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Event:
The Basement ONE
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Dufren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Enz Kong has been cut.
Dufren tests Kong 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Kong is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dufren knocks Kong out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jovi Dufren! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 1
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jovi Dufren!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dufren moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dufren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dufren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dufren working for a triangle but Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Dufren is retaining full guard.
Dufren wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Dufren is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Dufren is retaining full guard.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Nogueira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dufren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufren is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Dufren keeps moving.
Dufren controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
Dufren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dufren is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Dufren#SUB#
Dufren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dufren defends well.
Dufren trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dufren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Dufren defends easily.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Dufren from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nogueira wants to control the position but Dufren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Dufren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dufren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (2) Dufren
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Dufren is keeping the position.
Nogueira trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dufren trying to keep a closed guard but Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Dufren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (4) Dufren#SUB#
Nogueira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dufren is defending well. Nogueira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dufren has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nogueira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
After winning the bout, Diego Nogueira 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:
ENIGMA 105
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Grachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dufren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grachev.
Grachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Grachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grachev throws a looping overhand right but Dufren ducks down to avoid it.
Dufren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grachev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grachev scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Grachev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dufren.
Grachev misses with a two punch combination.
Dufren moves out of range as Grachev throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dufren! But no joy.
Dufren missing with a left hand there. Grachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dufren misses the shot to the body.
Grachev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dufren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dufren lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dufren looks to throw the jab but Grachev is out of range. #T1##CL#
Dufren gets tackled into the cage by Grachev. Grachev maintains the clinch.
Grachev prevents a body shot from Dufren.
Dufren tries to pull guard but Grachev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grachev tries to work over Dufren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Grachev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grachev.
Grachev has Dufren pushed against the cage.
Grachev lands an uppercut.
Dufren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grachev gets through Dufren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Grachev.
Dufren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grachev stalling against the cage.
Dufren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Grachev to work.
I was talking to Grachev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dufren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dufren trying to control the position but instead, Grachev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dufren into the cage.#T2#
Dufren can't find room to land a body shot as Grachev controls the action.
Dufren being controlled against the cage.
Dufren stalling.
The referee calls for Grachev to work.
Grachev prevents a body shot from Dufren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Grachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grachev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grachev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grachev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dufren counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Dufren. Those never looked like landing.
Grachev missing with a left hand there. Dufren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dufren.#T3#
Grachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dufren is just out of range.
Grachev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grachev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Grachev takes the fight into the clinch.
Dufren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grachev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grachev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dufren has a couple of punches blocked by Grachev.
Dufren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grachev's elbow.
Dufren prevents a body shot from Grachev.
Grachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grachev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dufren throws a punch but it's blocked by Grachev.
A left hand lands to the body for Grachev.
Grachev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grachev lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grachev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dufrens head.
A shot in the inside from Dufren.
Grachev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dufren backwards.
Grachev lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Dufren is rocked!
Dufren swings wildly with an uppercut but Grachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dufren is still on wobbly legs! Can Grachev finish him?#BC#
Grachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dufren seems to have recovered his senses.
Grachev lands a high kick!
Grachev sizes up Dufren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Grachev moves into the clinch.
Grachev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dufren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grachev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grachev stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grachev slows down the pace here.
Grachev blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Grachev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dufren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dufren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grachev throws a sloppy body shot
and Dufren counters with a straight right hand.
Stepan Grachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dufren throws a jab when Grachev was well out of range.
Grachev scores with a punch to the head.
Grachev pushes Dufren away with a front kick.
Dufren misses with a left hand
and Grachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dufren missing with a left hand there. Grachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grachev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dufren circles away quickly and effectively.
Dufren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grachev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dufren scrambles back to his feet.
Dufren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grachev lands a jab to the head.
Dufren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Grachev cracks Dufren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grachev takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Dufren there.
Grachev cracks a nice hook into Dufren's ribs.
Grachev slips under a jab.
Grachev throws a counter high kick but Dufren was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grachev throws a shot to the body.
Dufren ducks right into an uppercut from Grachev.
Dufren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grachev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dufren manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Grachev as he connects with a hook.
Grachev throws an overhand right that lands on Dufren's shoulder, as Dufren tries to avoid the shot.
