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Event:
STRIKE! 46
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Durand Jr moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Durand Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Durand Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Durand Jr.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Durand Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand Jr. Durand Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Durand Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Durand Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Durand Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice cross by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand Jr lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand Jr. That one must have hurt.
Durand Jr looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Durand Jr with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand Jr has been cut.#T2#
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Durand Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thibodeaux backs up against the cage.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Durand Jr both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Durand Jr with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Durand Jr cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Durand Jr clinches with his opponent.
Durand Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Durand Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand Jr's gas tank. #T1#
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Durand Jr taking a breather. #BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.#T2#
Durand Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand Jr lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Durand Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Durand Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand Jr missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Durand Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Durand Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux presses Durand Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#KD2#
Thibodeaux drops Durand Jr with a big knee! Will Durand Jr beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Durand Jr tries to get into range but Thibodeaux steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Durand Jr! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thibodeaux scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux is the new light heavyweight champion!
Darius Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 43
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij thumps Durand Jr with a low kick.
Vij throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Vij's ribs.
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vij swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circling - Durand Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vij staying out of range there.
A low kick from Vij misses
and Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Vij feints and then cracks Durand Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand Jr down.
Vij throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vij.
Durand Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vij's sensitive parts.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Vij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Vij.
Durand Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Vij gets a clinch.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.#CL2#
Vij moves into the clinch.
Vij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand Jr with a knee to the head.
Durand Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vij has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durand Jr takes a step back to recover.
Vij throws out a loose jab but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vij fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand Jr checks it well.
Durand Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vij.
Durand Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Vij scores with a body shot.
Durand Jr thumps Vij with a low kick.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vij is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand Jr misses the target.
Vij uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand Jr.
A big right from Durand Jr misses.
Vij appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Durand Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vij looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vij pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab by Vij.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vij tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Durand Jr gets tackled into the cage by Vij. Vij maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr - that landed with a thud.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Vij avoids the damage to the body.
Vij avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Durand Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow.
Durand Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vij throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Durand Jr's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr stalling in the clinch but Vij improves position.
Durand Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Nice body punch from Vij - that landed with a thud.
Jacques Durand Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Durand Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand Jr misses with a body punch.
Durand Jr lands a shot to the body.
Vij lands with a left to the head.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij prevents a body shot from Durand Jr.
A hook to the body from Durand Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand Jr lands an elbow inside that Vij shrugs off. #BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Vij takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durand Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vij. Vij obviously looking to wear him down.
Vij checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Durand Jr takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vij avoids a kick to the body.
Vij tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vij.
A low kick lands for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vij.
Durand Jr lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Vij lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durand Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Vij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Vij, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vij tries to land a front kick but Durand Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vij misses with a leg kick
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Durand Jr checks a low kick from Vij.
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 Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Durand Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vij.
A cross from Durand Jr lands.
Vij missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.
Durand Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vij wants to clinch but Durand Jr slips to the side
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Vij throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr blocks a leg kick.
Vij throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.
Vij misses with a right hand
and Vij takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vij wants to clinch up but Durand Jr keeps it at a distance.
Durand Jr slips under a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Vij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand Jr throws a low kick, looking for Vij's leg but Vij calmly moves out of range.
Vij lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vij tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durand Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vij fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand Jr.
Durand Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vij walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Vij moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durand Jr misses with a low kick.
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vij.
Vij misses with a body shot.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Vij.
Durand Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vij closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Durand Jr throws a looping overhand right but Vij ducks down to avoid it.
Vij throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand Jr motions for Vij to come forward. Durand Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vij avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vij throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vij shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vij misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Durand Jr lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Vij throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Durand Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand Jr.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Durand Jr's ribcage.
Durand Jr is trying to stall.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow.
Vij blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Vij shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vij throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durand Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Vij jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Vij.
Vij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vij swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand.
Vij connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand Jr. Durand Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vij.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vij.
Vij tries to clinch there but Durand Jr circles away.
Vij takes a swing at Durand Jr's ribcage but misses.
Vij misses with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vij's knee momentarily.
Durand Jr checks a low kick from Vij.
A big left from Vij misses. #T2#
Durand Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vij. Vij circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Vij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vij takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durand Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Durand Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vij moves away.
Jab from Durand Jr.
A big left from Vij misses.
Vij throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr misses with a hook.
Durand Jr scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr had his way with Alexander Vij in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Vij sizes up Durand Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durand Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Vij counters with a leg kick.
Durand Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Vij misses.
Durand Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Vij.
Vij turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander Vij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij misses with a straight left. #T1#
Vij waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand Jr.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr cracks Vij with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vij lands with a hook. Durand Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Vij lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand Jr's head.#CL#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
Durand Jr blocking some punches.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vij avoids it.
Durand Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vij's defenses.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr misses with some punches.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Vij circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vij rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durand Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vij doesn't seem bothered though.
Durand Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vij fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Jacques Durand Jr.
Well Durand Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand Jr 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:
STRIKE! 40
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Rothschild takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand Jr.
Rothschild misses with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr dips to his left and cracks Rothschild with an uppercut!
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand Jr - that will leave a mark!
Durand Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild.#T1#
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Rothschild unleashes a big counter combination but Durand Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick lands for Durand Jr.
#CL2#
Rothschild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
Durand Jr pushes Rothschild back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durand Jr lands an elbow that stopped Rothschild in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Durand Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Durand Jr.#CL#
Durand Jr instigates a clinch.
Durand Jr lands an elbow that stopped Rothschild in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Rothschild manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild flicks out a counter leg kick but Durand Jr steps away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Rothschild drives through and clinches with Durand Jr against the cage.
Durand Jr trying to control the position but instead, Rothschild has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durand Jr into the cage.
Durand Jr stalling the fight.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothschild misses with the head strike.
Rothschild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand Jr'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.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land. #BC2#
Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand Jr misses with a body punch
enabling Rothschild to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Durand Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durand Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand Jr.
Rothschild steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand Jr. That one must have hurt.
Durand Jr cracks Rothschild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot
and Rothschild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Rothschild feints a counter leg kick.#T1##CL#
Durand Jr darts in and clinches Rothschild up against the cage.
Durand Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rothschild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand Jr is looking to control Rothschild's arms but Rothschild gets an underhook and turns him. Now Durand Jr has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rothschild can do to turn this around?
Rothschild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacques Durand Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
Durand Jr lands a body shot. #BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Durand Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rothschild, pushing him back against the cage.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Rothschild.
Rothschild avoiding damage as Durand Jr throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand Jr pushes Rothschild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr lands an overhand right.
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Durand Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild.
Durand Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rothschild throws the left hand but Durand Jr avoids the punch easily.
Rothschild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand Jr can pounce on him.
Rothschild stuns Durand Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rothschild on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr works the jab nicely.
Durand Jr sizes up Rothschild with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rothschild throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rothschild darts in trying to clinch
and Durand Jr counters with a series of strikes. Rothschild will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
#T1#
Durand Jr stuns Rothschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rothschild gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durand Jr.
