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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior lands a jab to the nose.
Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Junior takes a swing at Averyanov's ribcage but misses.
Junior defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
Averyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Averyanov misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Averyanov with a nice calf kick.
Averyanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Junior sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Junior throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Averyanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Averyanov lands a big uppercut and Junior crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Junior looks OK. Averyanov waves Junior back to his feet!#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov drops Junior with a naaaaasty hook - Junior is in real trouble here! Averyanov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Averyanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 62
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Rebel tries to clinch but Junior moves away #TD2#
and Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Rebel pulls Junior in to control the position.
Rebel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rebel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rebel wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rebel wants to stand and escape but instead Junior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Junior trying to control but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Junior postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Rebel keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior wants to control from the top but Rebel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebel trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Rebel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Junior pushes Rebel off and gets back to his feet.
Rebel tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Rebel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Junior manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Rebel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jedi Rebel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rebel tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Junior counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rebel! Junior lets Rebel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rebel is rocked!
Rebel throws a head kick that misses
and Junior counters with a huge right that knocks Rebel out cold! Junior is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Junior!
A relieved looking Joe Junior 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Bard takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Bard manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Junior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bard throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.
Bard scores with a nice strike.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bard. That snapped Junior's head back.
Bard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Junior drives through with a takedown into Bard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Our spies down at at Kung Pao inform us that Bard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior won't allow Bard to sweep him here.
Junior trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bard working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
Junior trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junior has picked Bard up and slammed him! Bard can't keep hold of the triangle and Junior manages to pass to side control!
Bard is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Bard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Bard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Junior looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bard.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bard.
#SUB2#
Bard 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, Junior has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Junior tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Junior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but Bard has full control of the position and if anything, Junior has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior wants to escape the position.
Junior is trapped and Bard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Can Junior hold on?! Bard is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC2#Junior is rocked!#SUB2#
Bard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Junior defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Bard lands a massive shot to the side of Junior 's head and he's out cold! Bard jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajantaka jabs at Junior's body.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rajantaka tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rajantaka misses with a head kick.
Rajantaka checks a low kick from Junior.
Tarmo Rajantaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajantaka stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Junior closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rajantaka's guard.
Rajantaka keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Rajantaka keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rajantaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Rajantaka is keeping the position.
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rajantaka is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rajantaka pushes Junior away with a front kick.
Rajantaka throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Junior gets tackled into the cage by Rajantaka. Rajantaka maintains the clinch. #T2#
Rajantaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junior up against the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rajantaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Junior won't want to take too many of those.
Rajantaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Rajantaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rajantaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but Junior blocks with his arms.
Rajantaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Rajantaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajantaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow.
Rajantaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junior's defenses.
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head.
Junior takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Junior is rocked!
Rajantaka lands a big knee! That's hurt Junior! Oh, he's all over the place! Rajantaka lands another knee that sends Junior to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A victorious Tarmo Rajantaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed lands with a right hand.
Steed lands with an uppercut that bounces Junior off the cage and back into range.
Steed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steed controlling Junior's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior controlling from the top position. #T1#
Junior lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Junior is now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Junior is taking a breather. Steed 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.
Steed won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Junior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steed is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steed avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Steed defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Junior in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Steed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Junior!
Our winner, Joe Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nemesis Steed spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky is all! The whole WORLD knows Nemesis Steed is the greatest of ALL time!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 34
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Dorn throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Dorn lands with a shot to the body.
Dorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Junior has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorn lands with a good body shot.
Junior takes a swing at Dorn's ribcage but misses.
Dorn misses with a body shot
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior lands with a right hand.
Junior throws a series of punches but Dorn avoids them all with ease.
Junior avoids the body shot from Dorn.
Dorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Dorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dorn can pounce on him.
Dorn misses with a leg kick
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junior is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dorn.
Junior scores with a jab to the head.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A clash of legs there as Dorn blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Dorn.
Dorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dorn lands with a kick to the temple. Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Dorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dorn.
Dorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dorn misses with a right hand
and Junior counters with a left right combination that sends Dorn crashing to the mat - Junior wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Dorn out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Junior!
A very excited looking Joe Junior made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 28
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Fury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fury misses with a left hand
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury lands with a right to the head.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior 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.
Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Fury.
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Junior blocking some punches.
Junior tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury working aggressively here.
#T2#
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Junior stalling against the cage.
Fury tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury scores with a shot to the side of Junior's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Fury manages to break the clinch.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior throws a counter combo.
Fury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Junior under the eye.
Junior ducks right into an uppercut from Fury.
