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Event:
GC 412 Waller vs. Christie
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Dukes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camacho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukes feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Camacho.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukes.
Dukes moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Dukes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dukes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dukes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camacho throws a right and a left that Dukes avoids nicely.
Dukes missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Dukes misses.
Dukes just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Camacho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Camacho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camacho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dukes is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dukes is not content to let Camacho control the position.
Camacho tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dukes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Camacho tries for a kimura but Dukes is defending well.
Dukes is trying to improve his position.
Dukes keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camacho trying to control the position but Dukes is working away. #SUB#
Camacho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dukes struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Dukes is not content to let Camacho control the position.
Dukes struggling a bit here.
Dukes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dukes is trying to maintain the position but Camacho is very close to passing his half guard.
Camacho is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukes trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Camacho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukes sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukes is looking for a sweep. Camacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukes is not content to let Camacho control the position.
Dukes wants to improve his position but Camacho is controlling well.
Dukes wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho lands with a cross.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Dukes counters with a left to the body.
Camacho throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dukes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Camacho was covering up waiting for the punch and Dukes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dukes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dukes is pushing down on Camacho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camacho is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukes's back!
Dukes trying to control the hands but Camacho won't let him. #SUB#
Camacho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camacho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Camacho is hanging on to Dukes's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Camacho not allowing Dukes to control his hands.
Dukes wants to escape the position.
Dukes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dukes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dukes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dukes trying to control here.
#T2#
Dukes is looking for a sweep. Camacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camacho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camacho's back!
Dukes is trying to stick to Camacho's back but Camacho is turning into Dukes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dukes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Camacho.
Dukes is controlling Camacho's posture.
Camacho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dukes tries to bench press Camacho off him but Camacho keeps the position. #SUB#
Camacho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jermaine Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukes is trying to control Camacho's posture but Camacho avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes is trying to control Camacho's posture but Camacho avoids it.
Dukes tries to bench press Camacho off him but Camacho keeps the position.
Dukes gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dukes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camacho is thwarting Dukes's attempts to control the position.
Dukes is pressing down on Camacho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Camacho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dukes can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Camacho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dukes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jermaine Camacho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Camacho gets a double leg takedown into Dukes's guard.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
Dukes is trying to keep Camacho in close.
Dukes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camacho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Camacho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camacho looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dukes is defending well. Camacho quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dukes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Camacho celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jermaine Camacho! |
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Event:
GC 408 Georgiev vs. Waller
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Dukes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dukes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Dukes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dukes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Dukes catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dukes swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson throws a hook but Dukes blocks it.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukes is just out of range.
Dukes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dukes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Henderson with the counter takedown but Dukes avoids it easily.
Henderson walks into a straight right hand from Dukes.#TD#
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Dukes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson is looking to stand up but Dukes isn't so interested in that idea.
Dukes 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. #T1#
Dukes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
Dukes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Dukes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Henderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dukes but great work by Henderson .
You can see the frustration on Dukes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukes is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Henderson stands up and beckons Dukes to his feet. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson . That snapped Dukes's head back.
A jab from Henderson does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Henderson .
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dukes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson tries to stand but Dukes is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dukes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
Dukes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dukes trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB#
Dukes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dukes is controlling Henderson 's posture.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Henderson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Dukes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dukes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Dukes misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is trying to control Henderson 's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Dukes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dukes is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Henderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Dukes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Henderson moves forwards but Dukes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Henderson drops his hands momentarily and Dukes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dukes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson scores with the left hand. Dukes knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Henderson clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Dukes is controlling him.
Dukes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dukes fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dukes.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dukes tries to work over Henderson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukes keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Dukes as the two fighters clinch.
Dukes lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson . #T1#
A right hand to the body from Dukes.
Dukes lands a nice uppercut.
Dukes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dukes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukes digs a right hand underneath Henderson 's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson 's efforts to push away.
Dukes misses with a body punch.
Dukes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dukes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dukes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dukes misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukes.
Still in the clinch, Dukes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dukes cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Dukes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson .
Dukes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henderson tries to circle away but Dukes has him pinned against the cage.
Grant Dukes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dukes won't allow it.
#T2##BC2#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dukes works Henderson 's body with a nice hook.
