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Event:
RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1# Christ misses with an uppercut. Christ needs to keep his hands up - Fergusson had a free shot at his head there. Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fergusson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christ checks it well. Fergusson feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down. Fergusson misses with a straight left. Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fergusson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fergusson misses with a wild body shot. Christ half committed to a counter leg kick. Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. #T1# Christ throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it. Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Christ misses with a low kick as Fergusson jumps back. Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Fergusson. Fergusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a left to the body. Fergusson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Christ misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Christ does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Fergusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it. Christ misses with a straight left. Fergusson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fergusson sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Christ misses with a straight left. Fergusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Fergusson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Christ misses with an uppercut. Christ throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily. Fergusson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3# Fergusson takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses. Christ throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fergusson scores with a jab to the jaw. Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it. Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy. Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fergusson digs a good hook to Christ's body.
Fergusson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fergusson slips under a jab. Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ. A little jabbing left from Fergusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ. Fergusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Christ steps away.#T4# Fergusson thumps Christ with a low kick. Fergusson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Fergusson settles back down. Christ appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Christ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christ there as he acknowledges the shot. Christ throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Nice defenses there by Christ. As Fergusson looks to move away, Christ throws a big counter combo but Fergusson just gets out of the way. Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christ checks a leg kick. Christ is looking to counter punch. Fergusson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Christ 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.
Shane Fergusson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Christ moves away from the strike by Fergusson. Christ appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook. Fergusson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fergusson misses with a body kick. Fergusson lands the left hand. Fergusson takes one to the side of the head.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab. Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it. Christ misses with a hook.#T1# Christ misses with a wild body shot. Fergusson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fergusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react. Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy. Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ misses with a double jab.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it. #T2# Fergusson sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Good exchange - Christ coming out on top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fergusson dips to his left and cracks Christ with an uppercut! Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Christ counter with a right hand. Fergusson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Christ misses with a double jab.
Fergusson lands with a shot to the body. Fergusson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Christ might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Christ blocks a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.#T3# Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it. Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away. Fergusson slips under a jab. Christ slips under a jab from Fergusson. Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fergusson misses with a looping right. Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Christ throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range. Christ looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely. Fergusson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4# Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fergusson misses with a looping right. Fergusson throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut. Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fergusson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Christ has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christ and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A low kick from Fergusson misses and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand. Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ. Fergusson misses with a wild body shot. Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD# Christ lands a big head kick that sends Fergusson tumbling to the mat! Christ takes a step backwards and waves Fergusson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut. Fergusson takes one on the button. Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it. Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Christ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fergusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christ scrambles back to his feet. Christ throws a combination. Fergusson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1# Jab by Christ. Fergusson misses with a straight left. Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good exchange - Fergusson coming out on top. Fergusson moves out of range of the strikes. Fergusson jabs Christ right on the nose. Christ blinks but takes it well. Christ connects with a leg kick. Christ takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fergusson misses with a left hand letting Christ counter with a right hand. Christ missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Christ looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2# Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson. Christ thows a left - swing and a miss! Fergusson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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! Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it. Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice body punch from Fergusson. Fergusson misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Fergusson will be more careful next time no doubt. Nice shot lands for Fergusson. Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Christ is rocked!#T3# Christ blocks a leg kick. Christ tried to counter with a leg kick but Fergusson avoided it. The fighters circling - Fergusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Christ looks to land a combination but Fergusson avoids it well. Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Christ's head. Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Christ misses with a head kick.
Christ seems to have got his legs back now. Fergusson throws a head kick that misses enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. Christ misses with a straight right. Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Fergusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Christ looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range. Jehu Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Fergusson. Christ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Despite the aggression on Fergusson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one. Christ thows a left - swing and a miss! Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fergusson misses with a straight left. Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fergusson throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Jehu Christ showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fergusson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson! Shane Fergusson 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 170
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1# Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Christ misses with a looping right. Kelly feinted with a counter takedown. Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Despite the aggression on Christ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem. Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ. Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Christ. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly throws a combination that misses and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Christ looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range. Kelly connects with a looping right hand.
