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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1#
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Rourke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rourke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rourke throws a head kick that misses.
James shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rourke misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and James counters with a head kick that drops Rourke to the mat! Rourke scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rourke misses the jab.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Rourke sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Rourke.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rourke counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Rourke finds it's way through James's defenses.
Rourke looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
James misses with a body kick.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
James fails with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Rourke with the inside leg kick.
Rourke throws a nice inside leg kick.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rourke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rourke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
James is keen to just control but Rourke is a slippery customer.
Rourke gets back to full guard.
Rourke has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Isadore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Rourke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Rourke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rourke throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rourke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rourke defends it nicely.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rourke.
Rourke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rourke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke lands a front kick.#T1#
A big left from Rourke misses.
Isadore James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James scores with a push kick.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rourke defends well and James ends up having to push Rourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rourke pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. #T2#
Rourke lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rourke. #BC2#
Rourke breaks from the clinch.
Rourke misses with a body shot.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James closes the distance but Rourke moves to the side
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Rourke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rourke throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rourke. #CL#
Rourke gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James can't break the clinch.
Rourke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rourke prevents it.
#T4##BC2#
Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Rourke throws a fast counter high kick but James manages to duck under it in time.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Rourke.
James throws a nice looking combination but Rourke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Rourke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rourke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James fails to land the takedown.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
James slips under a jab from Rourke.
James throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rourke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Julian Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rourke lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rourke avoids it really well and circles away.
Isadore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rourke lands with an overhand left.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Rourke counters with a nice body shot.
James avoids the body shot from Rourke.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
James misses with a head kick.
Rourke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Rourke scoring well with a low kick there.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rourke.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Rourke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rourke lands with a shot to the body.
Rourke stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James closes the distance but Rourke moves to the side
and Rourke counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rourke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rourke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Rourke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Rourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Hippy Hanson has been cut.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Rourke counters with a crisp one two that drops Hanson! Rourke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hanson to his feet! Hanson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Rourke closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hanson! Rourke dives in looking to finish! Hanson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Rourke! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rourke flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rourke as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Rourke gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rourke has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rourke is retaining full guard.
Barnes works over Rourke with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rourke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Rourke is rocked!#T2#
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rourke is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Rourke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Barnes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rourke can't hide his disappointment, as Barnes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Abraham Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Rourke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ecker counters with a low kick, right behind Rourke 's knee.
Rourke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Ecker clinches.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rourke has a couple of punches blocked by Ecker.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it.
Ecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Rourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rourke.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ecker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rourke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke blocks the elbow strike.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Julian Rourke has been cut.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Rourke scores with a shoulder strike.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Ecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rourke.
#T2#
Ecker tries to throw a body punch but Rourke avoids it by throwing Ecker back against the cage.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker lands an elbow inside that Rourke shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Rourke tries to break free but Ecker pushes him back against the cage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rourke blocks with his arms.
Rourke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rourke prevents a body shot from Ecker.
Ecker blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow. #BC2#
Rourke manages to break the clinch.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ecker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rourke, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Rourke blocks the low kick.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Rourke counters with a body kick.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ecker.
Rourke avoids the body shot from Ecker.
#T4#
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rourke tries to avoid it but Ecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rourke to the ground. Rourke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ecker wants to clinch
and Rourke counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rourke tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke's cut.
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#
Rourke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Rourke, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Rourke against the cage but Rourke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker blocks the body kick.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Rourke moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rourke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rourke checks a low kick from Ecker.#T1#
Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ecker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rourke with a nice calf kick.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ecker closes the distance and pushes Rourke back into the cage.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Devin Ecker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rourke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rourke working aggressively here.
#T2#
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Rourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #BC2#
Rourke breaks from the clinch.
Rourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke scores with a head kick. Ecker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Ecker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ecker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rourke's waist but Rourke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecker off to one side.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke with a hook.#T4#
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ecker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rourke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rourke is looking to slow Ecker down with leg kicks.
Rourke scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rourke's corner calls for a 1-2. Rourke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Rourke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Rourke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke jabs at Ecker's body.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ecker's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Ecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rourke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rourke leaning against his opponent.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rourke misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Rourke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rourke lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
and Rourke counters with a good low kick that Ecker was not able to check.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2##TD#
Rourke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
Rourke pulls Ecker in close to prevent any damage.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Rourke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rourke circles away.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Julian Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks Ecker off balance momentarily.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ecker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rourke defends well and Ecker ends up having to push Rourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Rourke finds it's target.
Julian Rourke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rourke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Rourke!
Devin Ecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to congratulate Julian Rourke for a hell of a performance. You were the better man today. But tomorrow, I go back to work.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 28
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Bolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rourke 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.#SUB2#
Bolt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rourke, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bolt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rourke keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Rourke is defending well.
Rourke is trying to control Bolt's posture but Bolt avoids it.
Rourke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rourke tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Bolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bolt tries for a kimura but Rourke is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolt in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rourke is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt 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 22
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke avoids the body shot from Parker.
Rourke works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Rourke moves away and avoids it.