Dukes misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Dukes.
Dukes throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson tries to bum rush Dukes with a series of wild strikes but Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Henderson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Dukes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dukes finish him?
Dukes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dukes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dukes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Dukes feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Dukes trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dukes won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Henderson . Beautiful body shot.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukes is just out of range.
Dukes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukes keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Grant Dukes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukes throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Dukes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Dukes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Dukes is controlling him.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dukes has double underhooks.
Dukes lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dukes works Henderson 's body with a nice hook.
Dukes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dukes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dukes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dukes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes passes Henderson 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dukes is working for a submission of some sort.
Dukes is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dukes is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dukes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dukes continues to stall.#T3#
Henderson is looking to escape.
Dukes is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson swings for the body but Dukes moves out of range.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson walks into a straight right hand from Dukes.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Dukes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dukes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Dukes!
A relieved looking Grant Dukes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Dukes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukes! But no joy.
Kirzner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirzner tries to move into range but Dukes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirzner walks into a stiff left hand from Dukes.
Kirzner throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kirzner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dukes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirzner moves away.
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukes lands with a right hand.
Dukes throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Dukes. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kirzner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Kirzner is rocked!
Kirzner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Kirzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Kirzner misses.
Kirzner seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Dukes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dukes.
Dukes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirzner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dukes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dukes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirzner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirzner was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
A left lands for Dukes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes cracks Kirzner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dukes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirzner off the cage and back into range.
Kirzner misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Dukes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kirzner!
Dukes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ramirez Dojo Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dukes works to advance to full mount. Kirzner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dukes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kirzner is holding on tight.
Dukes controlling from the full mount.
Kirzner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirzner tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dukes fails to advance to Kirzner's back.
Dukes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dukes moves to the back position.
Kirzner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dukes.
Well, with Dukes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kirzner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Dukes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kirzner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4##SUB2#
Dukes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kirzner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dukes biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Kirzner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dukes gets his way!
Dukes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kirzner slips a jab and a cross from Dukes.
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kirzner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dukes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirzner.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
Kirzner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dukes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner drops his hands momentarily and Dukes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dukes tests Kirzner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirzner.
#TD2#
Dukes gets a double leg takedown into Kirzner's guard.#T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Dukes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Kirzner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukes controls the pace.
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukes slips nicely into half guard.
Dukes moves into full mount! Kirzner won't be happy about that! #T2#
Dukes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kirzner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kirzner! #SUB2#
Dukes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dukes is trying to control the position but Kirzner postures up.
Kirzner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
Grant Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kirzner has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dukes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kirzner is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dukes pulls down on the head and he's put Kirzner to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Dukes!
Grant Dukes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Dukes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vasquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dukes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dukes connects with a body shot.
A big left from Dukes misses.
Vasquez throws a nice head kick!
Vasquez walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Dukes blocks the low kick.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Vasquez lands a left and a right that send Dukes crashing to the mat, dazed. Vasquez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dukes's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Vasquez before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
Dukes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dukes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasquez.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasquez throws a front kick aimed at Dukes's knee but Dukes avoids it well.
Vasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dukes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasquez thinking.
Dukes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vasquez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dukes if he has to take too many more of those.
Vasquez throws a low kick but Dukes avoids it.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasquez throws out the jab.
And Dukes tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dukes misses with a hook.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez slips a straight right by Dukes.#T1#
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasquez throwing a counter right hand but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dukes works the jab nicely.
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Dukes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukes tests Vasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dukes lands a right hook to the body.
Dukes digs a good hook to Vasquez's body.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt - Vasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nando Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasquez looks to land a left hand but Dukes moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Dukes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasquez tries a low kick but Dukes avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a shot from downtown. Dukes moves away and avoids it.
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Dukes throws out a counter right but Vasquez avoids it with no problem.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a hook.
Vasquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Dukes scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Vasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab.
Vasquez swings for the body but Dukes moves out of range.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukes.
Dukes looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.
A jab from Dukes misses.
Dukes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Vasquez scores with a jab.
Vasquez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dukes is out of range.
Dukes throws a right and a left that Vasquez avoids nicely.
Dukes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasquez in his tracks.
