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Event:
Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curtis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johnson throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson . Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Curtis forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches. Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands with a left to the head. Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.#BC2# Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Johnson throws a low kick but Curtis moves out of range easily. Curtis looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely. Curtis throws a big shot that misses. Curtis misses the shot to the body. Johnson lands the left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson throws a hook but Curtis blocks it. Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice jab there from Curtis. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.#T1# A thudding body kick lands there by Curtis!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot. Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good standup being displayed there by Curtis as he connects with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson 's head back.
Good leg kick by Curtis. Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Curtis throws a body shot but no joy. Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Curtis settles back down. Johnson works the jab nicely. 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! Johnson misses with a body kick. Curtis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curtis wants it to stay on the feet. Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.#T2# Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick. Johnson misses with a looping left. Curtis misses with a leg kick. Curtis misses with a low kick.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Curtis is out of range. #CL2# Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson , pushing him back against the cage. Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position. Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Curtis won't allow it.
#BC2# Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# Curtis rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Johnson tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the cage. Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Johnson 's head. Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him. Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. Curtis misses the shot to the body. Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A left lands for Johnson . Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Curtis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout. Curtis lands a body shot.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a leg kick. Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Curtis is quick to defend against it. Johnson scores with a jab to the body. Johnson lands a jab. Curtis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Johnson misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Curtis throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis. Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD# Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Johnson tries for a kimura but Curtis is defending well. #SUB# Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curtis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curtis, who protects the arm well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Curtis parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Curtis to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Curtis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Good standup being displayed there by Curtis as he connects with a hook. Johnson throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily. Curtis throws an overhand right that drops Johnson like a sack of potatoes! Curtis dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darry Curtis! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson . Johnson throws the left hand but Steel Ii avoids the punch easily. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here. Steel Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Steel Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Steel Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Steel Ii swings away with a leg kick that misses. Steel Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson . Johnson throws out a leg kick but Steel Ii moves out of range and Johnson only half commits. Steel Ii checks a low kick from Johnson .#CL# Steel Ii clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel Ii blocking some punches.
Steel Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Steel Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Steel Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnson s head. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot in the inside from Steel Ii. Steel Ii works on Johnson 's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Ii is blocking nicely.
Steel Ii gets through Johnson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Steel Ii punishes Johnson 's body with a nice straight punch. Steel Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Ii. Johnson defending well as Steel Ii loads up on a big left hand. Johnson looks to land a right hand but Steel Ii moved out of range. Steel Ii misses with a leg kick. Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Johnson checks a low kick from Steel Ii. Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel Ii - that will leave a mark!
Steel Ii lands a high kick!
That kick from Johnson tenderised Steel Ii's leg. Steel Ii is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steel Ii tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it. Alex Steel Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Ii manages to avoid it. Steel Ii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# No joy there for Steel Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Johnson swings for the body but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Steel Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Johnson swings for the body but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Steel Ii misses the shot to the body. Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steel Ii with a body shot. Johnson checks a leg kick. Steel Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson .
Steel Ii misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson . Steel Ii wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance. Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Johnson throws a hook but Steel Ii avoids it easily. Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel Ii rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Steel Ii in a clinch.
Steel Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Steel Ii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Johnson misses with a combination
and Steel Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson 's knee momentarily.#T3# Steel Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning. Steel Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Ii defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Steel Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it. Nice body punch from Johnson . Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Steel Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel Ii throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range. Steel Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson slips a straight right by Steel Ii. Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steel Ii with a body shot. Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses. A low kick from Steel Ii is predictable there #TD2# and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel Ii controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T4# Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Ii. Steel Ii is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. Johnson looking to pass the guard. Johnson stops Steel Ii from standing up. Steel Ii looking to control.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Steel Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Ii, not yet. 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 Alex Steel Ii will probably get the nod. That's time! Steel Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Steel Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Steel Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson 's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Ii controls the action.
Steel Ii cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.#BC# Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Steel Ii throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range. Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Steel Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Steel Ii misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Johnson cracks Steel Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Steel Ii tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses. Steel Ii throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it. Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Steel Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Steel Ii shakes him off and moves away.#T1# Johnson throws a big shot that misses. Steel Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Steel Ii throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. A head kick misses from Steel Ii. Steel Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Steel Ii misses the target. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steel Ii - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steel Ii. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Johnson sizes up Steel Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Steel Ii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Steel Ii scores with a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Steel Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Steel Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Ii tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Steel Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steel Ii misses with a head kick.
