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Event:
SYN 1111 Sampson vs. Rose
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1# Jam scores with a jab to the head.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jam sizes up Marek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a good low kick that Jam was not able to check. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek moves out of range as Jam strikes. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marek lands an overhand right. Marek misses with a body shot.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam thuds a left hand into Marek's body. Jam takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses. Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jam ducks right into an uppercut from Marek. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Marek throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marek throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek counters with a straight right hand. Marek dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely. Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Marek scores with a jab. Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely. Jam misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Marek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a lovely shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range. #T2# Marek lands an overhand right. Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jam lands with a straight right. Marek didn't see that one coming. Jam misses with a body punch
and Marek counters with a slapping leg kick. Jam thuds a left hand into Marek's body. Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving. Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range. Jam misses with a shot to the body and Marek counters with a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Jam does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Marek misses. Marek slips under a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Marek misses. Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range. Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Marek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam misses with a jab to the body
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Jam. Marek avoids the body shot from Jam.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Marek blocks a jab. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Marek's head back.
Jam avoids the body shot from Marek.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam avoids the body shot from Marek.
#T4# Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
A jab from Marek misses. Marek scores with a shot to the body.
Jam misses with a hook to the body
and Marek counters with a nice uppercut. Jam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Marek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jam takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses. Marek misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target. A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam misses with a right hand enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab. Marek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Marek defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Marek slips under a jab from Jam. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Marek dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Jam throws a shot from downtown. Marek moves away and avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy. Good exchange - Marek coming out on top. Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jam getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jam misses with a straight right. Jam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jam scrambles back to his feet. A big left from Jam misses. Marek unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away. Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it. Marek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Marek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marek moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it. That kick from Marek tenderised Jam's leg. Jam is trying to keep his angry face on. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Marek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jam backs up against the cage.
A big left from Jam misses. Marek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jam with a jab. Marek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Marek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jam doesn't seem bothered though. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking. Jam connects with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Marek. Jam avoids the body shot from Marek.
Jam misses the jab. Marek walks into a straight right hand from Jam. Marek has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Marek throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. A left lands for Marek. Marek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Marek lands with an overhand left. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jam throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily. Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Marek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Marek lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jam there. Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab. Jam misses the jab. Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jam misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Jam. A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target. #T3# Jam throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range. Marek throws a hook to the side of Jam's head but Jam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Marek walks into a stiff left hand from Jam. Jam walks into a straight right hand from Marek. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab lands there for Jam. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jam might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Marek defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Marek stuns Jam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam throws a jab when Marek was well out of range. Marek misses with a looping right. Jam works over Marek's head and body with a nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marek.
Jam misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a straight right hand. Marek punishes Jam's body with a nice straight punch. Jam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Jam misses with a left hand and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily. Marek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Marek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Marek misses with a two punch combination.
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Marek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marek counters with a left to the body. Jam jabs Marek right on the nose. Marek blinks but takes it well. Marek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jam misses with a looping right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamil Marek will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Marek misses with a body shot
letting Jam counter with a right hand. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marek counter with a right hand. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it. Jam cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head. Jam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek counters with a straight right hand. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marek. Jam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jam lands a head shot. Marek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. 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! Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily. Jam misses with a right hand letting Marek counter with a right hand. Toe Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kamil Marek seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# A lazy left from Marek finds it's target. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek. Decent striking displayed by Marek there. Jam misses with a left hand letting Marek counter with a right hand. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a nice body shot. Marek catches Jam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marek has time to react. Marek slips under a jab. Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Marek sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marek throws a shot to the body.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy. Jam misses with a right hand enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Some wild striking there from Marek.
Marek scores with a shot to the body.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek counters with a straight right hand. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marek throws a one two combo.
Jam misses with a right hand and Marek counters with a left to the body. #T3# Jam misses with a shot to the body and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Marek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Marek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a nice uppercut. 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! Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Marek slips a straight right by Jam. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam misses with a left hand and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam misses with a right hand and Marek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Nice body kick there by Marek. Jam connects with a body shot. A shot to the body from Jam misses and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Marek cracks Jam with a good jab. Marek scores with a body shot.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Marek lands a body shot.
Marek misses with a body shot.
Marek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Marek takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Marek slips under a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marek takes a body punch but keeps moving. Marek cracks a nice hook into Jam's ribs. Marek connects with a body shot. Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Kamil Marek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Marek 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Marek! A very excited looking Kamil Marek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 443 -
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Jumayev jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jumayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Jumayev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jam missing with a left hand there. Jumayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jumayev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Jumayev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jumayev getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jumayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Jumayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Jumayev does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Jumayev counters with a stiff right hand. Jam misses with a two punch combination.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Jumayev moved out of range. Jam misses the shot to the body. Jam misses with a looping left. A left lands for Jam.#T1# Jumayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jumayev moves away. Jam connects with a single shot there. Jam throws out a loose jab but Jumayev uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam lands with a nice body punch. Jam connects with a body shot. Jumayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jumayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jumayev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jumayev misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jumayev counters with a straight right hand. Jumayev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jumayev there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot. Jam misses with a shot to the body and Jumayev counters with a stiff right hand. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Jumayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam connects with a looping right hand.
Jumayev throws an off balance right hand
and Jam counters with a crisp right that sends Jumayev to the canvas! Jam follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Toe Jam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Northern Zombie, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 438 -
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1# Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marek sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marek slips a jab from Jam. An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target. Jam walks into a left hand. Marek tries to clinch up. Marek moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off. Marek blocks a jab.#CL# Marek instigates a clinch. I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Marek keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jam throws a head punch that misses. Jam can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Jam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jam. Jam lands a shoulder strike. Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jam tries to break the clinch but Marek is controlling the position. A short left from Marek. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marek lands a jab to the nose. Nice uppercut lands for Jam. That snapped Marek's head back.
Jam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Marek defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Marek throws a series of punches but Jam avoids them all with ease. Jam missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily. Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Marek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target. Jam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Marek moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch. Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Jam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Marek throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Marek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jam. That did some damage! Marek ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam misses with a looping left. Marek with a jab. Marek walks into a left hand. A left lands for Marek. Jam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Marek scores with a jab to the jaw. Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Marek clinches with his opponent.
Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam throws a head punch that misses. Jam working some nice short punches in the clinch. Marek throws a head punch that misses. Marek scores with a nice hook to the head. Jam blocking some punches.
Jam throws a head punch that misses. Marek pushes Jam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Jam.
#T3# Jam misses with a body punch.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Jam tries to work over Marek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Marek lands a nice shot to the body. Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marek digs a right hand underneath Jam's ribcage. Jam let out a lung full of air as it connected. Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek. Marek tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage. #BC2# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marek tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Marek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it. Marek works the jab nicely. Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. An inside leg kick lands from Marek. Jam connects with a body shot that sends Marek's belly button to the back. Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Jam throws a looping overhand right but Marek ducks down to avoid it. Jam misses the jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marek lands a lovely overhand right. Jam scores with a jab to the body. Marek tests Jam's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice defenses there by Marek. Jam throws a hook but Marek blocks it. Marek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jam lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marek moves out of range of the strikes. Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Marek digs a good body shot into Jam's ribs. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jam misses the shot to the body. Marek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jam cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head. Jam avoids the body shot from Marek.
Jam throws a big shot that misses. Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marek avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Marek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Marek tries to clinch up. Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Marek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jam. Marek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a hook but Marek blocks it. Jam moves out of range as Marek throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marek lands a jab to the nose. Marek with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marek takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. As Marek backs off Jam throws a huge counter combo but Marek manages to avoid it all. Jam misses with a looping right. Marek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Marek lands a lovely overhand right. Jam scores with a jab. Marek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Marek with the inside leg kick. Marek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Jam misses. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marek. Jam lands a jab to Marek's midsection. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Marek moves away and avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target. Jam tests Marek's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Marek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2# Jam digs a good body shot into Marek's ribs. A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot. Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range. Marek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. A jab from Jam does it's job there. Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jam misses with a right hand and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. Marek slips under a jab from Jam. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely. #CL# Marek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far. Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut. Jam wants to break free but Marek has control.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow. Marek cracks Jam with a nice body shot.#T3# A hook to the body from Marek.
Marek working aggressively here.
Jam has had enough of the clinch but Marek keeps him there for the moment. Marek pushes Jam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Marek. Nice body punch from Marek. Jam is breathing heavily. Marek tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Marek is controlling the position. Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mareks head. Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Jam manages to break the clinch.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Marek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Marek moves out of range as Jam strikes. Marek feints and then cracks Jam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jam down. Marek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Jam lands with a good body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Marek closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jam will feel that in the morning. Marek cracks Jam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jam throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily. Marek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jam misses with an uppercut. Jam misses with an uppercut. Marek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jam's head. A swing and a miss from Jam. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range. Marek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam keeps the fight on the outside. Marek takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Gregor Marek will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily. Marek works the jab nicely. Jam on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marek is looking for a counter combo. Marek fakes the leg kick and cracks Jam in the body. Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marek. Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marek. Marek obviously looking to wear him down.
Jam scores with the left hand. Marek knows he should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Marek. Marek lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Marek throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Marek closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.#BC2# Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jam misses with a straight right. #T1# Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek jabs at Jam's body. Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Marek. Marek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A right-left combo lands from Marek. Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.#CL# Jam tries to keep at a distance but Marek has taken the fight into the clinch. Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Jam scores with a shot to the side of Marek's head. 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! Jam is trying to break the clinch but Marek has him pressed against the cage. Jam lands with a short shot to the head. Jam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# A right hand to the body from Marek.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jam scores with a nice hook to the head. Jam throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Jam manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Jam finds it's target.#CL# Marek moves into the clinch. Jam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jam cracks Marek with a nice body shot. Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Jam manages to break the clinch.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Marek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Marek cracks a nice hook into Jam's ribs. Marek misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3# Marek connects with a body shot. Marek lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range. Marek slips under a jab. Jam missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jam looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range. Jam looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely. Marek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jam lands with a good body shot. Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Marek clobbers Jam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jam cracks Marek with a good jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marek with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range. It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam throws a looping overhand right but Marek ducks down to avoid it. Marek throws a good cross that connects.
#CL# Marek moves into the clinch.#T4# Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks. Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage. Jam working aggressively here.
#BC2# Jam breaks from the clinch.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek counters with a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Jam 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jam misses with an uppercut. Marek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jam's sensitive parts. Marek fails in his attempt to clinch. Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Marek swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam connects with a body shot that sends Marek's belly button to the back. Marek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jam at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Gregor Marek showed his dominance in that final round. Well Marek 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toe Jam! Toe Jam really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 436 - Chambers Vs Gazersky
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1# Jam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Porfirigo. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Porfirigo tries to clinch but Jam moves out of range. Jam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big right from Jam misses. Porfirigo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A swing and a miss from Jam. Porfirigo slips under a jab. Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam catches Porfirigo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice sprawl there from Jam as Porfirigo shoots in. Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo. Nice shot lands for Jam. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Porfirigo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Porfirigo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Jam scores with a shot to the body.
Jam cracks Porfirigo with a good jab. Jam misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy. Porfirigo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Jam has knocked Porfirigo down with a huge combo! Jam steps away and waves a wobbly Porfirigo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Porfirigo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jam comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Porfirigo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Porfirigo was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam! Jumping up and down and very excited, Toe Jam waved his t-shirt featuring Northern Zombie's logo in front of the cameras. Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
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Event:
OFK 423-Anderson Vs Calrissian
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Belmond scores with a punch to the head. Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Belmond should have avoided that one. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmond moves away.#CL2# Belmond forces Jam back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Belmond moves out of range of the strikes. Jam tests Belmond's chin there with a solid looking shot. Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target. Belmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Nice defenses there by Belmond. Nice defenses there by Jam. Belmond blocks a jab. Belmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Belmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Belmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Belmond. #T1# Jam scores with a nice hook to the head. Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jam cracks Belmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2# Belmond clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage. Belmond keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Belmond lands a shoulder strike. Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Belmond has double underhooks. Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jam prevents a body shot from Belmond. Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam wants to break free but Belmond has control.
