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Event:
Welterweight Semifinals
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Bumblebee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jason Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Knight there. Knight digs a good hook to Bumblebee's body.
Knight clobbers Bumblebee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bumblebee at a distance.
Knight scores with the left hand. Bumblebee knows he should have avoided that one. A nice combination there by Knight.
Bumblebee on the wrong end of a nice hook. Knight lands a body shot.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bumblebees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight lands a slapping body shot.
Knight scores with a body shot.
#T1# Knight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bumblebee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bumblebee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Knight lands with a good body shot. A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Knight. Knight cracks Bumblebee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Knight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bumblebee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knight lands with a shot to the body. Bumblebee on the wrong end of a nice hook. Knight lands a jab to the nose. Bumblebee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bumblebee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bumblebee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knight lunges at Bumblebee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bumblebee's hand. Knight stuns Bumblebee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3# Bumblebee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Knight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bumblebee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bumblebee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A left lands for Knight. Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bumblebee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A left and a right from Knight both land. Nice combination. Bumblebee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knight works over Bumblebee's head and body with a nice combination. A cross from Knight lands. Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Knight lands the left hand. Nice jab there from Knight. Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bumblebee has time to react. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Bumblebee's head back.
Bumblebee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knight. Jason Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Knight dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Knight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A left lands for Knight. Bumblebee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bumblebee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Knight connects with a single shot there. A left lands for Knight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Knight lands. Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bumblebee takes one on the button. Bumblebee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bumblebee momentarily.
#T1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight. Knight works Bumblebee's body with a nice hook. Knight lands a body shot.
Bumblebee takes a shot right to the bread basket. Knight with a jab. Bumblebee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A left lands for Knight. Knight lands an overhand right. Bumblebee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2# Bumblebee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook. Danga de danga de dang - Knight scores with a four punch combination! Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss. A little feinted left hand from Bumblebee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Knight is breathing heavily. Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3# The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Knight lands. Knight dips to his left and cracks Bumblebee with an uppercut! Bumblebee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bumblebee scrambles back to his feet. Knight cracks Bumblebee with a right hand to the side of the head. Knight thuds a left hand into Bumblebee's body. Jason Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup. Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bumblebee has time to react. A jab lands there for Knight. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knight!
#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! Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight. Knight throws a combination. Bumblebee tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bumblebee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight is working the combinations to good effect here. Knight sizes up Bumblebee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Knight lands a lovely overhand right. Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Knight. Bumblebee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Bumblebee's head. Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bumblebee doesn't seem bothered though. Knight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Knight scores with a hook. Knight scores with a jab to the jaw. Knight lands a two punch combo.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Knight scores with the left hand. Bumblebee knows he should have avoided that one. Knight connects with a single shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot. Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bumblebee on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bumblebee's hands.#T1# Bumblebee takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bumblebee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A jab from Knight does it's job there. Bumblebee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Knight lands with a straight right. Bumblebee didn't see that one coming. Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bumblebee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Donk. Knight catches Bumblebee right on the button with a cross. Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jason Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Knight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bumblebee in his tracks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A cross from Knight lands. Knight tests Bumblebee's chin there with a solid looking shot. Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bumblebee walks into a jab. Knight lands with a shot to the body. Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bumblebee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Knight jabs Bumblebee right on the nose. Bumblebee blinks but takes it well.#T3# Bumblebee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Knight cracks Bumblebee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bumblebee needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there. Knight scores with a nice strike. Knight clobbers Bumblebee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bumblebee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bumblebee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Knight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bumblebee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4# Knight catches Bumblebee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Knight scores with a nice head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Knight connects with the punch. Bumblebee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Bumblebee's head back.