Rothschild misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Durand Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durand Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothschild wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Durand Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Rothschild.
Rothschild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rothschild tries to work over Durand Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothschild trying to control the position but instead, Durand Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rothschild into the cage.
Rothschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rothschild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rothschild blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Durand Jr tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Durand Jr back against the cage.
Rothschild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a body punch.
Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
Rothschild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothschild tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr just leaning against Rothschild, taking a breather.
Durand Jr is looking to control Rothschild's arms but Rothschild gets an underhook and turns him. Now Durand Jr has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild jabs at Durand Jr's body.
Durand Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Durand Jr lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Rothschild misses.
Durand Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Rothschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr pushes Rothschild away with a front kick.
Rothschild walks into a jab.
Durand Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Rothschild seems unphased.
Theodore Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Durand Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rothschild.
Durand Jr lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Rothschild - just one landing.
Rothschild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rothschild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand Jr. Durand Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Durand Jr finds it's way through Rothschild's defenses.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durand Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rothschild's head.
Durand Jr stuns Rothschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Durand Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Rothschild sees coming a mile off.
Rothschild throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durand Jr throws a front kick that sends Rothschild stumbling back into the cage.
Durand Jr looks to clinch
and Rothschild counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durand Jr thinking.
Rothschild takes one on the button.
Durand Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rothschilds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durand Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr had his way with Theodore Rothschild in that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
That's time! Durand Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Rothschild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rothschild misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Durand Jr counters by clinching up.
Durand Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Rothschild has Durand Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Durand Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rothschild's efforts to push away.
Rothschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rothschild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand Jr keeps Rothschild at a distance using the push kick.
Durand Jr misses with a double jab.
Rothschild only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Rothschild misses with a hook
and Durand Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Rothschild tries to keep at a distance but Durand Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards.
Durand Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Durand Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothschild has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr crunches a lovely knee into Rothschild's ribcage.
Rothschild has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Rothschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothschild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rothschild takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Durand Jr back against the cage. #BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rothschild's head.
Durand Jr lands a jab to Rothschild's midsection.
Rothschild takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rothschild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
A little jabbing left from Rothschild on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durand Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothschild's head.
Durand Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rothschild doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jacques Durand Jr 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:
STRIKE! 37
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durand Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.#CL2#
Durand Jr pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
Durand Jr has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Murray to the canvas! Can Murray beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Murray was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Durand Jr is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jacques Durand Jr!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand Jr 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:
STRIKE! 33
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Durand Jr.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Durand Jr.
Tua misses with the body kick
and Durand Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durand Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Tua walks into a stiff left hand from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Durand Jr moves out of range as Tua throws a body kick.
Durand Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durand Jr throws the kick towards the body but Tua avoids it.
Durand Jr connects with the punch.
Tua avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tua.
Tua avoids the head kick by Durand Jr.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua throws a push kick but Durand Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up.
Durand Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tua is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Tua.
Tua throws out a powerful jab.
Durand Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tua.
Durand Jr staying out of range there.
Durand Jr misses with a looping left.
Tua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand Jr works the jab nicely.
Durand Jr misses with a left hand
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua throws a wild body kick that Durand Jr sees coming a mile off.
Durand Jr feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Durand Jr clinches.
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Durand Jr controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Durand Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand Jr misses the body punch
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua throws a body kick that misses.
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Durand Jr slips the punch.
Tua throws the left hand but Durand Jr avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand Jr! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tua - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand Jr!
Tua checks a low kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand Jr defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Durand Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Durand Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durand Jr avoids it.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Durand Jr. #T2#
Durand Jr slips a straight right by Tua.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tua swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Durand Jr backs away, Tua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durand Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr scores with a jab. Tua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Tua misses.
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua.
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 Beta Tua will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Durand Jr throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
Durand Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Tua.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Tua throws a body kick.
Durand Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand Jr lands a two punch combo.
Durand Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr with a jab.
Durand Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tua's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua tried to counter with a leg kick but Durand Jr avoided it.#T1#
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand Jr with the inside leg kick.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Tua throws a body kick.
Durand Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Tua is looking to counter punch.
Durand Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand Jr.
And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but Durand Jr blocks it.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
Durand Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a leg kick.
Tua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Tua's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durand Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tua takes a step back to recover.
Durand Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Tua throws a head kick that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand Jr.
Tua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr really 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.#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durand Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tua finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand Jr's head.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durand Jr has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Durand Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand Jr jabs Tua right on the nose. Tua blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Beta Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Durand Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
Durand Jr tries to land a front kick but Tua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tua counters with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Tua sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Tua.
Durand Jr slips a straight right by Tua.
A lazy left from Durand Jr finds it's target.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tua quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Durand Jr moves out of range easily.
Tua tests Durand Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot that sends Tua's belly button to the back.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Durand Jr lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##KD#
Tua lands a head kick that bluckles Durand Jr and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Tua no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Durand Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Durand Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Durand Jr slips the punch.#T1#
Durand Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand Jr thumps Tua with a low kick.
Tua will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand Jr lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durand Jr looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Durand Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tua's sensitive parts.
Durand Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Tua takes one on the button.
Tua staying out of range there.#T2#
Tua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durand Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand Jr.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Durand Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Durand Jr moves out of range easily.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Durand Jr slips the punch.
Durand Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Durand Jr - just one landing.
Durand Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Durand Jr.
Well Durand Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beta Tua!
Beta Tua retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Beta Tua 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:
STRIKE! 30
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Durand Jr.
Good leg kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Ahai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Durand Jr tenderised Ahai's leg. Ahai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durand Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahai throws a fast counter high kick but Durand Jr manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahai throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahai takes a step back to recover.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Ahai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Durand Jr.
Ahai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durand Jr misses with the body kick
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Durand Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ahai manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahai throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr lands with a right hand.
Ahai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Ahai.
Durand Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Ahai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Ahai counters with a left to the body.
Durand Jr thuds a left hand into Ahai's body.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr tries to land a front kick but Ahai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahai tries to move into range but Durand Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Durand Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durand Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahai's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Ahai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahai feints a counter leg kick.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai tries to counter with a clinch but Durand Jr shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Durand Jr
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Durand Jr scores with a push kick.
Ahai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Durand Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Ahai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ahai drops his hands momentarily and Durand Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Durand Jr lands with a cross.
Durand Jr jabs Ahai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand Jr lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Durand Jr.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durand Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahai in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahai circles away.
A nice side step and Ahai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand Jr.
Ahai wants to counter the offense by Durand Jr and move into the clinch position.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Durand Jr moves into range and clinches up with Ahai.
Durand Jr stalling the fight.
Ahai avoiding damage as Durand Jr throws knees to the body.
Azor Ahai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr. #BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr cracks Ahai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Durand Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durand Jr misses the shot to the body.
Ahai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durand Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Durand Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahai can do to turn this around?