Jam is working Belmond over against the cage. Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond takes a shot to the head. Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Jam is trying to break free. Jam is trying to push Belmond away but Belmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Belmond blocking some punches.
Jam lands a body punch. 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! Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Jam is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him. Jam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jam gets through Belmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belmond has him pressed against the cage. Jam misses with some punches.
Belmond can't find room to land a body shot as Jam controls the action.
Jam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow. Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away.#T3# Jam scores with a shoulder strike. Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Jam in his tracks for a moment. Belmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jam.#BC# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Belmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Jam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmond misses with a kick to the body and Jam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Belmond is rocked! Belmond moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off. Jam jabs Belmond to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jam misses the jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Belmond wants to clinch.#T4##CL2# Belmond has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Jam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling the position. Jam lands a left hand.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmond.
Jam lands a nice hook to Belmond's body. Belmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond connects with a leg kick. Belmond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jam on the side of the head. #CL2# Belmond drives through and clinches with Jam against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Belmond rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belmond backwards. #BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmond can do to turn this around?#CL2# Belmond closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.#BC# Jam breaks from the clinch.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Belmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Belmond clinches up against the cage. Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Belmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam. Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away. Jam is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him. Jam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Nice elbow from Belmond. #CUT2#It looks like Toe Jam has been cut.#BC# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Belmond throws a big shot that misses. Belmond tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it. A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target. Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Belmond is looking to clinch but Jam is avoiding it.
Belmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam. Belmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him? Jam flashes Belmond a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Belmond's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Belmond crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jam punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam! An out of breath and clearly excited Toe Jam thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 416 - Mfer Vs English
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Nik misses with a straight left. A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam digs a good body shot into Nik's ribs. We've been hearing reports that Nik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Jam looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range. Jam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nik is looking to counter punch. Jam looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range. Nik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jam slips under a jab. Jam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nik blocks a jab. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nik. Nik slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Nik connects with a body shot. Nik misses with a right hand and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut. Nik lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Jam. Nik lands with a hook. Jam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nik slips under a jab from Jam. Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away. Jam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jam tests Nik's chin there with a solid looking shot. A telegraphed right hand from Nik misses the target. #T1# Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nik sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range. Nik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jam has time to react. Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Nik. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away. Jam looks to land a left hand but Nik moved out of range nicely. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand. Jam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nik cracks a nice hook into Jam's ribs. Nik slips a straight right by Jam. Nik scores with a nice strike. 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! Nik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik.#T2# Jam misses the jab. Jam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nik, as that shot connected.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nik defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely. #CL# Nik forces Jam back against the cage and clinches. Nik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niks head. Jam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik lands a body punch. Nik digs a right hand into Jam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jam's gas tank. Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Nik lands a nice shot to the body. Nik working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD# Jam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jam to the mat. Jam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Nik passes into half guard. #T3# Nik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nik. Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik. Nik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jam is trying to stand up here but Nik is controlling him well. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Nik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jam defending well though. Nik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nik is nestled in close to Jam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. 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 Aleks Nik will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Jam lunges at Nik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nik's hand. #CL# Nik has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nik scores with a nice short uppercut. Nik tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jam is trying to push Nik away but Nik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nik pushes Jam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nik takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand. Jam misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Nik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice defenses there by Nik. A cross from Nik lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the liver by Nik. Beautiful body shot. Nik thuds a left hand into Jam's body. Jam missing with a left hand there. Nik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Jam throws a shot from downtown. Nik moves away and avoids it. Nik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jam keeps the fight on the outside. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Nik moves away and avoids it. Nik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nik at a distance.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Nik. Nik throws a shot to the body.
Jam misses the jab. Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Jam lands a jab to the head.
Nik digs a good body shot into Jam's ribs. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Nik throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jam misses with a straight left. Jam misses with an uppercut. Jam slips a jab from Nik. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it. Jam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Nik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nik takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Nik thuds his right hand into Jam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD# Nik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nik landing strikes. Jam takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3# Check out the look on Nik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jam tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jam is being controlled here. Sloppy strikes there by Nik. Nik 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. Nik scores with a couple of short elbows. Nik is looking to take a break and control but Jam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nik.
Aleks Nik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Nik slows the pace down. Nik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nik throws a strike aimed at the side of Jam's head but Jam avoids it well. Nik trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom. Nik scoring with punches and elbows. Nik wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. Nik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Nik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nik misses with a hook. Jam looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range. Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nik loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch. Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jam looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik. Nik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around? Jam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nik cracks Jam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nik fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Nik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nik works Jam's body with a nice hook. Nik slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam throws a looping overhand right but Nik ducks down to avoid it. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Toe Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam 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. A left lands for Nik. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Nik. Nik connects with a body shot. Jam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nik.
Jam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jam scrambles back to his feet. Nik slips under a jab. Nik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Jam misses the body punch and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam looks to land a left hand but Nik moved out of range nicely. Nik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jam misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Nik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. 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! Nik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Nik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jam has time to react.#TD# Nik looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jam tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nik throws a big right hand that misses. Jam has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.#T3# Nik wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving. Nik tries to free his leg and advance position but Jam is retaining full guard. Jam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nik lands a nice looking body shot.
Nik connects with a single shot there. Jam throws a shot to the body.
Jam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4# Nik moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off. Nik slips under a jab from Jam.#TD# Nik shoots in and bounces Jam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Nik wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving. Jam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jam throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Nik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight! Aleks Nik showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nik 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik! A victorious Aleks Nik 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:
OFK 410 - Knox Vs Jam
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1# Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye. Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Jam. Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Knox cracks Jam with an open hand slap. A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. Knox cracks Jam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knox scores with a decent looking hook. A jab from Jam misses. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Knox. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
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! Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Knox closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.#BC# Knox breaks the clinch.
Jam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jam throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. Nice defenses there by Knox.#T1# Jam throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox. Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam works Knox's body with a nice hook. Good shot there by Knox. Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Jam does a little dance to reset his feet. Knox throws a right and a left that both miss. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jam misses with a straight right. Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam slips under a jab. No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Knox swinging wildly here.
Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Jam moves out of range of the strikes. A big right from Knox misses. Knox moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off. Knox cracks Jam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Jam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. Jam throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Knox staying out of range there.#CL# Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Jam scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jam lands with a good body shot. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Knox throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range. Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jam misses with a wild body shot. Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Jam's defenses. Knox misses with a straight left. Knox wants to clinch up but Jam keeps it at a distance. Knox cracks Jam with an open hand slap. Jam tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knox is looking to clinch but Jam is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there. Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox connects with a single shot there. Knox staying out of range there. Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T4# A big right from Jam misses. Knox lands an overhand right. Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Knox with a jab. Jam on the wrong end of a nice jab. Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Knox thuds a left hand into Jam's body. Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Knox. Jam misses with a hook. Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A jab from Knox finds it's way through Jam's defenses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming. Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. 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 Porthos Knox will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Knox lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Knox. Jam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot. Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jam counters with a straight right hand. Knox throws a body punch but Jam moves out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook.#CL# Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox. Jam looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely. Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jam walks into a left hand. Jam lands a right hook to the body.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Knox is looking to clinch but Jam is avoiding it.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it. It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Jam. Knox throws a body punch but Jam moves out of range. Jam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Jam throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Knox avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance. Knox throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Knox blocks a jab. Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head. Knox lands a jab to the nose. A big left from Jam misses. Knox moves out of range of the strikes. Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Jam needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there. Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving. Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. 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! Knox with a jab.#T2# Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. Jam stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam scores with a jab to the body. Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. Knox misses with the combination.
Jam with a hook. Jam misses with a body shot.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Knox cracks Jam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one. Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.#T3# Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox. Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox connects with a body shot. No joy there for Jam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from Jam misses. Knox is looking to counter punch. A big right from Jam misses. Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A big left from Jam misses. Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox lands a jab. Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Knox moves out of range as Jam strikes. Jam lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Knox is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Jam looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range. Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4# Knox thows a left - swing and a miss! Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox lands with a hook. Jam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Knox seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam misses with a body shot.
#CL# Knox rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage. Knox lands an uppercut. Knox lands a right hand. #BC2# Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Knox misses. Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Knox slips a jab from Jam. Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Knox scores with a jab to the jaw. Knox closes the distance looking to clinch and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jam misses with an uppercut. It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A punch combination from Knox misses. Knox throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range. Knox misses with a head kick.
Jam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Knox thinks about countering with a body kick. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox. Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox. Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming. As Jam looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Jam just gets out of the way.#T1# Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #BC# Knox breaks from the clinch.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Knox clinches with his opponent.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage. Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Knox pushes Jam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jam throws a head punch that misses. 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! Knox keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short right from Jam on the inside. #BC2# Jam breaks the clinch.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. Knox lands with a nice body punch. Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Jam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Jam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam looks like he wants to counter punch here. Knox misses with a straight left. Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Knox misses with a hook. Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jam misses with a straight right. Knox throws a jab when Jam was well out of range. Jam lands a right hook to the body.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Some wild striking there from Knox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam. Jam throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Knox misses with a body shot.
Jam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jam swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4# Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Knox looks to land a combination but Jam avoids it well. Jam misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely. Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Knox tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it. Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. A countering left hand to the body from Jam misses.#CL# Knox rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Knox breaks the clinch.
Jam walks into a straight right hand from Knox. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range. Knox throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4# Jam moves out of range of the strikes. Knox swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Knox wants to clinch. Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. Knox walks into a left hand. Jam misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely. Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Knox misses with a hook. Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knox staying out of range there. Jam misses the jab. Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jam thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice body punch from Knox. Jam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL# Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage. Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam misses with a hook from the clinch. Jam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head. Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short left from Knox. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. Jam gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws a jab when Jam was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target. Knox moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off. Knox moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off. Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox. Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good shot there by Jam. Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Jam misses with a looping left. Knox scores with a jab to the body. Jam looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range. Jam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3# Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knox drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily. Knox throws a big counter combination but Jam scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Knox is looking to clinch. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox lands with a hook. Jam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs. Jab, jab by Jam - just one landing. Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Jam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jam lands a head shot. Jam cracks Knox with a good jab. A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it. Jam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it. Jam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jam works the jab nicely. Jam misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body. Jam with a nice cross. Jam misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely. Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Knox is looking to counter punch. Knox throws a right hand that Jam ducks under and follows up with a left that Jam also avoids with ease. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand! Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jam throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jam misses with a straight right. Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it. Jam now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range. Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Knox cracks a nice hook into Jam's ribs.#T1# Knox tries to bum rush Jam with a series of wild strikes but Jam uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Jam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jam throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jam looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely. Jam misses with a looping left. Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range.#CL# Knox has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Porthos Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Jam misses. Jam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Knox. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knox staying out of range there. Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily. Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.#CL# Knox instigates a clinch. Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily. A big left from Knox misses. Knox cracks Jam with a good jab. Jam digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes. Knox takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Knox throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox. Jam misses with a body shot.
#T3# A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot. Jam throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Knox instigates a clinch. Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Jam manages to break the clinch.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it. Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jam manages to circle out of the way. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam misses with a hook. Knox dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Knox tries to move into range but Jam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.#T4# Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knox slips under a jab from Jam. Knox tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it. Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jam keeps the fight on the outside. A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. Jam takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. #CL# Knox moves into the clinch.#BC2# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a right and a left that Jam avoids nicely. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Jam's defenses. #CL# Knox has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Jam backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. Knox throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Porthos Knox. Well Knox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:49 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Porthos Knox! Porthos Knox retains his welterweight title! A very excited looking Porthos Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1# A big left from Jam misses. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good shot there by Jam. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jam throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it. Jab from Jam.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tepes Iii walks into a left hand. Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away. And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Jam. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam misses with an uppercut. Jam throws a big shot that misses. We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam misses with a left hand #TD2# and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard. Tepes Iii preventing the sweep. #SU2# Tepes Iii stands up from Jam's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Jam misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tepes Iii blocks a jab. Jam misses the jab. Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. Jam throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily. Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tepes Iii slips under a jab. Jam throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily. And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out. Some wild striking there from Jam.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam misses with a left hand #TD2# and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Jam fights it but they end up in guard. #T3# Jam has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tepes Iii has passed into side control.