Grachev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dufren misses with an uppercut. Grachev saw that one coming.#T2#
Grachev lands a body shot.
Grachev lands with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Grachev coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Grachev misses
and Dufren counters with a right hand to the body.
Dufren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grachev clobbers Dufren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grachev swings for the body but Dufren moves out of range.
Dufren lands the left hand.
Dufren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dufren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dufren walks into a left hand.
Grachev lunges at Dufren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dufren's hand. #T3#
Dufren defending well as Grachev loads up on a big left hand.
Grachev scores with a leg kick.
Dufren walks into a left hand. #CL#
Grachev pushes Dufren up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grachev.
Grachev lands a nice shot to the body.
Grachev lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dufren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dufren tries to work over Grachev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grachev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grachev as Dufren tries to tie him up.
Dufren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Grachev stalling.
Grachev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grachev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dufren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dufren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grachev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dufren or not.
Dufren tries to stall but Grachev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grachev blocks an uppercut.
Grachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dufren throws a punch but it's blocked by Grachev.
Grachev leaning against his opponent.
Dufren tries to throw a body punch but Grachev avoids it by throwing Dufren back against the cage.
Dufren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grachev's elbow.
Stepan Grachev has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Grachev breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grachev with a nice cross.
Dufren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grachev misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Grachev drives through and clinches with Dufren against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Grachev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dufren ducks under a wild hook from Grachev.
A head kick from Grachev lands but Dufren takes it in his stride.
Dufren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grachev finds it's way round the side to connect with Dufren's head. #CL#
Grachev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grachev controlling the action here for a moment.
Grachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dufren takes a shot to the head.
Grachev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev lands a body punch.
Dufren takes a shot to the head.
Grachev lands a shot to the body.
Grachev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dufren backwards.
Dufren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dufren wants to stall.
Grachev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dufren backwards. #T1#
Dufren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dufren misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grachev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dufren.
Grachev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grachev lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dufren to his knees! Grachev keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stepan Grachev! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 98
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Perkins misses with a wild body shot.
Dufren on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Jovi Dufren has been cut.
Perkins scores with a nice right hand.
Perkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dufren's head.
Perkins swings widly with a right hand
and Perkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dufren throws a hook to the side of Perkins's head but Perkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkins connects with a nice cross there... Dufren is looking wobbly and Perkins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dufren to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Perkins jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Durant Perkins!
A victorious Durant Perkins 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:
ENIGMA 92
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dufren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab from McCarthy.#TD2#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dufren is trying is best to control the position here.
Dufren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCarthy prevents Dufren from improving his position.
Dufren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dufren.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom. #T1#
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Dufren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Dufren tries to pass.
Dufren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy has one of Dufren's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dufren advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dufren is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Dufren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Dufren postures up.#SUB#
Dufren is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
McCarthy holds on to Dufren as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Dufren trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy holds on to Dufren as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB#
Dufren has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dufren looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is having none of it.#SUB#
Dufren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCarthy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCarthy and Dufren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dufren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dufren is trying to get an arm triangle but McCarthy is defending well. #SUB#
Dufren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCarthy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dufren's guard! Nice work there by McCarthy!
We've been hearing good reports from Dufren's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dufren being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Jovi Dufren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from McCarthy misses. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dufren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
McCarthy looks up at the clock and then as Dufren takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McCarthy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCarthy lands a few punches from side control.
McCarthy scoring with punches from side control.
McCarthy wants to control for a moment but Dufren uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dufren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Dufren tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Dufren trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy stalling.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Dufren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dufren wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy stalling.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dufren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dufren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy stands up over Dufren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Dufren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dufren wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy stands up over Dufren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufren is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy postures up in Dufren's guard and throws a big left but Dufren blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dufren throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCarthy uses it to pass to side control.
Dufren can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dufren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCarthy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dufren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is keeping him busy.
Dufren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy prevents Dufren from improving his position.
Dufren won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
McCarthy slips a straight right by Dufren.