Fury dips to his left and cracks Junior with an uppercut!#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Junior swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
#KD#
Fury lands a left and a right that send Junior crashing to the mat, dazed. Fury thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?#T3#
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury.
Fury with a hook.#CL#
Fury clinches with his opponent.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands a body punch.
Fury lands a shot to the body.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Junior looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury. #KD#
Fury drops Junior onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Junior is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fury creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Junior with a big uppercut! Junior tries to clinch up but Fury pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Junior to the mat! Junior covers up and Fury unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Fury!
In his post fight interview, John Fury started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Joe Junior stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you John Fury for the fight, it sucks but I'll be back better'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 21
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Bard shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Junior tries to avoid it but Bard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Junior to the ground. Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Bard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Bard backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Bard manages to avoid it all.
Bard connects with the punch.#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Bard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Junior avoids the body shot from Bard.
Bard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Bard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Bard moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior blocks an elbow strike.
Bard lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Junior stalling against the cage.
Bard is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Bard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Junior uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bard controlling the position.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Junior decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Bard closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Bard letting Junior take a breather here.#BC#
Bard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bard looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Bard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bard.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bard was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Bard moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Joe Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bard lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Bard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Junior is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bard with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bard cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick from Bard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Bard dives in for a single leg takedown but Junior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bard. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bard.
Junior has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junior on the side of the head.
Bard lands a jab to the head.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Bard finish him?
Bard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Bard.
Junior throws out a counter right but Bard avoids it with no problem.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Bard shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Bard catches Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
Bard lands a body shot.
Bard fails with the takedown.#CL#
Bard takes the fight into the clinch.
Bard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bard jumps guard but Junior stands there with Bard around his waist. Bard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bard tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Bard tests Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bard tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Bard blocks the body kick.
Mike Bard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bard tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Junior has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bard is on him like a limpet, forcing Junior back against the cage.
Bard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Bard can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bard up against the cage.#BC#
Bard breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Bard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Bard just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bard throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bard misses the shot to the body.
Bard digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Bard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
As Bard backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Bard manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bard throws a lazy head kick
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bard swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior jabs at Bard's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Junior.
Bard throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target.
Bard with the inside leg kick.
Bard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior throws a series of punches but Bard avoids them all with ease.
Bard has his takedown stuffed
and Junior counters with a series of strikes. Bard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bard circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bard misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Bard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bard takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Bard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Junior walks into a left hand. #T4#
Bard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bard throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bard misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bard misses with a few strikes there.
Bard misses with a straight right.
Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior.
Bard throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bard shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bard misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bard wants to clinch
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Bard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Junior comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Bard stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Junior is on him like rabid pit bull! Bard slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Junior!
Joe Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Blunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Blunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blunt has his takedown stuffed
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Blunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt blocks a head kick by Junior.
Blunt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.#T1#
A jab from Junior does it's job there.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunt manages to avoid it.
Blunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blunt somewhat.
Junior lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Blunt has been cut.
Junior swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Blunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blunt lands a nice short elbow.
Blunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Junior is trying to stand.
Blunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Blunt there.
Blunt working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Junior is rocked!#T3#
Blunt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Blunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Junior decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blunt, up you get!
Blunt dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Junior checks a low kick from Blunt.#T4#
Jab, jab by Junior - just one landing.
Blunt looks to land a body kick but Junior moved away.
Junior avoids the body shot from Blunt.
#TD2#
Blunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Junior was covering up waiting for the punch and Blunt finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Blunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
Blunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Junior's head.#SUB#
Blunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Blunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Junior counters with a huge left! Blunt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Junior isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Blunt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Junior!
A relieved looking Joe Junior 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 8
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior digs a good body shot into Sam's ribs.
Sam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Sam is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Junior lands a big uppercut and Sam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sam looks OK. Junior waves Sam back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters with a huge right that knocks Sam out cold! Junior is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Junior!
Joe Junior 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:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu throws a leg kick that misses.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily.
Junior has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Karhu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Junior's half guard.#SUB2#
Karhu is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu lands with a punch from half guard.
Karhu wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Karhu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karhu winds up and cracks Junior with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karhu trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away. #T1#
Karhu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karhu landing punches.
Karhu punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is in a horrible position here. Karhu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karhu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#Junior is rocked!
Junior is looking to improve his position but Karhu isn't that keen on the idea.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karhu on the ground.
Karhu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Junior tries to hold on but Karhu postures up.