#SU2# Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Jam looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jam misses with a straight right. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. Jam missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tepes Iii slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jam looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range. Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tepes Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. Jam misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well. Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away. A jab from Jam misses. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jam misses with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around? Jam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tepes Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jam swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jam misses with a straight left. Jam takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam stuns Tepes Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jam with a hook.#T1# Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jam misses the shot to the body. Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2# and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jam is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2# Tepes Iii decides to stand up. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Jam thuds his right hand into Tepes Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jam misses with a looping left. Jam swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam pulls Tepes Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Tepes Iii from doing any damage or advancing position. Jam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tepes Iii is controlling him. Jam trying to control the position here. #T3##SU2# Tepes Iii stands up from Jam's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout. Jam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii. A big left from Jam misses. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes. Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet. Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam misses with a hook. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Jam. Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. Jam looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range. Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. Jam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more. Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jam misses with a straight left. Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam. Jam misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. Jam with a nice cross. Jam misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming. Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it. Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jam! Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2# Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Jam get back to his feet. Jam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively. Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.#T1# Jam takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses. Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far. Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tepes Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes Iii there as he acknowledges the shot. Jam misses the jab. Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jam throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it. Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well. Jam takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it. Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well. Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown. Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Good shot there by Jam. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tepes Iii slips under a jab. Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Good exchange - Jam coming out on top. 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! Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. Jam looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes Iii's head backwards. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
#T3# Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Tepes Iii defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jam misses with an uppercut. Jam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head. Jam misses with a looping left. Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jam misses the jab. Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well.#T4# Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range. A big left from Jam misses. Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jam throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam. Tepes Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Jam lands with a good body shot. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it. Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jam looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range. Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well. Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jam misses with a straight left. Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight! Toe Jam showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam! Toe Jam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Northern Zombie, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1# Hernandez misses with a looping right. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range. Hernandez misses with a straight right. Jam throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it. Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
Jam stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Hernandez 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. Jam throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it. Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Hernandez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jam dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hernandez avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
#T1# Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jam misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely. A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Jam misses. Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hernandez staying out of range there. Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Jam throws a right hand that misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand. Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily. Jam misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hernandez blocks a jab. Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Jam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Jam misses with a body shot.
Hernandez lands a jab to the nose. Jam works the jab nicely.#CL2# Hernandez has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Jam tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hernandez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jam is defending well. A short right from Jam. Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Hernandez.#BC# Jam breaks the clinch.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range. A jab from Jam finds it's way through Hernandez's defenses. Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand. A jab from Jam misses. Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez moves out of range as Jam strikes. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Jam.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jam looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. Jam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hernandez takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Maxi Hernandez has been cut. Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Jam's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy. Jam takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4# Jam looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. Hernandez throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Hernandez connects with a leg kick. Hernandez lands with an overhand left. Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Hernandez throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Hernandez misses with a body kick. Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away. Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Jam checks it. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jam misses. Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick. Hernandez blocks a jab. Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxi Hernandez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Maxi Hernandez's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez. Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Jam's head back.
Jam misses with a straight right. Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away. Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Maxi Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily. Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernandez's head backwards. Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hernandez throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily. Hernandez scores with a jab. Jam acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez's hand. Hernandez defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez. Jam misses with a straight left. A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.#T1# Jam misses the shot to the body. Jam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Hernandez throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range. Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked! Jam swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jam prevents it.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Jam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hernandez staying out of range there. Hernandez slips a straight right by Jam. Jam lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam. Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hernandez right on the button. Hernandez goes down! Jam follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jam gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Jumping up and down and very excited, Toe Jam waved his t-shirt featuring Northern Zombie's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# Jam misses with a looping right. Peramaki looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position. Peramaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Peramaki cracks Jam with an open hand slap. We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily. Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jam. Jam misses with a body shot.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away. Jam lands a slapping body shot.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki. Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Peramaki. Peramaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.#T1# Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Peramaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Peramaki wants to clinch. Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it. Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range. Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam throws a good cross that connects.
Peramaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range. Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A combination from Jam does no damage. #T2# Peramaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Peramaki is just out of range. Jam missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily. Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position. Jam throws a right hand that Peramaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Peramaki also avoids with ease. Peramaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jam. Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. A left lands for Jam. Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.#CL2# Peramaki takes the fight into the clinch. Peramaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Jam pushes him away. Peramaki 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 slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Jam keeps the fight on the outside. Jam is looking to counter punch. Peramaki wants to clinch. Jam throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jam swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Peramaki defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki. Jam sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Jam avoids it this time. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Peramaki slips a straight right by Jam. Peramaki scores with a jab. Jam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peramaki on the side of the head.#T4# Jam looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Jam. Peramaki misses with a combination
and Jam counters with a straight right hand. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. 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! Jam throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam misses the jab. Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jam has time to react. Jam throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range. Peramaki connects with a right hand. Jam shakes it off. Peramaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Peramaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily. Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming. Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki punishes Jam's body with a nice straight punch. Nice defenses there by Peramaki. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki. Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Peramaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jam throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice shot by Peramaki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peramaki.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Peramaki's shoulder, as Peramaki tries to avoid the shot. Jam is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peramaki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Jam looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.#T1# Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam misses the jab. Peramaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away. Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
Peramaki moves out of range as Jam strikes. Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Jam misses. Peramaki lands with a right hand. Peramaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jam misses with a hook. Peramaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head.#CL2# Peramaki has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jam. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Peramaki on the inside. #T2# Peramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peramaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Peramaki misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming. Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peramaki. Jam throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it. Peramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Peramaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Peramaki throws a jab when Jam was well out of range. A swing and a miss from Jam. Peramaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3# Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it. Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki. Peramaki slips a jab from Jam. Peramaki misses with an uppercut. Jam takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses. Peramaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Peramaki. Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away. Peramaki scores with a jab. Jam acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming. Jam lands with a right hand. Peramaki scores with a nice strike.#T4# Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range. Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Peramaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Peramaki with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jam misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely. Peramaki misses the jab. Peramaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye. Jam keeps the fight on the outside. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki. Jam is looking to counter punch. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Peramaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
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 Toe Jam will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki. Jam throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Peramaki defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it. Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peramaki connects with a looping right hand.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around? Donk. Peramaki catches Jam right on the button with a cross. Peramaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it. Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jam looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range. Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away. Peramaki misses with a wild combination.
Peramaki scores with a jab.#T1# Jam connects with a looping right hand.
Peramaki slips under a jab. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position. Jam misses with a hook
#CL2# and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Peramaki misses with some punches.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Peramaki as the two fighters clinch.
Jam lands an uppercut. Jam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short uppercut from Peramaki. Jam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow. Peramaki tries to work over Jam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jam lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Jam breaks from the clinch.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peramaki.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam misses the body punch #CL2# and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch. Jam struggles to land a body shot inside as Peramaki controls his hands.
Peramaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jam to keep the fight standing.#BC# Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Peramaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jam looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.#T3# Peramaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peramaki scrambles back to his feet. Jam scores with a jab to the body. Jam slips under a jab from Peramaki. Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it. Jam takes one on the button. Jam throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Peramaki moves into the clinch. Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki. Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jam smiles and moves away.
Jam slips a straight right by Peramaki. Peramaki swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it. Peramaki cracks Jam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki. Donk. Peramaki catches Jam right on the button with a cross. Peramaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jam moves into range and connects with a jab. Jam swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Peramaki with a jab.#CL2# Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage. Jam blocks a body shot from Peramaki. Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jam to keep the fight standing. Jam blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toe Jam. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toe Jam! Toe Jam made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 379 -
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1# Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jam connects with a crisp jab. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov. A decent looking cross lands there for Jam. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.#TD2# Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jam was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Jam is keeping the position. Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jam is retaining full guard. #T1# Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jam keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively. Magomedov lands with a right hand. A big right from Jam misses. Magomedov feints the counter takedown. Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov. Jam cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.#T2# Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam misses with a looping left. Magomedov cracks Jam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jam connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back. Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Magomedov shoots and misses and Jam counters with a straight right hand. Jam getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
A cross from Jam lands. Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jam is out of range. Magomedov wants to clinch. Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jam sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3# Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Jam's head back.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Magomedov clinches up against the cage. Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage. Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Still in the clinch, Jam scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jam's head. Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Donk. Jam catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross. Jam cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. 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! Jam scores with a nice strike. Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov. Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov blocks a jab. Jam looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range. Magomedov feints the counter takedown. Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jam lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection. Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head. #T4# Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.#TD2# Magomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jam wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard. Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov. #SUB2# Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Magomedov with a jab. Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.#BC# Jam breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. Magomedov avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around? Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Jam tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Magomedov misses with a head shot. Jam uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1# Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Khalid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far. Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Jam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Jam!#REVR# Jam stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#SUB2# Magomedov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jam throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Magomedov's body to avoid the submission. Magomedov has instead reached around Jam's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Magomedov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov! Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, 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. |
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Event:
OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1# Abdelrahman loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch. Abdelrahman lands with a shot to the body. A nice leg kick from Abdelrahman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Abdelrahman counters with a left to the body. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice leg kick. Jam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abdelrahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A nice leg kick lands there from Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman slips under a jab from Jam. Abdelrahman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam throws out a powerful jab. Jam stuns Abdelrahman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jam misses with a looping right. Abdelrahman throws a counter combo. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away. Abdelrahman misses with a body shot
and Jam counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jam moves out of range as Abdelrahman strikes. Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abdelrahman takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. #T1# Jam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdelrahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdelrahman on the side of the head. Jam misses with a hook. Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jam lands with a nice body punch. Jam lands a really nice looking cross but Abdelrahman seems unphased.
Jam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab. Jam misses with an uppercut. Abdelrahman saw that one coming. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Abdelrahman's shoulder, as Abdelrahman tries to avoid the shot. Jam misses with a hook. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jam throws out a loose jab but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdelrahman. Jam misses with a hook. Abdelrahman ducked under it nicely. #T2# Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdelrahman is just out of range. Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdelrahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jam throws a jab when Abdelrahman was well out of range. Jam thuds his right hand into Abdelrahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jam looks to throw the jab but Abdelrahman is out of range. Jam misses the shot to the body. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jam looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range. Jam throws a hook but Abdelrahman avoids it easily. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a left to the body. Jam takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses. Abdelrahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Abdelrahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdelrahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdelrahman. Jam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3# Jam throws a looping overhand right but Abdelrahman ducks down to avoid it. Abdelrahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam connects with a body shot. Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it. Abdelrahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jam misses with a straight left. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Abdelrahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abdelrahman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jam throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Abdelrahman slips a straight right by Jam. Abdelrahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jam on the side of the head. Jam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdelrahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abdelrahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Abdelrahman lands a jab to the head.
Jam lands a lovely overhand right. Abdelrahman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4# Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdelrahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Abdelrahman thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Abdelrahman is looking to land body kicks. Abdelrahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Abdelrahman counters with a good low kick that Jam was not able to check. Abdelrahman tries to land a body kick and Jam counters with a nice uppercut. A jab lands there for Jam. Abdelrahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jam doesn't seem bothered though. Abdelrahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jam swings widly with a right hand
enabling Abdelrahman to counter with a crisp jab. Jam takes one to the chin there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jam misses the jab. A chopping leg kick lands by Abdelrahman. Jam looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range. Abdelrahman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Abdelrahman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shahzad Abdelrahman will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Some wild striking there from Abdelrahman.
Jam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abdelrahman's head. The fighters circling - Abdelrahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam misses with a looping right. A big left from Jam misses. Abdelrahman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jam moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jam lands a glancing blow to the side of Abdelrahman's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Abdelrahman does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdelrahman.
Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abdelrahman throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdelrahman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam lands a jab to Abdelrahman's midsection. Abdelrahman moves out of range as Jam strikes.#T1# Abdelrahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Abdelrahman throws a right hand that misses
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut. Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam swings for the body but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
A big left from Jam misses. Jam cracks a nice hook into Abdelrahman's ribs. Jam misses with an uppercut. Abdelrahman saw that one coming. Abdelrahman defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam lands a jab. Jam misses with an uppercut. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abdelrahman swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Abdelrahman. Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Abdelrahman's head back.
#T2# A combination from Abdelrahman does no damage. Abdelrahman throws a shot to the body.