#T1# Christ throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it. Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Christ connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kelly momentarily.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Christ throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Christ. Christ avoids the body shot from Kelly.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target. Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kelly takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses. #T2##TD# Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kelly controlling the pace. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Kelly is controlling him
Kelly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kelly controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kelly lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Kelly landing strikes from the mount. Kelly breaks from Christ's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kelly throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3# Kelly content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kelly throwing strikes here but Christ is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Kelly scoring with strikes but Christ is staying in there. Christ tries to buck Kelly off but he can't manage it. Christ taking shots to the head. Kelly throws some wild stikes that Christ manages to avoid easily.
Christ is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Christ holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kelly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kelly won't let Christ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Kelly breaks from Christ's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kelly with good strikes from the mount here! Kelly looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christ is looking to escape. Kelly 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. Christ is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4##ES2# Christ bucks up and throws Kelly to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Christ moves away from the strike by Kelly. Jehu Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Christ lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range. Kelly is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Good exchange - Christ coming out on top. Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.#TD# Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Christ pushes Kelly off looking to stand but Kelly dives back in and keeps control.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christ defending well though. Christ is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Kelly 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# Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around? A low kick from Christ is predictable there #TD# and Kelly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard. Christ has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kelly is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Kelly tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Kelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Christ's face as he tries to break the clinch. Christ working hard to break the clinch. Christ misses with a body punch.
Christ prevents a body shot from Kelly. #BC2# Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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! Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Christ lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head. Christ misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Christ 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. Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Christ pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy. Christ misses with a double jab
#TD# and Kelly counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kelly stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
#ES2# Christ kicks off Kelly and gets to his feet. Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Christ misses. Kelly misses with a hook
letting Christ counter with a right hand. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Kelly scores with a takedown into Christ's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Christ manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch. Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Kelly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christ! Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Christ's legs. Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3# Kelly has knee on belly and moves into mount. Christ wants to try and get back to his feet. Kelly looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Christ really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kelly with the ground and pound from mount. Christ is in a horrible position here. Kelly smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kelly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Christ?
#ES2# Christ bucks Kelly off and manages to get 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! Nice defenses there by Kelly. Kelly attempts a counter takedown but Christ avoids it well and moves away. Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4# Kelly slips under a jab from Christ. Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing. Jehu Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Christ. Kelly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables Kelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Kelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelly stops Christ from standing up. Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christ swivels though and keeps the full guard. Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. 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 Robert Kelly will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ. Christ throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem. Kelly looks to land a combination. Christ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Christ throws a leg kick #TD# and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Christ didn't expect that. Kelly throws a big elbow that misses. Kelly chips away with some ground and pound. Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christ is keeping the position for now. Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christ is looking to stand up but Kelly isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB# Kelly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Robert Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Christ is retaining full guard. Christ wants to stand and escape but Kelly is having none of it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. Kelly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away. Kelly swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ. Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Kelly counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Christ manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Kelly leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Christ tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Christ scores with a nice short uppercut. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Christ lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Christ scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice uppercut there from Kelly. Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christ's hands. A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target. Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Kelly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Christ's guard. Christ pushes Kelly off and gets back to his feet.
#T3# Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Christ moves out of range of the strikes. Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Christ slips under a jab from Kelly. Kelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Christ throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target. #T4# Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jehu Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Christ throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Kelly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Christ manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kelly keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch. Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Come on Kelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly is leaning against Christ and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
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 Robert Kelly. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Kelly! Robert Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##KD2# Christ drops Luciano with a beautiful combination! Luciano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Christ is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Luciano has been cut. Christ lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Luciano falls backwards - clearly groggy! Christ dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ! Jehu Christ 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:
aaab
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1# Hun throws a sloppy body shot
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut. Christ avoids the head kick by Hun.
Hun throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it. Hun throws a head kick that misses. Hun lands a jab to the head.
Christ ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hun slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Hun throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Christ finds it's way through Hun's defenses. Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hun. Christ throws a looping overhand right but Hun ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Hun scores with a hook to the body. Christ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hun missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Christ slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The fighters circling - Hun throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hun looks to throw a body kick and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Christ misses with an uppercut. Hun saw that one coming. Christ misses the shot to the body. A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target. Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hun with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hun throws out the jab. Hun misses with a right hand and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Attila Hun's cut is getting worse. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hun with a jab. We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hun thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Christ misses with a hook
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hun throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range. Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Hun counters with a nice uppercut. #KD# Hun cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christ looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hun finish him?