Dukes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez loads up on a big right hand but Dukes slips the punch.
Vasquez misses with a low kick as Dukes jumps back.
Vasquez defending well as Dukes loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Vasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Vasquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Dukes misses with a body shot.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body. Vasquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasquez is looking to clinch.
Dukes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dukes throws a body punch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Dukes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasquez lands with a straight right. Dukes didn't see that one coming.
Vasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Dukes.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant Dukes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Dukes.
Dukes misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Dukes misses with a hook. Vasquez ducked under it nicely.
Vasquez is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dukes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Dukes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vasquez tries to bench press Dukes off him but Dukes keeps the position.
Dukes wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
Dukes controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes trying to control the position but Vasquez is working away.
Vasquez is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it. #T1#
Vasquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasquez is not content to let Dukes control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dukes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dukes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dukes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dukes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasquez is defending well. #SUB2#
Dukes tries for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Vasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Dukes keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Vasquez is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working.
Vasquez stops Dukes from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Dukes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vasquez is letting Dukes control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Dukes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dukes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vasquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dukes trying to control the position but Vasquez is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dukes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dukes trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Vasquez throws a push kick but Dukes slaps the foot to one side.
Dukes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes scores with a jab to the head.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Vasquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Vasquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez misses with an uppercut
and Dukes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasquez has time to react.
Vasquez thows a body kick. Dukes tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Dukes gets a takedown into half guard.
Vasquez has one foot on Dukes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Vasquez is looking to land body kicks.
Vasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Dukes moves out of range easily.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Dukes moves out of range.
Vasquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dukes's sensitive parts.
Nando Vasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez lands with a right hand.
Dukes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dukes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vasquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dukes lands a slapping body shot.
Vasquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Dukes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dukes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nando Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vasquez seems keen to control Dukes's posture.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Dukes wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Dukes trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Dukes stays in close to Vasquez's body and controls the position.
Dukes forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dukes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dukes passes to side control. #SUB2#
Dukes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasquez, who protects the arm well.
Dukes trying to control the position but Vasquez is working away.
Dukes wants to take a breather but Vasquez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dukes. #T4#
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.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vasquez pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Dukes slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nando Vasquez.
I think Dukes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
GDL 80: Von Mises VS Tragedy
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Vertongen feints and then cracks Dukes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dukes down.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Vertongen sprawls well.
Vertongen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vertongen throws a leg kick
and Dukes counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
Dukes digs a good body shot into Vertongen's ribs.
Dukes slips a straight right by Vertongen.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Vertongen misses its target.
Dukes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Vertongen catches Dukes right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dukes avoids the head kick by Vertongen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vertongen. Dukes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Vertongen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Dukes has hold of Vertongen's hands but Vertongen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Vertongen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vertongen wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vertongen pulls his head out easily.
Dukes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dukes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vertongen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Vertongen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking for a triangle but Vertongen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dukes has an active guard here but Vertongen has managed to pass into half guard.
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Dukes actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vertongen lands a nice short elbow.
Vertongen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dukes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dukes.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vertongen postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
Vertongen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vertongen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Vertongen finish him?
Vertongen gets to his feet and stands over Dukes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dukes felt that one! Vertongen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dukes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Vertongen!
After the fight, Toby Vertongen 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:
GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Dukes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mwekassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dukes scores with a jab. Mwekassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mwekassa misses with a right hand
and Dukes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mwekassa walks into a left hand.
Mwekassa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mwekassa tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mwekassa, as that shot connected.
Mwekassa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mwekassa slips a jab from Dukes.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mwekassa.
Dukes throws the left hand but Mwekassa avoids the punch easily.
Dukes scores with a jab to the head.
Mwekassa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mwekassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dukes throws an overhand right that lands on Mwekassa's shoulder, as Mwekassa tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Mwekassa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dukes is looking to counter punch.
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dukes fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukes swings widly with a right hand
and Mwekassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mwekassa scores with a shot to the body.
Mwekassa walks into a straight right hand from Dukes.
Nice uppercut lands for Mwekassa. That snapped Dukes's head back.
#TD#
Mwekassa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mwekassa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mwekassa trying to control the position.
Dukes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mwekassa's guard.
