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Event:
SMASH: Vila vs McQuirre
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mertens misses with a body shot.
Lujivic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mertens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mertens looks to land a combination but Lujivic avoids it well.
Lujivic fails with the takedown.
Mertens throwing a counter right hand but Lujivic manages to avoid it.
Mertens throws a right and a left that Lujivic avoids nicely.
Lujivic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lujivic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mertens lands a nice shot to the body.
Mertens lands with a nice combination. Lujivic backs away looking to recover.
Mertens misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Lujivic.
#T1#
Mertens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lujivic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mertens misses with a few strikes there.
Lujivic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mertens.
Lujivic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mertens defends well and Lujivic ends up having to push Mertens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Lujivic.
Lujivic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mertens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lujivic connects with a leg kick.
Mertens looks to land a combination but Lujivic avoids it well.
Lujivic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mertens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mertens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lujivic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mertens is looking to score with low kicks.
Lujivic moves in looking to clinch but Mertens pushes him off.
Mertens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Mertens tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Lujivic 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.
Jens Mertens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mertens wants to slow Lujivic down by chopping away at his legs.
Lujivic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lujivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jens Mertens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lujivic throws a hook but Mertens blocks it.
Lujivic swings for the body but Mertens moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lujivic checks a leg kick.
Mertens scores with a hook.
Lujivic blocks a head kick by Mertens.
Mertens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lujivic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mertens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lujivic checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Lujivic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Mertens.
A combination from Lujivic does no damage.
Lujivic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mertens lands with a nice combination. Lujivic backs away looking to recover.
Lujivic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mertens.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lujivic.
Mertens scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lujivic slips a jab and a cross from Mertens.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lujivic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mertens is breathing heavily.
Mertens scores with a jab to the body.
Lujivic throws a jab when Mertens was well out of range.#T4#
Donk. Lujivic catches Mertens right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Lujivic does no damage.
Lujivic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Lujivic moves out of range.
Mertens misses with a wild combination.
Lujivic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lujivic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Mertens misses.
Lujivic avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lujivic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mertens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lujivic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lujivic doesn't manage to clinch there - Mertens circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Mertens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lujivic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lujivic avoids the head kick by Mertens.
Good leg kick by Lujivic.
Jens Mertens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mertens looks for the body kick but Lujivic saw that one coming.
Mertens tries to bum rush Lujivic with a series of wild strikes but Lujivic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mertens misses with a wild combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lujivic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mertens has got the better of the exchanges.
Lujivic throws a nice looking combination but Mertens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mertens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lujivic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mertens's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens tries to bum rush Lujivic with a series of wild strikes but Lujivic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Lujivic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lujivic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mertens avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Lujivic wants to clinch up but Mertens keeps it at a distance.
Lujivic throws a body punch but Mertens moves out of range.
Mertens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mertens misses with the combination.
Mertens misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lujivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lujivic wants to clinch.
Mertens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Mertens digs a good body shot into Lujivic's ribs.
Lujivic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mertens swings for the body but Lujivic moves out of range.
A low kick from Mertens is predictable there
and Lujivic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mertens really felt that one!
Mertens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lujivic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mertens throws a combination. Lujivic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lujivic scores with a leg kick.
Mertens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lujivic can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mertens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mertens misses the shot to the body.
Mertens looks to land a right hand but Lujivic moved out of range.
Mertens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mertens wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Mertens.
Lujivic throws a counter combo.
Mertens stuffs the takedown attempt from Lujivic. Lujivic gets slowly back to his feet.
Mertens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Lujivic.
Mertens 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.
Lujivic misses with a double jab.
Mertens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mertens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mertens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lujivic counters with an inside leg kick.
Lujivic shoots in for a takedown but Mertens shows good takedown defense.
Lujivic throws a nice looking combination but Mertens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lujivic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mertens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Lujivic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mertens's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lujivic goes for a double leg but Mertens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mertens continues to drive forward.
Mertens throws a big counter combination but Lujivic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mertens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lujivic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lujivic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mertens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lujivic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lujivic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lujivic is looking for the big counter here.
Lujivic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lujivic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lujivic thumps Mertens with a low kick.
Jens Mertens is winning the standup battle so far.
Lujivic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Mertens dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mertens throws a right and a left that Lujivic avoids nicely.
Lujivic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mertens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lujivic.
Lujivic misses with a double jab.