Ahai throws a series of strikes that have Durand Jr backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand Jr has been cut.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durand Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Durand Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr. #T2#
Durand Jr is trying to break free.
Ahai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahai misses with some punches.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahai misses with some punches.
Ahai misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but Ahai blocks it.
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand Jr avoids it.
Durand Jr prevents Ahai from breaking the clinch.
Durand Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahai working hard to break the clinch.
Ahai is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand Jr lands a head kick. Ahai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Yuldashev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durand Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up but Yuldashev circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuldashev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuldashev looks for the body kick but Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Yuldashev sees coming a mile off.
Durand Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuldashev can pounce on him.
Durand Jr misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuldashev is just out of range.
Durand Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yuldashev.
Durand Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev cracks Durand Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Yuldashev misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Durand Jr moves into the clinch.
Yuldashev stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Durand Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yuldashev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durand Jr.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durand Jrs head. #BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws an overhand right that lands on Durand Jr's shoulder, as Durand Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Durand Jr cracks Yuldashev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yuldashev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev blocks a jab.
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but Durand Jr checks it. #T2#
Yuldashev keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuldashev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Yuldashev's ribs.
Yuldashev scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Yuldashev lands a nice knee to the body.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yuldashev lands a right hand.
Durand Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durand Jr blocking some punches.
Yuldashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand Jr's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev avoiding damage as Durand Jr throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yuldashev or not.
Durand Jr blocks a body shot from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durand Jrs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yuldashev is looking to land body kicks.
Yuldashev misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev slips a straight right by Durand Jr.
Yuldashev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuldashev misses the shot to the body.
Durand Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yuldashev manages to circle out of the way.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durand Jr thows a body kick. Yuldashev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Yuldashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yuldashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand Jr.
Yuldashev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuldashev looks to throw a body kick
and Durand Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Durand Jr throws a low kick, looking for Yuldashev's leg but Yuldashev calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand Jr. That's going to slow Yuldashev down.
Durand Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Durand Jr.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Yuldashev.
Durand Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuldashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuldashev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand Jr is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Durand Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuldashev.
Durand Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuldashev throws an overhand right that lands on Durand Jr's shoulder, as Durand Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yuldashev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durand Jr lands the left hand.
Yuldashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Durand Jr is having none of it.
Durand Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durand Jr blocks a jab.
Yuldashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuldashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuldashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuldashev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Durand Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up.
Yuldashev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand Jr moves away.
Durand Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away.
A low kick from Yuldashev misses
and Durand Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Yuldashev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Durand Jr is having none of it.
Durand Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durand Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand Jr misses with a hook.
Durand Jr scores with a jab. Yuldashev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durand Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yuldashev is looking to slow Durand Jr down with leg kicks.
Yuldashev throws a low kick, looking for Durand Jr's leg but Durand Jr calmly moves out of range.
Yuldashev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yuldashev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuldashev throws the left hand but Durand Jr avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Durand Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Yuldashev
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yuldashev.
Durand Jr wants to clinch but Yuldashev slips to the side
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuldashev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuldashev to score with a decent uppercut.
Yuldashev swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Yuldashev closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand Jr wants to break free but Yuldashev has control.
Durand Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Durand Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yuldashev.
Durand Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yuldashev's efforts to push away.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yuldashev avoids it.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuldashev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuldashev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yuldashev counters with a good, hard body kick but Durand Jr shrugs it off.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yuldashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand Jr blocks the leg kick.
Yuldashev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Durand Jr misses its target.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Yuldashev.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durand Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuldashev.#T2#
Yuldashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand Jr.
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a body punch
and Durand Jr counters with a series of strikes. Yuldashev will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Durand Jr tries to work over Yuldashev's front leg with a kick but Yuldashev checks it.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durand Jr digs a good hook to Yuldashev's body.
Yuldashev loads up on a big right hand but Durand Jr slips the punch.
Yuldashev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durand Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuldashev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durand Jr thuds his right hand into Yuldashev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuldashev moves out of range as Durand Jr throws a body kick.
Yuldashev misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev throws a wild body kick that Durand Jr sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Durand Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuldashev.
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 Jacques Durand Jr.
I think Durand Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr feints and then cracks Tua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua down.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Tua circles away.
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Tua.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Tua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durand Jr with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Durand Jr throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand Jr moves away.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Durand Jr keeps Tua at a distance using the push kick.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Durand Jr jabs Tua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tua is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand Jr is able to avoid easily.
Durand Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Durand Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Tua.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand Jr.
Tua feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durand Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Tua counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tua's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Durand Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand Jr avoids it.
Tua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand Jr trying to stall but Tua improves his position.
Tua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand Jr is defending well for now.#BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Tua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tua if he has to take too many more of those.
Tua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand Jr. Durand Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
Durand Jr lands a high kick!
#T1#
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand Jr scores with a jab.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua throws a leg kick
and Durand Jr counters with a leg kick.
Tua throws a jab when Durand Jr was well out of range.
Tua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand Jr! But no joy.
Durand Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Durand Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Durand Jr misses with a body shot
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand Jr has been cut.
Tua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durand Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand Jr scores with a body shot.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand Jr throws out the jab.
Tua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand Jr.
Tua tries to work over Durand Jr's front leg with a kick but Durand Jr checks it.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Durand Jr tries to land a body kick
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.
Tua takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand Jr, as that shot connected.
Tua avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Durand Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tua doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Durand Jr coming out on top.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durand Jr is looking to slow Tua down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tua lands a jab.
Durand Jr throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy body kick from Durand Jr
and Tua counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Durand Jr off his feet! Durand Jr crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Durand Jr isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Tua screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beta Tua!
Beta Tua retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Beta Tua, 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:
STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali'i throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali'i. #CL2#
Ali'i clinches up with Durand Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
Durand Jr lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Ali'i doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Durand Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Durand Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr working Ali'i over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali'i misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Durand Jr on the inside. #BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ali'i swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up but Ali'i circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali'i tries to counter with a clinch but Durand Jr shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali'i lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali'i looks for the body kick but Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Ali'i scores with a jab to the head.
Durand Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali'i.
Durand Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali'i misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ali'i pushes him off.
Ali'i swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali'i takes one on the button.
Durand Jr blocks the body kick.
Ali'i throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand Jr misses with a leg kick.
Ali'i scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand Jr lands with an overhand left.
Durand Jr scores with a leg kick.
Ali'i is looking to land body kicks.
Durand Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a jab to the head.
Durand Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ali'i ducks down to avoid it.
Ali'i steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durand Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Ali'i moves into range and clinches up with Durand Jr.
Durand Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali'i can do to turn this around?
Durand Jr prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Durand Jr just leaning against Ali'i, taking a breather.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr tries to work over Ali'i's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ali'i fails to land.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali'i is defending well for now.
Ali'i works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Durand Jr lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand Jr backwards.
A short left from Ali'i. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ali'i.