#T2# Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses. Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steel Ii tries to clinch up. Steel Ii moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Steel Ii misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination. Johnson checks the leg kick. Steel Ii scores with a head kick.
Steel Ii misses with a body kick. Johnson checks a leg kick nicely. Johnson scores with a nice strike. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson , as that shot connected.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# A jab from Steel Ii misses. Steel Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Steel Ii feints and then cracks Johnson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down. Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Ii doesn't seem bothered though. Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Steel Ii fails in his attempt to clinch. Johnson takes a swing at Steel Ii's ribcage but misses. Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel Ii on the side of the head. Steel Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Steel Ii connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut. Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Steel Ii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Ii.
#T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Steel Ii controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Steel Ii avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Steel Ii digs a right hand into Johnson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson 's gas tank. A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. Steel Ii has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Steel Ii avoids the elbow strike from Johnson , against the cage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel Ii is able to avoid easily. Steel Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nice defenses there by Steel Ii. Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joe Johnson 's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Johnson clinches up with Steel Ii and pushes him back against the cage. Steel Ii misses with a short punch on the inside. Steel Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Steel Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Steel Ii blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Steel Ii. Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Steel Ii avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Steel Ii lands an uppercut. Steel Ii lands a shoulder strike. Steel Ii lands with a light punch inside. Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Ii controls his hands.
Steel Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Steel Ii scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Johnson is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Steel Ii blocking some punches.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel Ii finish him? Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Ii controls his hands.
Johnson 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Steel Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Steel Ii plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Johnson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Johnson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Steel Ii! |
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BYS MMA: 4
Date: Jun 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Porter misses with a hook to the body
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Porter connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off. Irwin moves out of range as Porter strikes. Irwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Irwin looks to land a left hand but Porter moved out of range nicely. Porter catches Irwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Porter throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it. Irwin throws the left hand but Porter avoids the punch easily. A head kick misses from Porter. Porter goes for a double leg but Irwin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irwin continues to drive forward. Horrible takedown attempt by Porter or perhaps it was just good defense by Irwin, which made it look bad. Irwin moves into range and connects with a jab. Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
Irwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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! Porter takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Porter drives through and clinches with Irwin against the cage.
Irwin is trying to pull guard but Porter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC# Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Irwin keeps Porter at a distance using the push kick. Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Porter's hands. Porter lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Porter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.#CL2# Porter moves into the clinch. Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Porter has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Irwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Irwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Porter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Irwin throws a head kick that Porter semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Porter throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Irwin counters with a left and a right that stings Porter. Porter is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Porter takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2##CL2# Porter moves into the clinch. Porter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Porter - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Porter breaks the clinch.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Porter. Irwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Porter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Porter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Irwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Porter. Porter moves out of range as Irwin strikes. Good work by Irwin as he checks the leg kick. Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from Irwin. No joy for Porter on that attempt. Joe Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.J. Porter. Porter throws an off balance right hand
and Irwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jab from Porter. Porter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irwin in his tracks. #T3# Irwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Porter is able to avoid easily. Irwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Porter moves forwards but Irwin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range. Irwin throws a leg kick but Porter moved away. Irwin scores with a three punch combo!
Irwin thumps Porter with a low kick. Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Irwin tries to keep at a distance but Porter has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Porter breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Irwin gets tackled into the cage by Porter. Porter maintains the clinch. Porter effectively controlling the action here. Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Porter prevents Irwin from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Porter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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! Irwin looks to land a combination. Porter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2# Porter has Irwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin is trying to force a seperation but Porter has the dominant position. Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Porter has him pressed against the cage. Irwin tries to circle away but Porter has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
D.J. Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
#CL2# Porter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Porter lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Porter moves into range and clinches up with Irwin. Irwin is trying to force a seperation but Porter has the dominant position.#BC2# Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Irwin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Irwin staying out of range there. Irwin misses with a head kick.
Porter throws a leg kick and Irwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2# Porter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Porter showed some decent athleticism there. Porter is thwarting Irwin's attempts to control the position. Irwin gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Irwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porter preventing the sweep. Irwin is trying to control the position but Porter postures up. #T1# Porter trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom. Porter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Porter pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard. Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Porter is trying to control. Irwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Irwin is pressing down on Porter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Irwin is controlling Porter's posture. Irwin is trying to control the position but Porter postures up. Irwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Irwin wants to pass the guard but Porter is keeping the position. Irwin won't allow Porter to sweep him here. #SUB# Irwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Irwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Porter controlling Irwin's posture. #T3##SUB2# Porter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irwin passes into side control.
