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Event:
VFC 60 Alkoun vs Izzy
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Fletcher has Van up against the cage in a clinch.
Van tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fletcher's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Van scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fletcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Van won't allow it.
Van stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fletcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fletcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van tries to throw a body punch but Fletcher avoids it by throwing Van back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fletcher.
Van is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land. #T1#
Fletcher misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fletcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fletcher fails to land.
Van lands a shot to the body.
Fletcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fletcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fletcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van misses with a punch on the inside.
Fletcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fletcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fletcher drives through and clinches with Van against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land.
Van prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Fletcher breaks the clinch.
Van throws a series of punches but Fletcher avoids them all with ease.
Rob Van seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fletcher gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Fletcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Fletcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fletcher.
Van misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fletcher up against the cage.
Van slows down the pace here.
Fletcher misses with a punch to the body.
Van lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
Fletcher misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Fletcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
Van avoiding damage.
Van digs a right hand underneath Fletcher's ribcage. Fletcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van can't find room to land a body shot as Fletcher controls the action.
Fletcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Van clinches with his opponent.
Van digs a right hand into Fletcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fletcher's gas tank.
Fletcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Fletcher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vans head.
Fletcher slowing the pace effectively.
Fletcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Van as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fletcher.
A short body shot lands from Fletcher as the two fighters clinch.
Van digs a right hand underneath Fletcher's ribcage. Fletcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fletcher instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land.
Fletcher lands with a light punch inside.
Fletcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Van misses with the head strike.
Van misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Fletcher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van loads up on a big right hand but Fletcher slips the punch.#CL#
Van moves into range and clinches up with Fletcher.
Fletcher blocks an uppercut.
Van lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fletcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van misses with a punch on the inside.
Van will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fletcher up against the cage.
Fletcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fletcher lands with a left to the head.
Fletcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Van has double underhooks.
Fletcher can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
Van lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
Fletcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van throws a punch but it's blocked by Fletcher. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
Van lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fletcher or not.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fletcher.
A body shot lands from Van.
Van prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fletcher fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fletcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Van controls his hands.
#T2#
Van throws a punch but it's blocked by Fletcher.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van slows down the pace here.
Fletcher has had enough of the clinch but Van keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van.
Van tries a body shot but Fletcher blocks it.
Fletcher lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
Fletcher is looking to control Van's arms but Van gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fletcher has his back to the cage.
Van misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Fletcher on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Fletcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van misses with a body punch.
Fletcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fletcher clinches with his opponent.
Fletcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Fletcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.
Fletcher is working Van over against the cage.
Van can't find room to land a body shot as Fletcher controls the action.
Fletcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Van uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Van takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van.#T4#
Van is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Van has him pressed against the cage.
Van can't find room to land a body shot as Fletcher controls the action.
Fletcher has a couple of punches blocked by Van.
Fletcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van or not.
Van blocks a body shot from Fletcher.
Joe Fletcher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Van.
Van misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fletcher blocking some punches.
Van blocks an uppercut.
Fletcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Van is controlling him.
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 Rob Van will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fletcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van.#BC2#
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Van's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Fletcher closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fletcher as Van tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fletcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fletcher lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Van.
#BC2#
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Fletcher instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fletcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fletcher's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fletcher rushes Van and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fletcher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van trying to control the position but instead, Fletcher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van into the cage.
Van working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van tries to stall but Fletcher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fletcher is leaning against Van and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van misses with a punch on the inside.
Van doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Van is controlling him.
Van struggles to land a body shot inside as Fletcher controls his hands.
#BC2#
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Fletcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Van pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Fletcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van pulls Fletcher in close to prevent any damage.
Van's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Van.#T3#
Fletcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fletcher trying to control but Van is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fletcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Van is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Fletcher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van, pushing him back against the cage.
Fletcher blocking some punches.
Fletcher scores with a shot to the side of Van's head.
Van will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fletcher up against the cage.
Van misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Fletcher fails to land.
Fletcher lands a shoulder strike.
Fletcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
Fletcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Van scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fletcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Fletcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Van struggles to land a body shot inside as Fletcher controls his hands.
Van fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Fletcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fletcher 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Fletcher!
A relieved looking Joe Fletcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 56 Old Leg vs Silva
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fletcher throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Fletcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fletcher lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Wilson with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Joe Fletcher has been cut.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Fletcher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Steve Wilson has been cut.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Fletcher throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
Fletcher stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fletcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Fletcher moved out of range.
Fletcher tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Fletcher moves away and avoids it.
Fletcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Fletcher tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fletcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fletcher misses with a double jab.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fletcher.