Durand Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali'i throws a body kick that misses.
Kekoa Ali'i has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Ali'i ducks under a wild hook from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Ali'i sees coming a mile off.
Ali'i takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali'i looks to land a body kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Ali'i throws a chopping leg kick but Durand Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ali'i swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali'i misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali'i throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali'i takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Durand Jr forces Ali'i back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Durand Jr'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.
Ali'i swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali'i lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Ali'i tries to clinch up but Durand Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Ali'i rushes Durand Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
Durand Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ali'i misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Durand Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
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#
Ali'i circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ali'i counters with a good, hard body kick but Durand Jr shrugs it off.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ali'i takes a step back to recover.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali'i wants to counter with a clinch but Durand Jr pushes him away.
Ali'i avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Ali'i pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Durand Jr back to the ropes. Ali'i follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ali'i moves in looking to clinch but Durand Jr pushes him off.
Durand Jr with the inside leg kick.
Ali'i throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali'i's knee momentarily.
Durand Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali'i's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali'i pushes Durand Jr away with a front kick.
Durand Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Ali'i throws a body kick.
Durand Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali'i throws the kick towards the body but Durand Jr avoids it.#T1#
Nice body kick from Durand Jr.
Ali'i jabs at Durand Jr's body.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali'i throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali'i throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durand Jr.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Ali'i.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali'i throws a body kick that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Durand Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Ali'i throws a shot from downtown. Durand Jr moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali'i stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Ali'i lands with a cross.
Ali'i misses with a kick to the body
and Durand Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali'i looks to land a body kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Ali'i throws a head kick that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali'i takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali'i tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves away
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut
and Durand Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durand Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durand Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali'i's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand Jr 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:
STRIKE! 14
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Benedict fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durand Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.
Benedict stalls.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but Benedict blocks it.
Benedict misses with a punch to the body.
Durand Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Benedict won't want to take too many of those.
We've been informed that Benedict has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durand Jr as Benedict tries to tie him up.
Benedict misses with some punches.
#BC#
Durand Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Durand Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedict. That did some damage!
Benedict looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand Jr works Benedict's body with a nice hook.
Durand Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr blocks a head kick by Benedict.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedict misses with a hook
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Durand Jr blocks a jab.
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Benedict's ribs.
Benedict tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedict.
Benedict feints and then cracks Durand Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand Jr down.
Benedict takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedict throws a body punch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr cracks Benedict with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedict with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benedict takes one to the chin there.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedict.
Benedict throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedict misses with a body shot.
#T2##CL#
Durand Jr instigates a clinch. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedict's sensitive parts.
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Benedict.
Durand Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Durand Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedict looks to land a left hand but Durand Jr moved out of range nicely.
Benedict misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benedict just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand Jr.
Benedict tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedict.
Benedict takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benedict throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durand Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedict at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedict takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durand Jr is looking to wear down Benedict with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durand Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Benedict in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Durand Jr moves out of range as Benedict strikes.
Durand Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedict can do to turn this around?
Benedict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedict moves away.
Benedict looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benedict lands a nice hook to Durand Jr's body. Durand Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr cracks Benedict with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Benedict on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benedict dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedict throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benedict cracks Durand Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Benedict misses with a hook
and Durand Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Benedict backing up. Benedict nods at Durand Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durand Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedict doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedict has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedict's head.
Julius Benedict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Benedict scores with a jab. Durand Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedict takes a swing at Durand Jr's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr throwing a counter right hand but Benedict manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benedict sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Durand Jr forces Benedict back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand Jr working Benedict over with knees to the body.
Benedict is breathing heavily.
Durand Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedict backwards.
Benedict's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Durand Jr slams his shin into Benedict's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Benedict is rocked!
Benedict takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benedict is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand Jr finish him?#CL#
Durand Jr drives through and clinches with Benedict against the ropes.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedict. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Benedict seems to have recovered his senses.
Durand Jr lands a high kick!
#CL#
Durand Jr has Benedict up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benedict will feel that in the morning.
A cross from Durand Jr lands.
Benedict has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand Jr.
A big right from Benedict misses.
Donk. Durand Jr catches Benedict right on the button with a cross.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durand Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedict lands with a nice body punch.
Durand Jr scores with the left hand. Benedict knows he should have avoided that one.
Durand Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand Jr - that will leave a mark!
Benedict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedict misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedict moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedict has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Benedict scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benedict takes a step back to recover.
Benedict drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durand Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benedict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Benedict to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr 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:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Murray lands a head kick!
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durand Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Murray lands a high kick!
Durand Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durand Jr lands a nice hook to Murray's body. Murray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Durand Jr does no damage.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray with a jab.
Good shot there by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Durand Jr with a nice calf kick.
Durand Jr loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray lands a jab to Durand Jr's midsection.
Durand Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray lands with a hook. Durand Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murray throws a head kick but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durand Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Durand Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Durand Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Durand Jr darts in and clinches Murray up against the ropes.
Murray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
Murray slowing the pace effectively.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand Jr avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the ropes.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but Murray blocks it.
#BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand Jr throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Durand Jr is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Durand Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray's head.
Durand Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Durand Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murray's defenses.
Durand Jr blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Lee Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murray takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Durand Jr blocks with his arms.
Murray misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Durand Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durand Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Durand Jr circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Murray tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Durand Jr wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Our winner, Jacques Durand Jr, 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:
STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Durand Jr lands a front kick.
Durand Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Durand Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kronke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durand Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durand Jr checks a leg kick.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durand Jr dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Durand Jr lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr misses with a head kick.
Kronke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Durand Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Kronke tries to land a leg kick but Durand Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Kronke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kronke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Kronke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronke wants to land a leg kick but Durand Jr is out of range.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronke throws a head kick but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Kronke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kronke throws a series of punches but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke tests Durand Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kronke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr thuds a left hand into Kronke's body.
Kronke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durand Jr feints and then cracks Kronke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kronke down.
Kronke stalks Durand Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durand Jr's face. Durand Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Kronke is predictable there
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Durand Jr has Kronke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kronke lands a right hand.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronke moves away.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Durand Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kronke's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronke tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand Jr.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durand Jr cracks Kronke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand Jr slips a straight right by Kronke.
Durand Jr with a jab.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Durand Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durand Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kronke.
Kronke throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Durand Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Durand Jr pushes Kronke away with a front kick.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kronke throws out a loose jab but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kronke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durand Jr has time to react.
Kronke scores with the left hand. Durand Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Kronke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Durand Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Durand Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Durand Jr scores with a nice strike.
Kronke misses the body punch #CL2#
and Durand Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand Jr.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Durand Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kronke tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronke's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Kronke lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand Jr lands with a left to the head.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand Jr obliges.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand Jr's elbow.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Durand Jr.
#BC2#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Durand Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Kronke throws a body kick.
Durand Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kronke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Durand Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr has Kronke pressed against the ropes.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronke's face.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Durand Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kronke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kronkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kronke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durand Jr connects with the punch.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand Jr.