Dukes moves into full mount! Mwekassa won't be happy about that!
Mwekassa wants to control but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mwekassa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dukes.
#T3#
Dukes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mwekassa for as long as he can get away with.
Mwekassa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Dukes working for the choke.
Mwekassa trying to get back to his feet but Dukes is in full control for now. #SUB#
Mwekassa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dukes gets his way!
Dukes has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Dukes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mwekassa is doing well to defend. Dukes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mwekassa is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grant Dukes! |
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Event:
GDL 67: Galvarino VS Poika
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes misses with an uppercut.
Dukes misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dukes avoids it easily.#TD#
Dukes feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes slips nicely into half guard.
Dukes prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Dukes.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Dukes postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes trying to control the pace.
Dukes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Dukes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Dukes trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Dukes postures up.
#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.
Dukes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dukes is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dukes.#TD#
Dukes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukes is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Dukes is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dukes is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Dukes controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukes pulls his head out easily.
Dukes is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dukes is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Dukes has control of the leg.
Dukes is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Dukes is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Dukes is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dukes digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Dukes slips the punch.
Dukes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dukes swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Dukes pushes him away.
Dukes moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dukes throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Dukes lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Dukes with that takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a looping right.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Dukes misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Dukes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Dukes avoids it.
Dukes feinted with a counter takedown.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Dukes is out of range.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukes drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dukes works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Dukes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dukes digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Dukes misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Dukes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit 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.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dukes doesn't defend quickly enough and Sitsongrit has managed to lock this one up! Can Dukes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sitsongrit on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GDL 59: Title Night
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Dukes.
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Keskinen's head but Keskinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Keskinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dukes jabs at Keskinen's body.
Keskinen wants to clinch up but Dukes keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Dukes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keskinen!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dukes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dukes is working to tighten his grip on Keskinen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Keskinen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dukes is really squeezing tight and eventually Keskinen passes out! Dukes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Grant Dukes! |
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Event:
GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown. Poika tries to sprawl out of it but Dukes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poika manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poika is looking for a counter combo.
Poika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Dukes does it's job there.
Dukes throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Poika is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Dukes blocks the low kick.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Poika avoids it easily.
Dukes jabs Poika to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukes.
Poika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.#T1#
Poika takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Poika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Dukes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poika swings widly with a right hand
and Dukes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dukes misses with a body shot.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poika blocks a jab.
Dukes lands a nice shot that snaps Poika's head back.
Poika lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dukes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes connects with a body shot.
Poika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poika walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dukes works the jab nicely.
Dukes throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Dukes throws a good cross that connects.
Dukes tests Poika's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poika is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Poika counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dukes's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dukes. That snapped Poika's head back.
Dukes loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.
Dukes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poika had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.#T3#
A slow jab from Dukes misses its intended target.
Dukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes cracks Poika with an open hand slap.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poika moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poika at a distance.
Poika slips under a jab from Dukes.
Poika went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Poika walks into a jab.
Dukes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Poika moved out of range nicely.
Dukes misses with a straight right.
Dukes avoids the body shot from Poika.
#T4#
Dukes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukes throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dukes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poika's half guard.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking for a kimura but Poika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dukes to get the leverage.
Poika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukes is working away from the top position though.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
Dukes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poika's thigh. Poika counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dukes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes lands the left hand.
Dukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Dukes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Poika takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Poika's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes tries to work over Poika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Dukes.
Dukes is working Poika over against the cage.#BC#
Poika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dukes counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poika avoids the body shot from Dukes.
#T1#
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Dukes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poika.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poika throws a front kick aimed at Dukes's knee but Dukes avoids it well.
Dukes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dukes avoids the body shot from Poika.
#T2#
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poika was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Poika throws a hook but Dukes avoids it easily.
Poika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dukes.
Dukes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Poika looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Poika looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Dukes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dukes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Poika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dukes moves into full mount! Poika won't be happy about that! #T3#
Poika tries to reverse the position but Dukes maintains control.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Poika has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Poika!
Dukes is trying to keep Poika in close.
Poika lands a couple of elbows.
Poika landing some decent shots from guard.
Poika pushes down on Dukes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poika not doing much here.