#ROC#Christ is rocked! Hun throws a sloppy head kick and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Hun will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3# Hun jabs Christ right on the nose. Christ blinks but takes it well. Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him? A head kick misses from Hun. Christ seems to have recovered his senses. Hun connects with a looping right hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hun! Christ is out on his feet! Hun rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Christ is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Christ is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Hun! Attila Hun retains his welterweight title! Our winner, Attila Hun, 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:
Gillesespie vs Maker Money #24
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1# Ryhein is looking to slow Christ down with leg kicks. Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook. Christ misses with a hook. Ryhein tries to counter by closing the distance. Ryhein is looking to slow Christ down with leg kicks. Ryhein thows a leg kick but Christ checks it and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Christ cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap. Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryhein at a distance.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Ryhein moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Ryhein rushes Christ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ lands the left hand. Jehu Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryhein manages to avoid it. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Christ! Ryhein is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ! After winning the bout, Jehu Christ 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:
Huang vs L i - Money #22
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1# Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut. Sven throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily. Sven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Sven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Christ scores with a shot to the side of Sven's head. Christ misses with a hook from the clinch. Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Sven uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Sven fails to land. #BC# Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Christ avoids the body shot from Sven.
Jayden Sven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Good shot there by Christ. Sven misses with a straight right. Sven throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Christ slips under a jab from Sven. A big right from Christ misses. #T1# Christ with a jab. Sven scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one. Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sven. Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Sven counter with a right hand. Sven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ. Sven tries to clinch but fails miserably and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Christ slips under a jab. Sven lands the left hand. Sven lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Sven moves into range and clinches up with Christ. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sven misses with some punches.
Sven lands with a left to the head. Sven misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Sven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Christ misses with the head strike.
#BC# Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Christ moves away from the strike by Sven. Christ blocks a jab. Christ throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Sven's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Christ dives in looking to finish as Sven flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Christ's strikes! Christ is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Sven's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Sven 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 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ! Jehu Christ 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:
Fran vs Atunes - Money # 21
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1# Perkins throws a head kick that misses #KD# and Christ counters with a crisp one two that drops Perkins! Christ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Perkins to his feet! Perkins is in big trouble! Christ throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Christ misses with a straight right. Christ avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Perkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a crisp right that sends Perkins to the canvas! Christ follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ! Our winner, Jehu Christ, 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:
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Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Christ.#TD2# Stepanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Stepanov scoring with punches from side control. Stepanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Christ wants to get back to his feet. Christ prevents Stepanov from improving position. Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Christ parries the strikes from Stepanov easily there. Stepanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Christ to escape.
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but Christ denies him. Stepanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stepanov is controlling him well. Stepanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Stepanov cracks Christ with an elbow. That is naaassty. Stepanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1# Stepanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Christ is trying to buck Stepanov off. Christ stops Stepanov from passing to mount. Stepanov lands some shots froms side control. Stepanov prevents Christ from escaping the position. Stepanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Christ's legs. Stepanov misses with the ground and pound. Stepanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Stepanov tries to move to mount but Christ blocks the move with his legs. Stepanov throwing shots but missing, from side control. Stepanov scores with punches from side control. Christ wants to get back to his feet but Stepanov drags him back down. Christ gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Christ is trying to stand.#T2# Stepanov lands a big shot there that rocks Christ but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stepanov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christ because Stepanov loaded up on that one. Stepanov won't let Christ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stepanov with shots to the head and body - Christ looks very uncomfortable down there. Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Christ is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stepanov with the ground and pound from mount. Christ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stepanov.
Stepanov raining down hammerfists from mount. Stepanov with a couple of short strikes. Stepanov landing strikes from the mount. Stepanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Christ is in a horrible position here. Stepanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3# Stepanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Christ is bucking up trying to escape but Stepanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Christ in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Christ is rocked! Stepanov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Christ bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stepanov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov! Boryenka Stepanov is the new welterweight champion! A very excited looking Boryenka Stepanov 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:
Adams va Simbolon - Money # 16
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pangeran Nainggolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A lazy left from Nainggolan finds it's target. A jab from Nainggolan misses. Nainggolan misses with a body shot.
