up and waves to Booth to follow him.
Booth lands a really nice looking cross but Jack seems unphased.
#CL#
Booth closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Booth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack can't break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Booth.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booth lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Booth pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SU2#
Jack stands up from Booth's guard - Jack perhaps looking for a knockout.
Booth tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Booth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him.#BC2#
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Booth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Booth throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Booth is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack moves away
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Jack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Booth misses with a double jab.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Booth under the eye.
Huncho Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Booth works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Booth.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jack takes one to the side of the head.
Jack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3##CL#
Booth forces Jack back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Booth.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack gets underhooks to prevent Booth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Booth.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Booth jumps guard.
#T4#
Booth 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.#SU2#
Jack gets to his feet. Booth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Booth.
Booth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booth moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
John Booth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Booth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack moves away
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Booth will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Booth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Booth closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Booth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.
#T1#
Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booth slows down the pace here.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booth is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth throws an elbow that misses.
John Booth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jack is trying to push Booth away but Booth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booth pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.
Booth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Booth.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacks head. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Booth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Booth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jack's brow.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth lands a body punch.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack tries a body shot but Booth blocks it.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth can't get the takedown.
Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Booth lands a body shot.
Jack wants to break free but Booth has control.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Booth missing with knees to the body.
Booth lands a right hand.
Huncho Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Booth, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Booth!
In his post fight interview, John Booth gave a big smile as he said 'Since my loss against Max Price, I've gained an insatiable hunger to achieve excellence. I thank my rival for that. We will meet again and score another Fight of the Night award. However, I will be victorious in our rematch. '.
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Event:
Gladius #8
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range. #T1#
Jack misses with the combination.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker closes the distance but Jack moves to the side
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Jack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Jack is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Jack dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Jack lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jack looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Huncho Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack scores with a hook.#T4#
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walker backs up against the cage.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Jack sprawls well.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Jack lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack is working the combinations to good effect here.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huncho Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Jack circles away.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Jack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Jack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack swinging wildly here.
Jack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Jack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack throws a counter combo.#T1#
Jack throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walker cracks Jack with a good jab.#TD#
Walker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jack quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Jack kicks Walker off and gets back to his feet.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
Jack misses with a looping right.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Walker.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Walker misses.
Jack unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker misses with a combination
and Jack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slade Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Jack scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Jack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jack.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jack!
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Jack unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jack throws a combination. Walker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!
Jack feints a jab promting Walker to slip. Jack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Walker! He's out on his feet! Jack rushes in and drops Walker with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Huncho Jack!
Huncho Jack opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Gladius #3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessin lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tessin.
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack is controlling Tessin's posture.
Tessin preventing the sweep.
Tessin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Tessin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessin is looking to pass into half guard but Jack pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jack is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Jack won't allow Tessin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tessin pushes a forearm under Jack's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jack is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Tessin!
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Event:
Gladius #1
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boy.
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
Boy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jack.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jack.
Jack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Boy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Boy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Boy sits in half guard. #ES#
Jack has one foot on Boy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Boy clinches.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Jack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack works Boy's body with a nice hook.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Boy fails to land the takedown.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boy looks winded!#T3#
Boy fails with the takedown
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huncho Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Jack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boy tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range. #KD#
Jack drops Boy with a beautiful combination! Boy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jack is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Boy is rocked!
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jack defends it nicely.
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy misses with the combination.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Boy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack throws a one two combo.
Jack connects with a right hand. Boy shakes it off.
Jack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huncho Jack dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jack throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boy back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boy dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Jack throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
As Boy looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Boy just gets out of the way.
Boy fails with the takedown.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Jack is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one.
Boy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Boy misses with a double jab
and Jack counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Boy tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huncho Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Boy throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a three punch combo that has Boy backing up. Boy nods at Jack to acknowledge the strikes.
Jack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jack.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.
Jack jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Boy tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Boy misses with a takedown
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jack.
Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boy tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
A low kick from Boy misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jack duly obliges.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huncho Jack dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy throws a lazy head kick
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Boy drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
#T1#
Jack tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boy is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack is trying to break free.
Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jack prevents it.
Boy prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Boy is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Boy tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Boy back against the cage.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy taking a breather.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy tries for a takedown but Jack manages to get underhooks.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Boy pulls Jack into guard.
#T3#
Jack is stalling in the full guard.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Boy keeps trying to improve his position.
Jack throws a strike but Boy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boy trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jack holds on and takes a little breather.
Jack wants to stand up but Boy is controlling him.
Boy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy controlling from the top position.
Rado Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huncho Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Boy has gone for a leg lock! Jack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boy's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Huncho Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jack, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huncho Jack!
After the fight, Huncho Jack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Kuklinski feints the counter takedown.
Jack scores with a one two! Kuklinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuklinski shoots for a takedown but Jack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack digs a good body shot into Kuklinski's ribs.
Kuklinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Jack.
Kuklinski with a poor takedown
and Jack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuklinski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jack swivels and escapes.
Kuklinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Huncho Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Kuklinski backpedaling.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuklinski. Kuklinski gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Kuklinski gets a double leg takedown into Jack's guard.#ES#
Jack has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kuklinski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuklinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Jack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuklinski.
Jack tries to bum rush Kuklinski with a series of wild strikes but Kuklinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack lands a two punch combo.
Kuklinski misses with a body kick.
As Kuklinski looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Kuklinski just gets out of the way.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Kuklinski backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Kuklinski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jack!
The referee asks Kuklinski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuklinski prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Jack can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Kuklinski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuklinski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Kuklinski drags him back down.#SUB2#
Kuklinski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kuklinski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jack rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuklinski's guard! Nice work there by Jack!
Kuklinski keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Jack trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huncho Jack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuklinski has time to react.
Kuklinski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Kuklinski looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Kuklinski just gets out of the way.
Richard Kuklinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinski misses with a body kick.
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huncho Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jack throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Kuklinski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Jack.
Kuklinski throws a right hand that misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Kuklinski gets a double leg takedown into Jack's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Huncho Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuklinski looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kuklinski keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Kuklinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Jack gets to his feet. Kuklinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack as he jumps to the side.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Kuklinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Jack scores with a four punch combination!
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuklinski shoots and misses
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.#T3#
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuklinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuklinski shoots in for a double leg but Jack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuklinski dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Kuklinski's head and hops out.
Kuklinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kuklinski looks to throw a body kick
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuklinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuklinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Kuklinski drops his hands momentarily and Jack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huncho Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuklinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack feints a jab promting Kuklinski to slip. Jack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuklinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuklinski thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack connects with a right hand. Kuklinski shakes it off.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuklinski can do to turn this around?
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
Kuklinski tries to counter with a clinch but Jack shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack avoids the head kick by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Kuklinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huncho Jack dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kuklinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Kuklinski drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Jack slowing the pace effectively.
Jack tries a body shot but Kuklinski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Kuklinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuklinski misses with some punches.
Kuklinski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Kuklinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack throws a right hand that Kuklinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuklinski also avoids with ease.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuklinski has his takedown stuffed
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Kuklinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Kuklinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack looks to land a combination. Kuklinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack blocks the body kick.
Kuklinski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack looks to land a combination but Kuklinski avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Kuklinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Jack lands an overhand right.
Jack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.#CL2#
Kuklinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jack lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Kuklinski successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Kuklinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Richard Kuklinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huncho Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huncho Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jack, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huncho Jack!
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