Dukes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Dukes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poika's guard. #REVB#
Dukes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poika is not content to let Dukes control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes 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. 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#
Dukes throws a jab when Poika was well out of range.
Poika appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dukes lands with a shot to the body.
Dukes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dukes misses with a hook. Poika ducked under it nicely.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Poika avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poika continues to drive forward.
Dukes cracks a nice hook into Poika's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Poika looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dukes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poika misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Dukes misses.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab. #T1#
Poika slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Poika misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Dukes.
Poika takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body. Poika takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dukes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reima Poika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Dukes.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dukes there.
Dukes lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Poika is predictable there #TD2#
and Dukes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poika keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass. #SUB#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukes controls the pace.#SUB#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes dips to his left and cracks Poika with an uppercut!#TD2#
Poika gets caught flat footed, as Dukes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Poika working for a triangle but Dukes defends it easily.
Reima Poika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes passes Poika's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poika tries to roll over but Dukes keeps him under control.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dukes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dukes is pushing down on Poika's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poika is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Dukes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dukes 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Dukes! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 135
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes throws a body punch but Sisu moves out of range.
A big right from Dukes misses.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisu misses the shot to the body.
Dukes cracks Sisu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dukes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sisu.
Sisu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Sisu circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sisu.
Dukes trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
Sisu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sisu taking a breather here.
Dukes tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sisu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dukes tries to improve position but can't.
Dukes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sisu off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Sisu fending off the submission attempt from Dukes.
Sisu tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dukes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sisu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Sisu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dukes gets his hands free as Sisu looks to control. #SUB2#
Sisu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dukes.
You can see the frustration on Sisu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sisu trying to control the position but Dukes manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Dukes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sisu is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sisu prevents Dukes from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Dukes is trying to control but Sisu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sisu tries to lock up and control but Dukes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dukes wants to control the pace but Sisu is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Dukes goes for an armbar but Sisu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sisu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sisu controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dukes working for a triangle but Sisu defends it easily.
#T4#
Sisu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dukes looking for a guillotine here but Sisu defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dukes working for a triangle but Sisu defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant Dukes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Dukes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sisu!
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sisu keeps working.
Sisu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sisu gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sisu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisu, not yet.
My spies in Psycho’s Elites inform me that Dukes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Sisu has control of Dukes's left arm, preventing Dukes from doing any damage.
Sisu wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Sisu controlling Dukes's posture.
Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dukes trying to control but Sisu is working from the bottom.
Sisu trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sisu walks into a jab.
Sisu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukes.
Sisu moves away from the strike by Dukes.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Dukes connects with a crisp jab.
Sisu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Dukes just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sisu feinted with a counter takedown.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dukes moves away.
Dukes misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Sisu counters with a takedown into side control.
Dukes gets back to half guard.
Sisu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sisu is keen to just control but Dukes is a slippery customer.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Sisu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dukes is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukes avoid being mounted?
Sisu passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grant Dukes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukes misses with an uppercut.
Dukes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Dukes. Beautiful body shot.
Sisu misses the shot to the body.
Sisu takes one to the chin there.
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sisu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Dukes works Sisu's body with a nice hook.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Sisu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sisu landing a few strikes.
Dukes is trying to improve his position.
Sisu advances to full mount. #T1#
Sisu controlling his opponent.
Dukes tries to reverse the position but Sisu maintains control.
Dukes is squirming around, avoiding Sisu's attempts to control the action.
Sisu with good strikes from the mount here!
Sisu wants to control the pace but Dukes is squirming around nicely.
Dukes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisu scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Dukes won't allow Sisu to pass to mount.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sisu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sisu prevents Dukes from improving his position.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Dukes is trying to maintain the position but Sisu is very close to passing his half guard.
Sisu Sisu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sisu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Dukes is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sisu Sisu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dukes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sisu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sisu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Dukes keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Sisu controlling from the top position.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sisu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sisu, into his guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dukes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 128
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyk blocks a jab.
Dukes takes a swing at Zoldyk's ribcage but misses.
Zoldyk misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dukes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zoldyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dukes scores with a jab to the head.
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Dukes.
Zoldyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dukes under the eye.#TD#
Dukes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zoldyk quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk is staying active underneath Dukes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dukes 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.
