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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Smirnov with a poor takedown
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
Smirnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Money tries to avoid it but Smirnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Money to the ground. Money escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Money is looking to counter punch.
Money definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Smirnov. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Smirnov.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Money circles away.
Money shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well.
Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Smirnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smirnov controlling from side mount.
Smirnov cracks Money with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!#SUB2#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Money has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
The strikes coming from Smirnov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Money keeps working. #SUB2#
Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Smirnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Money is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Money knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnov on the ground.#SUB2#
Smirnov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Money knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Smirnov has an Americana. Money didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smirnov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smirnov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dusan Smirnov!
Dusan Smirnov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GDL 109: Raczynski VS Pymus
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Shumway scores with a jab. Money acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shumway thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Shumway tries to get set, Money tries to push him back and clinch up but Shumway manages to avoid the attempt.
Money walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Money has been cut.
Shumway scores with a shot to the body.
Money walks into a stiff left hand from Shumway.
Shumway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shumway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Money takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shumway. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shumway scores with a jab to the body.
Kris Shumway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shumway swats away the attempt to clinch by Money.
Shumway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shumway with a jab.#CL#
Money moves into the clinch.
Shumway misses with a punch on the inside.
Shumway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Money lands an elbow that stopped Shumway in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Kris Shumway has been cut.#BC#
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shumway connects with a body shot.
Shumway just misses with a punch to the body.
Money tries a low kick but Shumway avoids it.
Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WolfPac Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Shumway lands a slapping body shot.
Shumway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shumway is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shumway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shumway swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Shumway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Money rather than just go for the knockout.
Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Money avoids the body shot from Shumway.
Shumway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Shumway backs away, Money returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Shumway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shumway.#ROC2#Money is rocked!
Shumway drops Money with a huge uppercut! Money drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shumway is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Shumway! |
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Event:
GDL 104: Lasombra VS Hadjilis
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Money takes one to the side of the head.
Bowser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Money stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Money lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Bowser finds it's way through Money's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowser.
Bowser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money wants to counter the offense by Bowser and move into the clinch position.
Bowser throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Money gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Money.
Bowser is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Bowser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Money backwards. #BC#
Bowser breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bowser gets tackled into the cage by Money. Money maintains the clinch. #T1#
Money displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowser up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bowser's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Money breaks from the clinch.
Money has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Money rushes Bowser and presses him up against the cage.
Bowser is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.#BC2#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowser looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bowser misses with a hook. Money ducked under it nicely.
Money lands a nice shot that snaps Bowser's head back.
Bowser scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Money moves away from the strike by Bowser.
Money is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bowser throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Bowser misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Money drives through and clinches with Bowser against the cage.
#BC2#
Money breaks from the clinch.
Bowser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Money keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Money has closed the distance and engaged Bowser in a clinch.
Bowser is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Bowser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bowser misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bowser tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage.
Money tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Money has Bowser pushed against the cage.
Money slows down the pace here.
Money receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Money lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bowser or not.
A frustrated look appears on Bowser's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Money breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Money gets a clinch.
Money lands an uppercut.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Money lands a right hand. #T4#
Money missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
Money is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowser is defending well for now.
Money crunches a lovely knee into Bowser's ribcage.
Money slowing the pace effectively.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowser backwards.
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!
Money stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Money fails with the takedown
enabling Bowser to counter with a crisp jab.
Money looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowser is fending him off so far but Money persists. Nope, Bowser circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Money has closed the distance and engaged Bowser in a clinch.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Money dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Money darts in looking for a takedown but Bowser gets double underhooks and turns Money into the cage.
Leon Bowser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money wants to clinch
and Bowser counters with a two punch combo.
Bowser throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Money's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bowser cracks Money with a good jab.
Bowser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Money moves out of range as Bowser strikes.
Bowser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bowser misses its intended target.
Money tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser jabs Money right on the nose. Money blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Money has taken the fight to the clinch.
Money trying to land knees to the body.
Bowser is trying to break free.#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Bowser.
Bowser connects with a jab.
Bowser throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Money moves into the clinch.
Money tries a knee to the head but Bowser blocks it.
Bowser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Money lands a nice uppercut.
Bowser letting Money take a breather here.
Bowser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowser's elbow.
Bowser looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bowser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Bowser.
Money lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowser is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Money content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bowser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
Money's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Money.
#CUT2#It looks like Leon Bowser has been cut.#T3#
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bowser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Money closes the distance and clinches up with Bowser, looking for a takedown. Money pushes Bowser against the cage but Bowser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowser is looking to counter punch.
Money throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range.
Bowser misses with a body shot.
Bowser misses with a hook.
Bowser misses with a hook
and Bowser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Money clinches up with Bowser and pushes him back against the cage.