Dufren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dufren back to the cage. McCarthy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dufren throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Dufren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dufren gets caught flat footed, as McCarthy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dufren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dufren keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Dufren working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dufren is retaining full guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy stays in close to Dufren's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
Dufren misses with a jab to the body
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Dufren.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dufren. #TD2#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Dufren is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Dufren's guard.
Dufren keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #SUB#
Dufren is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dufren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.#T3#
McCarthy is in close to Dufren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy won't allow Dufren to sweep him here.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
McCarthy being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dufren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Dufren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dufren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dufren being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFC - Fight Night
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Boyington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Dufren misses.
Dufren throws a body punch but Boyington moves out of range.
Dufren fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Boyington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dufren misses with the head strike.
Boyington prevents a body shot from Dufren.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Dufren avoids the damage to the body.
Dufren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boyington missing with knees to the body.
Dufren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dufren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dufren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyington scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Dufren.
Dufren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boyingtons head. #T1#
Dufren avoiding damage as Boyington throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Dufren.
Dufren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dufren stalls.
Dufren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Dufren.
Boyington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dufren misses with a body punch.
Boyington landing knees to the body.
Dufren looking to stall.
Dufren tries to work over Boyington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boyington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dufren is defending well for now.
Boyington controlling the action here for a moment.
Boyington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Dufren dodges an elbow strike from Boyington.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Dufren avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dufren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dufren avoiding damage as Boyington throws knees to the body.
Dufren misses with a punch on the inside.
Dufren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dufren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dufren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dufren misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dufren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dufren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Dufren tries a body shot but Boyington blocks it.
Boyington missing with knees to the body.
Dufren is trying to maintain a safe position but Boyington gets an underhook and turns Dufren into the cage.
Boyington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dufren.
Dufren throws a head punch that misses.
Dufren lands an uppercut.
Dufren misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Boyington tries a knee to the head but Dufren blocks it.
Boyington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dufren misses with some punches.
Boyington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boyington scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Jovi Dufren has been cut.
Boyington throws an elbow that misses.
Boyington lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dufren lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyington.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boyington lands a damaging elbow.
Dufren misses with the head strike.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dufren avoids it.
Dufren has a couple of punches blocked by Boyington.
Dufren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dufren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boyington misses with an elbow strike.
Boyington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dufren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Dufren struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyington controls his hands.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the head but Dufren blocks with his arms.
Dufren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Dufren misses with a punch on the inside.
Dufren tries a body shot but Boyington blocks it.
Dufren pushes Boyington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boyington throws an elbow but misses.
Boyington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dufren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dufren misses with a punch to the body.
Dufren lands a nice uppercut.
Dufren can't find room to land a body shot as Boyington controls the action.
Dufren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyington blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dufren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dufren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyington's elbow.
Boyington landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jovi Dufren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jovi Dufren's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from Dufren does no damage.
Justin Boyington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Boyington takes the fight into the clinch.
Dufren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Dufren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boyington throws an elbow but it misses.
Dufren dodges an elbow strike from Boyington.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dufren.
Dufren lands an uppercut.
Boyington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dufren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Dufren.
Boyington missing with knees to the body.
Dufren tries a body shot but Boyington blocks it.
Boyington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dufren misses with the head strike.
Dufren has a couple of punches blocked by Boyington.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dufren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boyington trying to land knees to the body.
Boyington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dufren tries to throw a body punch but Boyington avoids it by throwing Dufren back against the cage.
Boyington effectively controlling the action here.
Dufren slowing the pace effectively.
Dufren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boyington missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boyington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dufren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Dufren.
Dufren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dufren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovi Dufren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dufren lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Boyington lands an elbow that stopped Dufren in his tracks for a moment.
Dufren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dufren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Dufren avoids the damage to the body.
Boyington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boyington lands a nice knee to the body.
Dufren avoiding damage as Boyington throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dufren is defending well for now.
Dufren tries to stall but Boyington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boyington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dufren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dufren tries to throw a body punch but Boyington avoids it by throwing Dufren back against the cage.
Boyington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dufren is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyington.
Dufren blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Dufren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dufren is defending well for now.
Dufren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyington landing knees to the body.
Dufren misses with some punches.
Dufren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dufren tries a body shot but Boyington blocks it.