Kronke throws a chopping leg kick but Durand Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kronke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durand Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.#T2#
Durand Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kronke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kronke off balance momentarily.
Durand Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke tries a low kick but Durand Jr avoids it.
It seemed like Durand Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand Jr with a nice cross.
Kronke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Durand Jr has Kronke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kronke tries to work over Durand Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand Jr 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:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr misses with a head kick.
Vij moves out of range of the body kick.
Vij looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vij with the inside leg kick.
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut.
Vij avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vij.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr with a nice calf kick.
Durand Jr looks to throw the jab but Vij is out of range.
Vij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vij rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vij.#T1#
Durand Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Vij has closed the distance and engaged Durand Jr in a clinch.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Durand Jr tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand Jr's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Durand Jr blocking some punches.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand Jr is breathing heavily.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr tries to circle away but Vij has him pinned against the ropes.
Durand Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
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!
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Vij.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vij avoids it by throwing Durand Jr back against the ropes.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij gets through Durand Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vij misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
A short right from Vij.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.
Vij avoiding damage as Durand Jr throws knees to the body.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Durand Jr's ribcage. Durand Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Durand Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vij looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vij misses with a body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand Jr tries to clinch but Vij moves out of range.
Vij lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vij just misses with a punch to the body.
Vij looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vij avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vij moves away.
Vij swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Durand Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a push kick but Vij slaps the foot to one side.
Vij scores with a shot to the body.
Vij fakes the leg kick and cracks Durand Jr in the body.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick but Vij sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Vij misses.
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut
and Vij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses the body punch #CL2#
and Vij holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durand Jr working aggressively here.
Durand Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.#T2#
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Vij to work.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij is leaning against Durand Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij looking to slow down the pace here.
Vij has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vij connects with a knee to the head.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durand Jrs head.
Alexander Vij seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand Jr backwards.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand Jr is defending well for now.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Durand Jr avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij working Durand Jr over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij 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.#R3#
Durand Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Vij's shoulder, as Vij tries to avoid the shot.
Vij is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vij misses with a low kick as Durand Jr jumps back.
Durand Jr throws out a loose jab but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Vij makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr walks into a jab.
Vij tests Durand Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand Jr throws a nice looking combination but Vij bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vij jabs Durand Jr right on the nose. Durand Jr blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vij.
Vij ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vij tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vij lands with a right hand.
Vij misses with a hook
and Durand Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Vij.
Durand Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Vij gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durand Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Durand Jr is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Durand Jr's ribcage. Durand Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Durand Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Vij cracks Durand Jr with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Durand Jr goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Durand Jr wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij 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:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Axelsen throwing a counter right hand but Durand Jr manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Durand Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Durand Jr misses
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Durand Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr thows a body kick. Axelsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsen manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##CL2#
Durand Jr clinches.
Durand Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand Jr digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Durand Jr throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axelsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand Jr thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durand Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a shot to the body.
Durand Jr tries to clinch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a combination
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Axelsen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Durand Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr wants to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axelsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Durand Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Durand Jr avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Durand Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand Jr misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Durand Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Durand Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durand Jr can turn it around.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Axelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A low kick from Durand Jr misses
and Durand Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr misses the body punch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Axelsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand Jr - the referee stops the clock and Axelsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand Jr. Axelsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Axelsen's head.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr pushes Axelsen away with a front kick.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a leg kick
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durand Jr can do to turn this around?
Durand Jr throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Durand Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr lands with a good body shot.
Durand Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4#
Durand Jr feints a jab promting Axelsen to slip. Durand Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Axelsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Durand Jr misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr misses with a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Durand Jr misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Axelsen will feel that in the morning.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a right hand
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacques Durand Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Durand Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Axelsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Axelsen tries to avoid it.
Durand Jr thumps Axelsen with a low kick.
Durand Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a combination that misses
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Durand Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr misses with a body shot
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 40:36
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 40:37
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
Toke Axelsen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Fish's ribs.
Durand Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fish.
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.#CL2#
Durand Jr closes the distance and pushes Fish back into the ropes.
Durand Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Fish.
#BC2#
Durand Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fish connects with a body shot that sends Durand Jr's belly button to the back.
Fish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish swings widly with a right hand
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Fish has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Durand Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Durand Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fish.
Fish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fish throws a right hand that Durand Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Durand Jr also avoids with ease.
Durand Jr misses the shot to the body.
Durand Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFish.
Durand Jr misses with a looping right.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And Durand Jr responds with a good body kick, but Fish manages to step out the way in time.
Durand Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durand Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 4 in the buildup to the fight.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Durand Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fish scores with the left hand. Durand Jr knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Fish's front leg but catches the back leg as Fish tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Durand Jr.
Fish tries to clinch up but Durand Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.#CL#
Fish closes the distance and pushes Durand Jr back into the ropes.
Durand Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand Jr keeps control of Fish as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durand Jr lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fish.
Fish is trying to push Durand Jr away but Durand Jr has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand Jr.
Fish gets through Durand Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fish breaks the clinch.
Durand Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Fish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Fish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durand Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand Jr throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Fish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durand Jr slips a jab and a cross from Fish.
Durand Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Fish clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr prevents Fish from breaking the clinch.
Fish working Durand Jr over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jim Fish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fish misses with a left hand
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand Jr misses the target. #T1#
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Durand Jr's shoulder, as Durand Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Durand Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr lands with a right hand.
Fish misses with a hook.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fish.#CL2#
Fish gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand Jr missing with knees to the body.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Durand Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Durand Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fish on the side of the head.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Fish is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Durand Jr cracks Fish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fish wants to slow Durand Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Fish moves to clinch but Durand Jr breaks away
and Durand Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish is looking to counter punch.
Durand Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Fish.
Durand Jr misses with a double jab
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Durand Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand Jr.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Durand Jr.
Fish throws a big counter combination but Durand Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish takes one on the button.#CL#
Fish moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durand Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durand Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Fish wants to break free but Durand Jr has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fish. #T1##BC#
Fish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fish throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fish takes one on the button.#CL2#
Fish gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Durand Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Durand Jr finds it's way through Fish's defenses.
Fish sizes up Durand Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durand Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fish.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr jabs Fish to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand Jr.
Fish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fish scores with a jab. Durand Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fish takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durand Jr in his tracks.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fish closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Durand Jr clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Durand Jr catches Fish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durand Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Fish counters with a good low kick that Durand Jr was not able to check.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand Jr's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants to clinch up but Durand Jr keeps it at a distance.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Durand Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr misses with a left hand
and Fish counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Durand Jr.
Fish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Durand Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fish momentarily.
#CL2#
Durand Jr clinches up with Fish and pushes him back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand Jr.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr.
Jacques Durand Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Durand Jr scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Durand Jr.#CL2#
Fish gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Durand Jr missing with knees to the body.
Fish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durand Jrs head.
