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Event:
Bellicose - Backam vs Reece
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1# Duchesne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Duchesne has been cut. A cross from Mfer lands. Duchesne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mfer misses with the combination.
Duchesne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The fighters circling - Duchesne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Duchesne looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well. Mfer shoots in for a takedown but Duchesne shows good takedown defense. A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Duchesne does a little dance to reset his feet. Duchesne tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range. Mfer throws a body punch but Duchesne moves out of range. Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duchesne defends well and Mfer ends up having to push Duchesne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Duchesne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight. Duchesne throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mfer lunges at Duchesne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duchesne's hand. Duchesne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Duchesne avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there. Duchesne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mfer lands a head shot. A punch lands to the side of Duchesne 's head but he takes it in his stride. Duchesne misses with a body shot.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Duchesne is just out of range. Duchesne misses with a body shot.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duchesne sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duchesne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way. A slow jab from Duchesne misses its intended target. Duchesne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer scores with a jab. Duchesne acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've been informed that Mfer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mfer works the jab nicely.#T2# Duchesne misses with a wild body shot. Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Duchesne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away. Duchesne moves out of range of the strikes. Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jonathan Duchesne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Duchesne staying out of range there. Duchesne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mfer misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jonathan Duchesne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunt Mfer. Duchesne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duchesne lands the left hand. A big right from Duchesne misses. #T3# Mfer tests Duchesne's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duchesne manages to avoid it. Mfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duchesne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Duchesne. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet. Mfer misses with an uppercut. Duchesne throws a big shot that misses. Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duchesne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Mfer misses with a looping right. Duchesne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duchesne. Duchesne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The fight stays on the outside here - Duchesne looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4# Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duchesne is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Duchesne misses with a hook
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Duchesne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range. Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duchesne in his tracks. #CL# Duchesne rushes Mfer and presses him up against the cage. Mfer is working for takedown but Duchesne is calmly controlling the position for now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer. A short left from Mfer. Mfer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duchesne digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank. Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mfer lands an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jonathan Duchesne's cut. That's time! Duchesne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Mfer lands with an overhand left. Duchesne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Duchesne. Duchesne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2# Mfer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Duchesne keeping full guard, as Mfer tries to pass. Mfer 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. #SUB2# Mfer has gone for a leg lock! Duchesne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mfer's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mfer keeping full guard, as Duchesne tries to pass. #SUB2# Mfer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duchesne defends well.#T1# Duchesne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Duchesne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mfer keeping moving, preventing Duchesne from controlling successfully. Duchesne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mfer on the ground. Duchesne wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position. Duchesne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Mfer keeping moving, preventing Duchesne from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Duchesne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mfer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Duchesne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Duchesne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mfer pulls Duchesne in close to his closed guard and prevents Duchesne from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2# Mfer has his foot on Duchesne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duchesne works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2# Mfer working for a triangle but Duchesne defends it easily.
Duchesne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Mfer looking to control but Duchesne passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mfer tries to get to full guard but Duchesne has control of the leg. Duchesne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working. #SUB# Duchesne seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt. Duchesne is thwarting Mfer's attempts to control the position.#T4# Mfer tries to roll over but Duchesne keeps him under control. Duchesne wants to stand up but Mfer has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2# Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jonathan Duchesne's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Duchesne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Duchesne off the cage and back into range. Mfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duchesne defends well and Mfer ends up having to push Duchesne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Duchesne misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely. Duchesne throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer. Mfer catches Duchesne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mfer throws a series of strikes that have Duchesne backpedaling.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mfer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Duchesne counters by moving into the clinch. Duchesne presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Duchesne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duchesne lands a nice uppercut. Mfer blocks a body shot from Duchesne. Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Duchesne tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Duchesne fails to land. Duchesne misses with a hook from the clinch. Duchesne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duchesne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow. Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Duchesne lands on the inside with an uppercut. Duchesne pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Duchesne misses with an elbow strike.
Duchesne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards. Mfer blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duchesne throws an elbow but misses. Duchesne scores with a nice hook to the head. Mfer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Duchesne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunt Mfer. Duchesne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards. #BC2# Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duchesne blocks a jab. A left lands for Mfer.#T2# Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Duchesne. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy. Duchesne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Duchesne is looking to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch. Hunt Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mfer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duchesne tries to avoid it but Mfer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duchesne to the ground. Duchesne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. 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! Duchesne throws a big shot that misses. Duchesne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duchesne.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duchesne manages to avoid it. Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duchesne. A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duchesne. Mfer defending well as Duchesne loads up on a big left hand. Duchesne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Duchesne's head back.