Dufren misses with a punch on the inside.
Dufren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyington.
Boyington's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Boyington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dufren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dufren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dufren swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyington lands a nice elbow.
Boyington trying to land knees to the body.
Boyington throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Dufren.
Boyington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dufren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Boyington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boyington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dufren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dufren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dufren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dufren misses with a body punch.
Dufren misses with a punch to the body.
Dufren avoids the elbow strike from Boyington, against the cage.
Dufren lands a nice uppercut.
Dufren managing to block the knees to the body from Boyington.
Dufren misses with the head strike.
Dufren working aggressively here.
Boyington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dufren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyington's elbow.
Dufren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boyington or not.
Boyington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dufren blocks it with crossed arms.
Dufren has a couple of punches blocked by Boyington.
Dufren takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Boyington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jovi Dufren's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dufren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dufren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boyington back to the cage. Dufren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dufren lands a body shot.
#CL#
Boyington has Dufren up against the cage in a clinch.
Boyington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dufren.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dufren.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Dufren avoids the damage to the body.
Boyington taking a breather.
Dufren stalling in the clinch but Boyington improves position.
Boyington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyington misses with an elbow over the top.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Dufren avoids the damage to the body.
Dufren trying to control the position but instead, Boyington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dufren into the cage.
Dufren tries a body shot but Boyington blocks it.
#T1#
Dufren misses with a body punch.
Dufren lands a shoulder strike.
Dufren tries to throw a body punch but Boyington avoids it by throwing Dufren back against the cage.
Boyington tries to land knees in the clinch but Dufren avoids the damage to the body.
Dufren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyington missing with knees to the body.
Boyington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dufren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dufren managing to block the knees to the body from Boyington.
Dufren lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dufren lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Boyington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Boyington.
Dufren misses with a body punch.
Dufren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dufren.
Dufren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dufren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Dufren lands a shoulder strike.
Dufren lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Boyington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dufren is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dufren misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Dufren.
Boyington prevents a body shot from Dufren.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dufren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dufren is working Boyington over against the cage.
Dufren slowing the pace effectively.
Dufren swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dufren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dufren lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Dufren taking a breather.
Dufren lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boyington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dufren fails to land.
Dufren managing to block the knees to the body from Boyington.
Dufren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyington backwards. #T3#
Dufren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dufren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dufren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dufren lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dufren has a couple of punches blocked by Boyington.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boyington throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dufren.
Dufren can't find room to land a body shot as Boyington controls the action.
Boyington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dufren is defending well for now.
Dufren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dufren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dufren is keeping busy.
Boyington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dufren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Dufren looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boyington as Dufren tries to tie him up.
Dufren is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Dufren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyington's elbow.
Boyington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dufren avoids it.
Dufren is stalling here.
Dufren blocks an elbow strike from Boyington.
Dufren managing to block the knees to the body from Boyington.
Dufren looking to stall.
Boyington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dufren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dufren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Dufren.
A short uppercut from Dufren.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovi Dufren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dufren 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jovi Dufren! |
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Event:
Guts & Glory
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Tight misses with a takedown attempt - Dufren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dufren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dufren scores with a hook to the body. Tight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dufren throws a body shot but no joy.
Tight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dufren circles away.#TD#
Tight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dufren wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dufren looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tight is defending well. Dufren quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tight has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dufren celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovi Dufren! |
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Event:
GFC New Years
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Dufren misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dufren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Dufren's head back.
Dufren swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufren.
Wilson 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.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufren.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Dufren moved out of range.
Dufren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson moves out of range as Dufren strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson scores with a hook.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dufren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dufren jabs Wilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dufren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Dufren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dufren 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.
Dufren takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Dufren misses the jab.
Jovi Dufren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dufren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson feints a jab promting Dufren to slip. Wilson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dufren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Dufren.
#TD#
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dufren sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dufren trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilson in particular looking to stall.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dufren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Dufren gets back to full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dufren's head.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufren is keeping the position for now.
Wilson trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dufren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to roll over but Dufren keeps him under control.#T3#
Dufren trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is in trouble now - Dufren has advanced to mount!