Fish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr has Fish pressed against the ropes, preventing Fish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fish tries to break free but Durand Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
Fish tries to break free but Durand Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Durand Jr.
Fish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fish is trying to force a seperation but Durand Jr has the dominant position.
Jim Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 36:40
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 36:40
Judge Josh West scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr 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:
H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Durand Jr misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego tries to counter by clinching up but Durand Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Durand Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Sobieskiego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durand Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Sobieskiego sees coming a mile off.
Durand Jr misses the jab.#CL#
Sobieskiego rushes Durand Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Sobieskiego stalling in the clinch but Durand Jr improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand Jr gets an underhook and turns Sobieskiego into the ropes.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the body.
Durand Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand Jr lands a right hand.
Sobieskiego is trying to stall.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short right from Durand Jr on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Durand Jr.
Sobieskiego is looking to break free of the clinch but Durand Jr has double underhooks.
Durand Jr working Sobieskiego over with knees to the body.
Sobieskiego wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durand Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobieskiego blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobieskiego's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobieskiego takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobieskiego is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Durand Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sobieskiego can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr working aggressively here.
#T2##BC2#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego misses with a combination
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Durand Jr.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego is looking for a counter combo.
Sobieskiego moves in looking to clinch but Durand Jr pushes him off.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.
Durand Jr tries to throw a body punch but Sobieskiego avoids it by throwing Durand Jr back against the ropes.
Sobieskiego takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand Jr!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sobieskiego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Durand Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sobieskiego tries to counter by clinching up but Durand Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand Jr misses the target.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobieskiego darts in trying to clinch
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego throws a push kick but Durand Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Durand Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but Durand Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to stall but Durand Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Durand Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Sobieskiego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Sobieskiego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sobieskiego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Sobieskiego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand Jr's elbow.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sobieskiego using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durand Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sobieskiego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durand Jr can turn it around.
Sobieskiego trying to control the position but instead, Durand Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sobieskiego into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand Jr obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Durand Jr on the inside. #BC2#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by Durand Jr.
#CL2#
Durand Jr closes the distance and pushes Sobieskiego back into the ropes.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sobieskiego wants to break free but Durand Jr has control.
Sobieskiego using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand Jr. #BC#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Durand Jr scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Sobieskiego drives through and clinches with Durand Jr against the ropes.
Sobieskiego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieskiego.
Durand Jr lands a jab.
Durand Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobieskiego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieskiego moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch but Durand Jr is avoiding it.
Durand Jr misses the jab.
Durand Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieskiego was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand Jr.
Sobieskiego appears to be looking for a big counter.
Durand Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sobieskiego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Durand Jr misses.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Sobieskiego doesn't manage to clinch there - Durand Jr circles away.
Sobieskiego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sobieskiego tries to bum rush Durand Jr with a series of wild strikes but Durand Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durand Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Durand Jr darts in and clinches Sobieskiego up against the ropes.
Sobieskiego looking to throw knees to the head but Durand Jr is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand Jr.#CL#
Sobieskiego clinches up with Durand Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego misses with a two punch combination.
Durand Jr blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Durand Jr misses.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch up but Durand Jr keeps it at a distance.
Durand Jr throws out a counter right but Sobieskiego avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sobieskiego has Durand Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobieskiego moves away.
Sobieskiego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch up but Durand Jr keeps it at a distance.
Durand Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Durand Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Sobieskiego lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Durand Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Sobieskiego in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Durand Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Durand Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Sobieskiego misses with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand Jr swinging wildly here.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieskiego misses with a right hand
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Sobieskiego gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durand Jr as Sobieskiego tries to tie him up.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieskiego is trying to break the clinch but Durand Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai takes a swing at Durand Jr's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Durand Jr thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Chai misses. #KD#
Chai throws out a head kick that Durand Jr doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Durand Jr crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Durand Jr's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well.
Durand Jr looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Durand Jr throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Durand Jr moves out of range easily.
Durand Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Chai manages to duck under it in time.
Durand Jr with a nice calf kick.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Durand Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws a head kick that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Durand Jr misses.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Durand Jr blocks the low kick.
Durand Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a series of punches but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaikka Chai should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chai slips a straight right by Durand Jr.
Chai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Chai.
Durand Jr is looking to clinch.
Chai throws a body punch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand Jr. Chai shrugs it off though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Durand Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Durand Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durand Jr takes a step back to recover.
Chai misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Durand Jr finds it's target.
Durand Jr feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Durand Jr thumps Chai with a low kick.
Durand Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.#T2#
A head kick misses from Durand Jr.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durand Jr.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai swings for the body but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Durand Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durand Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand Jr slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Durand Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand Jr.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Chai connects with a high kick.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand Jr slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Chai blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Durand Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
#T1#
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Good leg kick by Durand Jr.
Chai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Durand Jr cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Durand Jr's head but Durand Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand Jr tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Durand Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Durand Jr throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chaikka Chai.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai 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:
H21
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Durand Jr motions for Rothschild to come forward. Durand Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild jabs Durand Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rothschild stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Durand Jr moves in looking to clinch but Rothschild pushes him off.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild throws a big shot that misses.
Rothschild takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothschild misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Durand Jr is out of range.
Rothschild throws an overhand right that lands on Durand Jr's shoulder, as Durand Jr tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durand Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rothschild swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Durand Jr moved out of range nicely.
Durand Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Rothschild walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Jab from Durand Jr.
Rothschild lands with an overhand left.
Durand Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rothschild.
A jab from Durand Jr does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rothschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rothschild doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr moves away from the strike by Rothschild.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Durand Jr rushes Rothschild and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Durand Jr lands a right hand. #BC#
Rothschild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Durand Jr throws out a counter right but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Rothschild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rothschild looks to land a right hand but Durand Jr moved out of range.
Durand Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Durand Jr slips a jab from Rothschild.
A little jabbing left from Durand Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durand Jr cracks Rothschild with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand Jr moves away.
Durand Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Rothschild strikes.
Durand Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr lands a jab to Rothschild's midsection.
Rothschild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Durand Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Theodore Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr tries to land a front kick but Rothschild steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rothschild throws a hook but Durand Jr avoids it easily.
Durand Jr staying out of range there.
Rothschild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand Jr scores with a body shot.
Rothschild takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durand Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rothschild is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr misses with a double jab.
Rothschild keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Rothschild throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durand Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a head kick. Rothschild smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Durand Jr slips under a jab.
Durand Jr misses with a low kick.
Rothschild throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand Jr moves away from the strike by Rothschild.
Durand Jr lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Durand Jr misses its intended target.
Durand Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rothschild throws a sloppy body shot
and Durand Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Rothschild's ribs.
Durand Jr cracks a nice hook into Rothschild's ribs.
Rothschild walks into a jab.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Rothschild jabs at Durand Jr's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand Jr.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut. Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Rothschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand Jr.
Durand Jr avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Durand Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rothschild will feel that in the morning.
Durand Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rothschild's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Durand Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a body punch
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand Jr misses the target.