#T3# Mfer lands a nice hook to Duchesne's body. Duchesne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Duchesne throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it. Duchesne throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it. Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Duchesne scores with a nice strike. Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mfer fails with the takedown#CL# and Duchesne counters by moving into the clinch. Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Duchesne throws an elbow but misses. A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duchesne backwards. Mfer is trying to break the clinch but Duchesne is controlling him. Duchesne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer. #T4##BC2# Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Duchesne lands a head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duchesne sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mfer misses with a wild body shot. Mfer blocks a jab. Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duchesne moves away. Duchesne ducks under a wild hook from Mfer. Jonathan Duchesne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mfer scores with a body shot.
Hunt Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mfer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duchesnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Duchesne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duchesne wants it to stay on the feet. Duchesne tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range. Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duchesne. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hunt Mfer. I've got Mfer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunt Mfer! |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (3)
Date: Sep 16, 2021 |
#R1# Guh Noo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duchesne.
A jab from Duchesne misses. Duchesne avoids the body shot from Guh Noo.
Guh Noo keeps the fight on the outside. Duchesne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Guh Noo lands a slapping body shot.
Guh Noo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Duchesne has been cut. Duchesne misses with a looping right. Duchesne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guh Noo.
Duchesne throws a jab when Guh Noo was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guh Noo misses with the combination.
#CL2# Duchesne moves into range and clinches up with Guh Noo.#T1# Duchesne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Guh Noo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A left lands for Duchesne.#CUT2#It looks like Frankee Guh Noo has been cut. Guh Noo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Guh Noo misses. Frankee Guh Noo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guh Noo just misses with a punch to the body.
Duchesne misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Duchesne has closed the distance and engaged Guh Noo in a clinch.
Duchesne misses with an elbow strike.
Duchesne presses Guh Noo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Guh Noo letting Duchesne take a breather here. Guh Noo is trying to force a seperation but Duchesne has the dominant position. Duchesne lands a shoulder strike. Duchesne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guh Noo backwards. Duchesne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guh Noo backwards. Guh Noo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duchesne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guh Noo is breathing heavily.#T2# Duchesne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guh Noo tries to circle away but Duchesne has him pinned against the cage. Duchesne scores with a shoulder strike. Guh Noo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duchesne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Duchesne lands a shoulder strike. Duchesne lands a body shot. Duchesne pushes Guh Noo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hand to the body from Duchesne.
Duchesne misses with an elbow strike.
Guh Noo blocks the elbow strike.
Duchesne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duchesne lands a nice shot to the body. Duchesne lands a nice uppercut. Duchesne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duchesne lands a body punch. Duchesne digs a right hand into Guh Noo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guh Noo's gas tank. A short body shot lands from Duchesne as the two fighters clinch.
Duchesne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Duchesne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Duchesne digs a right hand into Guh Noo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guh Noo's gas tank. Duchesne misses with an elbow over the top. Duchesne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Duchesne lands a body punch. Duchesne lands with a short head shot on the inside. Duchesne lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Duchesne. Duchesne lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Guh Noo is rocked! Duchesne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Guh Noo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Duchesne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duchesne misses with a hook from the clinch. Guh Noo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duchesne. Guh Noo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duchesne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duchesne. A head punch on the inside from Duchesne fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duchesne has Guh Noo pressed against the cage. He pushes Guh Noo back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Duchesne throws a beautiful elbow that sends Guh Noo crashing to the floor! Duchesne piles on the pressure with more strikes! Guh Noo is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Duchesne! |
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Event:
NYCL 18 - Ortiz vs Paul
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1# Jones throws a nice looking combination but Duchesne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD# Duchesne lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Duchesne takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Nathaniel Jones has been cut. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duchesne defends well and Jones ends up having to push Duchesne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jones throws a low kick but Duchesne avoids it. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duchesne misses with a double jab.
#CL# Duchesne drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Duchesne keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Duchesne jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jones wants to break free but Duchesne has control.