Abdelrahman throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily. Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jam eats them both and turns towards Abdelrahman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jam scores with a jab. Abdelrahman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Abdelrahman feints a counter leg kick. Jam lands a glancing blow to the side of Abdelrahman's head.#ROC#Abdelrahman is rocked! Nice body punch from Jam. Abdelrahman looks for the body kick but Jam saw that one coming. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jab from Jam. Abdelrahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him? Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jam! Abdelrahman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Toe Jam took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 369 - Wulf Vs Kidd
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1# Jam cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
Walker takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jam scores with a nice strike. Jam scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Walker is rocked! Jam pounces like a tiger and cracks Walker with a vicious hook! Walker is down but not out! Jam follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toe Jam! Toe Jam very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 363 - Kim Vs Drozd
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1# Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Jam working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Knox on the inside. #BC2# Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jam blocks a jab. Jam throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jam. Jam misses with a short punch on the inside. Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow. Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knox lands a nice uppercut. Knox lands with a right to the head. #BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jam back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A decent looking cross lands there for Knox. Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A big left from Jam misses. Knox looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely. Knox with a hook. Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Knox moves out of range as Jam strikes. Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming. Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This has been an exciting period of action! Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jam. Jam circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Knox throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. Jam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A cross from Knox lands. Jam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #CL2# Knox closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.#T2# Jam misses with a short punch on the inside. Jam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Jam breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jam eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Knox avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Knox throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Knox 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. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Jam seems unphased.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside. A punch combination from Knox misses. Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Knox misses with a head kick.
Jam throws a hook but Knox blocks it. Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jam. Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.#T3# Jam moves out of range as Knox strikes. Jam misses with a wild body shot. Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. A nice combination there by Knox.
Jam looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away. Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox. Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab. Knox throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Jam digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs. Knox slips under a jab from Jam. Jam lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Knox tries to counter by closing the distance. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.#T4# Knox misses the jab. A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam cracks Knox with an open hand slap. Nice defenses there by Jam. Knox connects with the punch. Knox lands with a nice combination. Jam backs away looking to recover. Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jam misses with a straight left. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. Jam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jam has time to react. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving. Knox loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch. Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Porthos Knox will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Jam looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy. Jam scores with a decent looking hook. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. Knox defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox. Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup. Knox throws a body punch but Jam moves out of range. Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox. An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Knox. Knox tests Jam's chin there with a solid looking shot. Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Jam. That snapped Knox's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Jam misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming. Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
#T1# Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.#CL2# Knox closes the distance and clinches. Jam lands a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Jam.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Knox misses with a hook from the clinch. Knox lands a right hand. Jam lands with a light punch inside. Jam misses with a punch to the body.
Jam prevents a body shot from Knox. Jam gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jam gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jam lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Jam - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Jam lands a jab to the nose. Jam cracks Knox with an open hand slap.#T2# Knox connects with a right hand. Jam shakes it off. Jam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam's corner calls for a 1-2. Jam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Knox defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Knox thuds a left hand into Jam's body. Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jam on the side of the head. Jam misses with a hook. Jam takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Knox throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range. Jam throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it. Jam scores with a nice strike. Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Knox throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Knox slips a jab from Jam. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. Knox throws a hook but Jam blocks it.#T3# Jam loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. Jam blocks a jab. Knox scores with the left hand. Jam knows he should have avoided that one. A cross from Knox lands. Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot. Knox misses with the combination.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Knox walks into a jab. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Knox moves into range and clinches up with Jam. A hook to the body from Jam.
Jam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Knox breaks the clinch.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. Jam connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off. Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4# Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox connects with a jab. Knox cracks Jam with a right hand to the side of the head. Jam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox. Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
Jam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam throws a good cross that connects.
Knox with a hook. Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Knox misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely. 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 Toe Jam will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jam slips under a jab. Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Jam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jam defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam lands a lovely overhand right. Jam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Knox scores with a jab. Jam scores with a jab. Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jam is able to avoid easily. Knox tries to clinch but Jam moves out of range. Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
#CL2# Knox closes the distance and clinches. Jam misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knox scores with a body shot.
Jam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice defenses there by Knox. Knox throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it. Knox throws a right and a left that both miss. A jab lands there for Jam. Jam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jam misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it. Jam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knox throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam misses with a hook. Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2# Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Jam pushes him away. Knox scores with a jab. Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2# Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch. Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Knox lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knox sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox scores with a hook. Donk. Knox catches Jam right on the button with a cross.#T3# Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox lands with a nice combination. Jam backs away looking to recover. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jam. A jab from Jam misses. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range. Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily. Knox scores with a three punch combo!
Knox scores with a hook. Knox scores with a jab to the jaw. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head. Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jam moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jam moves out of range as Knox strikes. Jam throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jam in his tracks. Jam needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.#T4# Jam lands a head shot. Jam misses the shot to the body. A combination from Jam does no damage. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it. As Jam backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Jam manages to avoid it all. Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Knox has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Jam. Knox lands with a light punch inside. Knox lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Jam breaks from the clinch.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jam misses the jab. Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
And that's the end of the fight! Porthos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Knox 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox! Porthos Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 356 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1# Jam looks to throw the jab but Lingfield is out of range. Jam scores with a jab to the head.
Jam scores with a jab to the body. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Lingfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jam is pressing down on Lingfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jam keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass. Lingfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Lingfield stands and throws Jam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #T1# Lingfield in side control, just content to control the action for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lingfield in side control, throwing shots but Jam defends. Lingfield controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lingfield trying to control the position but Jam is working away. Jam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lingfield is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Jam is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lingfield lands a big shot there that rocks Jam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lingfield controlling from mount. Lingfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Jam blocking the ground and pound. Lingfield landing strikes from the mount and Jam is in trouble! Lingfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jam is looking to escape. Lingfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jam because Lingfield loaded up on that one. Lingfield wants to control the pace but Jam is squirming around nicely. Lingfield landing strikes from the mount and Jam is in trouble! #T3# Lingfield throwing strikes but Jam uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Jam trying to control but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield working the head and body with strikes. Lingfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jam's head. Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingfield. Lingfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. Lingfield is controlling the pace.
Lingfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jam's head. #T4# Lingfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Jam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lingfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jam won't allow Lingfield to pass to mount. Lingfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Jam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lingfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Lingfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage. Jam gets underhooks to prevent Lingfield's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Lingfield works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Jam has control of Lingfield's left arm, preventing Lingfield from doing any damage. Lingfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lingfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lingfield postures up in Jam's guard and throws a big left but Jam blocks it. Lingfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jam swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lingfield is pushing down on Jam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jam is fighting to maintain full guard but Lingfield has managed to sneak the leg through. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #T1# Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingfield. Jam is not content to let Lingfield control the position. Lingfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Jam is defending well. Lingfield content to control rather than advance. Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lingfield works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jam takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Jam is in a horrible position here. Lingfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lingfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lingfield content just to control the position here. Lingfield scoring with strikes but Jam is staying in there. Lingfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lingfield with the ground and pound from mount. #T3# Jam tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lingfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jam is looking to escape. Lingfield punching from mount but Jam doing a good job of avoiding damage. Lingfield controlling from the full mount. Jam tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control. Poor strikes thrown by Lingfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lingfield raining down shots from the mount! Lingfield lands a couple of good shots and Jam has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Lingfield controls the action. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lingfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jam misses with a hook
letting Lingfield counter with a right hand. Jam cracks Lingfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jam leaves Lingfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lingfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jam misses with a left hand #TD2# and Lingfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jam's guard. Lingfield distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lingfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jam's head. Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lingfield distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lingfield throws a big elbow that misses. Lingfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Toe Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Lingfield passes into half guard. Lingfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Lingfield lands with a punch from half guard. Jim Lingfield has got the better of the ground game so far. Lingfield trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom. Lingfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lingfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Lingfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# Lingfield is nestled in close to Jam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lingfield connects with a nice short shot to Jam's temple. Lingfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lingfield trying to control from half guard but Jam is working away. Lingfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lingfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Lingfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jam sees it coming and defends easily. Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #T3# Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lingfield is looking to stall here but Jam recovers full guard. Lingfield trying to control but Jam is working from the bottom. Jim Lingfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lingfield stays in close to Jam's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Lingfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Lingfield. Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lingfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jam circles away.#T4# Lingfield swinging wildly here.
Lingfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jam as he avoids it easily. Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield. Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lingfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jam defends well and Lingfield ends up having to push Jam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target. Lingfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Lingfield counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jam! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Lingfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lingfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lingfield! Jim Lingfield decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# Nik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it. Nik is looking to counter punch. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nik to counter with a crisp jab. Nik slips a jab from Jam. Nik throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. Nik looks to land a right hand but Jam moved out of range. Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nik slips a straight right by Jam. Nik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Nik - just one landing. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking. Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've been hearing reports that Nik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nik throws out the jab. Jam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Nik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1# Nik is looking to take a break and control but Jam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Nik lands a few punches from side control. Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jam keeps working. Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nik tries to score with some ground and pound. Jam controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Jam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nik.
Nik throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jam works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Nik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Nik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Jam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Jam is looking for a sweep. Nik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jam wants to control but Nik is keeping busy.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nik wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nik misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nik misses. Nik scores with a jab. Jam acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Nik. Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jam misses the body punch letting Nik counter with a right hand. Jam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jam walks into a left hand. #T4# Jam throws a big shot that misses. Nik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jam takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam defending well as Nik loads up on a big left hand. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away. A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik. Jam misses with a looping right. Nik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side. Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nik ducks under a wild hook from Jam.#TD# Nik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nik lands in his opponent's guard. Nik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jam works some decent striking defense from the bottom. 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 Aleks Nik will probably get the nod. 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# Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nik is looking to clinch. Nik moves out of range as Jam strikes. A big right from Jam misses. Nik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jam at a distance.
Nik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jam swings for the body but Nik moves out of range.
Nik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut. Jam misses with a shot to the body and Nik counters with a right hand to the body. Nik needs to keep his hands up - Jam had a free shot at his head there. Nik sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Nik lands a lovely overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters circling - Nik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jam defends it nicely.#T1# Jam looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range. Nik tries for a takedown but Jam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nik somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Nik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nik misses with a straight right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy. Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Nik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jam ducks right into an uppercut from Nik. Jam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nik on the side of the head. Jam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2# Nik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. A little feinted left hand from Nik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam misses with a looping right. Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nik. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice takedown defense from Jam. No joy for Nik on that attempt. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Jab by Nik. Nik with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. It looked like Nik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam moves forwards but Nik connects with a nice, crisp jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jam. Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jam takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Jam scores with the left hand. Nik knows he should have avoided that one. Jam takes a shot right to the bread basket. A jab from Jam finds it's way through Nik's defenses. Nik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jam. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a straight right hand. Jam misses with a wild body shot. Jam cracks Nik with a good jab. Nik slips a straight right by Jam. Nik throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nik scores with a body shot.
Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nik lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam misses with a looping right. Nik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jam throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Nik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Nik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jam walks into a straight right hand from Nik. Nik throws a hook to the side of Jam's head but Jam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Jam misses with a straight left. Nik tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance. Nik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jam. Jam connects with a single shot there. Jab from Jam. Jam jabs Nik to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nik. Jam scores with a jab. Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Nik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jam tries to avoid it but Nik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jam to the ground. Jam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Nik rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nik.#BC2# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nik jabs Jam to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Nik moves away and avoids it. A cross from Jam lands. Nik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A punch lands to the side of Jam 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik. Nik fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Nik looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jam scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Nik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut. Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses. Nik throws a body punch but Jam moves out of range. Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nik lands a lovely overhand right.#TD# Nik looking to score a takedown here. Jam is defending well but Nik drives through and ends up in Jam's guard. Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jam wants to sweep but no luck. Nik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Nik controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Nik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jam for as long as he can get away with. Nik lands a couple of elbows.#T2# Jam being controlled here, momentarily. Nik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nik throws an elbow that misses. Jam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nik's guard. Nice move by Jam!#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jam is one step ahead there. Nik 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. Jam tries to stand but Nik is controlling from the bottom. #T3# Nik wants to sweep but no luck. Jam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nik's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nik holds on and takes a little breather. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Jam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4# Nik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nik controlling from the top position. Nik wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving. Nik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleks Nik. I think Nik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik! A very excited looking Aleks Nik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1# Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xanthopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A swing and a miss from Jam. It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Xanthopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Xanthopoulos defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot. Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Xanthopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Jam. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. 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! Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut. Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.#T1# Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.#TD2# Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jam is trying to defend but Xanthopoulos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Xanthopoulos tries to pass to full mount but Jam defends it. Jam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2# Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Xanthopoulos trying to control the pace. Jam trying to control here.