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!
Zoldyk gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Zoldyk is trying to control the position but Dukes postures up.
Zoldyk keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Zoldyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoldyk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoldyk looking to control but Dukes passes into half guard.
Zoldyk tries to get to full guard but Dukes has control of the leg.
Zoldyk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zoldyk trying to control but Dukes postures up.
Zoldyk tries to get to full guard but Dukes has control of the leg. #T3#
Zoldyk is pressing down on Dukes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Dukes stands and throws Zoldyk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zoldyk struggling a bit here.
Dukes trying to control the position but Zoldyk is working away.
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoldyk is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Dukes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Dukes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dukes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoldyk can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dukes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zoldyk, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zoldyk slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukes with a nice cross.
Zoldyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoldyk takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyk. Dukes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoldyk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dukes takes a step back to recover.
Zoldyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyk moves away from the strike by Dukes.
Dukes staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut. Dukes saw that one coming.
Dukes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoldyk lands a really nice looking cross but Dukes seems unphased.
#T1#
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
A jab from Zoldyk misses.
Donk. Dukes catches Zoldyk right on the button with a cross.
Zoldyk misses the jab.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Zoldyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoldyk continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown but Zoldyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dukes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zoldyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoldyk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zoldyk misses with a double jab.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Dukes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoldyk manages to circle out of the way.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoldyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoldyk misses.#T2#
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Dukes connects with a body shot that sends Zoldyk's belly button to the back.
Zoldyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukes was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyk.
Donk. Dukes catches Zoldyk right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoldyk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zoldyk misses with a double jab.
Zoldyk misses with a looping left.
Dukes connects with the punch.
Zoldyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zoldyk throws the left hand but Dukes avoids the punch easily.
As Zoldyk tries to get set, Dukes tries to push him back and clinch up but Zoldyk manages to avoid the attempt.
Zoldyk moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Zoldyk throws a head kick that misses.
Zoldyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoldyk! But no joy.#T3##TD#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dukes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyk can do to turn this around?
Zoldyk tries to improve position but can't.
Zoldyk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dukes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dukes wants to improve his position but Zoldyk is controlling well.
Dukes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zoldyk prevents Dukes from improving his position.#T4#
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Zoldyk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoldyk prevents Dukes from improving his position.
Zoldyk wants to take a breather but Dukes is having none of it.
Zoldyk is nestled in close to Dukes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
Zoldyk lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoldyk winds up and cracks Dukes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grant Dukes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zoldyk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoldyk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes defending well as Zoldyk loads up on a big left hand.
Grant Dukes is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoldyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukes.
Zoldyk misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyk moves away from the strike by Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyk is just out of range.
Zoldyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukes.
Dukes dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoldyk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoldyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyk feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Zoldyk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Dukes there.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoldyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Dukes misses.
Dukes avoids the head kick by Zoldyk.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Zoldyk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoldyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dukes moves away.
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoldyk slips under a jab from Dukes.
Zoldyk walks into a straight right hand from Dukes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoldyk at a distance.
Zoldyk slips a jab from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a body punch
and Zoldyk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killua Zoldyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Zoldyk misses.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoldyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Zoldyk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dukes with a body shot.
Dukes cracks Zoldyk with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Zoldyk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoldyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Dukes.
Zoldyk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoldyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dukes.#T3#
Zoldyk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zoldyk fails with the takedown
and Dukes counters with a nice body shot.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut.
Dukes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zoldyk swivels and escapes.
As Dukes backs off Zoldyk throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.
Zoldyk lands with a nice body punch.
Zoldyk misses with a head kick.
Dukes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Zoldyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoldyk keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zoldyk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Zoldyk does it's job there.#TD#
Dukes drives through with a takedown into Zoldyk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Zoldyk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zoldyk.
Zoldyk struggling a bit here.
Zoldyk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dukes advances nicely into full mount.
Zoldyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Zoldyk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dukes.
Dukes wants to take Zoldyk's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Dukes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dukes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Dukes! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 121
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Dukes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.#TD#
Dukes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ivanov's half guard.#SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura but Ivanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dukes to get the leverage.
Ivanov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Dukes's head to control him but Dukes postures up.