Wilson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fletcher falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wilson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Wilson! |
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Event:
VFC 45 Friday Afterparty
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banjo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Joe Fletcher has been cut.
Joe Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Banjo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fletcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banjo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fletcher tries to bum rush Banjo with a series of wild strikes but Banjo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banjo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fletcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Fletcher 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.
Banjo avoids the body shot from Fletcher.
Banjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banjo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banjo scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banjo slips a jab and a cross from Fletcher.
A solid body kick from Banjo.
Banjo throws a leg kick which misses Fletcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Fletcher tries to avoid it.
Banjo slips a jab from Fletcher.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fletcher looks winded!
Fletcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banjo. Banjo obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Banjo fakes the leg kick and cracks Fletcher in the body.
Nice body kick from Banjo.
Whack! Banjo lands a heavy head kick that drops Fletcher. The ref tackles Banjo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fletcher was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Olu Banjo!
Olu Banjo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 25 Warrior Week
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Fletcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva Jr's head.
Fletcher lands a body shot.
Da Silva Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
As Da Silva Jr backs off Fletcher throws a huge counter combo but Da Silva Jr manages to avoid it all.
Fletcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fletcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fletcher swinging wildly here.
Da Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Fletcher's head but Fletcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fletcher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fletcher looks to land a combination but Da Silva Jr avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fletcher's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fletcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fletcher lands with a cross.
Da Silva Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Da Silva Jr is rocked!#CL#
Da Silva Jr rushes Fletcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Da Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
Da Silva Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Fletcher's ribcage.
Da Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Fletcher's ribcage.
Fletcher looks winded!
Da Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Fletcher prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Fletcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Da Silva Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Silva Jr lands with a right to the head.
Da Silva Jr pushes Fletcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr works on Fletcher's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fletcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva Jr keeps control of Fletcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fletcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Fletcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Da Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fletcher avoids it.
Da Silva Jr lands a knee to the body.
Fletcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Fletcher is trying to push Da Silva Jr away but Da Silva Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr cracks Fletcher with a nice body shot.
Da Silva Jr landing knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Fletcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Silva Jr obliges.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Fletcher blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fletcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fletcher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Da Silva Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Fletcher controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fletcher blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fletcher tries to break free but Da Silva Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fletcher.
Da Silva Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fletcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Fletcher controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fletcher's elbow.
Da Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fletcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr lands a right hand.
Da Silva Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr presses Fletcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Da Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr is leaning against Fletcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Da Silva Jr misses the shot to the body.
Fletcher scores with a one two! Da Silva Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fletcher can do to turn this around?
Fletcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fletcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fletcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva Jr.
Fletcher tries to bum rush Da Silva Jr with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fletcher.
Da Silva Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fletcher manages to avoid it.
Fletcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Silva Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fletcher manages to avoid it.
Fletcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva Jr is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fletcher moves away.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Fletcher looks to land a left hand but Da Silva Jr moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva Jr is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Da Silva Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva Jr, as that shot connected.
Joe Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Da Silva Jr pushes Fletcher up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Fletcher controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Fletcher misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr lands a right hand. #ROC#Fletcher is rocked!
Da Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Fletcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva Jr finish him?
Da Silva Jr pushes Fletcher against the cage. Da Silva Jr is working some dirty boxing. Da Silva Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Fletcher goes down! Fletcher tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Da Silva Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Da Silva Jr! |
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Event:
VFC 17 Let's Pray
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Fletcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones feints and then cracks Fletcher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fletcher down.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fletcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A punch combination from Fletcher misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fletcher.
Fletcher slips a jab from Jones.#KD#
Fletcher lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Fletcher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Fletcher does no damage.
Fletcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right-left combo lands from Fletcher. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jones stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Fletcher runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Fletcher!
Joe Fletcher gave a mention to Monkey Business in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jon Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've forgiven myself after paying the consequences of my bad decisions'. |
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Event:
VFC 10 Uppercut
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Fletcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fletcher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fletcher misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Fletcher scores with a four punch combination!
Fletcher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fletcher misses with a double jab.
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fletcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fletcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Fletcher.
Fletcher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fletcher.
#T1#
Fletcher throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left and a right from Fletcher both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Lee is rocked!
Fletcher cracks Lee with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lee falls to his knees and Fletcher doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Fletcher! |
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Event:
VFC 3 Saturday Slaughter
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Fletcher misses the shot to the body.
Hoyle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fletcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoyle.
Hoyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fletcher.
Hoyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoyle throws a shot from downtown. Fletcher moves away and avoids it.
Fletcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoyle avoids the body shot from Fletcher.
Hoyle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Fletcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fletcher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fletcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoyle dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
Fletcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fletcher.