#T3# Xanthopoulos throwing shots but Jam is blocking nicely. Xanthopoulos controlling the action here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Jam will be more careful next time no doubt. Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range. Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam misses with a shot to the body and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# A big right from Jam misses. Jam misses the body punch and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking. #CL2# Xanthopoulos pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch. Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Jam. Jam tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
#BC# Jam breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the liver by Xanthopoulos. Beautiful body shot. Donk. Jam catches Xanthopoulos right on the button with a cross. Jam misses with a looping right. Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos. Jam misses with a right hand and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range. Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with the combination.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body. Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Xanthopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Xanthopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jam misses with a looping left. Jam throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Xanthopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body. Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulos. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam misses with a looping left. A countering left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses.#T2# Jam misses with a looping right. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far. Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming. Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jam jabs at Xanthopoulos's body. A jab from Jam finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses. Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from Jam. Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam misses with a looping right. Jam misses with a hook to the body
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab. Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body. #T3# Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a right hand to the body. Xanthopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jam throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Xanthopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes. As Jam backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Jam manages to avoid it all. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. #T4# Xanthopoulos blocks a jab. Xanthopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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! Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there. A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Xanthopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand! A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam's corner calls for a 1-2. Jam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jam lands with an overhand left. Jam lands with a cross. Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Jam strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Xanthopoulos looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely. Jam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range. A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Jam. Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.#T1# Jam avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses the jab. Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot. Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big left from Jam misses. A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab. Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range. Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming. Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Xanthopoulos slips under a jab. Xanthopoulos lands an overhand right. Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Xanthopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jam backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily. Xanthopoulos works Jam's body with a nice hook. Jam misses with a wild body shot. Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Xanthopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3# Jam clobbers Xanthopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it. Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jam lands with a cross. Xanthopoulos scores with a jab. Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Jam defending well as Xanthopoulos loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jam scores with a decent looking hook. Xanthopoulos avoids the body shot from Jam.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.#T4# Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Xanthopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo. Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab. Xanthopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet. Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Xanthopoulos throws a combination. Jam tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes. Jam moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jam lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam! Toe Jam made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Smyth. Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jab, jab by Jam - just one landing. Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smyth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jam throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Smyth's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jam dives in looking to finish as Smyth flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jam's strikes! Jam is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Smyth's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Smyth was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Toe Jam took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RISE 183
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1# A lazy left from Axelsen finds it's target. Axelsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam digs a good hook to Axelsen's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook. Axelsen connects with the punch. Axelsen lands a head kick!
Jam misses with a looping right. Axelsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Axelsen slips a jab from Jam. Axelsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Axelsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Axelsen swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Axelsen throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Axelsen connects with a body shot. The fighters circling - Axelsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jam moves into range and connects with a jab. Jam cracks Axelsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# Jam lands a head shot. Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing. Axelsen thows a left - swing and a miss! Axelsen scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Axelsen. Jam avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
A clash of legs there as Jam blocks the low kick. Axelsen avoids the body shot from Jam.
Axelsen throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Jam misses the shot to the body. Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That kick from Axelsen tenderised Jam's leg. Jam is trying to keep his angry face on. Jam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jam connects with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it. Jam misses with a left hand and Axelsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jam takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses. #T2# Nice defenses there by Jam. Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. Jam checks a leg kick. Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Axelsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with Axelsen's head. Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Axelsen misses with a straight left. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsen. Nice defenses there by Jam. Jam lands a really nice looking cross but Axelsen seems unphased.
Axelsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam misses with a straight left. Axelsen scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Jam misses. A big left from Jam misses. Axelsen staying out of range there.#T3# Axelsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Axelsen staying out of range there. Axelsen throws a quick counter head kick but Jam was just out of range. Nice straight punches there by Axelsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axelsen. Jam misses the shot to the body. Jam misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a low kick, right behind Jam 's knee. Axelsen takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Axelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away. Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axelsen takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Jam misses with a looping right. Axelsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Axelsen throws a leg kick but Jam sees it coming and moves out of range. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsen. Axelsen slips a straight right by Jam.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Axelsen throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily. Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab. Axelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jam scores with a shot to the body.
Axelsen swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Axelsen looks to land a combination but Jam avoids it well. Axelsen lands a jab to the head.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Axelsen slips the punch. As Jam backs away, Axelsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Jam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Axelsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Axelsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. Jam misses the jab. Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Toke Axelsen will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Axelsen misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely. Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen. Axelsen throws a jab when Jam was well out of range. Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Axelsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Jam avoided it. Axelsen looks to land a combination but Jam avoids it well. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Nice cross by Axelsen. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. Axelsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Jam throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam lands with a good body shot. Axelsen takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Jam misses with a looping right. Axelsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. As Jam backs away, Axelsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Jam misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely. Axelsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Axelsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jam. Jam circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jam throws a hook to the side of Axelsen's head but Axelsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Decent striking displayed by Jam there. Toke Axelsen is winning the standup battle so far. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsen.
Axelsen is looking to counter punch. Jam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Axelsen lands a leg kick that knocks Jam off balance momentarily. Axelsen throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jam throws out a loose jab but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it. Axelsen is looking to score with low kicks. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Axelsen loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch. Axelsen staying out of range there.#T2# Jam looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely. Axelsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Jam manages to avoid it. Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a low kick, right behind Jam 's knee. Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Axelsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A bone on bone clash there as Jam blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Axelsen. That snapped Jam's head back.
Jam scores with the left hand. Axelsen knows he should have avoided that one. Axelsen throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jam misses with a straight left. #T3# Axelsen slips under a jab. Axelsen slips a straight right by Jam. Jam throws out a loose jab but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jam looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely. Jam misses with a hook. Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jam lands with a right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Axelsen.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsen. Jam cracks Axelsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A jab from Axelsen does it's job there. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Axelsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4# Axelsen throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot. Jam slips a straight right by Axelsen. Jam misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely. Axelsen feinted there with a counter leg kick. Jam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jam misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Axelsen misses with a body shot.
Jam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Axelsen walks into a left hand. Nice defenses there by Jam. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsen. Jam misses the shot to the body. Axelsen with a jab. Jam misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# A good leg kick by Axelsen. Jam sizes up Axelsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Axelsen takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jam misses with a hook. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a three punch combo that has Jam backing up. Jam nods at Axelsen to acknowledge the strikes. Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jam connects with a body shot. Axelsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Axelsen avoids the body shot from Jam.
Axelsen is looking to counter with a body kick. Jam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axelsen on the side of the head. Jam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jam throws a nice looking combination but Axelsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# A shot to the body from Jam misses and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsen.
A jab from Jam does it's job there. Axelsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsen. Axelsen walks into a stiff left hand from Jam. Jam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Axelsen thuds his shin into the meat of Jam's side. Jam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jam misses with a shot to the body and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. Axelsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
Axelsen connects with a single shot there. Axelsen throws a quick inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Axelsen digs a good body shot into Jam's ribs. Jam misses with an uppercut. Axelsen saw that one coming. Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet. Axelsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jam. That did some damage!#T2# Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes. Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Axelsen throws a quick counter head kick but Jam was just out of range. Axelsen slips under a jab from Jam. Good leg kick by Axelsen. Jam moves out of range of the leg kick from Axelsen. Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. Axelsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. Axelsen cracks Jam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Jam is out of range. Axelsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
#T3# Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Axelsen takes one to the side of the head.
Jam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelsen at a distance.
Axelsen lands the left hand. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Axelsen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Axelsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jam. Axelsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jam lands with a good body shot. Axelsen throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jam misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Axelsen misses. #T4# Jam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelsen momentarily.
Jam cracks Axelsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsen. No joy there for Jam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsen slips under a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Axelsen misses its target. Axelsen connects with an inside leg kick. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Axelsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Axelsen stalks Jam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jam's face. Jam staggers backwards, shaken. Axelsen scores with a kick to the midsection. Jam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Axelsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Axelsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Axelsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axelsen under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toke Axelsen. Well Axelsen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toke Axelsen! After winning the bout, Toke Axelsen 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:
RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1# Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Jam lands a lovely overhand right. Jam slips a jab from Slaissi. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab. Slaissi misses with a right hand and Jam counters with a nice uppercut. Jam moves away from the strike by Slaissi. Jam misses with a looping left. It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jam lands a nice hook to Slaissi's body. Slaissi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jam looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam slips a straight right by Slaissi. Jam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand. Jam lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Slaissi throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
#T1# Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam misses with a hook. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slaissi avoids the body shot from Jam.
Slaissi defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight. Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jam steps away. Slaissi defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Slaissi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Jam misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Slaissi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slaissi avoids the body shot from Jam.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy. Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam misses with a double jab
and Slaissi counters with a good low kick that Jam was not able to check. Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily. Slaissi throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.#T3# Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jam lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Slaissi avoids the body shot from Jam.
Slaissi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Slaissi blocks a jab. It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jam swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Jam cracks Slaissi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw. Slaissi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Jam coming out on top. Jam throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range. Slaissi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Jam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand. Jam punishes Slaissi's body with a nice straight punch. Slaissi takes one on the button. Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jam on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam 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# Jam takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses. Jam throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy. Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range. Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot. Jam blocks a jab. Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jam moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jam misses with a hook
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jab, jab by Jam - just one landing. #T1# Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A jab from Jam misses. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Jam. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand. Jam lands a two punch combo.
Jam misses with a hook
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab. Jam misses with a looping left. Jam misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand. Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Slaissi tries a quick counter leg kick but Jam is wise to it. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slaissi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Jam digs a good body shot into Slaissi's ribs. Jam misses with a left hand and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Jam is rocked! Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand. Oh Jam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A solid leg kick lands there for Slaissi.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a hugh head kick that removes Jam from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bimbo Slaissi! |
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Event:
RISE 166
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1# Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam lands a body shot.
Mesquita takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mesquita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jam pinned against the cage. Jam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita. Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight. Mesquita tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance. Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jam defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Jam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita. Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mesquita. Mesquita circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mesquita's head.#ROC#Mesquita is rocked! Jam ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mesquita's jaw. Mesquita's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jam does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toe Jam made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
RISE 154
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1# Jam misses with a hook. Newsome ducked under it nicely. A jab from Newsome misses. Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Newsome slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Newsome misses with an uppercut. Jam throws a hook but Newsome blocks it. Nice uppercut lands for Jam. That snapped Newsome's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut. Newsome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Newsome. Newsome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Newsome tries to clinch but Jam moves away and Jam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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! Jam misses with a looping right. Jam keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Newsome has managed to clinch.
Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# Newsome blocks a body shot from Jam. Jam scores with a hook to the body. Jam lands with a left to the head. #BC# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Jam finds it's way through Newsome's defenses. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Jam throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily. Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newsome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Newsome tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance. Jam lands a jab. Jam misses with a hook to the body
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand. Newsome avoids the body shot from Jam.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Newsome walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Newsome avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Newsome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newsome slips under a jab. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jam scores with a jab. Newsome acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Newsome slips a straight right by Jam. Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Newsome lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jam misses with a looping right. A countering left hand to the body from Newsome misses. Jam looks to land a combination but Newsome avoids it well. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jam lands with a hook. Newsome tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3# Newsome lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range. Newsome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam throws a body punch but Newsome moves out of range. Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Newsome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Newsome. Jam misses with a straight right. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jam cracks Newsome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome. Newsome moves out of range as Jam strikes. Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newsome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Jam misses with an uppercut. Newsome saw that one coming. Newsome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Newsome scores with a decent looking hook. Newsome tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Newsome moves away and avoids it. Newsome throws a counter combo. Newsome throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range. Jam on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Newsome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Newsome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. A swing and a miss from Newsome. Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jam moves away from the strike by Newsome. Newsome throws a leg kick but Jam sees it coming and moves out of range. Jam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newsome momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jam. Newsome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut. Newsome moves away from the strike by Jam. Newsome scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newsome. Jam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.#T1# A jab from Jam misses. Jam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newsome under the eye. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Newsome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jab, jab by Newsome - just one landing. Jam misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A jab from Jam misses. Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A big left from Jam misses. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range. Newsome dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Nice shot by Jam. Jam looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range. Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Newsome. A jab from Jam misses. Jam misses with a body punch
and Newsome counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking. A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Jam throws out a loose jab but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam jabs Newsome right on the nose. Newsome blinks but takes it well. Newsome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Newsome takes one to the chin there. Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jam throws a body punch but Newsome moves out of range. #T3# Newsome moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off. Newsome slips under a jab. A swing and a miss from Jam. Newsome has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target. Jam misses with a jab to the body
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam cracks a nice hook into Newsome's ribs. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome. Newsome throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily. Jam throwing a counter right hand but Newsome manages to avoid it. Jam throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook. Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far. Jam cracks Newsome with a right hand to the side of the head. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. Jam throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily. A cross from Jam lands.#T4# Newsome avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsome can do to turn this around? Nice defenses there by Newsome. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newsome sees it coming and avoids it easily. Newsome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Newsome 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. Jam moves away from the strike by Newsome. Jam misses with a straight right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy. Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range. Newsome jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newsome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Newsome clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Jam.
Newsome tries to work over Jam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jam throws a hook but Newsome blocks it. Newsome defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Newsome slips under a jab from Jam. Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here. Newsome moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jam misses with a straight right. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newsome sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range. Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here. Newsome lands with a nice combination. Jam backs away looking to recover. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam misses the shot to the body. Jam scores with a nice head shot. Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jam misses with a straight right. Newsome throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Jam takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Newsome. Newsome ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jam connects with a nice looking jab.
Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam throws a right hand that Newsome ducks under and follows up with a left that Newsome also avoids with ease. Newsome unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jam punishes Newsome's body with a nice straight punch. Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Newsome's head back.
Jam takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range. Jam misses the jab. Jam feints a jab promting Newsome to slip. Jam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newsome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jam misses with a hook. Newsome stuns Jam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy. Newsome slips a jab from Jam. Jam dips to his left and cracks Newsome with an uppercut! Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.#T3# Jam cracks Newsome with a right hand to the side of the head. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab. Jam misses with a right hand and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Newsome moves out of range of the strikes. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Newsome misses with a straight right. Newsome lands with a nice body punch. Newsome connects with a right hand. Jam shakes it off. Newsome misses with an uppercut. Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newsome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good exchange - Newsome coming out on top. Newsome connects with a jab.#ROC2#Jam is rocked! Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a big right hand! Oh Jam is in trouble here! Newsome follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Newsome! |
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Event:
RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1# Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsen. Axelsen throws a right and a left that both miss. Axelsen avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam takes a shot right to the bread basket. Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam misses with a hook
and Axelsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jam misses with a looping left. Axelsen lands a body shot.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Axelsen moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axelsen. Axelsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Axelsen throws a good cross that connects.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving. Axelsen cracks Jam with an open hand slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam. Jam takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses. Axelsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Axelsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Axelsen throws a big shot that misses. Axelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Axelsen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Axelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jam at a distance.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming. It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Axelsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye. Jam lands with a shot to the body. Jam looks to throw the jab but Axelsen is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Axelsen. Those never looked like landing. Axelsen throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily. Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jam misses with a hook. Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam misses with a looping right.#T2# Axelsen lands with a right hand. Nice defenses there by Jam. Jam throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily. Jam looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely. Axelsen misses with a wild body shot. Axelsen thuds his right hand into Jam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Axelsen misses the jab. Jam misses with a looping right. Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Axelsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jam dips to his left and cracks Axelsen with an uppercut! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Axelsen. Axelsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Axelsen takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming. Axelsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Axelsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Jam throws a looping overhand right but Axelsen ducks down to avoid it. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsen manages to avoid it. Jam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jam slips under a jab from Axelsen. Axelsen blocks a jab. Axelsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Axelsen moves away from the strike by Jam. Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range. Axelsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsen. An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target. Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jam's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jam duly obliges. Axelsen throws a series of strikes that have Jam backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jam throws a right and a left that both miss. Jam misses with an uppercut. #T4# A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam looks to land a left hand but Axelsen moved out of range nicely. Jam connects with a body shot. Axelsen cracks Jam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axelsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jam cracks Axelsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsen. Axelsen misses the body punch and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam scores with a nice strike. Jam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Axelsen slips under a jab from Jam. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Axelsen scores with a one two! Jam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Axelsen misses the jab. Axelsen delivers a nice body kick. Axelsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. 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 Toe Jam will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Jam lands with a shot to the body. Axelsen slips a jab from Jam. Jam misses with a two punch combination.
Axelsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Axelsen scores with a hook to the body. Jam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away. Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range. Axelsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A lazy left from Axelsen finds it's target. Axelsen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it. 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! Axelsen throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsen. Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Axelsen. Axelsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axelsen there as he acknowledges the shot. Jam misses with a double jab.
Axelsen throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Jam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Axelsen.#T1# Jam takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses. Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Axelsen. A jab from Axelsen misses. Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming. Jam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Axelsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelsen in his tracks. Axelsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Axelsen loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch. Jam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Axelsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jam misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Good standup being displayed there by Axelsen as he connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsen throws a body shot but no joy. Jam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Axelsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Axelsen moves away from the strike by Jam. Axelsen throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Axelsen should have avoided that one. Axelsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Axelsen stalks Jam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jam's face. Jam staggers backwards, shaken. Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Axelsen cracks Jam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Toke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jam scores with a hook to the body. Axelsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsen. Jam looks to throw the jab but Axelsen is out of range. Jam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Axelsen slips the punch. A countering left hand to the body from Axelsen misses. Jam misses with a two punch combination.
Axelsen throws a body shot but no joy. Axelsen misses the shot to the body. Axelsen misses with a body shot.
Axelsen lands a head kick. Jam smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3# Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes. Axelsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range. Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Axelsen moves out of range as Jam strikes. A swing and a miss from Jam. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsen slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Axelsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Axelsen slips under a jab. Axelsen slips a straight right by Jam. A countering left hand to the body from Axelsen misses. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away. Jam looks to throw the jab but Axelsen is out of range. Axelsen slips a jab from Jam. Jam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Axelsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jam misses with a left hand and Axelsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Decent striking displayed by Axelsen there. Jam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jam's sensitive parts. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam lands a right hook to the body.
Axelsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsen moves away. Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big right from Axelsen misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam scores with a punch to the head. Axelsen slips under a jab. Jam jabs Axelsen right on the nose. Axelsen blinks but takes it well. Axelsen misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jam scores with the left hand. Axelsen knows he should have avoided that one. Axelsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jam. Axelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam misses with a body shot.
Axelsen moves out of range as Jam strikes. Axelsen throws a nice outside leg kick. Jam lands a head shot. Axelsen lands a nice hook to Jam's body. Jam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes. Axelsen tries a low kick but Jam avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam. Axelsen takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Axelsen throws a hook but Jam avoids it easily. Axelsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jam misses with a looping right. Axelsen throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Jam slips a jab from Axelsen. Axelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Nice defenses there by Axelsen. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Axelsen misses with an uppercut. Axelsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheers as Jam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axelsen doesn't seem phased though. Nice cross by Axelsen. Jam throws out a loose jab but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it. Axelsen walks into a stiff left hand from Jam. Jam misses with a right hand and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axelsen's head. Axelsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Axelsen staying out of range there. Jam moves out of range of the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Axelsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jam's hands. Jam misses with a looping right. Axelsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jam. That did some damage! Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2# Axelsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsen. Axelsen slips a jab from Jam. Jam with a body punch. A glancing blow. Donk. Jam catches Axelsen right on the button with a cross. Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam defending well as Axelsen loads up on a big left hand. Axelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jam at a distance.
Jam misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsen. Axelsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jam slips under a jab. Jam lunges at Axelsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axelsen's hand. Jam works over Axelsen's head and body with a nice combination. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Axelsen lands a jab-cross combination. Jam ducks right into an uppercut from Axelsen. Axelsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsen. Axelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsen misses with a looping left. Jam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Axelsen scores with a jab to the head.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Axelsen throws a series of punches but Jam avoids them all with ease. Axelsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jam. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Jam. A swing and a miss from Jam. Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Axelsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Jam steps away. Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Axelsen tenderised Jam's leg. Jam is trying to keep his angry face on. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Axelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Axelsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Axelsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jam slips a jab from Axelsen. Jam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Axelsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Axelsen misses with a right hand and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Axelsen avoids the body shot from Jam.
Nice defenses there by Jam. Axelsen avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Axelsen looks to land a body kick but Jam moved away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Axelsen misses with a double jab.
Jam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelsen avoids the body shot from Jam.
Axelsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Toke Axelsen. Well Axelsen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1# Jam slips a straight right by Cejka. Cejka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jam swings for the body but Cejka moves out of range.
Cejka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jam moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Cejka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cejka misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely. Jam thuds his right hand into Cejka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cejka dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cejka. Jam scores with a jab to the jaw. Jam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A swing and a miss from Cejka. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam lands a body shot.
Jam lands a jab to the head.
#CL# Cejka moves into the clinch successfully.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch. Jam lands a hook that snaps the head of Cejka backwards. Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jams head. Cejka lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cejka. Jam misses with a hook. Cejka throws a shot to the body.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Cejka moved out of range nicely. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Cejka rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jam tries to circle away but Cejka has him pinned against the cage. Jam wants to break free but Cejka has control.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside. Cejka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam is trying to push Cejka away but Cejka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jam has had enough of the clinch but Cejka keeps him there for the moment. Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jam. Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jam misses with a punch to the body.
Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cejka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jam backwards. Jam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cejka backwards. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka.
Cejka has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Still in the clinch, Cejka scores with a nice short uppercut. Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam. Cejka working aggressively here.
Jam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cejka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Jam slips a jab from Cejka. Cejka avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cejka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.#CL# Cejka rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage. Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jam. #BC2# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cejka tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cejka misses the target. Jam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jam misses with a hook. Cejka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cejka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jam takes a swing at Cejka's ribcage but misses. Cejka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Cejka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Cejka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL# Cejka has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Jam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Jam manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Jam. Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cejka. A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Cejka has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jam throws a head punch that misses. Cejka lands a nice shot to the body. Jam misses with the head strike.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Cejka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Jam lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cejka avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Cejka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cejka scores with a nice strike. Cejka missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cejka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A jab from Jam misses. Cejka misses with a double jab
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Cejka. Cejka throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Cejka throws a right and a left that Jam avoids nicely. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam loads up on a big right hand but Cejka slips the punch. Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jam misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely. Jam missing with a left hand there. Cejka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cejka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cejka throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Jam looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jam scores with a jab to the body. Cejka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cejka with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Cejka moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Cejka closes the distance and clinches. Cejka struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Cejka lands a body shot. A short uppercut from Cejka. Jam blocking some punches.
Jam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jam misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka scores with a hook to the body. Cejka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jam backwards. Cejka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jam backwards. Cejka misses with the head strike.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jam. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cejka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away. Stalling in the clinch from Cejka.
Jam pushes Cejka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Jam.
#BC2# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Cejka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Cejka moves away and avoids it. Cejka misses with a wild body shot. Jam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cejka tries to clinch up. Cejka lands with an overhand left.#CL# Cejka closes the distance and clinches. Jam tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
Cejka prevents a body shot from Jam. Jam wants to break free but Cejka has control.
A short left from Jam. A body shot lands from Cejka.
Still in the clinch, Cejka scores with a nice short uppercut. Cestmir Cejka has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Cejka. Cejka can't find room to land a body shot as Jam controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Jam breaks the clinch.
Cejka 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. Cejka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cejka misses with a looping right. Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cejka!
#CL# Cejka moves into range and clinches up with Jam. Jam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cejka backwards. Jam misses with some punches.