Nainggolan scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one. Christ throws a right and a left that both miss. A quick step to the side and Nainggolan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nainggolan misses with a looping left. Christ thows a left - swing and a miss! Nainggolan throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot. Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nainggolan. Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Pangeran Nainggolan has been cut. Christ slips under a jab. Christ with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nainggolan throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Christ swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nainggolan. Nainggolan misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nainggolan defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nainggolan. Decent striking displayed by Nainggolan there. Nainggolan throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a right hand to the body. Nainggolan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slow jab from Nainggolan misses its intended target. Nainggolan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Nainggolan is rocked! Christ ducks under a wild hook from Nainggolan. Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nainggolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nainggolan throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nainggolan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christ eats them both and turns towards Nainggolan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Oh Nainggolan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nainggolan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christ counters with a right hand from hell and Nainggolan is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jehu Christ! Jehu Christ is the new welterweight champion! After winning the bout, Jehu Christ 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:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1# Christ throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Cosme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Christ won't allow Cosme to pass to mount. Cosme stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Cosme seems to be working for a kimura but Christ defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cosme stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Cosme missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cosme manages to mount him!
Cosme looking to ground and pound but Christ is blocking nicely. #T1# Christ really wants to buck Cosme off and get back to his feet. Cosme looking to control but Christ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cosme sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB# Cosme wants to finish this one by submission but Christ is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosme. Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Christ is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Cosme has taken his back! Christ wants to get back to his feet. Cosme throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Cosme is looking to control Christ but Christ is wriggling around and keeping busy. Christ trying to get back to his feet but Cosme is in full control for now. #SUB# Cosme is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Christ has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2# Cosme throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Cosme missing with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Cosme has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot. Cosme just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Christ wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Christ defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cosme missing with strikes. Christ wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB# Christ showing good submission defense here.
Good control from Cosme.#SUB# Christ is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cosme gets his way!
Christ wants to get back to his feet. Cosme is looking to control Christ but Christ is wriggling around and keeping busy. Christ trying to get back to his feet but Cosme is in full control for now. #SUB# Christ is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Cosme is in full control for now. #T4# Christ is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cosme off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. A lull in the action here.
Cosme 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. Cosme missing with strikes from the back. Christ wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Cosme has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Christ is in real trouble here. Cosme gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Christ is tapping out! Cosme wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edvaldo Cosme! Edvaldo Cosme 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:
Nysus vs Harlan - Money #8
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1# Christ scores with a jab to the body. Christ throws a body shot but no joy. Danger half committed to a counter leg kick. Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Christ lands a nice hook to Danger's body. Danger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Christ is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Abello Danger has been cut. Christ looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target. Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ. Danger throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range. Danger scores with a hook to the body. Christ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Christ ducks under a wild hook from Danger. Danger misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely. Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here. Danger throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut. Christ throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it. Danger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Christ misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Danger is rocked! A telegraphed right hand from Danger misses the target. #T1# A jab from Christ finds it's way through Danger's defenses. Oh Danger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Danger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danger throws a combination that misses and Christ counters with a crisp right that sends Danger to the canvas! Christ follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ! A relieved looking Jehu Christ 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:
Snarf vs Adams - Money #5
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Izback gets a takedown into half guard. Izback looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Izback wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy. Izback prevents Christ from standing back up.
Izback sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christ defending well though. Izback stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Izback. Izback prevents Christ from standing back up.
Christ definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Izback stalling. Izback not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Izback trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away. Izback not doing much here.
#T1# Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Izback not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Izback is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Christ! Christ is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Izback throwing strikes here but Christ is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Izback throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christ because Izback loaded up on that one. Christ really wants to buck Izback off and get back to his feet. Izback throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Christ squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Izback trying to control but he's not successful this time. Christ is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Izback connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2# Izback throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Izback tries to control but Christ wriggling away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Christ tries to buck Izback off but he can't manage it. Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Izback lands a big elbow. Izback throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Christ is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Izback can't control as he wanted to and Christ manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Izback missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Izback sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christ defending well though. Izback missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Izback stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Izback throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely. Christ is not content to let Izback control the position. Christ is trying to stand back up but Izback is controlling him
#T3# Christ blocking the ground and pound attempt from Izback. Izback not landing any meaningful shots this time. Izback is pressing down on Christ's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christ is holding on for now. Christ is trying to stand back up but Izback is controlling him
Izback not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Izback is controlling the pace.
Christ is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Christ ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Christ 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.