It looked like Rothschild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild misses with a body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Durand Jr.
Rothschild will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
A big right from Rothschild misses.
The fighters circling - Durand Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
A jab from Durand Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Durand Jr throws a nice head kick!
Durand Jr slips under a jab.
Rothschild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.#T1#
Rothschild throws a nice looking combination but Durand Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rothschild throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Durand Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand Jr slips under a jab.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Donk. Durand Jr catches Rothschild right on the button with a cross.
Rothschild misses the body punch
and Durand Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rothschild's knee momentarily.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild thuds a left hand into Durand Jr's body.
Rothschild throws the left hand but Durand Jr avoids the punch easily.
Durand Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rothschild. That did some damage!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Durand Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Rothschild.
A nice leg kick from Durand Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Rothschild throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick.
Rothschild misses with a body punch
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rothschild swings widly with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a body kick that stops Rothschild in his tracks momentarily.
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Rothschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Durand Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Durand Jr scores with a leg kick.
Durand Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Rothschild. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rothschild.
Rothschild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rothschild throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothschild. Rothschild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand Jr walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Rothschild misses its intended target.
Durand Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
H15
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Destro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Destro.
Destro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Destro tries to clinch there but Durand Jr circles away.
Durand Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand Jr scores with a leg kick.
Destro throws a head kick but Durand Jr moves out of range.
A big right from Durand Jr misses.
Destro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Destro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Destro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Destro.
Durand Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Destro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Destro misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Destro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr defending well as Destro loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Durand Jr throws a one two combo.
Durand Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Destro misses with a looping right.
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Destro lands but Durand Jr takes it in his stride.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Destro throws a leg kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
and Destro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Destro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jamin Destro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Durand Jr has Destro up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T2#
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but Destro blocks it.
Durand Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destro's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Destro - that landed with a thud.
Destro lands a left hand.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow.
Destro misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr scores with a hook to the body. Destro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Destro moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Destro misses.
Durand Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destro.
Destro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durand Jr under the eye.
Durand Jr is looking to wear down Destro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destro misses with an uppercut.
Destro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamin Destro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Destro misses with a hook to the body
and Durand Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Destro feints and then cracks Durand Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand Jr down.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durand Jr throws a low kick but Destro avoids it.
A slow jab from Destro misses its intended target.
Destro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destro manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destro tries to land a leg kick but Durand Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Durand Jr throws a big counter combination but Destro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Durand Jr looks to land a left hand but Destro moved out of range nicely.
Destro scores with a nice strike.
Durand Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Durand Jr there.#T1#
Destro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destro keeps the fight on the outside.
Destro flicks out a counter leg kick but Durand Jr steps away.
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Destro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Destro slips under a jab from Durand Jr.
Destro throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Destro avoided it.
Durand Jr jabs Destro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Destro lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand Jr's head.
Destro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Destro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Destro walks into a straight right hand from Durand Jr.
Destro looks to throw a body kick
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Destro misses its intended target.
Destro lands with a shot to the body.
Durand Jr slips under a jab from Destro.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Destro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Destro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Destro throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Durand Jr connects with a right hand. Destro shakes it off.
Durand Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destro.
Destro throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Destro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Destro.
Destro connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Destro throws a sloppy head kick and Durand Jr moves out of range easily.
Destro moves in looking to clinch but Durand Jr pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Destro is looking to score with low kicks.
Destro wants to clinch.
Durand Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but Destro moves out of range.
Destro lands with an overhand left.
Durand Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Destro.
Destro tries to clinch
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand. #T1#
Destro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand Jr.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Destro counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr jabs Destro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Destro clinches with his opponent.
Durand Jr prevents a body shot from Destro.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destro's defenses.
Destro misses with a knee to the head.
Destro throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destro blocks it with crossed arms.
Destro tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destro backwards.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Destro avoids the damage to the body.
Destro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destro has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Destro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand Jr avoiding damage as Destro throws knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Destro.#T2#
Durand Jr presses Destro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand Jr pushes Destro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Durand Jr is leaning against Destro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Destro is defending well for now.
Durand Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Destro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacques Durand Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Destro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Destro scores with a hook to the body.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destro.
Durand Jr tries a body shot but Destro blocks it.
Good body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr has Destro pushed against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body.
Durand Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Destro backwards.
Durand Jr stalling in the clinch but Destro improves position. #BC2#
Destro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Flair 90
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Durand Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
Burger unleashes a big counter combination but Durand Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Durand Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand Jr scores with a shot to the side of Burger's head.
Durand Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Durand Jr is leaning against Burger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Burger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burger doesn't seem bothered though.
Durand Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burger will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Burger misses
and Durand Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr lands a jab to Burger's midsection.
Burger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Durand Jr dips to his left and cracks Burger with an uppercut!
Durand Jr lands a front kick.
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
Durand Jr thumps Burger with a low kick.
Durand Jr lands with a good body shot.
Durand Jr lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Burger is looking to close the distance but Durand Jr sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Burger crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Burger is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacques Durand Jr 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:
Flair 88
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tate misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durand Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Durand Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tate tries to clinch up but Durand Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr is looking to slow Tate down with leg kicks.
Tate tries to clinch there but Durand Jr circles away.
Tate pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Durand Jr back to the ropes. Tate follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand Jr catches Tate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves away
and Durand Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Durand Jr instigates a clinch. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate misses with a combination
#CL#
and Durand Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Durand Jr has the dominant position.
Tate takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Durand Jr pushes Tate away with a front kick.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That kick from Durand Jr tenderised Tate's leg. Tate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tate throws a nice looking combination but Durand Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Durand Jr.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tate crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand Jr - the referee stops the clock and Tate gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand Jr. Tate manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Durand Jr counters quickly with a head kick that drops Tate to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Tate be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!#ROC#Tate is rocked!
Tate tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boom! Durand Jr lands a massive head kick that sends Tate crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Durand Jr is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacques Durand Jr 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:
Flair 85
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Crusader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Durand Jr there.
Crusader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crusader moves in looking to clinch but Durand Jr pushes him off.
A cross from Durand Jr lands.
Durand Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crusader will feel that in the morning.
Durand Jr lands an overhand right.
Crusader misses with a jab to the body
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durand Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Durand Jr darts in and clinches Crusader up against the ropes.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T1#
Durand Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Crusader is trying to break free.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Durand Jr clinches up with Crusader and pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Crusader 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durand Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crusader .#BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crusader misses with an uppercut. Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Crusader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crusader is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Durand Jr.
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!
Durand Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crusader 's sensitive parts. #T2#
Durand Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick from Durand Jr lands but Crusader takes it in his stride.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Durand Jr moves into range and clinches up with Crusader .
Crusader takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand Jr lands an elbow just above Crusader 's eye. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Durand Jr pushes Crusader up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand Jr.
Knees to the body from Durand Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crusader backwards.