Jam is working Cejka over against the cage.#BC2# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jam throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Cejka is rocked! Jam drops Cejka with a naaaaasty hook - Cejka is in real trouble here! Jam dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Toe Jam really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1# Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jam.#CL2# Greatrix moves into the clinch. A short right from Jam. Jam is trying to push Greatrix away but Greatrix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Greatrix blocking some punches.
Jam tries to circle away but Greatrix has him pinned against the cage. Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Greatrix scores with a shot to the side of Jam's head. Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Jam scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Greatrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Greatrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greatrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!#CL2# Greatrix pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch. Greatrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?#BC# Jam breaks the clinch.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Greatrix drops his hands momentarily. Jam doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Greatrix staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Greatrix doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam! An out of breath and clearly excited Toe Jam thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1# Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Jam.#TD# Jam gets caught flat footed, as Babcock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jam keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully. Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babcock. Jam keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully. Babcock looking to pass the guard. Jam seems keen to control Babcock's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jam can do anything to dispel that myth. Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now. #T1# Jam keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Babcock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Babcock throws a big shot that misses. Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut. Nice defenses there by Babcock. Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Babcock throws a leg kick but Jam moved away. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Babcock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Babcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam looks to land a left hand but Babcock moved out of range nicely. Jam connects with a body shot that sends Babcock's belly button to the back. Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2# Babcock blocks a jab. Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The fighters circling - Babcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD# and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control. Babcock creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Jam avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock. The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Babcock working the body and head with strikes. Jam tries to improve position but can't. Babcock trying to control the position but Jam is working away. Jam parries the strikes from Babcock easily there. Babcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jam to escape.
#T3# Jam dodges the ground and pound from Babcock. Jam is looking for a sweep. Jam regains half guard, as Babcock was trying to land strikes. Jam won't allow Babcock to pass to mount. Babcock not landing any meaningful shots this time. Babcock 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. Babcock trying to pass the guard but Jam defending well. Babcock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Babcock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4# Babcock wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. Babcock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jam's head. Babcock uses his free foot to push down on Jam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jam. Babcock scoring with strikes but Jam is staying in there. Babcock trying to control but Jam is having none of it. Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Babcock throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot. A nice side step and Jam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Babcock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD# Babcock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Babcock is in Jam's guard.#SUB# Babcock has gone for a leg lock! Jam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Babcock's guard.#REVB# Jam wants to stand but Babcock is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Babcock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1# Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jam is one step ahead there. #SUB# Babcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jam defends well. Jam wants to get up but he can't break Babcock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Babcock is trying to control the position but Jam postures up. Jam wants to stand but Babcock is controlling his posture from full guard. Jam wants to stand and escape but instead Babcock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Jam has wrist control. Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Babcock wants to pass the guard but Jam is keeping the position.#T3# Babcock postures up in Jam's guard and throws a big left but Jam blocks it. Babcock is pushing down on Jam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jam is fighting to maintain full guard but Babcock has managed to sneak the leg through. Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Babcock is trying to work for a kimura but Jam is defending well.
Jam has hold of Babcock's hands but Babcock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jam is staying active underneath Babcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Jam is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jam taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard. #T4##SUB# Babcock seems to be working for a kimura but Jam defends the submission attempt. Jam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jam won't allow Babcock to pass to mount. Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jam keeps working. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Babcock slips a nice elbow through Jam's hands, connecting with Jam's forehead. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jam digs a good body shot into Babcock's ribs. Babcock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Jam throws a hook but Babcock avoids it easily. Babcock avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Babcock slips under a jab. Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it. Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Babcock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jam cracks Babcock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Babcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jam struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
#BC# Babcock breaks the clinch.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Babcock is out of range. Babcock connects with a solid leg kick. Babcock moves out of range as Jam strikes. Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jam sprawls and moves away. Babcock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Good leg kick by Babcock. Jam lands a jab to the nose. Jam throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jam sprawls and moves away. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam. Babcock pushes Jam away with a front kick.#T2# Jam tries to bum rush Babcock with a series of wild strikes but Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock slips a jab from Jam. Babcock feinted with a counter takedown. Jam 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. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock. Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jam. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Jam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Babcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Jam missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jam connects with a body shot. Jam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babcock. Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jam throws a big shot that misses. Nice defenses there by Babcock. Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Toe Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babcock. Babcock tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance. Babcock tries to clinch up. That kick from Babcock tenderised Jam's leg. Jam is trying to keep his angry face on. Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Jam. A low kick lands for Babcock.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jam. That did some damage! Babcock throws a front kick that sends Jam stumbling back into the cage.#T4# A big right from Jam misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD# Babcock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jam quickly recovers to half guard. Babcock trying to control from half guard but Jam is working away. Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jam defending well though. Jam is trying to maintain the position but Babcock is very close to passing his half guard. Babcock wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Toe Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock! Jim Babcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1# Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Jam pushes him away. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jam working aggressively here.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jam tries to circle away but Peramaki has him pinned against the cage. Jam misses with a hook from the clinch. Jam is trying to break free.#BC# Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it. Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch letting Jam counter with a right hand. #T1##CL2# Peramaki closes the distance and clinches. Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki lands with a light punch inside. Jam pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.#BC# Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Peramaki moves away from the strike by Jam. Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away. Peramaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2# Peramaki closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam moves away letting Jam counter with a right hand. #CL2# Peramaki moves into the clinch. Peramaki has Jam pressed against the cage, preventing Jam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# Peramaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jam has had enough of the clinch but Peramaki keeps him there for the moment. Jam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peramaki has him pressed against the cage. Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Peramaki rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Jam breaks the clinch.
Peramaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up. Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# Peramaki rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Jam to the mat.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2# Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jam is looking to stand up but Peramaki won't let him. #SUB2# Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peramaki on the ground. Jam is looking to stand up but Peramaki won't let him. #SUB2# Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Jam defends easily.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB2# Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peramaki's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimmo Peramaki will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Peramaki cracks Jam with a right hand to the side of the head. Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch. Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Peramaki wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# Peramaki darts in trying to clinch and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Peramaki wants to clinch enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki tries to clinch up. Jam throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far. Jam circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL2# Peramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Jam fails to land. #BC# Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Some wild striking there from Jam.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it. Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it. Jam ducks right into an uppercut from Peramaki. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it. Jam throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Jam misses the shot to the body. Jam staying out of range there. It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jam stuns Peramaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Peramaki tries to clinch up. Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam moves away and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand! Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Peramaki tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance. Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Peramaki tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around? Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Peramaki clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage. Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Peramaki tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam won't allow it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.#BC# Jam manages to break the clinch.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Peramaki closes the distance and clinches. Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage. Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jam tries to break the clinch but Peramaki is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Peramaki won't allow it.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards. Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Jam's face as he tries to break the clinch. Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jam pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Jam digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A body shot lands from Jam.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A short left from Jam. #BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch and Jam counters with a nice body shot. Jam lands a jab to the nose. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki. It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Peramaki tries to clinch up#KD# and Jam counters with a nice right hand that sends Peramaki toppling to the canvas! Peramaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jam finish him?!#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Peramaki wants to clinch. Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3# Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target. Peramaki wants to clinch. Peramaki throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. Jam keeps the fight on the outside. Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jam circles away from the clinch attempt and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.#T4# A big left from Jam misses. Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki blocks a jab. Peramaki tries to clinch up.#CL2# Jam tries to keep at a distance but Peramaki has taken the fight into the clinch. Jam is trying to force a seperation but Peramaki has the dominant position. Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Peramaki has double underhooks. Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC# Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Peramaki wants to clinch. It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight! Toe Jam showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam! Toe Jam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Jam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jam has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy blocking some punches.
#BC2# Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. Cassidy throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Jam misses with a looping right.#CL# Jam pushes Cassidy up against the cage in a clinch. Jam struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Jam lands an uppercut. Cassidy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow. Cassidy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jam misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Cassidy fails to land. Jam blocking some punches.
Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Cassidy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cassidy has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
#T1# Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cassidy misses with a short punch on the inside. Cassidy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam. Cassidy lands with a left to the head. Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jam.
A head punch on the inside from Cassidy fails to land. Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jam. #BC2# Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Jam does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily. Jam avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Jam is looking to counter punch. Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Jam misses with a straight right. Cassidy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jam. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam sizes up Cassidy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jam ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy. Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Jam throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it. Cassidy tried to score with a low kick but Jam checks it. A jab from Jam misses. Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away. Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jam throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily. Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy. Jab from Cassidy. Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Cassidy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head. Jam wants to clinch up but Cassidy keeps it at a distance. Cassidy digs a good body shot into Jam's ribs. Jam moves out of range of the strikes. Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jam. Cassidy cracks Jam with an open hand slap. Jab from Cassidy. Cassidy throws an off balance right hand
and Jam counters with a straight right hand. Cassidy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jam wants to clinch.#T3# Cassidy stuns Jam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cassidy slips a straight right by Jam. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Good work by Jam as he checks the leg kick. Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cassidy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jam is out of range and Cassidy settles back down. A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target. Jam moves out of range of the strikes. Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. Cassidy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jam is out of range and Cassidy settles back down. Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy. Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jam throws a right hand that Cassidy ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassidy also avoids with ease. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming. Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cassidy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4# Cassidy scores with the left hand. Jam knows he should have avoided that one. Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Jam.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely. Jam throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam wants to clinch up but Cassidy keeps it at a distance. Jam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cassidy. Cassidy cracks Jam with a good jab. Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes. Jam looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range. Jam misses with a wild body shot. Cassidy connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam misses with a body shot.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab. Cassidy walks into a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Butch Cassidy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch. Cassidy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cassidy takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses. Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes. Cassidy throws a body kick that misses. Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Cassidy blocks a jab. Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range. Cassidy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jam misses with a wild combination.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy. Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cassidy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jam. Jam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A big left from Cassidy misses. Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch. Jam misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cassidy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Butch Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Jam wants to clinch. A combination from Jam does no damage. Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cassidy misses with a straight left. Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Jam connects with a looping right hand.
Cassidy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jam's sensitive parts. Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy. Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Cassidy swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Cassidy manages to avoid it. Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it. Jam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot. Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.#T2# The fighters circling - Cassidy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cassidy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Jam closes the distance and clinches. Jam can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy. Cassidy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jam has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
A shot in the inside from Jam. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jam. Cassidy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jam fails to land. Jam lands a left hand.
Jam misses with the head strike.
Jam tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses. Cassidy blocking some punches.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassidy blocks a body shot from Jam. Cassidy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Jam blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jam. Jam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Cassidy. Cassidy misses with some punches.
Jam tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jam. Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch. Jam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jam scores with a shot to the side of Cassidy's head. Toe Jam has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Cassidy misses. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target. Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jam scores with a shot to the body.
Jam is looking to clinch but Cassidy is avoiding it.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range. Nice body punch from Jam. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cassidy with the inside leg kick. Jam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam. Jam stalks Cassidy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cassidy's face. Cassidy staggers backwards, shaken. Cassidy avoids the body shot from Jam.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it. Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Jam lands with an uppercut that bounces Cassidy off the cage and back into range. Jam defending well as Cassidy loads up on a big left hand. Cassidy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut. Nice shot by Cassidy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy lands a jab to Jam's midsection. Cassidy lands a head shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cassidy slips a straight right by Jam. Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Jam throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily. Jam misses with a looping right. Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Jam 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jam cracks Cassidy with a good jab. Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cassidy throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam moves out of range of the strikes. Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cassidy throws a hook but Jam avoids it easily. Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Cassidy jabs Jam to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cassidy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Jam loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch. Cassidy misses with a hook. Jam jabs Cassidy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cassidy misses with a straight left. Jam checks the leg kick. Jam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cassidy throws a hook but Jam blocks it. Cassidy scores with a jab to the jaw. Jam throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily. Cassidy thuds his right hand into Jam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cassidy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jam scores with a one two! Cassidy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Cassidy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy tries to land a leg kick but Jam saw it coming and moves away.
Cassidy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cassidy slips a straight right by Jam. Jam blocks a low kick nicely.#T2# Jam takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses. Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss! Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range. A jab from Cassidy misses. Cassidy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cassidy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy. Cassidy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a low kick.