Parker sizes up Rourke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
We've been informed that Rourke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parker moves away from the strike by Rourke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rourke moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Rourke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Parker throws a body punch but Rourke moves out of range. #T1#
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker throws a body punch but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke with a nice calf kick.
Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing.
Rourke tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rourke misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke.
Rourke moves out of range of the body kick.
Rourke slips a jab from Parker.
Rourke throws a fast counter high kick but Parker manages to duck under it in time.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke. #T2#
Parker throws a lazy head kick
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rourke lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Rourke cracks Parker with a right hand 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!
Rourke throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker slips under a jab from Rourke.
Rourke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rourke throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.
Rourke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rourke.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rourke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Rourke does it's job there.
Parker misses with a hook to the body
and Rourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Rourke works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Rourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rourke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rourke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Rourke counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rourke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Rourke.
Rourke sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rourke, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rourke throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rourke struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rourke can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Rourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker blocks a body shot from Rourke.
Parker misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke misses with some punches.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Rourke's head.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Rourke avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. #T1#
Parker prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Parker misses with some punches.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rourke wants to break free but Parker has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rourke.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Rourke controls the action.
Rourke tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Rourke working aggressively here.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker prevents a body shot from Rourke. #T2#
Parker working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rourke tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Rourke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rourke is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.#ROC#Rourke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker presses Rourke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rourke is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker works on Rourke's body with a couple of short punches.
Parker taking a breather.
Parker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rourke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parker is unloading with more strikes now! Rourke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jacob Parker 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 14
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justino throws a lazy uppercut
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justino at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rourke.
Rourke misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rourke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rourke works Justino's body with a nice hook.
Justino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Justino misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julian Rourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Justino.
Justino has his takedown stuffed
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rourke.
Rourke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Justino's head backwards.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke lands with a good body shot.
Justino fails with the takedown
and Justino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Justino.
Rourke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Rourke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justino shoots and misses
and Rourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Justino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rourke did well to prevent Justino getting side control.
Justino prevents Rourke from improving his position.
Justino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Justino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rourke wants to sweep but Justino has passed to side control!
An elbow from Justino crashes against the mat.
What's Rourke going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3#
Justino with the ground and pound but Rourke regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Justino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Justino.
Rourke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justino's back!
Rourke has good solid back control here.
Justino trying to survive by controlling the hands.
You can see the frustration on Justino's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Justino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rourke's guard. Nice work there by Justino.
Justino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke is pulling down on Justino's head. It's preventing any offense from Justino, at least for the moment.
Rourke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rourke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Justino tries for a takedown but Rourke circles away easily
and Rourke counters with a nice body shot.
Justino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rourke counters with a two punch combo.
Rourke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Justino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Julian Rourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Justino.
Rourke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Rourke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Julian Rourke is winning the standup battle so far.
Justino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Justino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rourke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justino can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rourke clobbers Justino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Justino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rourke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justino thinking.
Justino is breathing heavily.
Justino tries for a takedown but Rourke circles away easily
and Rourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justino with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Justino fails with the takedown
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rourke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Justino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Justino shoots in and bounces Rourke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke pulls Justino in to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Justino working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rourke continues to stall.
Justino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justino throwing strikes from guard but Rourke blocks nicely.
Rourke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rourke tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Justino wants to pass the guard but Rourke is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rourke is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Justino misses with an uppercut. Rourke saw that one coming.
It looked like Rourke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Justino fails with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rourke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rourke throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Justino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rourke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Justino with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Rourke lands a right hook to the body.
Rourke lands with a right hand.
Rourke lands with a right hand. #ROC#Justino is rocked!#KD#
Rourke lands a left and a right that send Justino crashing to the mat, dazed. Rourke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Justino is still on wobbly legs! Can Rourke finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Rourke.
Justino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justino shoots and misses
and Rourke counters with a thumping low kick.
Rourke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Justino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rourke drops Justino with a huge uppercut! Justino drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rourke is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Rourke! |
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Event:
Ash Pres: The 2nd Aftermath
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rourke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rourke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Rourke is looking to counter punch.
Watson throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
letting Rourke counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bill Watson has been cut.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rourke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rourke.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Watson is rocked!
Watson looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rourke counters with a leg kick.
Bill Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson tries to clinch but Rourke moves away
and Rourke counters with a good, hard body kick but Watson shrugs it off.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Rourke connects with a jab.
Rourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rourke connects with the punch.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rourke finish him?
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rourke.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rourke.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rourke counters with a leg kick.
Rourke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#That has opened up Bill Watson's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Rourke.
Rourke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rourke connects with a solid leg kick. #T2##KD#
Watson ducks straight into an uppercut from Rourke and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Watson manages to regain guard straight away.
Rourke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rourke pushes down on Watson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rourke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Rourke counters with a stiff right hand.
Rourke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Watson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#The cut above Bill Watson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rourke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Rourke catches Watson napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Watson to the canvas!
Rourke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rourke is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rourke.
Rourke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rourke connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Watson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Watson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rourke.
Rourke cracks Watson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Watson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rourke pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Watson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Rourke! |
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