Mertens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lujivic.
Lujivic fails with the takedown
and Mertens counters with a stiff right hand.
Mertens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lujivic takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Mertens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lujivic swinging wildly here.
Mertens is looking to wear down Lujivic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mertens misses with a low kick.#T1#
Lujivic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mertens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mertens looks to land a body kick but Lujivic moved away.
Mertens swats away the attempt to clinch by Lujivic.
Mertens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Mertens scores with a four punch combination!
Mertens motions for Lujivic to come forward. Mertens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mertens misses with a leg kick.
Mertens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No luck for Lujivic with that takedown attempt.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Lujivic.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Mertens.
Lujivic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Lujivic moves out of range.
Mertens throws a head kick but Lujivic moves out of range.
Lujivic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mertens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Lujivic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mertens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lujivic is defended easily by Mertens.#T3#
Lujivic is looking to clinch.
Mertens throws a series of strikes that have Lujivic backpedaling.
Lujivic shoots for a takedown but Mertens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Lujivic looks to move away, Mertens throws a big counter combo but Lujivic just gets out of the way.
Lujivic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mertens will feel that in the morning.
Lujivic lands a head kick. Mertens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lujivic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mertens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lujivic connects with a leg kick.
Mertens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Lujivic tenderised Mertens's leg. Mertens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lujivic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mertens defends it nicely.
Mertens is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Lujivic misses with a double jab.
Mertens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mertens connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mertens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Lujivic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lujivic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mertens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mertens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lujivic circles away quickly and effectively.
Mertens looks for the body kick but Lujivic saw that one coming.
Mertens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mertens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darko Lujivic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jens Mertens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mertens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lujivic's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Mertens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mertens 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Mertens! |
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mertens throws a nice looking combination but Mason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mertens.
Mertens throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mertens has Mason pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mertens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mason tumbling to the mat - Mertens dives into Mason's guard.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Mertens any problems.
Mertens won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mertens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mertens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Mertens from controlling successfully.
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mertens is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mertens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Mertens.
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.
Mertens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mertens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mertens throws a counter combo.
Mertens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jens Mertens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mason.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mertens works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mertens. Those never looked like landing.
Mason tries to clinch there but Mertens circles away.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mertens throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mertens tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason misses with a knee to the head.
Mason lands a knee to the head.
Mertens prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but Mertens blocks with his arms.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mertens can't get the takedown.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mertens is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mertens looks winded!
Mason crunches a lovely knee into Mertens's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason stalling against the cage.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason has Mertens pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mertens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Mertens shoots in.
Mertens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mertens can do to turn this around?
Mertens throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a low kick, right behind Mertens 's knee.
Mertens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Jens Mertens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mertens looks to throw a body kick
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Mertens's side.
Mertens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mason scores with a head kick. Mertens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sloppy strikes from Mertens. Those never looked like landing.
Mertens is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Mertens.
Mason avoids the head kick by Mertens.
Mertens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Mertens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mertens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mertens throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Mertens down.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mertens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mason throws a right hand that Mertens ducks under and follows up with a left that Mertens also avoids with ease.
Mason rushes Mertens and presses him up against the cage.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mertens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason tries to work over Mertens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Mertens.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Mertens backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason pushes Mertens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason has Mertens pressed against the cage.
Mertens tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mason is pushing Mertens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mertens avoids a wild elbow strike from Mason.
Mason connects with a knee to the head.
Mason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason gets through Mertens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mertens avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Mertens in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason avoiding damage.
Mertens looking for a takedown.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mertens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mertens wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mertens backwards.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Mertens in his tracks for a moment.
Mason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mason dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mertens throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Mertens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mertens slips a straight right by Mason.
Mertens throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Mertens only half commits.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Mertens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mertens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mertens connects with a single shot there.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mertens with that takedown attempt.
Mason lands a high kick!
Mertens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mertens blocks a jab.
Joe Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mertens looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mertens manages to circle out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Jens Mertens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason blocks a head kick by Mertens.
Mertens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
Mason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mertens if he has to take too many more of those.
Mertens blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason lands with a kick to the temple. Mertens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mason lands with a slapping head kick.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mertens is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Mertens off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason thuds a left hand into Mertens's body.
Mason throws a nice head kick!
Mason has Mertens up against the cage in a clinch.
Mertens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mason misses with a knee to the head.