A jab lands there for Izback. Backy Izback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izback. Jehu Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Izback ducks under a wild hook from Christ. Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Izback's shoulder, as Izback tries to avoid the shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Christ. #CUT#It looks like Backy Izback has been cut.#T4# Izback scores with a nice head shot. Christ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Christ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Izback moves away from the strike by Christ. #CL2# Izback darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.#TD2# Izback has clasped his hands together around Christ's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Izback asserts his dominance and retains side control. Izback tries to score with some ground and pound. Christ controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Christ pushes Izback away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Izback gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Izback wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working. Izback throwing strikes but Christ manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Christ tries to stand but Izback is controlling his head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Backy Izback dominated that round. The cut man is working on Backy Izback's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Izback wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance. Christ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Izback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Christ's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izback under the eye. Izback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Izback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Izback there as he acknowledges the shot. Izback moves in looking to clinch but Christ pushes him off.#CL2# Izback drives through and clinches with Christ against the cage.
Izback's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2# Izback is trying to trip Christ. He has hold of a leg but Christ is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Izback persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Christ is looking to stand up but Izback isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Izback wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving. Izback must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Izback slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Christ wants to stand and escape but Izback is having none of it. Christ keeping moving, preventing Izback from controlling successfully. Christ wants to stand but Izback is controlling the position. Izback controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A big left from Izback misses. Izback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Backy Izback is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Christ misses with a wild combination.
Izback wants to clinch.#T2##CL2# Izback closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Izback just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christ's brow. Christ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Izback backwards. Christ prevents the takedown attempt.
Izback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow. Izback lands a shot to the body.#BC# Christ breaks from the clinch.
Izback tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range. #CL2# Izback closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Izback takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Christ lands a really nice looking cross but Izback seems unphased.
Izback looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range. Izback drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Izback ducks right into an uppercut from Christ. #CL2# Izback gets a clinch. #BC# Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izback fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christ on the side of the head. Izback takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Izback tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range. Izback lands with a right hand. Christ throws a hook but Izback blocks it. Izback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ. Christ throws a right hand that Izback ducks under and follows up with a left that Izback also avoids with ease. Izback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2# Izback feints and as Christ raises his hands in defense, Izback changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Christ wants to stand and escape but Izback is having none of it. Izback throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Christ is looking to stand up but Izback isn't so interested in that idea. Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Izback won't allow Christ to get back to his feet. Izback missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Izback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Izback working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Izback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A big left from Christ misses. #CL2# Izback has closed the distance and engaged Christ in a clinch.
Izback is looking for a takedown.#BC# Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Christ lands a jab.#CL2# Izback rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage. Izback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Izback throws an elbow but it misses.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Izback controls the action.
Christ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izback has him pressed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jehu Christ dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Backy Izback'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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook. Izback doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Christ scores with a jab.#ROC#Izback is rocked! Christ throws an uppercut from hell that sends Izback clean off his feet! He's out cold! Christ stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jehu Christ! Backy Izback spoke after the fight, saying 'it sucks'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1# Wyte lands a really nice looking cross but Christ seems unphased.
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wyte in his tracks. Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Christ lands with an overhand left. Wyte throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ. Wyte misses with a looping left. Wyte jabbing away but nothing is landing. Christ moves out of range of the strikes. Wyte is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Wyte misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Wyte misses the target. Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A swing and a miss from Wyte. Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. As Wyte looks to move away, Christ throws a big counter combo but Wyte just gets out of the way. 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! Wyte throws a big shot that misses. Wyte throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wyte ducks right into an uppercut from Christ. Christ scores with the left hand. Wyte knows he should have avoided that one. Wyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut. Wyte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Josh Wyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Wyte misses the target. Wyte misses with a straight right. #T1# Christ works over Wyte's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Wyte is rocked! Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyte. Christ lands the left hand. Wyte is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him? Christ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Christ connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wyte's hands. Christ sizes up Wyte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wyte ducks right into an uppercut from Christ. Christ lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyte. Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wyte misses with a looping left. Christ lands a body shot.
Wyte seems to have recovered his senses. Wyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wyte looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range. Wyte walks into a straight right hand from Christ.#KD# Christ drops Wyte with a beautiful combination! Wyte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Christ is looking for the KO! Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyte. Wyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ. Christ drops Wyte with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wyte! Christ dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ! |
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