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Event:
Bellicose 102
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Morningstar lands a body shot.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Morningstar off the cage and back into range.
Morningstar throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by James.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Morningstar throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morningstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morningstar tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Morningstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morningstar lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a hook but Morningstar blocks it.
Morningstar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Morningstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Morningstar lands a head shot.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a body shot
enabling Morningstar to counter with a crisp jab.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morningstar manages to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
James misses with a hook. Morningstar ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Morningstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses the jab.
James checks the leg kick.
James takes a swing at Morningstar's ribcage but misses.
Morningstar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James misses with a looping right.
James throws a shot from downtown. Morningstar moves away and avoids it.
Morningstar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
Morningstar throws a counter combo.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morningstar.
Morningstar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Morningstar moves away from the strike by James.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Morningstar coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morningstar blocking some punches.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James misses with the head strike.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morningstar's efforts to push away.#T2#
Morningstar tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James keeps control of Morningstar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is working Morningstar over against the cage.
Morningstar is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James tries a body shot but Morningstar blocks it.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morningstar can't break the clinch.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James presses Morningstar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from James. #T3#
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James lands a body punch.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James is leaning against Morningstar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morningstar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James tries to work over Morningstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James digs a right hand into Morningstar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morningstar's gas tank. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James is leaning against Morningstar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morningstar looks winded!
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from James.
A nice left hand lands by James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James is working Morningstar over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James scores with a shot to the side of Morningstar's head.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morningstar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar slips under a jab from James.
Nice uppercut there from James.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
Decent striking displayed by James there.#ROC#Morningstar is rocked!
James slips under a jab from Morningstar.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Morningstar is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from James misses.
Morningstar seems to have recovered his senses.
James tests Morningstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar takes one on the button.
Morningstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Morningstar throws a hook but James blocks it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Morningstar throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Morningstar throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Morningstar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morningstar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar slips under a jab.#CL#
James clinches up with Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Morningstar wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from James.
A short left from James. #T2#
James scores with a hook to the body.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a right hand.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a left hand.
#T3#
James lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from James.
A short left from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands a shot to the body.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from James.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from James.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James lands with a left to the head. #T4#
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
James gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James pushes Morningstar against the cage. James is working some dirty boxing. James pushes off with a quick right hook! Morningstar goes down! Morningstar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! James moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
A victorious Jesse James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Lucifer Morningstar had this to say: 'I don't lose'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 91
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morningstar.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morningstar.
The fighters circling - Morningstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Morningstar dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Morningstar's head and hops out.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morningstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves away from the strike by Morningstar.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Morningstar misses.
Morningstar misses with a straight right.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morningstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Morningstar tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Morningstar. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Mike Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tests Morningstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Morningstar.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morningstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morningstar. That did some damage!
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morningstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Morningstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morningstar connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Morningstar is looking to clinch. #T2#
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morningstar misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones digs a good body shot into Morningstar's ribs.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morningstar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Nice straight punches there by Morningstar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morningstar.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morningstar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Morningstar looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morningstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar misses with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morningstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morningstar.
Despite the aggression on Morningstar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morningstar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morningstar misses with a looping right.
Morningstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morningstar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
A big left from Morningstar misses.
A shot to the body from Morningstar misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morningstar thinking.
Jones thumps Morningstar with a low kick.
Jones stuns Morningstar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morningstar throws out the jab.
Morningstar fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones with the inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morningstar moves away.
Jones tests Morningstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Morningstar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones keeps Morningstar at a distance using the push kick.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Morningstar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids the body shot from Morningstar.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Morningstar down.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morningstar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones avoids the head kick by Morningstar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorningstar.
Morningstar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Morningstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones avoids the body shot from Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morningstar at a distance.
Mike Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morningstar eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Morningstar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morningstar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Morningstar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morningstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Morningstar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Morningstar thows a leg kick but Jones checks it #CL#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Morningstar has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
Jones just leaning against Morningstar, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Morningstar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones cracks Morningstar with an open hand slap.
Morningstar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morningstar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones is looking to slow Morningstar down with leg kicks.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morningstar can do to turn this around?
Morningstar has a takedown stuffed.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morningstar just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. #T2#
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morningstar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morningstar walks into a jab.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morningstar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Morningstar misses with a looping right.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones with a hook.
Morningstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Morningstar misses the shot to the body.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morningstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. #T3#
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Morningstar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morningstar momentarily.
Morningstar misses with a left hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morningstar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Morningstar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Morningstar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morningstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morningstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Morningstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Morningstar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones blocks a head kick by Morningstar.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Morningstar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones thuds a left hand into Morningstar's body.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Morningstar throws a body kick.
Morningstar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones punishes Morningstar's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Morningstar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morningstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Morningstar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Morningstar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morningstar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Morningstar misses with an uppercut.
Morningstar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morningstar.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Morningstar takes one on the button.
Morningstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Morningstar.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Morningstar with that takedown attempt.
Morningstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones punishes Morningstar's body with a nice straight punch.
Morningstar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morningstar takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Morningstar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morningstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morningstar on the side of the head.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morningstar fails with the takedown.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.#T2#
Morningstar throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones blocks a head kick by Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones blocks a head kick by Morningstar.
Morningstar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morningstar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Morningstar walks into a left hand.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Morningstar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Morningstar off balance momentarily.
Morningstar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morningstar throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Morningstar ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Morningstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morningstar walks into a left hand.
Morningstar tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Morningstar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones jabs Morningstar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Morningstar moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones cracks Morningstar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with a straight right. #T4#
A low kick from Morningstar is predictable there
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Jones.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morningstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Morningstar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morningstar eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from Morningstar misses #CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Morningstar manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Morningstar is just out of range.
