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Event:
Island Brawls 25
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like James Django has been cut.
Django throws a nice looking combination but Aleth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Aleth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Django misses with a low kick.
Aleth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Django moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aleth's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aleth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Django tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aleth defends well and Django ends up having to push Aleth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Django has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Aleth clinches up with Django and pushes him back against the cage.
Django is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aleth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Aleth.
A short body shot lands from Aleth as the two fighters clinch.
Aleth blocks a body shot from Django.
Django throws a head punch that misses.
Aleth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Aleth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Aleth.
Django is breathing heavily.
Django takes a shot to the head.
Django using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aleth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aleth.#T1#
Aleth scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Django is rocked!
Aleth gets underhooks to prevent Django's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Django. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Django is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aleth cracks Django with a nice body shot.
Aleth scores with a shoulder strike.
Django struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleth controls his hands.
A short right from Aleth on the inside.
Aleth creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Django with a big uppercut! Django tries to clinch up but Aleth pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Django to the mat! Django covers up and Aleth unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Aleth!
A very excited looking Aaron Aleth 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:
Island Brawls 19
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Django throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Django tries to get set, Carl tries to push him back and clinch up but Django manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Carl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Django can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carl.
Carl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Django's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Carl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carl digs a right hand underneath Django's ribcage. Django let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Carl.
Django looks winded!
Carl lands a body shot.
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!
Carl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carl digs a right hand into Django's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Django's gas tank.
Carl lands a hook that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Carl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Carl works on Django's body with a couple of short punches.
Carl cracks Django with a nice body shot.
A short left from Carl.
Carl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Django backwards. #T1#
Carl lands a shoulder strike.
Carl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carl lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Carl.
Carl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carl lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Django is rocked!
Carl unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Django! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Carl is unloading with more strikes now! Django drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimsky Carl!
Rimsky Carl retains his welterweight title!
Rimsky Carl gave a mention to Prosper Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Island Brawls 14
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Django looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.
Hart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Django after a bit of a struggle.
Hart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Django goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart is working for takedown but Django is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Django lands a takedown into guard.
Django won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
Django chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Django 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.
Django is in close to Hart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django stays in close to Hart's body and controls the position.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart has momentary wrist control but Django slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Hart trying to control the position.
Django works over Hart with some ground and pound from guard.
Django working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Django's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Django trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Django's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Hart is rocked!
Hart looks winded!
Django content to stall in guard here.
Hart is still in real trouble! Can Django finish him?
Django gets to his feet and stands over Hart, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hart felt that one! Django unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hart from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Django!
The defeated Jeremey Hart had this to say: 'It was a tough fight I Will be better the next fight'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 9
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django dives in and scores a takedown into Hootenanny's guard.
Django trying to control the position from guard on top but Hootenanny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Django drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Django jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Django looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Django prevents Hootenanny from getting back to his feet.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django throwing strikes but missing.
Django postures up in Hootenanny's guard and throws a big left but Hootenanny blocks it.
Django postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hootenanny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Django, into his guard.
Django pulls Hootenanny in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hootenanny wants to get up but he can't break Django's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hootenanny stands up and waves to Django to follow him.
Hootenanny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Django to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Django pushes down on Hootenanny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Django seems content to control.
Django sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hootenanny defending well though.
Django throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hootenanny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Django throws a strike but Hootenanny avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Django throwing strikes from guard but Hootenanny blocks nicely.
Django postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Django controls from within his opponent's guard.
Django must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Django is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hootenanny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Django won't allow Hootenanny to get back to his feet.
Hootenanny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Django throws a big elbow that misses.
Django works over Hootenanny with some ground and pound from guard.
Django with a flurry of punches that miss.
Django throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hootenanny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Django dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Django swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hootenanny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Django closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hootenanny to the mat! Hootenanny manages to get full guard.
Hootenanny keeping moving, preventing Django from controlling successfully.
Django throws an elbow that misses. Hootenanny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Django's guard. Nice move by Hootenanny!
Hootenanny is fighting to break Django's control of his arms but Django is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hootenanny is one step ahead there.
Hootenanny has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django seems keen to control Hootenanny's posture.
Hootenanny wants to stand but Django has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hootenanny stopping the sweep attempt from Django.