The referee warns Junior that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karhu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior tries to lock up and control but Karhu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karhu loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Junior scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Karhu land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Karhu stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Karhu! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a shot to the body.
Krawczyk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Junior is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krawczyk.
Karol Krawczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krawczyk tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Krawczyk shoots in.
Krawczyk shoots and misses
and Krawczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Karol Krawczyk has been cut.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Krawczyk.
Krawczyk misses with a double jab
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Krawczyk looks winded!
Junior misses with a low kick.
Krawczyk throws a counter combo.
Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior lands with a straight right. Krawczyk didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior connects with a superb combination that knocks Krawczyk out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Junior before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Krawczyk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Junior!
The defeated Karol Krawczyk had this to say: 'Czego stoisz na torach?! Czego stoisz na torach?!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Rubio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rubio lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubio.
Rubio lands a left hand.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rubio.
Rubio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio is trying to drag Junior to the mat but Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rubio is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junior after a bit of a struggle.
Rubio lands a left hand.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior stalling against the cage.
Rubio tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Rubio.
Junior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Junior stops a takedown attempt from Rubio.
Rubio tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Rubio gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Junior pushes Rubio off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio moves forwards but Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Rubio pushes Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rubio.
Rubio has Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Junior is trying to break free.
Rubio looking for a takedown.
Rubio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rubio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubio has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Rubio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junior after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior is pressed up against the cage. Rubio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Junior down to the mat. Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Rubio looks winded!
Rubio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rubio tries to kick Junior off in order to stand up. Junior Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rubio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Junior is controlling him well.
Junior taking a breather here. #T4#
Rubio wants to get back to his feet.
Junior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Junior working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rubio wants to get back to his feet.
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 Joe Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Rubio instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubio wants a takedown but no success here.
Rubio tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Rubio lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Junior has his feet on Rubio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rubio wants to clinch but Junior slips to the side
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Rubio darts in trying to clinch
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junior's efforts to push away.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Rubio wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rubio.
Rubio lands with a left to the head.
Rubio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rubio is working for takedown but Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junior after a bit of a struggle.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio is breathing heavily.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubio.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubio.
#T2#
Rubio wants a takedown but no success here.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rubio has him pressed against the cage.
Junior has had enough of the clinch but Rubio keeps him there for the moment.
Rubio can't get the takedown.
Rubio goes for a takedown attempt but Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rubio tries to clinch up
letting Junior counter with a right hand. #T3##CL2#
Rubio closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.
Rubio has Junior pressed against the cage, preventing Junior from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Junior looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Junior is trying to push Rubio away but Rubio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michael Rubio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Junior is trying to force a seperation but Rubio has the dominant position.
Junior is pressed up against the cage. Rubio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Junior down to the mat. Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rubio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior connects with a body shot.
Rubio tries to clinch up
and Junior counters with a left to the body.
Junior throws a series of punches but Rubio moves out of range.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubio can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rubio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Rubio seems unphased.
Rubio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior throws a leg kick but Rubio moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rubio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior works over Rubio's head and body with a nice combination.
Rubio shoots and misses
and Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio tries to clinch
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior dips to his left and cracks Rubio with an uppercut!
Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Junior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good work by Rubio as he checks the leg kick.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.#CL2#
Rubio clinches.
Rubio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rubio has him pressed against the cage.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubio.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rubio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio lands a nice uppercut.
Rubio is working for takedown but Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubio can't get the takedown.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Rubio won't allow it.
#T1#
Rubio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rubio closes the distance but Junior moves to the side
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Rubio looks to move away, Junior throws a big counter combo but Rubio just gets out of the way.
Rubio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubio's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubio blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubio! But no joy.
Rubio moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Junior feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rubio tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rubio. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Junior misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Rubio rushes Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio lands an uppercut.#T2#
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
Junior tries to circle away but Rubio has him pinned against the cage.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rubio keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubio can't get the takedown.
Joe Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rubio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior tries to break the clinch but Rubio is controlling the position. #T3#
Rubio goes for a takedown attempt but Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rubio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rubio rushes Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Rubio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Junior uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubio tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Rubio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Junior counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Junior looks to land a body kick but Rubio moved away.
Junior connects with a jab.#CL2#
Rubio takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubio swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michael Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubio misses with the head strike.
Rubio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Junior! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD1
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Junior misses with a low kick as Thai jumps back.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Thai's head back.
#TD2#
Junior gets caught flat footed, as Thai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Junior is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thai presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Thai won't allow it.
Thai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
#TD2#
Thai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Junior has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thai to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Junior is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thai pulls down on the head and he's put Junior to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wille Thai!
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