#SUB#
Dukes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dukes is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Dukes wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Dukes's head to control him but Dukes postures up.
Ivanov is doing well to control the position and prevent Dukes from advancing to side control.#T1##ES2#
Ivanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ivanov lands the left hand.
Dukes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov slips a straight right by Dukes.
And Ivanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dukes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Ivanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dukes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov has his hands on Dukes's head, controlling the position.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov pulls Dukes in to control the position. #T2#
Dukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet. #SUB#
Dukes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dukes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Dukes wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dukes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ivanov is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanov controlling the position for now.
Ivanov is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well.
Dukes is taking a breather. Ivanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dukes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dukes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Ivanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dukes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dukes.
Dukes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ivanov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Dukes defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes keeping hold of Ivanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Dukes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grant Dukes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dukes swivels and escapes.
Ivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukes tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukes to the ground. Dukes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Ivanov gets the takedown into side control.
Dukes is looking to reverse the position.
Dukes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Ivanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dukes. #SUB#
Dukes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ivanov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ivanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dukes.
Dukes tries to keep control of the position but Ivanov is staying busy.#T1##ES2#
Ivanov manages to escape to his feet.
Dukes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Ivanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dukes's half guard.#SUB#
Dukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Dukes trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
Dukes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes has the hooks in. Ivanov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Dukes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2##SUB#
Dukes looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dukes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dukes tries to keep control of the position but Ivanov is staying busy.
Dukes is not going to allow Ivanov to sit and survive in this position.
Ivanov is in bad spot here.
Dukes trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Dukes has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ivanov is defending well but eventually Dukes manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ivanov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grant Dukes!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 114
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Dukes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett wants to clinch
and Dukes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Dukes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hackett did well to prevent Dukes getting side control.#SUB#
Dukes is working for a kimura but Hackett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dukes is trying to work for a kimura but Hackett is defending well.
Hackett keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hackett is looking to control Dukes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackett avoid being mounted?
Dukes is pressing down on Hackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hackett is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett wants to control the action here but instead Dukes manages to pass to full mount!
Hackett is trying desperately to improve position.
Hackett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dukes avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.#SUB#
Dukes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hackett turns into him and now he's in Dukes's guard.
#SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle but Hackett pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dukes 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.#SUB#
Hackett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dukes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hackett is looking to defend but Dukes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hackett! Dukes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hackett taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Dukes!
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Event:
WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Bushrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Bushrod's head but Bushrod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bushrod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dukes manages to circle out of the way.
Dukes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dukes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushrod motions for Dukes to come forward. Bushrod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushrod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bushrod has time to react.
Dukes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dukes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dukes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushrod.
Bushrod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Dukes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bushrod misses with a head kick.
Dukes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bushrod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Dukes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bushrod closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dukes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bushrod misses with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dukes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bushrod motions for Dukes to come forward. Bushrod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dukes checks a leg kick.
Dukes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushrod wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scruffy Bushrod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bushrod slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That kick from Bushrod tenderised Dukes's leg. Dukes is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Dukes tries to keep at a distance but Bushrod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dukes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bushrod with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dukes tries to work over Bushrod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Dukes on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dukes.
Bushrod missing with knees to the body.
Bushrod tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bushrod tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bushrod taking a breather.
Dukes is leaning against Bushrod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dukes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bushrod leaning against his opponent.
Bushrod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dukes is defending well for now.
Dukes goes for a takedown attempt but Bushrod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushrod tries to move into range but Dukes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Dukes lands a body shot.
Dukes lands a head shot.
Dukes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Bushrod moves into the clinch.
Dukes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Dukes has picked Bushrod up - he's going for a ride! Dukes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dukes is controlling the pace.
Dukes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bushrod! #T3#
Dukes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Dukes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dukes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dukes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dukes looking to ground and pound but Bushrod is blocking nicely.
Dukes throwing strikes here but Bushrod is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bushrod is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bushrod tries to hold on but Dukes pushes him away.
Bushrod sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dukes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Dukes throwing shots but Bushrod is blocking nicely.
Well, if Dukes 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.
Dukes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushrod's head.
Dukes stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes thows a huge punch but Bushrod dodges it nicely.
Dukes is pressing down on Bushrod's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bushrod is holding on for now.