Hoyle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Fletcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fletcher.
Hoyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fletcher manages to avoid it.
Fletcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Hoyle finds it's target.
Fletcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoyle throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
Fletcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoyle.
A little jabbing left from Hoyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fletcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoyle 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.
Hoyle throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
Fletcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoyle throws out the jab.
Hoyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fletcher throws a right hand that Hoyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoyle also avoids with ease.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Hoyle avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Hoyle misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Hoyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoyle jabs at Fletcher's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fletcher.
Fletcher looks to land a combination but Hoyle avoids it well. #T2#
Hoyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fletcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoyle has time to react.
Fletcher throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Hoyle moves into the clinch.
Hoyle tries to work over Fletcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fletcher's efforts to push away.
Fletcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoyle can't find room to land a body shot as Fletcher controls the action.
Hoyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fletcher scores with a shot to the side of Hoyle's head.
Fletcher works on Hoyle's body with a couple of short punches.
Fletcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fletcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoyle backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoyle.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fletcher.
Hoyle tries to throw a body punch but Fletcher avoids it by throwing Hoyle back against the cage.
Hoyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoyle lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hoyle breaks from the clinch.
Fletcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fletcher on the side of the head.
Fletcher misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Hoyle moves into the clinch.
Fletcher pushes Hoyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fletcher digs a right hand underneath Hoyle's ribcage. Hoyle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fletcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fletcher lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fletcher slips a jab from Hoyle.
Fletcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoyle throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Hoyle avoids them all with ease.
Hoyle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fletcher with a body shot.#CL2#
Hoyle rushes Fletcher and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoyle.
Fletcher blocking some punches.
Hoyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fletcher is trying to push Hoyle away but Hoyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Fletcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoyle working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoyle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoyle has Fletcher pressed against the cage, preventing Fletcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fletcher is trying to break the clinch but Hoyle has him pressed against the cage.
Hoyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Fletcher.
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 Joe Fletcher 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#
Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyle.
Joe Fletcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoyle lands with a shot to the body.
Hoyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fletcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoyle.
Hoyle misses the jab.
Fletcher dips to his left and cracks Hoyle with an uppercut!
Fletcher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Fletcher should have avoided that one.
Hoyle misses with a wild body shot.
Fletcher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Hoyle.
Fletcher scores with a three punch combo!
Hoyle slips a jab and a cross from Fletcher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoyle's head backwards.
Fletcher throws a right hand that Hoyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoyle also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Fletcher misses.
Hoyle throws a looping overhand right but Fletcher ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Hoyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoyle moves away.
Hoyle tries to counter with a clinch but Fletcher shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Fletcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoyle misses with a hook. Fletcher ducked under it nicely.
Hoyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fletcher ducks right into an uppercut from Hoyle. #ROC2#Fletcher is rocked!
Hoyle drops Fletcher with a huge uppercut! Fletcher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hoyle is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Hoyle!
An out of breath Fred Hoyle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Vorhees fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vorhees tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fletcher swivels and escapes.
Fletcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vorhees.
Vorhees throws a series of punches but Fletcher moves out of range.
Fletcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vorhees circles away quickly and effectively.
Fletcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fletcher wants to slow Vorhees down by chopping away at his legs.
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
As Vorhees looks to move away, Fletcher throws a big counter combo but Vorhees just gets out of the way.
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Vorhees is just out of range.
Vorhees looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fletcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Fletcher misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorhees looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Vorhees looks to move away, Fletcher throws a big counter combo but Vorhees just gets out of the way.
Fletcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fletcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Fletcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Fletcher misses with a body shot.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Vorhees will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fletcher throws a series of strikes that have Vorhees backpedaling.
Fletcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fletcher misses with a combination
and Vorhees counters with a left and a right that stings Fletcher.
Fletcher stuffs the takedown.
Fletcher is looking to counter punch.
Fletcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorhees dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vorhees or perhaps it was just good defense by Fletcher, which made it look bad.
Fletcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fletcher throws a low kick but Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Vorhees on that attempt.
Fletcher throws a shot to the body.
Fletcher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Fletcher misses
and Vorhees counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vorhees misses with a takedown attempt - Fletcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletcher looks to land a combination. Vorhees sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fletcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fletcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vorhees unleashes a big counter combination but Fletcher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fletcher misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Vorhees blocks the low kick.
Fletcher throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Fletcher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vorhees.
Vorhees goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fletcher as he avoids it easily.
Fletcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fletcher tries to land a front kick but Vorhees steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense.
Vorhees tries to bum rush Fletcher with a series of wild strikes but Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vorhees manages to avoid it.