Jam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy. Cassidy with a nice calf kick. Cassidy throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy. Cassidy lands a nice hook to Jam's body. Jam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassidy. Cassidy obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# Jam works the jab nicely. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jam. Jam throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily. A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target. A chopping leg kick lands by Cassidy. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch. Jam checks a leg kick. Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. Jam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam throwing a counter right hand but Cassidy manages to avoid it. Cassidy with a nice cross. Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cassidy staying out of range there. Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Jam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab. Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cassidy's head backwards.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cassidy throws a low kick but Jam avoids it. Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Jam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassidy. Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Jam's belly button to the back. Cassidy tries to land a front kick but Jam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Jam clinches up with Cassidy and pushes him back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassidy.#BC2# Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Cassidy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Jam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassidy. Cassidy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassidy's head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Butch Cassidy. I think Cassidy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Butch Cassidy! Butch Cassidy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1# Newsome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Newsome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jam lands a jab to the nose. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing. Jam feints a jab promting Newsome to slip. Jam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newsome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jam takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Newsome rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land. Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch. Jam tries for a takedown but Newsome manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jam. A short right from Jam. Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage. Jam blocks a body shot from Newsome. Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Jam lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand. Newsome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. Newsome throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem. Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newsome in his tracks. Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Newsome dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot. Newsome misses with an uppercut. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Newsome. Newsome now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range. Jam misses with a looping left. Newsome fails in his attempt to clinch. Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newsome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jam misses with a looping left. Jam scores with a jab to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from Jam. Jam tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Newsome doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Newsome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newsome misses with a looping right. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam throws a series of punches but Newsome avoids them all with ease. Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Newsome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Newsome on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Newsome defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam with a nice cross. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. Jam throws a combination that misses and Newsome counters with a straight right hand. Jam misses with an uppercut. Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Newsome misses with an uppercut. Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam. It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jam throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily. 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! Newsome staying out of range there.#T4# Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. Newsome tries to clinch up. Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy. Newsome throws out a powerful jab. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. Newsome is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jam slips a jab from Newsome. Danga de danga de dang - Jam scores with a four punch combination! Newsome slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Newsome lunges at Jam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jam's hand. Newsome takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Newsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jam misses with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# A shot to the body from Jam misses and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand. Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome. Jam lands a jab to Newsome's midsection. Jam closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jam throws a series of punches but Newsome avoids them all with ease. Newsome throws a hook to the side of Jam's head but Jam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jam throws a hook but Newsome blocks it. Newsome fails in his attempt to clinch. Jam thuds a left hand into Newsome's body. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Newsome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam connects with a crisp jab. A jab lands there for Jam. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam throws a combination that misses enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab. Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away. Jam lands with a right hand. #T1# Jam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Jam throws a nice looking combination but Newsome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jam takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Some wild striking there from Jam.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. Jam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jam. Jam jabs Newsome to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range. Jam throws a body shot but no joy. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Newsome fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jam darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2# Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. Jam defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand. Newsome scores with a hook to the body. Jam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Newsome throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it. Newsome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away. Newsome tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though. No joy there for Newsome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newsome lands with a right hand. Newsome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one. Newsome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Newsome. Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome. Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam misses with a straight right. Jam lands a two punch combo.
Newsome 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. The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jam misses with a right hand and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Newsome drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Newsome takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jam misses with a double jab
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut. Jam misses with a wild body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsome can do to turn this around? Newsome misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely. #T4##CL2# Newsome clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage. Newsome takes a shot to the head. Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch. Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newsome fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Newsome does no damage. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jam!
Jab by Jam. Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch. A big right from Jam misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Newsome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. A little jabbing left from Newsome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jam digs a good hook to Newsome's body.
#CL2# Newsome gets a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Newsome drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Newsome scores with a jab to the head.
Jam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2# Newsome gets a clinch. Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage. A hook to the body from Newsome.
Jam tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Newsome lands a shoulder strike. Jam blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jam backwards. Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Newsome has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow. Newsome takes a shot to the head. Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newsome is leaning against Jam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jam prevents a body shot from Newsome. Newsome lands with a short shot to the head. Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Newsome prevents Jam from breaking the clinch.#T1# Jam working aggressively here.
#BC# Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jam slips a jab from Newsome. Jam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut. Jam moves out of range of the strikes. Newsome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it. Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam lands a nice hook to Newsome's body. Newsome takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Newsome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam misses the shot to the body. Jam throws a hook to the side of Newsome's head but Newsome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. Newsome connects with the punch. Nice shot by Newsome. Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Newsome. Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Jam is rocked! We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Newsome in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2# Newsome cracks Jam with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jam tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Newsome pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jam is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Newsome! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Timmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jam with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmons moves out of range as Jam strikes. Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Timmons counters with a stiff right hand. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot. Jam jabs at Timmons's body. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmons. Timmons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Timmons takes one to the side of the head.
Jam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Timmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Timmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Timmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Timmons counters with a left and a right that stings Jam. Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam misses with a left hand and Timmons counters with a straight right hand. Jam connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Suga Timmons has been cut. Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Timmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam. It looked like Timmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Timmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking. Jam misses with a shot to the body enabling Timmons to counter with a crisp jab. Jam connects with a body shot that sends Timmons's belly button to the back. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmons. Timmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jam works Timmons's body with a nice hook. Timmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Jam misses with a wild combination.
Timmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jam lands a head shot. Jam misses with a shot to the body and Timmons counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jam throws a series of punches but Timmons moves out of range. Timmons moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Timmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam lands a slapping body shot.
Jam lands a really nice looking cross but Timmons seems unphased.
Timmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmons scrambles back to his feet. Nice defenses there by Timmons. A little feinted left hand from Timmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Timmons takes one to the side of the head.
Jam misses with a right hand and Timmons counters with a straight right hand. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot. Timmons is looking to counter punch. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Timmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Timmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Timmons throwing a counter right hand but Jam manages to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jam misses with a looping right. Timmons appears to be looking for a big counter. Jam misses with a hook. Timmons avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Timmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Timmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmons is just out of range. It looked like Timmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jam. Jam misses with an uppercut
and Timmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
Timmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Jam. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round. The cut man is working on Suga Timmons's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Timmons ducks under a wild hook from Jam. Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Timmons avoids the body shot from Jam.
Timmons is looking for a counter combo. Jam misses the jab. Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmons. Jam misses with a looping right. Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Timmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little feinted left hand from Timmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Timmons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Timmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jam lands with an uppercut that bounces Timmons off the cage and back into range. Timmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam. Timmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Timmons avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmons is just out of range. Jam punishes Timmons's body with a nice straight punch. Timmons ducks under a wild hook from Jam. An attempted straight right counter from Timmons misses the target. Timmons moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Timmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jam. Timmons slips a straight right by Jam. Timmons throwing a counter right hand but Jam manages to avoid it. Timmons moves away from the strike by Jam. Timmons throwing a counter right hand but Jam manages to avoid it. Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jam throws the left hand but Timmons avoids the punch easily. Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot. Timmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2# Timmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Timmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Timmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Timmons tries to move into range but Jam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A quick step to the side and Timmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Timmons moves out of range as Jam strikes. Timmons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Timmons moves away from the strike by Jam. An attempted straight right counter from Timmons misses the target. Jam misses with a straight left. Timmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jam looks to move away, Timmons throws a big counter combo but Jam just gets out of the way. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Timmons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmons sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jam misses with a straight left. #T3# A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Timmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Timmons is looking for a counter combo. Jam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam swings for the body but Timmons moves out of range.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Timmons saw that one coming. Nice body punch from Jam. Jam throws a jab when Timmons was well out of range. Jam misses with a straight left. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Timmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4# Timmons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Timmons to counter with a crisp jab. Jam misses with a right hand and Timmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Timmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Timmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Jam. Timmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. Timmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Timmons defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand. Jam lands with a hook. Timmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Timmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jam. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Suga Timmons's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Jam misses with a left hand and Timmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmons moves away. It looked like Timmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Timmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jam. Jam jabs Timmons to the body, keeping him at a distance. Timmons walks into a stiff left hand from Jam. Jam misses with the combination.
It looked like Timmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Timmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timmons slips under a jab. Jam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Timmons slips under a jab from Jam.#T1# Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Timmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Timmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Timmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jam misses with a hook
and Timmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jam throws a jab when Timmons was well out of range. Timmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Timmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Timmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Timmons counters with a one-two to the body. Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jam throws a shot from downtown. Timmons moves away and avoids it. Jam misses with a left hand and Timmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Timmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Toe Jam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Jam misses with an uppercut
and Timmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Timmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. Timmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Good exchange - Jam coming out on top. Jam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jam misses with a double jab.
Jam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Timmons. Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmons. Jam misses the body punch and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmons sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Timmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Jam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jam throws a lazy right hand but Timmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Timmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Timmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jam throws out a loose jab but Timmons uses good head movement to avoid it. Timmons is looking to counter punch. Timmons slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
A counter left hand to the body from Timmons misses its target. Timmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Jam. Jam loads up on a big right hand but Timmons slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Timmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jam misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Timmons misses the target.#T4# Jam misses with an uppercut
letting Timmons counter with a right hand. Timmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jam lands a body shot.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jam misses with the combination.
Timmons staying out of range there. Jam scores with a three punch combo!
Jam throws out a loose jab but Timmons uses good head movement to avoid it. Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Toe Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jam 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam! Toe Jam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
-GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Baloyi moves into the clinch. Baloyi looking to slow down the pace here. Baloyi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baloyi backwards. Jam working aggressively here.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
Jam pushes Baloyi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Jam. Jam scores with a shoulder strike. Baloyi is trying to stall.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baloyi backwards. Jam lands with a short shot to the head. Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Baloyi. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jam. Jam working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baloyi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jam avoids the damage to the body. Jam lands a shoulder strike. Baloyi blocks a body shot from Jam. Baloyi lands a shoulder strike. Baloyi stalling in the clinch.
Jam scores with a hook to the body.#T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Jam. Jam lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Baloyi is rocked! Jam lands with a left to the head. Oh Baloyi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short left from Jam. Jam unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baloyi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jam is unloading with more strikes now! Baloyi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Toe Jam is the new welterweight champion! A very excited looking Toe Jam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
-GFC 2-
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1# Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch but Jam slips to the side letting Jam counter with a right hand. Jam keeps the fight on the outside. Dvalishvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD# Jam lands a big uppercut and Dvalishvili crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dvalishvili looks OK. Jam waves Dvalishvili back to his feet!#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jam! Dvalishvili is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Toe Jam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1# Jamison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jam lands a lovely overhand right. Jamison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight. Jam catches Jamison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Julian Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jamison swings widly with a right hand
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Jamison is rocked! Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jamison is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him? Jam knocks out Jamison with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Jam before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Jam picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam! Toe Jam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022 |
#R1# Hrastnik throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Jam counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hrastnik stalling in the clinch but Jam improves position. Jam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hrastnik takes a shot to the head. Hrastnik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow. Jam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hrastnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jam working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hrastnik or not. A right hook to the body lands for Jam.
Hrastnik looks winded! Jam lands a body shot. Jam scores with a hook to the body. Jam lands with a light punch inside. Jam working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jam cracks Hrastnik with a nice body shot. Jam lands with a short shot to the head. Jam lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jam.
Jam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hrastnik or not. Jam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hrastnik backwards. #ROC#Hrastnik is rocked!#T1# Jam lands a big right hand that drops Hrastnik! The killer instinct kicks in and Jam finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! Markus Hrastnik spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know what I'm doing'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1# Jam scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Andrews has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jam is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Andrews yanks on the arm and Jam is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Andrews.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1# Stosic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stosic misses with a takedown and Jam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Darko Stosic has been cut. Stosic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jam. Jam throwing a counter right hand but Stosic manages to avoid it. Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stosic closes the distance but Jam moves to the side and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stosic moves to clinch but Jam breaks away and Stosic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stosic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stosic tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stosic thinking. Jam digs a good body shot into Stosic's ribs. Stosic looks winded!#T1# Stosic moves to clinch but Jam breaks away and Jam counters with a left to the body. Good exchange - Jam coming out on top. Stosic tries to clinch up and Jam counters with a huge left! Stosic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jam isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stosic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam! |
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