Money misses with a knee to the head. #T4##BC2#
Money breaks the clinch.
Money wants to clinch but Bowser slips to the side
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leon Bowser is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowser misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Bowser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bowser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Money counter with a right hand.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Bowser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowser moves forwards but Money connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Money closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leon Bowser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range.
Bowser lands a really nice looking cross but Money seems unphased.
Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
Money wants to counter with a clinch but Bowser pushes him away.
Bowser darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bowser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money.
Bowser throws a hook but Money blocks it.
Money fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowser misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range.
Bowser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Money.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Money darts in looking for a takedown but Bowser gets double underhooks and turns Money into the cage. #T1#
A combination from Bowser does no damage.
Bowser misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Money gets through Bowser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowser is trying to break free.
Bowser working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bowser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowser throws a body shot but no joy.
Money slips a jab from Bowser.
Money looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Bowser misses with a hook
and Money counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bowser misses with an uppercut. Money saw that one coming.
Bowser throws a hook but Money blocks it.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Money is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Money wants to clinch but Bowser slips to the side
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowser's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Money gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bowser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowser loads up on a big right hand but Money slips the punch.
Bowser throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Money counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowser.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bowser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Money dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowser lands an overhand right.
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowser misses with a double jab
and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowser takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bowser throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Bowser throws a hook but Money avoids it easily.
Money slips a jab from Bowser.
Bowser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Good leg kick by Money.
Bowser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Money slips a jab from Bowser.
Money keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowser.
Money is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bowser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money.
Leon Bowser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Money instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Money breaks from the clinch.
Bowser throws the left hand but Money avoids the punch easily.
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Money pushes Bowser up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowser is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bowser showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leon Bowser! |
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Event:
GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Money avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaethje darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Gaethje coming out on top.#CL2#
Money moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gaethje wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money has Gaethje pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
Money tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaethje really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Money slowing the pace effectively.
Money trying to land knees to the body.
Money leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Gaethje is trying to drag Money to the mat but Money just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaethje is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch.
Money has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaethje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick by Gaethje misses
and Gaethje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Money uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
A jab lands there for Gaethje.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Money rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!#BC2#
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Money back to the cage. Gaethje follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaethje misses with a straight right.
Money is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Money tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Money.
Gaethje scores with a head kick.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaethje.
Gaethje stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Money avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Money's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Money wants to land a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range.
A head kick by Gaethje misses #CL2#
and Money holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gaethje looking to throw knees to the head but Money is blocking nicely.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Gaethje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money stalling in the clinch.
Gaethje fails to pull guard.
Money stalling.
Gaethje is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Money taking a breather.
Gaethje has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Gaethje tries to tie him up.
Money lands a knee to the body.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Money is defending well.
Money lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Gaethje has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Money will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Gaethje's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gaethje throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaethje.
Gaethje cracks Money with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gaethje misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Money counters with a crisp one two that drops Gaethje! Money thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gaethje to his feet! Gaethje is in big trouble!#ROC2#Gaethje is rocked!
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaethje counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Gaethje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gaethje covering up! Money comes in with a big uppercut and Gaethje goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Money!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Money made sure he mentioned ALPHAwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GDL 92: Coppola VS Hunt
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Money appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doesnt Matter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Money darts in and clinches Matter up against the cage.
Money pushes Matter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Matter tries to score a body lock takedown but Money shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Matter gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matter jumps guard but Money turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money leaning against his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Money breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Matter clinches.
Money is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Money lands a damaging elbow.
Money lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matter or not. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matter fails with a takedown attempt.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
Money unleashes a big counter combination but Matter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A body shot lands from Money.
Matter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Money with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Money to work.
Money works on Matter's body with a couple of short punches.
Money is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Money controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Matter looking to slow down the pace here.
Money gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matter.
Money lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matter.
Matter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Money to keep the fight standing.
Matter is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matter fails to pull guard.
Money keeps control of Matter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knees in the clinch landing for Money.
#BC2#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Money. Money obviously looking to wear him down.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Money! But no joy.
Matter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Money scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Money with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Money but Money pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Matter moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Money dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No joy there for Money, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Matter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Money was covering up waiting for the punch and Matter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
Money working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Money working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Money is controlling Matter's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money is trying to keep Matter in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Money wants to stand up but Matter is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Matter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matter being controlled against the cage.
Matter wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matter tries to pull guard but Money holds him up against the cage and eventually Matter drops back down to his feet.
Matter wants to take the fight to the mat but Money manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matter tries to break the clinch but Money is controlling the position.
Money works on Matter's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Money.
A bit of stalling here from Money.