Duchesne can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. Duchesne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Duchesne has him pressed against the cage. Duchesne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Duchesne. #BC# Duchesne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones works over Duchesne's head and body with a nice combination. Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duchesne backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duchesne looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Duchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones misses with a straight left. Duchesne misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Duchesne darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Duchesne into the cage. #BC# Duchesne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duchesne shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. Nathaniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duchesne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duchesne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Duchesne forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Duchesne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Duchesne, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Duchesne off the cage and back into range. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Duchesne misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy. A combination from Jones does no damage. As Jones tries to get set, Duchesne tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt. Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Duchesne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Duchesne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Duchesne slows down the pace here.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Duchesne breaks from the clinch.
Duchesne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones. Jones tries to bum rush Duchesne with a series of wild strikes but Duchesne uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Duchesne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A punch combination from Jones misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Duchesne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet. Duchesne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duchesne checks a leg kick. Duchesne checks a low kick from Jones. Duchesne throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. As Duchesne backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Duchesne manages to avoid it all. Crunch! Duchesne slams his shin into Jones's torso. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Duchesne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Duchesne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away. Duchesne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Duchesne fails in his attempt to clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duchesne. Jones stuffs the takedown. Jones scores with a punch to the head. Duchesne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duchesne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Duchesne moves out of range of the body kick. Duchesne dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Duchesne's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Duchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duchesne doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. Duchesne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Duchesne connects with a high kick. #T1##CL2# Duchesne gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. Duchesne is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now. Jones tries to work over Duchesne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Duchesne is controlling him.#BC# Duchesne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Duchesne, which made it look bad. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jones misses with a double jab
#CL# and Duchesne counters by clinching up. #T2# Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duchesne's elbow. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Duchesne tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Duchesne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duchesne. Jones tries to score with a low kick but Duchesne moves his leg out of the way. Duchesne shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well. Duchesne tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily and Jones counters with a one-two to the body. Jones swings for the body but Duchesne moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones throws a leg kick but Duchesne sees it coming and moves out of range. Jones throws a body kick that misses #CL# and Duchesne counters by moving into the clinch. #T3# Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duchesne after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Duchesne breaks the clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Duchesne does no damage. Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones walks into a jab. No luck for Duchesne with that takedown attempt. Jones misses with a low kick. Duchesne tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duchesne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Duchesne forces Jones back against the cage and clinches. Duchesne has Jones pressed against the cage.
#T4# Jones is trying to force a seperation but Duchesne has the dominant position. Duchesne has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Duchesne lands a nice shot to the body. Duchesne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duchesne is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Duchesne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duchesne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Duchesne slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A leg kick checked by Duchesne. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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# Duchesne throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. Duchesne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duchesne circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Duchesne has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Duchesne stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
#TD# Duchesne drags the fight down to the ground.
Duchesne trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duchesne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Jones content to stall in guard here. #T1# Duchesne controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. Duchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Duchesne, not yet. #SUB2# Jones has gone for a leg lock! Duchesne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR# Nathaniel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Duchesne throws a big elbow that misses. Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duchesne's guard. #REVB##ES# Duchesne uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Duchesne blocks a leg kick. Jones stuns Duchesne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathaniel Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duchesne moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones misses with the combination.
#T3# Jones feints a jab promting Duchesne to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duchesne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Duchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Duchesne has a takedown stuffed. Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Duchesne shoots in. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries a low kick but Duchesne avoids it. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duchesne moves away.#CL# Duchesne takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# Duchesne is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now. Duchesne stalling the fight.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jones letting Duchesne take a breather here. Duchesne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jonathan Duchesne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Duchesne dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Duchesne's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight! Nathaniel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Jones! |
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Event:
NYCL 11 - Doodes vs Ortiz
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Duchesne pushes Canyon up against the cage in a clinch. Canyon wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2# Duchesne jumps into guard, dragging Canyon to the mat.
Duchesne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Canyon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Duchesne throwing strikes but missing. Duchesne trying to control but Canyon is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duchesne postures up in Canyon's guard and throws a big left but Canyon blocks it. #T1##SU2# Duchesne stands and steps away. Canyon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Canyon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Duchesne throws a head kick that misses. Duchesne fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Duchesne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Canyon looking for a takedown. #BC2# Duchesne breaks from the clinch.
Canyon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duchesne sprawls well. Duchesne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canyon gets slowly back to his feet. Duchesne tries to counter with a clinch but Canyon shakes him off and moves away. Canyon is breathing heavily. Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt. #T2# Duchesne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canyon avoids it really well and circles away. Canyon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Danny Canyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Duchesne.#CL2# Duchesne gets a clinch. Duchesne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canyon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duchesne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canyon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Canyon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Duchesne breaks the clinch.