Hootenanny stands and steps away. Django gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hootenanny lands with a hook. Django tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Django fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hootenanny sprawls well initially but Django persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hootenanny pushes Django off and gets back to his feet.
Hootenanny slips a jab and a cross from Django.
Hootenanny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Hootenanny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Django doesn't seem phased though.
Django darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hootenanny regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Django.
Django loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hootenanny keeping full guard, as Django tries to pass.
Django scoring with punches to the head and body.
Django with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hootenanny manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Django wants a takedown but no success here.
Django digs a right hand into Hootenanny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hootenanny's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hootenanny is looking to break free of the clinch but Django has double underhooks.
Django is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hootenanny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Django with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hootenanny stops a takedown attempt from Django.
Ozkar Hootenanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Django.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny is trying to break free.
Django tries to work over Hootenanny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Django looking for a takedown.
Django working aggressively here.
Django struggles to land a body shot inside as Hootenanny controls his hands.
Hootenanny has had enough of the clinch but Django keeps him there for the moment.
Django tries to throw a body punch but Hootenanny avoids it by throwing Django back against the cage.
Django using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hootenanny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Django tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hootenanny avoids it.
Django has Hootenanny pressed against the cage, preventing Hootenanny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Django tries to land knees in the clinch but Hootenanny avoids the damage to the body.
Hootenanny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozkar Hootenanny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Django shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hootenanny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hootenanny parries the strikes from Django easily there. Django is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hootenanny to escape.
Hootenanny parries the strikes from Django easily there. Django is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hootenanny to escape.
Hootenanny being controlled for a moment.
Django scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hootenanny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Django in side control, throwing shots but Hootenanny defends.
Django throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hootenanny works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Django is trying to control. Hootenanny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hootenanny is trying to stand up here but Django is controlling him well.
Django thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hootenanny's head.
Django working Hootenanny over with strikes.
Django trying to advance position but Hootenanny counters by regaining guard.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Django.
Django is in close to Hootenanny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hootenanny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hootenanny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Django is pushing down on Hootenanny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hootenanny is fighting to maintain full guard but Django has managed to sneak the leg through.
Django seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Django seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Django is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hootenanny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Django.
Django missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Django is looking for a kimura but Hootenanny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Django to get the leverage.
Django trying to control from half guard but Hootenanny is working away.
Hootenanny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Django is controlling the pace.
Django throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Django connects with a nice short shot to Hootenanny's temple.
Django winds up and cracks Hootenanny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hootenanny tries to kick Django off but Django keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Django is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Django is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Django moves nicely into side control.
Django tries for a kimura but Hootenanny is defending well.
Django has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hootenanny prevents Django from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Django swings around for an armbar but Hootenanny sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Django's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Django comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Django has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Django! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django with a poor takedown
and Tos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Tos misses.
Django gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tos lands a nice shot that snaps Django's head back.
A swing and a miss from Tos.
Tos rushes Django and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Django gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tos counters with a nice uppercut.
Django misses with a hook
and Tos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Django fails with the takedown
and Tos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Django. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Django rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tos counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tos lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tos lands a nice looking body shot.
Django moves out of range of the strikes.
Django uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tos.
Tos looks to throw the jab but Django is out of range.
Django with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tos counters with a nice uppercut.
Django misses with a takedown
and Tos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Django had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donk. Tos catches Django right on the button with a cross.
Tos slips under a jab from Django.
Tos throws out a loose jab but Django uses good head movement to avoid it.
Django has his takedown stuffed
and Tos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Django shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tos is trying to defend but Django finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Django is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Django working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Django avoids the attempt from Tos to control.
Django is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Django lands a couple of good shots and Tos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Django thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Django misses with a punch to the head.
Django loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tos hold on?
Django throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tos rolls, trying to escape but Django keeps control of the position.
Django punches the canvas rather than the man.
Django punches the canvas rather than the man.
Django throwing sloppy strikes.
Django misses with an elbow to the head.
Django lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tos's head.
Tos looks winded!
What can Tos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Django has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tos is in real trouble here. Django gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tos is tapping out! Django wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Django!
Aibek Tos was interviewed post fight and said 'Pressure makes diamonds'. |
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