Dukes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dukes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Dukes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dukes misses with the ground and pound.
Bushrod can't do much from the bottom here.
Bushrod is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Dukes throws an elbow but Bushrod slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dukes is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bushrod is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dukes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bushrod sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dukes trying to control the position but Bushrod is working away.
Dukes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bushrod haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Bushrod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukes trying to control the action but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dukes controls the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bushrod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bushrod tries to clinch up but Dukes circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Bushrod's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Bushrod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Dukes.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bushrod has time to react.
Bushrod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Dukes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bushrod's hands.
Bushrod scores with a leg kick.
Dukes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushrod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bushrod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Bushrod.
Dukes lands a shot to the body.
Dukes misses with a punch to the body.
Dukes digs a right hand underneath Bushrod's ribcage. Bushrod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dukes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bushrod backwards.
Dukes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushrod backwards.
Bushrod is looking to control Dukes's arms but Dukes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bushrod has his back to the cage.
Bushrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushrod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dukes avoids it.
Bushrod trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bushrod into the cage.
Dukes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushrod backwards.
Bushrod prevents a body shot from Dukes. #T4#
Dukes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bushrod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dukes's face.
Dukes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dukes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dukes as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Dukes on the inside. #ROC2#
Bushrod is rocked!
Dukes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Bushrod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dukes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bushrod.
Dukes lands a shot to the body.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukes presses Bushrod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dukes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bushrod is defending well.
Grant Dukes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bushrod is looking to control Dukes's arms but Dukes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bushrod has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Dukes pulls guard. #SUB2#
Dukes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bushrod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bushrod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bushrod seems to have got his legs back now.
Dukes wants to sweep here but Bushrod controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bushrod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dukes.
Dukes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bushrod moves in looking to clinch but Dukes pushes him off.
Dukes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Dukes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bushrod is trying to defend but Dukes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dukes is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukes passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushrod is looking to get to half guard.
Dukes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T1#
Dukes trying to control but Bushrod is having none of it.
Bushrod wants to control but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bushrod is looking to escape.
Grant Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bushrod is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bushrod manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Bushrod, under a barage of strikes from Dukes.
Bushrod is staying active underneath Dukes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #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.
Dukes controlling the action here.
Dukes trying to mount his opponent but Bushrod defends it.
Dukes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bushrod is in trouble now - Dukes has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Dukes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dukes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Dukes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dukes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dukes controlling his opponent.
Dukes throws some wild stikes that Bushrod manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dukes controlling his opponent.
Dukes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bushrod because Dukes loaded up on that one.
Dukes landing punches. #T4#
Bushrod wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dukes.
Dukes controlling his opponent.
Dukes thowing shots but they're missing.
Dukes wants to control the action but instead Bushrod gets a body lock and reverses into Dukes's guard! Nice work! #SUB2#
Dukes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bushrod should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dukes has tightened it up now! Bushrod should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Dukes!
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Event:
UFC FNF 2
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Dukes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body. Gunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Dukes.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Dukes lands a jab.
Gunn connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Dukes misses.
Dukes jabs at Gunn's body.#T1#
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Dukes.
Dukes looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Dukes slips under a jab.
Gunn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Dukes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
A cross from Gunn lands.
Dukes scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Dukes staying out of range there.
Gunn throws a hook but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gunn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dukes throws a poor cross that misses
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dukes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Dukes throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a right hand to the body.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant Dukes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn blocks a jab.
Dukes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Gunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Dukes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn walks into a straight right hand from Dukes.
Dukes with a nice cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Gunn had a free shot at his head there.
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Dukes missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Dukes throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Rex Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Dukes counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Dukes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dukes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grant Dukes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dukes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Rex Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
It looked like Gunn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dukes.
Gunn misses with a hook
and Dukes counters with a nice body shot.
Dukes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A big left from Dukes misses.
Dukes misses with a straight right.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Gunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunn lands a slapping body shot.
Dukes throws a right hand that misses
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Dukes throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
It seemed like Dukes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Dukes.
Nice shot lands for Dukes.#T2#
Dukes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukes was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Dukes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant Dukes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rex Gunn.
Well Dukes 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rex Gunn!
A very excited looking Rex Gunn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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