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Event:
SMASH: White vs Koli
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demon to the mat! Demon manages to get full guard.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
Gomez scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Demon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demon manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Demon's guard.
Gomez works over Demon with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomez prevents Demon from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez won't allow Demon to get back to his feet.
Gomez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gomez is working Demon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Gomez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Gomez gets the takedown into side control.
Demon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Gomez landing a few strikes.
Demon trying to remain calm as Gomez controls from the top position.
Gomez landing a few strikes.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Demon is breathing heavily.
Gomez trying to control the action but Demon is working from the bottom.
Gomez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Demon to see if he's OK.
Demon wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Gomez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gomez trying to control the position but Demon is working away. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez prevents Demon from escaping the position.
Gomez is working Demon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Demon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gomez is staying tight to Demon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Gomez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gomez working the ground and pound.
Gomez cracks Demon with a big right hand but Demon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Gomez tries for a kimura but Demon is defending well. #T4#
Gomez controls the position.#SUB2#
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomez tries to score with some ground and pound. Demon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gomez wants to control but Demon is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No joy there for Demon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demon tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez trying to control but Demon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demon wants to get back to his feet but Gomez passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demon is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well. #T1#
Gomez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gomez looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Gomez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Demon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gomez lands a nice forearm strike.
Demon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gomez is controlling him well.
Gomez controls the position.
Gomez lands a nice forearm strike.
Demon wants to get back to his feet but Gomez drags him back down.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Demon is defending well. #T2#
Gomez working the head with strikes.
Demon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Demon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Demon trying to remain calm as Gomez controls from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gomez.
Gomez cracks Demon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Demon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomez cracks Demon with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Gomez stalls from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Demon is defending well.
Gomez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Demon's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Pedro Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demon is not content to let Gomez control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Demon's face as Gomez controls the position.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Demon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Demon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Gomez dives in and scores a takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Demon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez 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.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Demon keeps moving.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedro Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demon wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gomez.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Gomez gets a double leg takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez controlling from the top position.
Demon is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demon wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him. #SUB2#
Gomez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Gomez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demon is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Demon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez stands up over Demon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Demon wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomez is pushing down on Demon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demon is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez is taking a breather. Demon 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.
Demon is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael Demon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
An out of breath Pedro Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Gomes
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Demon avoids the body shot from Crazy.
Demon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Demon misses with a wild body shot.
Crazy looks to score with a jab to the body but Demon is just out of range.
Demon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crazy.
Crazy throws a head kick but Demon moves out of range.
Demon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crazy lands with a cross.
Crazy lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Demon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crazy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Crazy.
#T1#
Demon avoids the head kick by Crazy.
Good standup being displayed there by Crazy as he connects with a hook.
Demon checks a low kick from Crazy.
A shot to the liver by Crazy. Beautiful body shot.
Demon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crazy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazy lands a right hook to the body.
Demon looks winded!
Crazy tried to score with a low kick but Demon checks it.
Demon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crazy.
Crazy lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Crazy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demon throws a poor cross that misses
and Crazy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazy is looking to land body kicks.
Crazy is looking to wear down Demon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Demon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Demon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crazy.
Crazy stuns Demon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crazy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Demon misses with a body shot
and Crazy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crazy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crazy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demon.
Demon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Demon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crazy counters with a one-two to the body.
Demon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crazy lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Crazy throws a shot to the body.
Crazy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crazy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demon.
Crazy sets himself, and Demon steps forward looking for the clinch! Crazy avoids it this time.
Demon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crazy counter with a right hand.
Crazy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crazy throws a low kick but Demon moves out of range easily.
Demon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crazy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamakinme Crazy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Demon as he checks the leg kick.
Crazy tries to land a leg kick but Demon saw it coming and moves away.
Crazy throws a low kick but Demon moves out of range easily.
Crazy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crazy misses with a wild body shot.
Demon misses with an uppercut.
Crazy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demon wants to counter the offense by Crazy and move into the clinch position.
Crazy lands a nice looking body shot.
Demon is breathing heavily.
Demon misses with a body shot
and Crazy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Crazy misses with a wild combination.
Demon tries to counter with a clinch but Crazy shakes him off and moves away.
Demon misses with a hook to the body
and Crazy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Crazy there.
Demon avoids a kick to the body.
Crazy just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Demon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Crazy as he connects with a hook.
Crazy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demon walks into a jab.
Crazy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crazy.
Yamakinme Crazy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Crazy.#T3#
Crazy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crazy lands a nice hook to Demon's body. Demon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crazy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Crazy.
Crazy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demon is able to avoid easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crazy!
Crazy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demon doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crazy looks to land a body kick but Demon moved away.
Demon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crazy.
Crazy scores with a hook to the body. Demon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crazy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crazy sets himself, and Demon steps forward looking for the clinch! Crazy avoids it this time.
Crazy scores with a nice head shot.
Demon checks a low kick from Crazy.
Crazy lands a nice hook to Demon's body. Demon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamakinme Crazy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crazy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crazy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demon is able to avoid easily.