Knight works Bumblebee's body with a nice hook. Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chris Bumblebee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Knight 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Osborne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bumblebee to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bumblebee works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Bumblebee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osborne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bumblebee. Osborne wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bumblebee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2# It looks like Aurelio Osborne has been cut. Osborne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Bumblebee is looking for a kimura but Osborne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bumblebee to get the leverage. #SUB2# Bumblebee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bumblebee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2# Bumblebee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Bumblebee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Osborne regains full guard. Nicely done. Bumblebee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Bumblebee trying to control but Osborne is working from the bottom. Bumblebee tries to free his leg and advance position but Osborne is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Bumblebee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bumblebee controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Bumblebee drops back looking for a leg! Osborne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osborne manages to kick Bumblebee off! Bumblebee jumps back into Osborne's guard. #T2# Bumblebee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Osborne striking off his back but it's not causing Bumblebee any problems. #SUB# Osborne has his foot on Bumblebee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bumblebee works his way back into a safe position though. Osborne wants to stand and escape but Bumblebee is having none of it. Bumblebee trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bumblebee stays in close to Osborne's body and controls the position. #SUB# Osborne looking for a guillotine here but Bumblebee defends easily.
Bumblebee postures up.
#T3# Osborne has momentary wrist control but Bumblebee slips an elbow through the middle. Bumblebee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Osborne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Bumblebee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Osborne has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bumblebee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4# Osborne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Bumblebee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bumblebee manages to end up in side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Bumblebee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osborne, who protects the arm well. Bumblebee tries to move to mount but Osborne blocks the move with his legs. Bumblebee controls the position. Check out the look on Bumblebee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bumblebee trying to control the position but Osborne is working away. Osborne is trying to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bumblebee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osborne keeps working. #SUB2# Bumblebee tries for a kimura but Osborne is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bumblebee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aurelio Osborne's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch but Bumblebee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bumblebee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bumblebee tries to clinch there but Osborne circles away.
#TD2# Bumblebee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Osborne to the ground. Bumblebee is now in Osborne's guard.#SUB# Osborne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bumblebee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bumblebee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bumblebee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Osborne's guard. Bumblebee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Bumblebee is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bumblebee is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Bumblebee wants to work for an arm triangle but Osborne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Bumblebee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Bumblebee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Bumblebee is working for a kimura but Osborne is defending it quite comfortably.
Bumblebee is breathing heavily.#SUB# Osborne looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bumblebee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#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.#SUB2# Bumblebee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osborne is just riding it out for now. Bumblebee eventually gives up the hold. Osborne wants to get back to full guard. Osborne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2# Bumblebee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osborne defends it well. Osborne is staying active underneath Bumblebee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bumblebee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Osborne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3# Bumblebee wants to pass the guard but Osborne is keeping the position. Bumblebee preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Bumblebee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bumblebee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bumblebee advances to half guard. #SUB2# Bumblebee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osborne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bumblebee. Bumblebee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osborne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bumblebee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osborne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Osborne tries to kick Bumblebee off but Bumblebee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bumblebee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Osborne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. 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. Bumblebee connects with a nice short shot to Osborne's temple. Well, if Bumblebee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Osborne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bumblebee content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bumblebee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Osborne is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bumblebee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Aurelio Osborne's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##TD2# Bumblebee drives through with a takedown into Osborne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Osborne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bumblebee defends well. Bumblebee passes Osborne's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bumblebee controlling the action here. Chris Bumblebee has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bumblebee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Osborne is looking to control Bumblebee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osborne avoid being mounted?#T1# Bumblebee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Bumblebee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Osborne has managed to free his arm - good work. Bumblebee is looking to take a break and control but Osborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Bumblebee is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Bumblebee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osborne is just riding it out for now. Bumblebee eventually gives up the hold. Bumblebee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Osborne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bumblebee trying to mount his opponent but Osborne defends it. Osborne has hold of Bumblebee's hands but Bumblebee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Osborne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bumblebee trying to control the pace. 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. Bumblebee connects with a nice short shot to Osborne's temple. #T3##SUB# Osborne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Osborne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Bumblebee seems to be looking for submissions.
Bumblebee winds up and cracks Osborne with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bumblebee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bumblebee in particular looking to stall. Bumblebee winds up and cracks Osborne with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bumblebee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bumblebee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bumblebee working over Osborne with some ground and pound. Osborne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Osborne tries to kick Bumblebee off but Bumblebee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bumblebee stalling. #SUB2# Bumblebee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Osborne defend it? Bumblebee steps over the head and cranks it - Osborne is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bumblebee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Bumblebee!
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