Dufren trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dufren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson is controlling an arm, preventing Dufren from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dufren is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dufren to get the leverage.
Dufren wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well. #SUB#
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Dufren has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dufren seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dufren.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufren.
Dufren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dufren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dufren throws out the jab.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufren.
Dufren takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Dufren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eddie Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson works Dufren's body with a nice hook.
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!#CL#
Wilson clinches.
Wilson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dufren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dufren.
Jovi Dufren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dufren throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick from Wilson lands but Dufren takes it in his stride.
Wilson lands with a hook. Dufren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dufren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.#T1#
Dufren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson with a nice cross.
Dufren misses with a wild combination.
Dufren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dufren.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Dufren gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dufren looking for a sweep. Not yet Dufren, not yet.
Dufren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dufren keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dufren has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dufren wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufren is keeping the position for now.
Wilson passes into half guard. #T3#
Dufren is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dufren is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Wilson stands up from half guard.
Dufren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wilson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dufren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dufren swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Wilson moves into the clinch.#T4#
Dufren trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dufren into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Dufren is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson has Dufren pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dufren throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson is struggling to control the position.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dufren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufren throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dufren is trying to stall.
Wilson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Wilson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dufren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dufren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Dufren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dufren backs up against the cage.
Dufren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dufren takes one to the chin there.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dufren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
#ROC#Dufren is rocked!
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dufren can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Dufren is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Dufren is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dufren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilson.
Dufren throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Wilson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dufren should have avoided that one.
Wilson cracks Dufren with a hook to the temple - Dufren is on wobbly legs here! Wilson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dufren falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wilson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Wilson! |
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Event:
GFC 19 - Bryant vs. Bispen
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dufren's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dufren is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dufren stopping the sweep attempt from Tight .#SUB2#
Dufren 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.
Tight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dufren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dufren on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufren stopping the sweep attempt from Tight .
Dufren slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Dufren slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dufren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tight wants to improve his position but Dufren is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Tight is defending against the submission attempts here by Dufren.
Tight wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Tight is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dufren has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dufren pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tight is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dufren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovi Dufren! |
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Event:
GFC 15 - Armando vs. Jammer
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tate Jr throws the left hand but Dufren avoids the punch easily.
Tate Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dufren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dufren misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Jr. Dufren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tate Jr lands a body shot.
Tate Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dufren manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dufren drives through and clinches with Tate Jr against the cage.
Dufren tries a body shot but Tate Jr blocks it.
Dufren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dufren scores with a shot to the side of Tate Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tate Jr.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tate Jr lands a jab.#T1#
Tate Jr throws a hook but Dufren blocks it.
Tate Jr moves away from the strike by Dufren.
Dufren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tate Jr misses with a body shot.
Dufren missing with a left hand there. Tate Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dufren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tate Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tate Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dufren was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr blocks a jab.
Dufren throws a body punch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate Jr lands with a right hand.
Tate Jr is looking to wear down Dufren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dufren misses with an uppercut
and Tate Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jovi Dufren has been cut.
Tate Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dufren.
Tate Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dufren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dufren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Tate Jr finds it's target.
Dufren takes one to the chin there.
Dufren wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.
Tate Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Tate Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#Dufren is rocked!
Dufren misses with a hook. Tate Jr ducked under it nicely.
Dufren is still on wobbly legs! Can Tate Jr finish him?
Tate Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dufren gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tate Jr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Tate Jr! |
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Event:
GFC 10 - Ten Fold
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dufren was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Dufren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson 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.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Dufren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Dufren defends it easily.
Dufren pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Dufren wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson 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.
Jackson trying to hold on to Dufren's head to control him but Dufren postures up.
#SUB2#
Dufren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Dufren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dufren controlling the pace.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dufren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Dufren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufren is keeping the position for now.
Dufren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dufren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Dufren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson postures up in Dufren's guard and throws a big left but Dufren blocks it.
Dufren controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Dufren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Dufren defends easily.
Jackson controls Dufren momentarily but Dufren frees himself. #SUB#
Jackson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dufren doesn't defend quickly enough and Jackson has managed to lock this one up! Can Dufren escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jackson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mack Jackson!
Mack Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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