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Event:
DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Abner throws a low kick, looking for Fury's leg but Fury calmly moves out of range.
Fury lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fury blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Abner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Fury.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Fury cracks Abner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fury has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abner to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fury knocks Abner out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Fury!
James Fury very nearly forgot to thank 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights VI
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Fury connects with a body shot.
Donk. Havran catches Fury right on the button with a cross.
Havran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Havran has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Havran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Fury has picked Havran up - he's going for a ride! Fury dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fury is trying to control the action in half guard but Havran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Havran makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Havran gets a clinch.
Havran effectively controlling the action here.
Havran lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards. #T1#
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Havran working aggressively here.
#BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havran missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Havran misses with a body shot.
Fury throws a big counter combination but Havran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Fury. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Fury lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fury.
Havran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Havran.
Fury throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Havran forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Havran throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Havran lands with a light punch inside.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Havran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury blocking some punches.
Havran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Havran misses with a body punch.
Havran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Havran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fury wants to break free but Havran has control.
#T3#
Havran scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Havran keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Havran misses with some punches.
Havran gets underhooks to prevent Fury's takedown attempt.
Havran keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Havran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havran scores with a shoulder strike.
Fury tries to break the clinch but Havran is controlling the position. #T4#
Havran is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Havran gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Havran scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran lands with a short shot to the head.
Havran digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Havran presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Havran lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havran avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Havran.
Havran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
Havran tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Havran back against the cage.
Havran can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fury tries to bum rush Havran with a series of wild strikes but Havran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Havran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Havran moves into the clinch.
Havran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gabriel Havran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Havran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Havran lands a body punch.
A short left from Havran.
Havran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury blocking some punches.
Havran misses with some punches.
Havran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Havran lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Havran pushes Fury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Havran lands an uppercut.
Fury blocks a body shot from Havran.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havran.
Havran lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Havran.
Havran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Havran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Havran presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Havran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Havran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards. #T2#
Havran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havran is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Havran.
Nice body punch from Havran - that landed with a thud.
Havran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Havran stalls.
Havran tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Havran.
Havran misses with the head strike.
Havran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havran lands a left hand.
Havran digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Havran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Havran lands with a short shot to the head.
Havran pushes Fury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Havran tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Havran back against the cage.
Havran has Fury pushed against the cage.
Havran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Havran.
Havran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Havran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Havran lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Havran lands a right hand. #ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havran pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havran taking a breather.
Havran misses with a body punch.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
Havran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Havran scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Havran just leaning against Fury, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Havran scores with a jab to the body.
Havran lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Havran throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range. #CL2#
Havran rushes Fury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Havran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Havran lands an uppercut.
Havran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fury blocks a body shot from Havran.
Havran lands a body punch.
Havran lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Havran.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havran.
Havran lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Havran scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Havran.
Fury being controlled against the cage.
Fury being controlled against the cage.
Havran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Havran is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havran.
Havran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Havran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Havran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Havran lands a right hand.
Havran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Havran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havran lands a body shot.
Havran is working Fury over against the cage.
Havran lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Havran.
Havran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Havran. #KD2#
Havran drops Fury onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fury is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
Havran creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fury's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fury drops to his knees and Havran pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Havran! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fury throws a nice looking combination but Osipov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Osipov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Osipov stalls from top position.
Fury tries to bench press Osipov off him but Osipov keeps the position.
Osipov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osipov trying to control the position but Fury is working away.
Osipov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fury's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Osipov misses with the ground and pound.
Osipov looks up at the clock and then as Fury takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Osipov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Osipov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Osipov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov is chipping away with strikes.
Osipov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fury is not content to let Osipov control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Osipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Osipov staying calm.#T3#
Fury is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osipov connects with a decent elbow.
Fury is looking to reverse the position.
Osipov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osipov taking a break here but Fury is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fury is not content to let Osipov control the position.
Well, if Osipov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osipov is trying to control the action in half guard but Fury is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Osipov gets the takedown into side control.
Osipov slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Fury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osipov wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Osipov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fury is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Osipov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Fury looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Fury working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Osipov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Fury has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Osipov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Fury!
James Fury made sure to mention his sponsor, 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 115
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Couceiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couceiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Couceiro working Fury over with strikes.