Porter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Porter keeps trying to improve his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Irwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Irwin is trying to get an arm triangle but Porter is defending well. #T4##SUB# Irwin tries for a kimura but Porter is defending well. Porter is looking for a sweep. Irwin working away. Porter is looking to regain half guard here but Irwin keeps moving and retains side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Porter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Porter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Irwin dominated that second round. That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porter.
#CL2# Porter moves into the clinch. Porter crunches a lovely knee into Irwin's ribcage.#BC2# Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Porter moves into the clinch. Porter tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Porter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irwin is defending well for now.#BC2# Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Irwin scores with a body shot.
Porter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
Porter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irwin's sensitive parts. Porter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Irwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Porter, as that shot connected.
Porter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Porter takes one on the button.#T1# Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porter. Irwin sizes up Porter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Irwin feints and then cracks Porter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porter down. Irwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Porter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2# Porter moves into the clinch successfully.
Irwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Porter has double underhooks. #BC# Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Irwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Joe Irwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Porter has closed the distance and engaged Irwin in a clinch.
Irwin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut. Irwin tries to pull guard but Porter holds him up against the cage and eventually Irwin drops back down to his feet.
Irwin tries to break free but Porter pushes him back against the cage. Porter keeps control of Irwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. D.J. Porter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Porter lands a right hand. #T2# Porter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Porter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Irwin up against the cage. Porter lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Porter.
Nice elbow from Porter. A short uppercut from Porter. Irwin is trying to force a seperation but Porter has the dominant position. Irwin tries to pull guard but Porter forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Irwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Porter stalling against the cage.
Irwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# A right handed body shot lands from Porter.
Porter lands with a right to the head. Porter is working Irwin over against the cage. Irwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Porter rushes Irwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Porter is pushing Irwin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Porter keeps control of Irwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Irwin blocks a body shot from Porter. Porter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4# Porter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.#BC# Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Porter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. D.J. Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Porter closes the distance and clinches. Irwin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Porter has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Irwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Porter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irwin misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Porter. Irwin moves out of range as Porter strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! D.J. Porter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Irwin 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Irwin! Joe Irwin retains his super heavyweight title! An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Irwin thanked Cayman Islands Clothiers for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). D.J. Porter spoke after the fight, saying 'What did the buffalo say to his little boy when he dropped him off at school? "Bison" lolololol *crickets*'. |
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Event:
BYS: 2.1
Date: Jun 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miyashita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita thumps Irwin with a low kick. Irwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Miyashita to counter with a crisp jab. Irwin misses the shot to the body. Irwin misses with a body punch
and Miyashita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Miyashita takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Irwin swinging wildly here.
Irwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miyashita eats them both and turns towards Irwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Miyashita dodges the punch combination from Irwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Irwin misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Nice defenses there by Miyashita. Irwin throws a head kick that misses. Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyashita sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Miyashita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Irwin misses the shot to the body. Irwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Irwin motions for Miyashita to come forward. Irwin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Irwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Irwin throws a head kick that misses and Miyashita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Irwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyashita. Irwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irwin connects with a jab. Irwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Irwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyashita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Miyashita avoids the body shot from Irwin.
No joy there for Miyashita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Irwin does no damage. Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Miyashita moves away and avoids it. Miyashita thinks about the counter body kick. A punch combination from Irwin misses. Miyashita checks the leg kick. Miyashita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Miyashita tries to bum rush Irwin with a series of wild strikes but Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Miyashita tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Irwin misses the shot to the body. Miyashita lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3# Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Miyashita misses the shot to the body. Miyashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Irwin wants to slow Miyashita down by chopping away at his legs. Miyashita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Miyashita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyashita's head backwards. Irwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyashita's head. Miyashita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it. Miyashita shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Irwin misses with a double jab.
Irwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Irwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyashita manages to avoid it. Irwin throws a head kick that Miyashita semi-blocks.