Matter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Matter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matter misses with a takedown
and Money counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Matter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matter is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Money is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Money lands a knee to the head.
Matter has Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Money.
Money displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matter up against the cage.#T4#
Money lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matter or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Matter tries to tie him up.
Money works on Matter's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Money.
#BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matter blocks a head kick by Money.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matter swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
#TD2#
Money shoots in and gets a takedown into Matter's guard.
Matter kicks Money off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Matter throws a combination that misses
and Money counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jack Money seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matter tries to work over Money's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Money fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matter fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Money has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doesnt Matter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money lands an elbow inside.
Matter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Money to keep the fight standing.
Matter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Nice body punch from Money. #BC2#
Money breaks the clinch.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Money.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money scoring with punches from side control.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doesnt Matter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money working the ground and pound but Matter is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Money decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Money clinches with his opponent.
Money connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Money.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Money stuffs the takedown.
Money unleashes a big counter combination but Matter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Money will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matter fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Matter rushes Money and presses him up against the cage.
Money lands a body shot.
Money has Matter pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Money.
Nice elbow from Money. #T3#
Money looking to throw knees to the head but Matter is blocking nicely.
Money gets through Matter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Matter jumps guard but Money stands there with Matter around his waist. Matter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Money is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matter tries to pull guard but Money holds him up against the cage and eventually Matter drops back down to his feet.
Matter tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage.
Money displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matter up against the cage.#T4##KD2#
Money drops Matter with a big knee straight up the middle! Matter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Matter is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Doesnt Matter has been cut.
Money fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Matter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matter tries to pull guard but Money forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matter seems to have got his legs back now.
Money with a knee to the head.
Matter is trying to break free.
Doesnt Matter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Money 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Money!
Jack Money managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ALPHAwear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 84: McKenzie VS Hayles
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Hisashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hisashi throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range.
Hisashi misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Money counters by clinching up.
Money taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Money drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Money drives through and clinches with Hisashi against the cage.
Hisashi working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Money manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Hisashi tries to stand but Money is controlling from the bottom.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
Money has a closed guard, preventing Hisashi from standing up.
Money is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hisashi wants to stand but Money has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Money manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hisashi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Money passes into half guard.
Money is thwarting Hisashi's attempts to control the position.
Money thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Money tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hisashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Money passes to side control. #T3#
Hisashi is trying to improve his position.
Money trying to control the position but Hisashi is working away.
Money cracks Hisashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hisashi is not content to let Money control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hisashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
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.
Money tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hisashi is not content to let Money control the position.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Money has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Money dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hisashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Money is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hisashi to keep the fight standing.
Money jumps guard but Hisashi stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Money tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
Kojima Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Money.#BC2#
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hisashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hisashi avoids the head kick by Money.
Hisashi throws a big counter combination but Money scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kojima Hisashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money closes the distance and clinches up with Hisashi, looking for a takedown. Money pushes Hisashi against the cage but Hisashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Money takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Money drives through and clinches with Hisashi against the cage.
Hisashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
Money fails to pull guard.
Hisashi looking to stall.
Hisashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Money fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Money tries to clinch there but Hisashi circles away.
#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Hisashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hisashi.
Money looks for a takedown but Hisashi sprawls well.
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hisashi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Hisashi pulls guard successfully.
Hisashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Money is controlling him.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Money manages to pass to side control. #T3##SUB#
Hisashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Money pulls his head out easily.
Money takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hisashi won't allow Money to pass to mount.
Hisashi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Money is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Money has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hisashi is squirming around, avoiding Money's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Money is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hisashi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hisashi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Money.
Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Money looking to secure an arm triangle but Hisashi defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kojima Hisashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hisashi misses with a wild combination.
Hisashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hisashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Money in his tracks.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown but Hisashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Money's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hisashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Money fails with the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a series of strikes. Money will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Money back to the cage. Hisashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Money wants to clinch up but Hisashi keeps it at a distance.
Hisashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hisashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Kojima Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Money.
A clash of legs there as Money blocks the low kick.
Jack Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Money lands a jab to the nose.
Kojima Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi throws a leg kick but Money sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hisashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Money throws an overhand right that lands on Hisashi's shoulder, as Hisashi tries to avoid the shot.
Money wants to clinch but Hisashi slips to the side
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side.
Money tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hisashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Money somewhat.#T2#
Money shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hisashi stuffs the takedown.
As Money looks to move away, Hisashi throws a big counter combo but Money just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hisashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Hisashi has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hisashi tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hisashi to the ground. Hisashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Money rushes Hisashi and presses him up against the cage.
Money lands a knee to the head.
Money changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hisashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Money throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hisashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Money, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Money moves out of range easily.
Hisashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Hisashi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money looks for a takedown but Hisashi sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kojima Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hisashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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