Couceiro controlling the action here.
Couceiro wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Couceiro not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Couceiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Couceiro uses his free foot to push down on Fury's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fury.
Couceiro lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Couceiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fury manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Couceiro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Couceiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Couceiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fury, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Couceiro but great work by Fury.
Couceiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Fury working away.
Couceiro manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Couceiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Couceiro is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Couceiro desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fury is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couceiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.
Fury is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Couceiro is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury is trying to control the action in half guard but Couceiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fury pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro working some strikes from top position.
Couceiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Couceiro trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Couceiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Couceiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couceiro not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fury! #SUB#
Couceiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fury is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fury and Couceiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3##SUB#
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couceiro lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Couceiro working the head with strikes. #T4#
Fury is letting Couceiro control him for a moment.
Couceiro advances to mount. #SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar but Fury turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fury. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Couceiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fury avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Couceiro does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Couceiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fury is trying to defend but Couceiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Couceiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couceiro is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couceiro to get the leverage. #T1#
Couceiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Fury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Couceiro has control of Fury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Couceiro controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Couceiro.#T2##SUB#
Couceiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fury has worked his arm free - good work by Fury!
#SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Couceiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Couceiro but great work by Fury.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couceiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couceiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fury wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fury advances nicely into full mount.
Couceiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Couceiro tries to hold on but Fury postures up.#SUB2#
Fury with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fury fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xandao Couceiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couceiro, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xandao Couceiro!
After the big win, Xandao Couceiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Maximum Human Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 105
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Banner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses. #TD#
Banner drives through with a takedown into Fury's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Fury is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Banner trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fury working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Banner postures up in Fury's guard and throws a big left but Fury blocks it.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Fury is working an open guard so Banner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Banner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Fury. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner misses with a knee to the head.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury. #T4#
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Banner digs a good hook to Fury's body.
Banner tries to score with a low kick but Fury moves his leg out of the way.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Fury appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Fury's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fury duly obliges.
Fury dives in for a single leg takedown but Banner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Sloppy strikes from Fury. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Banner.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner throws a head kick but Fury moves out of range.
Good work by Fury as he checks the leg kick.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Roddy Banner's cut is getting worse.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roddy Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roddy Banner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Fury is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Fury wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banner with a hook.
Fury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Fury avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Banner rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like James Fury has been cut.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
#BC2#
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roddy Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.#CL2#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Banner landing knees to the head.
Fury is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banner is struggling to control the position.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Fury breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Banner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fury.
Banner tried to score with a low kick but Fury checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
Banner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fury eats them both and turns towards Banner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roddy Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Banner as Fury shoots in.
Banner cracks Fury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
As Banner backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Banner manages to avoid it all.
Fury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Banner scores with a jab.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Fury avoids it well and moves away.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a right and a left that Fury avoids nicely.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Banner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banner controlling the pace. #SU#
Banner gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Banner cracks a nice hook into Fury's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner throws a front kick aimed at Fury's knee but Fury avoids it well.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner is looking to land body kicks.
Roddy Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fury has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Banner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury throws a counter combo.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Fury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fury doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Fury scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.
Banner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fury is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Fury wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fury tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banner struggling a bit here.#T1#
Fury has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Banner wants to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Fury is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fury tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Fury's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Fury looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Fury looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Banner gets full guard.
James Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner is pulling down on Fury's head. It's preventing any offense from Fury, at least for the moment.
Fury stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banner is pushing Fury's head away, looking to escape. Fury manages to hold on to the position though.
Banner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fury off and has taken his back!
Banner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury turns into Banner and is now in his guard.
Roddy Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Fury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Fury.
Well Banner 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Banner!
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSSD 57: Luciano/Munson
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Havran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Havran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fury stands and throws Havran's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Fury wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havran, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury wants to take a breather but Havran manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fury.
Fury is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Havran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fury pushing down on Havran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Havran is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard. #SUB#
Fury seems to be looking for submissions.
Havran is in trouble now - Fury has advanced to mount!
Havran stops Fury from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Fury working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Havran wants to get back to his feet.
Fury with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fury can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havran is looking to escape.
Havran wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3##SUB#
Fury looking to secure an arm triangle but Havran defends it well.