#T4# Irwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Miyashita throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miyashita throws a lazy uppercut
and Irwin counters with a series of strikes. Miyashita will be more careful next time no doubt. Miyashita throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it. Miyashita slips under a jab from Irwin. Miyashita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irwin with a body shot. Irwin throws a jab when Miyashita was well out of range. Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Miyashita moved out of range. Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miyashita avoids the head kick by Irwin.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyashita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Irwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Irwin throws a chopping leg kick but Miyashita manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Irwin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Miyashita moves out of range easily. Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range. Miyashita throws a low kick but Irwin avoids it. Irwin delivers a nice body kick. A head kick misses from Irwin. Miyashita misses the shot to the body. Irwin throws a nice outside leg kick. Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Irwin catches Miyashita with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Irwin throws a body shot but no joy. Miyashita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Joe Irwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irwin throws a low kick but Miyashita moves out of range easily. Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyashita throws a combination that misses and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Irwin avoids the body shot from Miyashita.
#T1# Miyashita misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Miyashita might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irwin has got the better of the exchanges. Irwin digs a good body shot into Miyashita's ribs. Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyashita was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin. Irwin staying out of range there. Irwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyashita moves out of range and avoids them all easily. As Irwin backs off Miyashita throws a huge counter combo but Irwin manages to avoid it all. Joe Irwin is winning the standup battle so far. Irwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyashita. Miyashita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Miyashita fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Irwin is out of range. Miyashita tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyashita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin. Irwin lands a jab to Miyashita's midsection. Irwin misses with a hook. Irwin scores with a punch to the head.#T2# Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyashita is just out of range. Miyashita throws a fast counter high kick but Irwin manages to duck under it in time. Irwin misses with a straight right. Miyashita tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miyashita misses with a combination
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin misses with a low kick.
Irwin lands a two punch combo.
Miyashita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Irwin throws a hook but Miyashita avoids it easily. Irwin misses with a looping left.#T3# Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
Miyashita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Irwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Irwin misses with a double jab.
Miyashita swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws the left hand but Miyashita avoids the punch easily. Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyashita. Miyashita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Miyashita throws a hook but Irwin blocks it. Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Miyashita slips under a jab from Irwin. Irwin misses with a head kick.
A big right from Irwin misses. Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Miyashita.
Irwin throws out a loose jab but Miyashita uses good head movement to avoid it. Miyashita is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Miyashita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyashita. Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyashita. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Irwin throws a lazy head kick letting Miyashita counter with a right hand. Irwin moves out of range of the body kick from Miyashita.
Irwin thinks about countering with a body kick. Irwin blocks a head kick by Miyashita.
Irwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Miyashita avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Irwin dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Irwin blocks a head kick by Miyashita.
Irwin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Miyashita looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Miyashita blocks the leg kick.
Miyashita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Irwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Miyashita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyashita is just out of range. Irwin takes a swing at Miyashita's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Miyashita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Miyashita looks like he wants to counter punch here. Miyashita attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Miyashita misses with a body punch
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Miyashita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin scores with a jab to the head.
Miyashita throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range. Irwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyashita's hands. Irwin moves out of range of the strikes. Miyashita throws a head kick that misses and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin throws a series of punches but Miyashita moves out of range. Miyashita missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Irwin misses with a body kick. Miyashita appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Miyashita looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Irwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Miyashita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab from Irwin misses. Irwin lands a nice shot that snaps Miyashita's head back.
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! Irwin misses with a leg kick. Irwin blocks a leg kick. Miyashita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin. Irwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Miyashita wants to land a leg kick but Irwin is out of range. Irwin misses with a two punch combination.
Miyashita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Irwin checks a low kick from Miyashita.#T3# Miyashita throws a body shot but no joy. Miyashita misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming. Miyashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irwin slips a jab from Miyashita. Irwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyashita tries a low kick but Irwin avoids it. Irwin scores with a jab. Miyashita acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Miyashita throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Irwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyashita. Miyashita is looking for the big counter here. Miyashita on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4# Irwin misses with a looping right. Miyashita misses with a hook. Irwin ducked under it nicely. Irwin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Miyashita checks a leg kick. Miyashita throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot. Irwin throws a series of punches but Miyashita avoids them all with ease. As Irwin backs off Miyashita throws a huge counter combo but Irwin manages to avoid it all. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miyashita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Miyashita.
Irwin motions for Miyashita to come forward. Irwin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Miyashita looks for the body kick but Irwin saw that one coming. Irwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Miyashita moves out of range easily. Moto Miyashita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Irwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Irwin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Irwin 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Irwin! Joe Irwin is the new super heavyweight champion! Joe Irwin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cayman Islands Clothiers, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DAFight connects with a jab. DAFight jabs Irwin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DAFight, as that shot connected.