Crazy throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Demon counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazy taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Demon fails to land.
Crazy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy tries to land knees in the clinch but Demon avoids the damage to the body.
Demon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crazy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crazy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crazy avoiding damage.
Crazy lands a body punch. #T1#
Crazy lands a left hand.
Crazy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demon can do to turn this around?
Crazy stalling against the cage.
Crazy lands an uppercut.
Crazy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demon lands a shoulder strike.
Demon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Demon throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crazy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demon swings wildly with an uppercut but Crazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crazy slowing the pace effectively.
Crazy wants to break free but Demon has control.
Crazy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crazy misses with an elbow over the top.
Crazy pushes Demon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Demon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Demon as Crazy tries to tie him up.
Crazy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Crazy.
Crazy is working Demon over against the cage.
Crazy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demon managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crazy avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Crazy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Crazy.
Crazy stalling.
A hook to the body from Crazy.
Demon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crazy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crazy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crazy blocks an uppercut.
Demon throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Crazy taking a breather.
Crazy lands with a left to the head.
Crazy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crazy avoiding damage.
Crazy misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demon working aggressively here.
Demon is trying to maintain a safe position but Crazy gets an underhook and turns Demon into the cage.
Nice body punch from Crazy - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crazy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Demon throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Demon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crazy misses with an elbow strike.
Crazy stalling.
Crazy leaning against his opponent.
Crazy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crazy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demon backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crazy as Demon tries to tie him up.
Crazy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crazy digs a right hand into Demon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demon's gas tank.
Demon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crazy effectively controlling the action here.
Crazy lands an uppercut.
Crazy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michael Demon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demon blocks an elbow strike from Crazy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamakinme Crazy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crazy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamakinme Crazy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Demon counters with a left to the body.
Demon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Demon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James looking to score a takedown here. Demon is defending well but James drives through and ends up in Demon's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Demon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Demon won't allow it.
Demon lands with a left to the head.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James takes a shot to the head.
Demon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demon is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demon pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Demon.
A short uppercut from Demon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demon.
Demon unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demon has him pressed against the cage.
Demon lands with a left to the head.
James pulls Demon 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!
Demon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Demon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Demon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Demon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Demon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Demon seems content to control.
James is trying to maintain the position but Demon is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Demon.
Demon working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Demon wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demon is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from James.
Demon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demon's coach down at Cobro-Kaï Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Demon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Demon pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James clinches with his opponent.
Demon is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Demon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Demon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Demon is trying to buck James off.
Demon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by James.
Demon is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
James clinches up with Demon and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James drives through and clinches with Demon against the cage.
Demon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Demon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Demon is stalling in the full guard.
James wants to stand but Demon is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Demon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Demon lands with a right hand.
Demon blocks a head kick by James.
A countering left hand to the body from Demon misses.
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Demon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonny James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demon connects with a looping right hand.
Demon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Demon regains guard immediately.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Demon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Demon avoiding damage.
Demon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Demon.
Demon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demon lands a shoulder strike.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demon stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Demon has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Demon keeps moving and retains side control.
James sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Demon trying to control the pace.
James wants to control but Demon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Demon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Demon sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Demon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Demon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demon stalling against the cage.
Demon lands with a left to the head.
Demon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demon lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tightens his grip and picks Demon up, before dumping him to the ground. Demon manages to land in guard.
Demon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Demon wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
Demon is not content to let James control the position.
Demon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
James stands up.
James throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James feints and as Demon raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Demon pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
Demon dodges the punch combination from James.
Demon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
Michael Demon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Demon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Demon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demon.
Demon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Michael Demon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James tries to break free but Demon pushes him back against the cage.
Demon lands with a light punch inside.
Demon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demon lands with a short shot to the head.
Demon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demon lands with a left to the head.
Demon working aggressively here.
Demon pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Demon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Demon.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demon is keeping busy.
James wants to break free but Demon has control.
Demon lands an uppercut.
James turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and James manages to end up in side control.
Demon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Demon.
James tries a body shot but Demon blocks it.
Demon has James pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Demon.
James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Demon is trying to keep an underhook but James manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Demon kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Demon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Demon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Nigma.
Nigma looks to land a left hand but Demon moved out of range nicely.
Demon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nigma sprawls and moves away.
Nigma tries to land a body kick
and Demon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nigma!
Demon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Demon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nigma, who protects the arm well.
Nigma being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigma is trying to escape the position but Demon is controlling the position.
Demon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nigma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon happy to just control the position for now.
Nigma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon lands a nice forearm strike.
Nigma is letting Demon control him for a moment.
Demon is trying to get an arm triangle but Nigma is defending well.
Demon advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon looking to take Nigma's back but Nigma rolls and after a scramble, Nigma ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nigma to escape a tricky position.
Nigma being controlled here momentarily.
Nigma trying to control the position from guard on top but Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Demon holds on and takes a little breather.
Nigma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Demon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nigma is looking to defend but Demon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nigma! Demon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nigma taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Demon! |
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