Fury wants to take Havran's back here but Havran is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Fury is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Havran is surviving well by controlling Fury's body position as best he can.
Fury sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Fury is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Havran has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fury jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Havran manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Fury tries to advance to mount but Havran denies him.
Havran is trying to buck Fury off.
Havran stops Fury from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Havran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fury prevents Havran from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Havran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Havran wants it to stay on the feet.
Fury throws a right and a left that Havran avoids nicely.
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havran throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havran has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fury avoids the body shot from Havran.
Havran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Havran. Those never looked like landing.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Havran misses with a combination
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Havran lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Fury rushes Havran and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havran connects with a body shot that sends Fury's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Havran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like James Fury has been cut.#T1#
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Havran.
Havran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury takes one to the chin there.
Fury loses concentration momentarily and Havran pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fury crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Havran finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Havran! |
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Event:
SSSD 52: Luciano/Rize
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Fury sizes up Shewmaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shewmaker off to one side.
Fury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shewmaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fury defends it well.#TD#
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury trying to control from half guard but Shewmaker is working away.
Fury is taking a breather. Shewmaker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shewmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker is controlling Fury's trapped leg to prevent Fury from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fury is working for a kimura but Shewmaker is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Shewmaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fury pulls his head out easily.
Shewmaker is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shewmaker is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Shewmaker works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shewmaker is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shewmaker is keeping the position for now.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Shewmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shewmaker pushes a forearm under Fury's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fury is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Shewmaker!
A victorious Steven Shewmaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSSD 47: Kirin/Luciano
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Ori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Donsal Ori has been cut.
Fury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ori misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Ori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donsal Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ori gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Fury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fury controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fury is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Fury wants to pass the guard but Ori is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fury stacks Ori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fury!
The referee asks Fury politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fury prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Fury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury tries to move to mount but Ori blocks the move with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Fury is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ori looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fury gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ori is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fury lets go of the hold and Ori can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Fury!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Fury waved his t-shirt featuring 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSSD 44: Frank/McGee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Nwaoge lands a big right hand that sends Fury crashing to the mat! Nwaoge stays standing though and waves Fury back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like James Fury has been cut.
Nwaoge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nwaoge lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nwaoge as he avoids it easily.
Nwaoge scores with a jab.
Fury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nwaoge counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Fury off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Nwaoge follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Fury was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Medzavi Nwaoge!
After winning the bout, Medzavi Nwaoge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirin misses the target.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fury fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Fury scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirin has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fury tries for a kimura but Kirin is defending well. #T1#
Kirin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fury's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fury is working for a kimura but Kirin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Kirin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fury wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fury wants to take a breather but Kirin is having none of it.
Kirin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.
Fury working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kirin's thigh. Kirin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving. #T3#
Fury passes Kirin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fury is pressing down on Kirin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirin is holding on for now.
Kirin is trying to stand.
Fury is trying to control. Kirin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury trying to control from Kirin's half guard. Kirin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kirin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Kirin content to stall in guard here.
Fury controls Kirin momentarily but Kirin frees himself.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Fury will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Fury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fury or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirin, which made it look bad.
Kirin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fury doesn't seem bothered though.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirin as he avoids it easily.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirin sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fury closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin. #T1#
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Kirin cracks Fury with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kirin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fury to stand back up!
Kirin cracks Fury on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fury falls backwards against the cage. Kirin follows up with more strikes that drop Fury to his knees. Kirin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fury! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Kokkoro Kirin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSSD 35: Trump/Fury
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Fury shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.
Trump misses with a head kick.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.
Trump throws a big counter combination but Fury scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Fucccup Trump has been cut.
Fury moves out of range of the body kick from Trump.
A little jabbing left from Fury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Trump pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trump misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fury.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Fury is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trump gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Fury blocking some punches.
Trump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Trump with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trump avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
Trump unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trump landing knees to the body.
Fury has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trump after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Trump connects with a high kick.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target. #CL2#
Fury clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Trump.
Fury looks winded!
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trump tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trump comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Fury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
Fury avoiding damage as Trump throws knees to the body.