DAFight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. DAFight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Irwin gets tackled into the cage by DAFight. DAFight maintains the clinch. DAFight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DAFight avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Irwin connects with a high kick. DAFight takes the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. DAFight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Irwin digs a good body shot into DAFight's ribs. Irwin throws out a leg kick but DAFight moves out of range and Irwin only half commits. DAFight connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back. DAFight connects with a single shot there. We've been hearing reports that DAFight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Nice shot lands for Irwin. Irwin looks to throw the jab but DAFight is out of range. Good exchange - DAFight coming out on top. DAFight lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Irwin tries to clinch but DAFight moves away and DAFight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Irwin's guard. DAFight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Irwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DAFight defends it easily. Irwin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DAFight stacks Irwin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DAFight! DAFight stands up and beckons Irwin to his feet. DAFight lands a glancing blow to the side of Irwin's head. DAFight scores with the left hand. Irwin knows he should have avoided that one. DAFight lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming. A jab from DAFight does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. DAFight scores with a punch to the head. Irwin ducks under a wild hook from DAFight. Irwin misses with a hook. DAFight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. DAFight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Irwin. DAFight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DAFight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irwin. Irwin obviously looking to wear him down.
DAFight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. LetsAG DAFight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by DAFight as he connects with a hook. DAFight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A big right from DAFight misses. Irwin scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by DAFight. Beautiful body shot. Irwin ducks right into an uppercut from DAFight. DAFight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DAFight moves out of range as Irwin strikes. LetsAG DAFight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Irwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Irwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DAFight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good shot there by Irwin. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DAFight. DAFight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Irwin ducks under a wild hook from DAFight. Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here. DAFight throws a head kick that misses. DAFight closes the distance and lands a one-two. DAFight throws a leg kick but Irwin moved away. DAFight sets himself, and Irwin steps forward looking for the clinch! DAFight avoids it this time. DAFight slips under a jab. Irwin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Irwin ducks under a wild hook from DAFight. DAFight drives through and clinches with Irwin against the cage.
Irwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DAFight walks away with a smile on his face. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Irwin throws a chopping leg kick but DAFight manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DAFight sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Irwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DAFight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. As Irwin looks to move away, DAFight throws a big counter combo but Irwin just gets out of the way. DAFight moves out of range of the leg kick from Irwin. We've been informed that Irwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A combination from DAFight does no damage. DAFight misses with a hook
and DAFight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. DAFight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Irwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DAFight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Irwin with a nice cross. DAFight throws a one two combo.
Irwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DAFight.
DAFight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Irwin slips under a jab from DAFight. Irwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DAFight. Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. DAFight scores with a body shot.
Irwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irwin feints a counter leg kick. No joy there for DAFight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DAFight with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LetsAG DAFight dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Irwin throws a front kick aimed at DAFight's knee but DAFight avoids it well. A slapping body kick lands there for Irwin. DAFight cracks Irwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The fighters circling - DAFight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. DAFight ducks down and throws a hook to the body. DAFight throws a big shot that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Irwin. DAFight connects with a nice looking jab.
DAFight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. LetsAG DAFight is winning the standup battle so far. Irwin defending well as DAFight loads up on a big left hand. DAFight throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot. A jab from DAFight finds it's way through Irwin's defenses. DAFight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. DAFight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Irwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
DAFight tries for a takedown. No joy.
DAFight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. DAFight is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. DAFight misses with a hook. Irwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DAFight to score with a decent uppercut. Irwin throws a jab but it's blocked by DAFight. DAFight lands with a hook. Irwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Irwin avoids the head kick by DAFight.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. DAFight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Irwin slips a jab and a cross from DAFight.
DAFight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around? Irwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. DAFight looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range. Irwin slips a straight right by DAFight. Irwin throws a right and a left that both miss. Irwin misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from DAFight misses the target. Irwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DAFight to score with a decent uppercut. Nice cross by DAFight. Irwin is looking to slow DAFight down with leg kicks. DAFight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab. The fighters circling - DAFight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Irwin throws a poor cross that misses
and DAFight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round. DAFight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. DAFight misses with a looping right. Irwin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DAFight. Irwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DAFight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away. Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch. DAFight misses with a straight right. DAFight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Irwin. DAFight throws a right hand that misses
and Irwin counters by moving into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, DAFight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Irwin's brow. DAFight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. DAFight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice cross by DAFight. DAFight throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily. Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Irwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DAFight defends well and Irwin ends up having to push DAFight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Irwin thuds his right hand into DAFight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. DAFight avoids a kick to the body.