And Vorhees tries to counter it with a takedown but Fletcher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vorhees works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Vorhees closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorhees looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vorhees throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Vorhees prevents Fletcher from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vorhees is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fletcher wants to control but Vorhees is keeping busy.
#ES#
Fletcher pushes Vorhees off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Fletcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vorhees avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
Fletcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorhees can do to turn this around?
Fletcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fletcher misses with a two punch combination.
Vorhees is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vorhees avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
A jab from Fletcher finds it's way through Vorhees's defenses.
Vorhees darts in looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets double underhooks and turns Vorhees into the cage.
Vorhees shoots in for a double leg but Fletcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Vorhees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fletcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vorhees was well out of range. Poor timing from Fletcher.
Vorhees avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher throws a jab when Vorhees was well out of range.
Vorhees is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Fletcher misses.
Vorhees doesn't manage to clinch there - Fletcher circles away.
Vorhees tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fletcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Fletcher throws a lazy right hand but Vorhees sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vorhees changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Vorhees manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Fletcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vorhees lands a jab to the nose.
Fletcher misses with a few strikes there.
Fletcher misses with a double jab.
Fletcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vorhees moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vorhees is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fletcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fletcher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vorhees - the referee stops the clock and Fletcher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vorhees. Fletcher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Fletcher.
Vorhees tries for a takedown but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fletcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Vorhees throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Vorhees avoids them all with ease. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vorhees slips under a jab.
Vorhees throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Vorhees tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fletcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Fletcher.
Fletcher lands a slapping body shot.
Fletcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fletcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vorhees throws a big counter head kick but Fletcher avoids it with no problem.
Vorhees shoots in but Fletcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vorhees uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fletcher.
Vorhees avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fletcher throws a right hand that Vorhees ducks under and follows up with a left that Vorhees also avoids with ease.
Vorhees pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vorhees dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fletcher but Fletcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fletcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vorhees.
Fletcher looks to throw the jab but Vorhees is out of range.
Fletcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vorhees tries to clinch up but Fletcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Vorhees dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fletcher falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Vorhees holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vorhees changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fletcher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Vorhees uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fletcher.
Joe Fletcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Vorhees swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Vorhees throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Fletcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fletcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vorhees tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fletcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Vorhees moves out of range.
Vorhees tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fletcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fletcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fletcher throws a series of punches but Vorhees avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Vorhees's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vorhees is looking to clinch but Fletcher is avoiding it.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
Vorhees lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Vorhees moves into range and clinches up with Fletcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Vorhees breaks from the clinch.
Vorhees dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws a sloppy head kick and Vorhees moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Vorhees misses.
Vorhees throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fletcher's waist but Fletcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vorhees off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Fletcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fletcher looks to land a combination but Vorhees avoids it well.
Vorhees only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vorhees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fletcher.
Vorhees feints a jab promting Fletcher to slip. Vorhees then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fletcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vorhees looks for a takedown but Fletcher sprawls well.
Vorhees tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fletcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vorhees somewhat.
Vorhees lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vorhees.
Vorhees avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vorhees ducks under a wild hook from Fletcher.#T1#
Vorhees shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense.
Joe Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Vorhees.
Fletcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vorhees circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fletcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vorhees fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vorhees.
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Vorhees's shoulder, as Vorhees tries to avoid the shot.
Vorhees looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vorhees.
Fletcher takes a swing at Vorhees's ribcage but misses.
Vorhees goes for a double leg but Fletcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fletcher continues to drive forward.
Fletcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fletcher is looking to land body kicks.
Fletcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fletcher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fletcher misses with a two punch combination.
Vorhees throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Vorhees fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Fletcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vorhees wants to clinch.
Fletcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorhees throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Fletcher. Those never looked like landing.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fletcher moves out of range as Vorhees throws a body kick.
#T3#
Fletcher swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Vorhees holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Fletcher.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fletcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fletcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorhees controls his hands.
Vorhees goes for a takedown attempt but Fletcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fletcher takes a swing at Vorhees's ribcage but misses.
Fletcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vorhees misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Vorhees fails with a takedown attempt.
Vorhees slips a jab and a cross from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vorhees counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fletcher swings for the body but Vorhees moves out of range.
Fletcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vorhees moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Vorhees scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fletcher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vorhees is on him like a limpet, forcing Fletcher back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vorhees tries to score a body lock takedown but Fletcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fletcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vorhees has him pressed against the cage.
Fletcher gets underhooks to prevent Vorhees's takedown attempt.
Fletcher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorheess head.
Jason Vorhees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fletcher blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fletcher, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Fletcher! |
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