Fury avoiding damage as Trump throws knees to the body.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Fury has hold of one of Trump's legs. Trump is fighting the takedown attempt but Fury gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Trump has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Fury wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Fury seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fury trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fury is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Fury drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fury as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Trump screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fury! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Fury!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Fury made sure he mentioned 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Golara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golara tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golara to the ground. Golara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fury swings widly with a right hand
and Golara counters with a two punch combo.
Fury misses with a body punch
and Golara counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some wild striking there from Golara.
Fury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Golara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Endrju Golara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Golara throws a shot to the body.
Fury looks winded!#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Golara scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Golara as Fury tries to tie him up.
Golara slowing the pace effectively.
Golara effectively controlling the action here.
Golara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Golara is working Fury over against the cage.
Golara stalling.
Golara lands a shot to the body.
Golara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Golara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golara is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Golara stalling.
Golara stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Golara gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Golara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Golara.
Golara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Golara misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Golara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Golara scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Golara tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Golara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Golara lands a shoulder strike.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Golara has the dominant position.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Golara has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golara.
Golara lands an uppercut.
Golara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Golara lands a nice shot to the body.
Golara lands a body shot.
Golara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Golara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golara lands with a light punch inside.
Golara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Golara is controlling him.
Golara lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Golara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endrju Golara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Golara lands with a nice body punch.
Golara cracks a nice hook into Fury's ribs.
Golara connects with a superb combination that knocks Fury out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Golara before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Fury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Endrju Golara!
Endrju Golara took some time post fight to say the following; 'EZ'. |
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Event:
SSSD 27: Neer vs Khalidovic
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Shewmaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Steven Shewmaker has been cut.
Shewmaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Fury has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shewmaker throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
Fury moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
Fury scores with a decent looking hook.
Fury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Steven Shewmaker's cut even more.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Shewmaker back into the ropes.
Shewmaker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shewmaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shewmaker looking for a takedown.
James Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Shewmaker.
Fury gets underhooks to prevent Shewmaker's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Fury connects with a body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fury knocks Shewmaker out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Fury!
James Fury managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100& Laundry 20%, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Fury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kong throws Fury to one side and escapes!
Fury throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Fury throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
A nice combination there by Kong.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
#TD2#
Kong gets caught flat footed, as Fury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Fury trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kong throws an elbow that misses. Fury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kong's guard. Nice move by Fury!#REVB#
Fury works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fury seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kong is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Fury!
James Fury really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Club Clothing & Laundry 20% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
David Kong was interviewed post fight and said 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 18: Cartwright vs Gaming
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Fury cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Fury tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and Fury ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fury lands a right hook to the body.
Fury avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.#CL2#
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Kong in a clinch.
Kong has Fury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a high kick!
Kong throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.#CUT2#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##CL2#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Fury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Fury prevents the takedown attempt.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fury gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury wants a takedown but no success here.
Fury drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Fury blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Kong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Fury keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Fury looking to control.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kong gets to his feet - Fury follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fury wants to take the fight to the mat but Kong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kong is working for takedown but Fury is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fury has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fury can turn it around.#TD2#
Fury has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kong is trying to keep an underhook but Fury manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fury trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Fury is looking for a kimura but Kong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fury to get the leverage.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well. #SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fury is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Kong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kong looking to score a takedown here. Fury is defending well but Kong drives through and ends up in Fury's guard.
Fury has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fury blocking some punches.
Kong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fury can't get the takedown.
Kong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Kong has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Fury tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Fury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fury eats them both and turns towards Kong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Kong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kong showed some decent athleticism there.
Kong is stalling here. Fury is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fury has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Fury is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fury gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fury lets go of the hold and Kong can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Fury!
The defeated David Kong had this to say: 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 15: Vurris vs Henry
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.#CL#
Dos Santos rushes Fury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fury tries for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to get underhooks.
Fury drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fury quickly recovers to half guard.
Fury pushes Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dos Santos cracks Fury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fury lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position.
Fury is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Fury postures up.
Dos Santos trying to control the position here.
Fury slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
#SUB2#
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Fury is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Fury is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Fury is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
Fury moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that!
Fury tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away. #SUB2#
Fury looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Fury dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
James Fury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fury is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Fury's closed guard. He's half up but Fury has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Fury pivots and extends the arm, Dos Santos falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Fury! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Fury! |
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