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin misses with a looping left. Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A bone on bone clash there as DAFight blocks the leg kick.
Irwin swings for the body but DAFight moves out of range.
DAFight misses with a wild combination.
DAFight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. DAFight throws a hook but Irwin blocks it. DAFight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. DAFight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Some wild striking there from Irwin.
Irwin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDAFight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. DAFight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
A little feinted left hand from DAFight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. DAFight misses with a head kick.
DAFight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Irwin takes a swing at DAFight's ribcage but misses. A jab from DAFight finds it's way through Irwin's defenses. Irwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. DAFight punishes Irwin's body with a nice straight punch. DAFight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. DAFight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DAFight cracks Irwin with a good jab. DAFight throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Irwin moves forwards but DAFight connects with a nice, crisp jab. A big right from DAFight misses. DAFight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LetsAG DAFight dominated that second 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. 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.
DAFight looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range. Irwin swings away with a leg kick that misses. DAFight lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand. DAFight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. DAFight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DAFight throws out the jab. DAFight misses with an uppercut. A big right from Irwin misses. DAFight misses with a hook. Irwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Irwin lands a head kick!
DAFight's corner calls for a 1-2. DAFight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Irwin takes one to the chin there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! DAFight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DAFight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. DAFight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irwin at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Irwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Irwin has managed to clinch.
DAFight manages to break the clinch.
Irwin dodges the punch combination from DAFight.
DAFight misses with a looping left. Irwin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DAFight. Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DAFight.
Nice uppercut there from DAFight. Nice shot by DAFight. DAFight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. DAFight thows a left - swing and a miss! DAFight misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming. Irwin misses with a straight left. Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DAFight. Irwin blocks a head kick by DAFight.
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DAFight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Irwin scores with a nice strike. Irwin throws a big shot that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Irwin throws a shot from downtown. DAFight moves away and avoids it. Nice straight punches there by DAFight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DAFight. Irwin is looking to slow DAFight down with leg kicks. DAFight rushes Irwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Irwin working hard to break the clinch. Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
Irwin breaks the clinch.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy. DAFight misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming. Irwin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. The fighters circling - DAFight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A countering left hand to the body from Irwin misses. Joe Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Irwin blocks a head kick by DAFight.
Decent striking displayed by DAFight there. DAFight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin. DAFight with a nice cross. LetsAG DAFight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Irwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DAFight. DAFight lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming. DAFight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin pounces like a tiger and cracks DAFight with a vicious hook! DAFight is down but not out! Irwin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Irwin! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Jinx pushes Akturk up against the cage in a clinch. Akturk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jinx tries to land knees in the clinch but Akturk avoids the damage to the body. Jinx has Akturk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akturk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Jinx breaks the clinch.
Akturk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Akturk. No joy for Jinx on that attempt. Jinx misses with a takedown and Akturk counters with a right hand to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Jinx. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jinx misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akturk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akturk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1##TD2# Akturk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jinx on his heels. He'll look to pass Jinx's guard now, I'm sure. Akturk pushing down on Jinx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jinx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akturk is working away from the top position though. Akturk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2# Akturk stands up and beckons Jinx to join him on the feet. Jinx doesn't succeed with the takedown and Akturk counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut. Jinx on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jinx leaves Akturk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2# Akturk takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses. Sloppy strikes from Akturk. Those never looked like landing. The crowd cheers as Akturk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jinx doesn't seem phased though. This has been an exciting period of action! Jinx looks for a takedown but Akturk sprawls well. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akturk. Jinx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akturk but Akturk pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Akturk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jinx tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Akturk manages to move to mount!
Jinx is breathing heavily.#T3# Akturk controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jinx is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Jinx tries to hold on but Akturk postures up. Akturk lands a big elbow. Akturk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jinx hang on? Akturk controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Akturk has control of Jinx's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jinx regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2# Akturk working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jinx turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Akturk off and cradles Jinx's limp body as Akturk celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Utku Akturk! The defeated Leroy Jinx had this to say: 'This ain't over! I'll be back, bet that!!'.
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