Durand Jr lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crusader s head. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand Jr. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Crusader tries to clinch up but Durand Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid body kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr tests Crusader 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crusader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot that sends Crusader 's belly button to the back.
Durand Jr scores with a body shot.
Crusader missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Crusader misses. #CL#
Durand Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Durand Jr.
Crusader looks winded!
Durand Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crusader backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Durand Jr presses Crusader against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crusader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durand Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Durand Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Durand Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Durand Jr looks low and kicks high, catching Crusader right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Crusader tries to clinch there but Durand Jr circles away.
Crusader throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Durand Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Crusader on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Crusader gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Durand Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr should take that round, based on the knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crusader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crusader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD#
Durand Jr lands a front kick to the face, that drops Crusader to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#Crusader is rocked!
Crusader walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Flair 83
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Durand Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr 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.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burger looks to land a body kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Durand Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Burger.
Durand Jr thows a body kick. Burger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Burger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Durand Jr does it's job there.
Burger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durand Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burger.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Durand Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurger.
Nice jab there from Durand Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Durand Jr drives through and clinches with Burger against the ropes.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Durand Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand Jr cracks a nice hook into Burger's ribs.#T1#
Burger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr.
Burger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Burger gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Burger tries to break free but Durand Jr pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burger looks to land a right hand but Durand Jr moved out of range.#CL#
Durand Jr darts in and clinches Burger up against the ropes.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head.
Durand Jr stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Burger throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durand Jr takes a step back to recover.
Burger swings for the body but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Burger walks into a jab.#ROC#Burger is rocked!
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr cracks Burger with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand Jr 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:
Flair 81
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durand Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durand Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand Jr lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durand Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durand Jr thows a body kick. Pain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Durand Jr instigates a clinch.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pain's defenses.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Durand Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Durand Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pain looks winded!
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durand Jr pinned against the cage. Durand Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacques Durand Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.#T1#
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durand Jr sprawls well. Durand Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Durand Jr finds it's target.
Durand Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pain misses with a low kick as Durand Jr jumps back.
Durand Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand Jr cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.#CL#
Durand Jr clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain misses with a combination
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves out of range. #T2#
Durand Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Pain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durand Jr pinned against the cage. Durand Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Pain misses.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Pain throws a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand Jr misses the target.
Durand Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Durand Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it. #T3##KD#
Durand Jr lands a big right hand that sends Pain crashing to the mat! Durand Jr stays standing though and waves Pain back to his feet!#ROC#Pain is rocked!
Pain leaves his chin hanging out and Durand Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pain crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Flair 78
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Durand Jr lands a jab to Burger's midsection.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burger misses with an uppercut. Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Burger's ribcage but misses.
Burger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burger.
Durand Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durand Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Burger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand Jr. Durand Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand Jr connects with the punch.
Durand Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burger tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger misses with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Burger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Durand Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Durand Jr lands a nice hook to Burger's body. Burger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durand Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durand Jr with a nice cross.
Durand Jr scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Durand Jr. #CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and pushes Burger back into the ropes.#T2##BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durand Jr works on Burger's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Durand Jr.
Burger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr - that landed with a thud.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burger looks winded!
Good body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr works on Burger's body with a couple of short punches.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Durand Jr lands a head kick. Burger smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Burger is rocked!#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand Jr. Burger shrugs it off though.
Burger is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand Jr finish him?
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Burger out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand Jr 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:
Flair 75
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braddock manages to avoid it.
Durand Jr lands an overhand right.
Braddock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand Jr. Braddock shrugs it off though.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braddock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braddock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand Jr slips a jab from Braddock.
Braddock connects with a body shot that sends Durand Jr's belly button to the back.
Braddock jabs Durand Jr right on the nose. Durand Jr blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Durand Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braddock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braddock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braddock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Braddock's front leg but catches the back leg as Braddock tries to avoid it.
Braddock looks to land a combination but Durand Jr avoids it well.
Braddock misses with an uppercut
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like James Braddock has been cut.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Braddock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, jab by Durand Jr - just one landing.
Braddock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Braddock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
Braddock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durand Jr lands a right hand.
Durand Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2##BC#
Durand Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Braddock gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Durand Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braddock backwards. #KD#
Durand Jr has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Braddock to the canvas! Can Braddock beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Durand Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durand Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Braddock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braddock misses with a series of wild punches.
Durand Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Braddock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Braddock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durand Jr connects with a right hand. Braddock shakes it off.
Braddock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Braddock is rocked!
Braddock looks to land a combination. Durand Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand Jr.
Braddock just misses with a punch to the body.
Braddock throws a right hand that Durand Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Durand Jr also avoids with ease.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#That has opened up James Braddock's cut even more.
A jab lands there for Durand Jr.
Braddock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand Jr lands a high kick!
Braddock is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand Jr finish him?
Durand Jr clobbers Braddock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braddock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Durand Jr connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Braddock's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Braddock - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr! |
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Event:
Flair 73
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand Jr, as that shot connected.
Lang wants to clinch up but Durand Jr keeps it at a distance.
Durand Jr blocks a head kick by Lang.
Durand Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lang looks winded!
Lang throws a lazy body kick
and Durand Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##CL#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Durand Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Durand Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.
Lang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot.#CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Durand Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr lands a head kick. Lang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Durand Jr finds it's way through Lang's defenses.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand Jr stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durand Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lang takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick from Durand Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacques Durand Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durand Jr clobbers Lang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durand Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
Lang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand Jr.
Lang tries to break free but Durand Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durand Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3##BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Durand Jr catches Lang right on the button with a cross.
Durand Jr scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Durand Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Lang's head.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
Durand Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand Jr cracks Lang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand Jr connects with a body shot.#KD#
Durand Jr scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Lang beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Lang is rocked!#T4#
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Durand Jr needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Lang just on the top of the head. Lang drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Lang - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rounds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durand Jr did well to prevent Rounds getting side control.
Rounds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rounds is controlling the pace.
Rounds prevents Durand Jr from standing back up.
#SU2#
Rounds decides to return to a standing position.
Durand Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rounds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rounds stalks Durand Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durand Jr's face. Durand Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Rounds tries for a takedown but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durand Jr scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Durand Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Rounds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rounds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rounds is trying to pull guard but Durand Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rounds is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand Jr gets an underhook and turns Rounds into the cage.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow.
Durand Jr leaning against his opponent.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rounds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jacques Durand Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rounds.
Durand Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rounds takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Rounds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Durand Jr leaning against his opponent.
Durand Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rounds.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but Rounds blocks it.
#BC2#
Rounds breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Rounds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Durand Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Durand Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Rounds looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand Jr wants to stand but Rounds is controlling the position.
Rounds forces his way into half guard.
Rounds stops Durand Jr from getting back to his feet.
Durand Jr pushes Rounds off but Rounds dives into side control.
Durand Jr is pushing Rounds's head away, looking to escape. Rounds manages to hold on to the position though.
Durand Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rounds on the ground.#SUB2#
Rounds has an Americana. Durand Jr didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rounds is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rounds hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Rounds! |
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