Duchesne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Canyon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duchesne somewhat.#T3##TD# Canyon drives through with a takedown into Duchesne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Canyon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Duchesne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Duchesne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Canyon postures up.
Duchesne wants to sweep here but Canyon controlling him for the moment. #T4# Canyon wanted to stand there but Duchesne had control of the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Duchesne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Duchesne closes the distance and pushes Canyon back into the cage. Duchesne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canyon is defending well. Duchesne controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Duchesne manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Duchesne dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Canyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duchesne's waist but Duchesne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canyon off to one side. Duchesne fails to land the takedown. That kick from Duchesne tenderised Canyon's leg. Canyon is trying to keep his angry face on. A solid leg kick lands there for Duchesne.
Duchesne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duchesne shoots in but no luck this time. Duchesne circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duchesne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duchesne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duchesne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canyon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Danny Canyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Duchesne. Duchesne shoots in but Canyon avoids the takedown attempt easily. Duchesne has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Canyon tries to land a front kick but Duchesne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2# Duchesne closes the distance and pushes Canyon back into the cage. Canyon letting Duchesne take a breather here. Canyon tries to pull guard but Duchesne won't allow it.
Canyon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duchesne just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Duchesne lands a takedown into guard.
Canyon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Duchesne is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2# Duchesne manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Duchesne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Duchesne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2# 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! Canyon won't allow Duchesne to get back to his feet. Canyon won't allow Duchesne to sweep him here. Duchesne is trying to keep Canyon in close.
#SUB2# Duchesne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canyon defends well.#SUB2# Duchesne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Canyon uses it to pass to side control.
#T3##SU# Canyon stands up and beckons Duchesne to his feet. #CL2# Duchesne has Canyon up against the cage in a clinch.
Duchesne tries to pull guard but Canyon won't allow it.
#BC2# Duchesne breaks the clinch.
Canyon tries to clinch there but Duchesne circles away.
#CL2# Duchesne clinches up with Canyon and pushes him back against the cage. Duchesne jumps guard but Canyon stands there with Duchesne around his waist. Duchesne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Duchesne - that landed with a thud.
#T4# Duchesne is trying to drag Canyon to the mat but Canyon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Canyon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duchesne.
Duchesne is looking for a takedown. Duchesne taking a breather. Duchesne fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Duchesne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Duchesne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Canyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Duchesne throws a head kick that misses. And Canyon counters with a quick kick to the body but Duchesne blocks it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Duchesne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canyon avoids it.#BC2# Duchesne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Danny Canyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No luck with that takedown attempt from Duchesne. Duchesne swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duchesne has a takedown stuffed. Canyon tries to clinch but Duchesne moves out of range. Canyon sets himself, and Duchesne steps forward looking for the clinch! Canyon avoids it this time. Horrible takedown attempt by Duchesne or perhaps it was just good defense by Canyon, which made it look bad. Danny Canyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Duchesne.#T1# Duchesne misses with a takedown attempt - Canyon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. No luck for Canyon with that takedown attempt. Duchesne shoots for a double leg takedown but Canyon sprawls well. He's pushed Duchesne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Duchesne misses with a few strikes there.
Canyon throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Canyon tries to bum rush Duchesne with a series of wild strikes but Duchesne uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Canyon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duchesne keeps Canyon at a distance using the push kick. #T2# Duchesne fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Duchesne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canyon as he jumps to the side. Duchesne shoots in and drives through. Canyon sprawls well. Nice sprawl there from Canyon as Duchesne shoots in. Duchesne throws a right hand that Canyon ducks under and follows up with a left that Canyon also avoids with ease. Canyon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duchesne sprawls and moves away. An inside leg kick lands from Duchesne. Duchesne shoots for a takedown but Canyon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A head kick misses from Canyon. Canyon lands with a cross. #T3# Canyon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duchesne pinned against the cage. Duchesne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Duchesne moves into the clinch. Canyon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Duchesne jumps guard and drags Canyon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Duchesne wants to sweep here but Canyon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Duchesne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4# Duchesne wants to stand and escape but Canyon is having none of it. Duchesne being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Duchesne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duchesne trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Duchesne trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonathan Duchesne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Duchesne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Duchesne! |
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