Lucifer Morningstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morningstar misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Morningstar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jones!
Our winner, Mike Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Lucifer Morningstar had this to say: 'I don't lose'. |
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Event:
GFC 205 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Morningstar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morningstar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Morningstar works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morningstar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Morningstar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Bucky Barnes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morningstar lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Morningstar.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Morningstar moved out of range nicely.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Morningstar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morningstar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Morningstar.
Morningstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Morningstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Morningstar shoots in but no luck this time.
Morningstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Morningstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morningstar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
#TD2#
Morningstar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Morningstar getting side control.
Barnes trying to control but Morningstar postures up.
Morningstar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Morningstar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Morningstar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bucky Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morningstar lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morningstar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morningstar.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Morningstar is just out of range.#T2#
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Morningstar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morningstar tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Barnes takes a swing at Morningstar's ribcage but misses.
Morningstar cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Morningstar counters with a nice body shot.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barnes takes a swing at Morningstar's ribcage but misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morningstar manages to avoid it.
Morningstar looks to land a combination. Barnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morningstar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bucky Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morningstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.#T3#
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Morningstar tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Morningstar scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Morningstar.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morningstar.
Morningstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Morningstar wants to clinch.
Barnes with a hook.#T4#
Morningstar throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Morningstar misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws a hook but Morningstar avoids it easily.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Morningstar blocks it.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Morningstar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Morningstar.
It seemed like Morningstar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Morningstar swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Morningstar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Morningstar manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Morningstar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bucky Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morningstar lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Morningstar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Morningstar scores with a body shot.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Morningstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Morningstar ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morningstar shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Morningstar saw that one coming.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes throws a body punch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morningstar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morningstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morningstar with a hook.
Morningstar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Morningstar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes slips under a jab from Morningstar.
Morningstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Morningstar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morningstar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Morningstar. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Morningstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morningstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morningstar tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morningstar tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bucky Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morningstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morningstar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Morningstar is out of range.
Morningstar moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Morningstar moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Morningstar.
Nice defenses there by Morningstar.
Morningstar wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Morningstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Morningstar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morningstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Morningstar's shoulder, as Morningstar tries to avoid the shot.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Morningstar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morningstar.
Morningstar takes one on the button.#T3#
Morningstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a hook but Morningstar blocks it.
Barnes moves out of range as Morningstar throws a body kick.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Morningstar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Morningstar does it's job there.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Morningstar.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Morningstar misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Morningstar with that takedown attempt.
Morningstar lands with an overhand left.
Morningstar blocks a jab.
Morningstar stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Morningstar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle, before Morningstar throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barnes's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Morningstar lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Lucifer Morningstar!
Lucifer Morningstar is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Lucifer Morningstar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GFC 155-205 tournament round 2
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Marty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morningstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marty moves away.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar is looking to clinch but Marty is avoiding it.
Morningstar with a poor takedown
and Marty counters with a stiff right hand.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marty throws a big counter combination but Morningstar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Morningstar. Beautiful body shot.
Morningstar connects with a body shot.
Morningstar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marty momentarily.
Morningstar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morningstar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marty under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morningstar!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morningstar on the side of the head.
A head kick by Morningstar misses
and Marty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Marty is rocked!
Morningstar plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Marty to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Marty just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucifer Morningstar!
A less than humble Lucifer Morningstar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
155/205 lb tournament round 1
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Campidoglio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morningstar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Campidoglio dives into side control.
#REVB#
Campidoglio gets to mount! Morningstar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morningstar is squirming around, avoiding Campidoglio's attempts to control the action.
Campidoglio content just to control the position here.
Morningstar can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campidoglio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campidoglio punching from mount but Morningstar doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Morningstar tries to reverse the position but Campidoglio maintains control.
Campidoglio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morningstar is looking to escape. #SUB#
Campidoglio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morningstar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Morningstar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campidoglio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campidoglio controlling the pace for now.
Campidoglio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campidoglio controlling his opponent.
Campidoglio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Campidoglio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Morningstar tries to lock up and control but Campidoglio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morningstar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Campidoglio punching from mount but Morningstar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Campidoglio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morningstar is looking to escape.
Morningstar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Morningstar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Campidoglio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Morningstar is squirming around, avoiding Campidoglio's attempts to control the action.
Morningstar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Campidoglio thowing shots but they're missing.
Morningstar wants to control but Campidoglio is having none of it.
Morningstar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4##SUB#
Morningstar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Campidoglio.
Campidoglio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Campidoglio 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morningstar is trying to break free.
Morningstar is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Morningstar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Campidoglio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Campidoglio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Morningstar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campidoglio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morningstar sprawls well. Morningstar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campidoglio gets slowly back to his feet.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Campidoglio moves out of range easily.
Morningstar feints a jab promting Campidoglio to slip. Morningstar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campidoglio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Campidoglio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morningstar slaps away a takedown attempt from Campidoglio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Campidoglio moves forwards but Morningstar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morningstar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campidoglio tries to avoid it but Morningstar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campidoglio to the ground. Campidoglio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morningstar lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campidoglio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morningstar throws a right and a left that Campidoglio avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morningstar. #T1#
Morningstar scores with a jab. Campidoglio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
Morningstar scores with a decent looking hook.
Campidoglio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morningstar cracks Campidoglio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Morningstar.
Morningstar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campidoglio's head.#ROC2#Campidoglio is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Campidoglio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morningstar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campidoglio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Morningstar lands a big head kick that sends Campidoglio tumbling to the mat! Morningstar takes a step backwards and waves Campidoglio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Morningstar scores with a hook to the body. Campidoglio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Campidoglio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morningstar as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Campidoglio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morningstar lands a brutal head kick. Campidoglio looks out on his feet and Morningstar throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Lucifer Morningstar!
Lucifer Morningstar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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