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Event:
BKFC 19 - Bottura vs Silver
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1# Andres doesn't succeed with the takedown and Christ counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Juan Esposito Andres has been cut. Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Andres tries to land a body kick and Christ counters with a big right hand! Oh Andres is in trouble here! Christ follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Christ! During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Christ thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BKFC 16 - Lahey vs Bostic
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1# Lee has a takedown stuffed. Robert Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andres pinned against the cage. Andres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Andres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Andres with the inside leg kick. Andres feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Andres then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lee has been working on his balance at Mapinguari Guerreiro, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Andres. Lee slips a jab and a cross from Andres.
Andres throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease. Andres swinging wildly here.
Andres connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back. Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andres but Andres pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1# Andres struggling a bit here. Lee tries to move to mount but Andres blocks the move with his legs. Andres is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.#SUB# Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andres, who protects the arm well. Andres is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andres, who protects the arm well. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andres has escaped the position, nice work there. Andres gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Andres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. Lee prevents Andres from standing back up.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Andres defends it. #T3# Andres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#ES2# Andres manages to escape and get back to his feet! Lee tries for a takedown but Andres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andres swivels and escapes. Despite the aggression on Andres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Andres scores with a three punch combo!
Lee tries for a takedown but Andres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lee is breathing heavily. Left hook, right uppercut from Andres. #T4# 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! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee. Andres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.#TD2# Andres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Andres wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #SUB2# Andres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andres tries to stand but his arm is trapped. The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Esposito Andres dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Andres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes. Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Andres sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Andres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Andres feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Andres then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lee looks for a takedown but Andres sprawls well. Andres lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Andres connects with a body shot. Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Andres is holding on for dear life with his legs. Andres is looking to get back to is feet but Lee passes into side control.
#T1# Andres is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. Andres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Andres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Andres tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control. Lee avoids the attempt from Andres to control. Lee content just to control the position here. Robert Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB# Lee quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lee but it's paid off an Andres is forced to tap! Nice work by Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Lee! During a confident post fight interview, Robert Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BKFC - 205 Bracket
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1# Palmotic cracks Andres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horrible takedown attempt by Andres or perhaps it was just good defense by Palmotic, which made it look bad. Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Andres doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmotic circles away.
Palmotic lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Juan Esposito Andres has been cut. Palmotic connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#Andres is rocked! Palmotic throws a monster overhand right that drops Andres! Palmotic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic! |
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Event:
BKFC - TEST FIGHTS
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1# Jovanovic is looking to clinch but Andres is avoiding it.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Andres dodges an elbow strike from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Juan Esposito Andres has been cut. Jovanovic lands a damaging elbow. Jovanovic's coach down at WolfPac Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jovanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Andres pressing his opponent against the cage. Andres tries a knee to the head but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic tries to break free but Andres pushes him back against the cage. Jovanovic is trying to break free.#BC# Andres'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. Jovanovic tries to clinch there but Andres circles away.
Andres thinks about countering with a head kick. Jovanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Andres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jovanovic tries to clinch up.#T1# Andres shoots in but no luck this time. Andres shoots in and drives through. Jovanovic sprawls well. Andres shoots in but no luck this time. Jovanovic is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Esposito Andres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jovanovic connects with a high kick. Andres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a push kick. Andres avoids the head kick by Jovanovic.
#TD# Andres dives in and scores a takedown into Jovanovic's guard. Andres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Andres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jovanovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Andres works a leg free and moves into half guard. Andres missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Andres is controlling the pace.
#T3# Andres working Jovanovic over with strikes. Andres controlling the pace. #SUB# Andres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jovanovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andres scores with a couple of nice shots.#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. Andres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Andres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jovanovic taking shots to the head. Andres dominating with strikes here. Jovanovic is in a horrible position here. Andres smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Esposito Andres dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juan Esposito Andres's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Andres. Juan Esposito Andres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jovanovic throws a head kick that Andres semi-blocks.
Andres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic.
Andres slips a jab from Jovanovic. Andres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch but Andres is avoiding it.
#CL# Andres moves into the clinch.#BC# Andres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Andres moves out of range. Andres blocks a head kick by Jovanovic.
Andres is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Andres instigates a clinch. Andres prevents Jovanovic from breaking the clinch. Andres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andres tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Esposito Andres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Andres tries to pull guard but Jovanovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Andres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jovanovic to keep the fight standing. Andres has Jovanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Jovanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jovanovic lands an elbow inside that Andres shrugs off. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic. Jovanovic lands a nice knee to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jovanovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Jovanovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jovanovic looking to stall.