Mertens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mertens tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Mertens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mertens is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Mertens controls the action.
Mertens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mason stalling in the clinch.
Mertens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason misses with an elbow over the top.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mertens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mertens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mertens blocks a body shot from Mason.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason stalls.
Mertens takes a shot to the head.
Mertens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason just leaning against Mertens, taking a breather.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mertens letting Mason take a breather here.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby stuns Mertens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mertens throws a nice looking combination but Bobby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobby thuds his right hand into Mertens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mertens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bobby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mertens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobby circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bobby, as that shot connected.
Bobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mertens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bobby to score with a decent uppercut.
Mertens throws a right and a left that Bobby avoids nicely.
Bobby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bobby lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mertens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mertens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
Mertens misses with a low kick.
Mertens throws out a loose jab but Bobby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mertens throws a shot from downtown. Bobby moves away and avoids it.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Bobby avoids them all with ease.
Bobby thuds his right hand into Mertens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mertens ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Mertens lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bobby digs a good hook to Mertens's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mertens is defended easily by Bobby.
Mertens looks winded!
Mertens throws a wild body kick that Bobby sees coming a mile off.
Bobby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bobby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mertens manages to avoid it.
Bobby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mertens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobby misses with an uppercut.
Mertens flicks out a counter leg kick but Bobby steps away.
Bobby with a hook.
Bobby's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mertens is rocked!
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!
Mertens misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobby lands a nice hook to Mertens's body. Mertens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby scores with a nice right hand.
Mertens is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobby finish him?
Bobby cracks Mertens with a hook to the temple - Mertens is on wobbly legs here! Bobby swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mertens falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bobby wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Bobby! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mertens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurmagomedov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Mertens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mertens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mertens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mertens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Mertens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mertens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Mertens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mertens looking to control.
Nurmagomedov stops Mertens from standing up.
Mertens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mertens is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mertens wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mertens tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Mertens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mertens.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov works over Mertens with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Mertens is working from the bottom.
Mertens kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets to his feet.
Mertens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mertens scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Mertens throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagomedov backpedaling.
Mertens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Mertens shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mertens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Mertens avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Mertens catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Mertens throws a front kick aimed at Nurmagomedov's knee but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Mertens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mertens is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Mertens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mertens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertens closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mertens tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Mertens is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Mertens manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mertens avoids it really well and circles away.
Mertens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mertens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Mertens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mertens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mertens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Mertens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mertens moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mertens misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Mertens gets a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nurmagomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Mertens is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mertens is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Jens Mertens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mertens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mertens looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mertens leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Mertens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mertens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mertens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Mertens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mertens wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Mertens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Mertens both land. Nice combination.
Mertens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Mertens is avoiding it.
Jens Mertens is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mertens misses with a kick to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Mertens fights it but they end up in guard.
Mertens pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Mertens throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Mertens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mertens on his heels. He'll look to pass Mertens's guard now, I'm sure.
Mertens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurmagomedov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mertens moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Mertens clinches up against the cage.
Mertens wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Mertens is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mertens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mertens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mertens breaks the clinch.
Mertens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov wants to counter the offense by Mertens and move into the clinch position.
Mertens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Mertens shakes him off and moves away.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mertens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mertens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mertens throws a body kick that misses.
Mertens throws a head kick that misses.
Mertens stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
A cross from Mertens lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertens forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Mertens has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mertens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mertens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mertens is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mertens takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mertens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mertens.
Mertens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Mertens connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Mertens dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mertens blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mertens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mertens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mertens is looking to clinch.
Mertens tried to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Nurmagomedov rushes Mertens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmagomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mertens.
Mertens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Mertens.
Mertens lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mertens is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Mertens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mertens pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Mertens clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mertens has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mertens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mertens tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Mertens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mertens presses Nurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of Mertens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mertens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mertens counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mertens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mertens with a nice cross.
Mertens scores with a one two! Nurmagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mertens closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.
Mertens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mertens manages to break the clinch.
Mertens moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Mertens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mertens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mertens.
Mertens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mertens darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mertens is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mertens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Mertens ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mertens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Mertens counters with a nice body shot.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mertens instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov letting Mertens take a breather here.
Jens Mertens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mertens is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmagomedov has double underhooks.
Mertens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jens Mertens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mertens digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Mertens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mertens 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Mertens! |
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