Andres prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. Andres blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands an elbow just above Andres 's eye. Andres is trying to push Jovanovic away but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jovanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andres has him pressed against the cage.#T2# Jovanovic lands an elbow just above Andres 's eye. Jovanovic tries to stall but Andres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jovanovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Andres blocks the elbow strike.
Jovanovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andres avoids it. Jovanovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Andres won't allow it.
Andres is trying to pull guard but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage. Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Andres uses good head movement to avoid it. A frustrated look appears on Jovanovic's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jovanovic looking to slow down the pace here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic. #BC# Andres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Andres closes the distance and clinches up with Jovanovic, looking for a takedown. Andres pushes Jovanovic against the cage but Jovanovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Andres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Andres shakes him off and moves away. Jovanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Marko Jovanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jovanovic tries to clinch up.#CL2# Jovanovic clinches. #BC2# Jovanovic breaks from the clinch.
Andres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jovanovic.
Andres fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Andres darts in and clinches Jovanovic up against the cage. Jovanovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andres is defending well for now. Jovanovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jovanovic looking to stall.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# Andres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andres takes a knee to the side of the body. Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Andres blocks the elbow strike.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Jovanovic lands a damaging elbow. Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Andres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jovanovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Andres avoids the damage to the body. Jovanovic lands an elbow inside that Andres shrugs off. Andres is trying to pull guard but Jovanovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jovanovic tries to break free but Andres pushes him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Juan Esposito Andres's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Andres connects with an inside leg kick.#TD# Andres shoots in and bounces Jovanovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Andres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Andres is looking to work some ground and pound but Jovanovic has wrist control. Andres won't allow Jovanovic to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andres content to stall in guard here. #T1# Andres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jovanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andres swats him away and circles back towards the center. Andres looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch. Jovanovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andres.#TD# Andres 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. Andres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jovanovic's head.#T2# Andres advances to half guard. Andres slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Andres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jovanovic is just riding it out for now. Andres eventually gives up the hold. Andres controlling the action here.#T3# Andres looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jovanovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Andres stalling. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jovanovic tries to kick Andres off but Andres keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Andres stalling. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Juan Esposito Andres showed his dominance in that final round. I think Andres 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Esposito Andres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Andres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Jones leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Jones digs a right hand underneath Andres's ribcage. Andres let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Jones on the inside. Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1# Jones stalling.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andres wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. Jones lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Jones on the inside. Jones keeps control of Andres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Andres.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2# Jones lands a nice uppercut. Andres tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Esposito Andres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andres wants to stall.
Jones pushes Andres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andres backwards. Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andres backwards. A frustrated look appears on Andres's face as he tries to break the clinch. Andres tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage. Andres tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Andres drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Andres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andres misses with an elbow strike.
Andres jumps guard but Jones stands there with Andres around his waist. Andres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andres fails to pull guard.
Andres tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. Andres goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4##CL2# Jones has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. Andres has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Andres blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. Andres is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Andres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Andres is breathing heavily. Andres jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Andres gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Andres. Andres gets slowly back to his feet. Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andres. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Andres tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Andres pushes him away.#CL# Andres drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andres wants a takedown.
Andrew Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Andres fails to pull guard.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andres tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Esposito Andres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andres backwards. Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Jones blocks a body shot from Andres. Andres misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Andres trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Andres tries to tie him up. Jones effectively controlling the action here.#TD# Andres successfully pulls guard.
Andres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Jones postures up.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Andres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR# Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Andres has passed into half guard.
Andres content to control rather than advance. Andres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jones is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Andres is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3# Andres is taking a breather. Jones 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. Andres wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB# Andres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily. Jones wants to improve his position but Andres is controlling well.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Andres is figuring out what he wants to do next. Andres seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Andres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Andres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones won't allow Andres to pass to mount. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Esposito Andres dominated that second round. That's time! 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# Andres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away. Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Andres shakes him off and moves away. Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Andres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Jones darts in and clinches Andres up against the cage. A short right from Jones on the inside. #TD# Andres gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andres content to control rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andres wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #T1# Andres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Andres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Andres looking to control and managing it successfully. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth. Andres landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2##SUB# Andres working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jones looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Andres! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juan Esposito Andres! |
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