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Event:
TOF 168
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from May Jr. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hao Ming attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. May Jr misses with a body shot
and Hao Ming finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. May Jr throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off. Hao Ming looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao Ming's sensitive parts. Hao Ming tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Hao Ming bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. Hao Ming keeps the fight on the outside. Hao Ming swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. May Jr tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hao Ming drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well. A head kick by May Jr misses enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. May Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hao Ming slips under a jab from May Jr. Hao Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao Ming's sensitive parts. #T2# May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards. May Jr lands a jab to Hao Ming's midsection. Hao Ming misses with a leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from May Jr. Hao Ming is clearly trying to counter these attacks from May Jr with a body shot. May Jr misses with a body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a slapping leg kick. May Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# May Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
May Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. May Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hao Ming misses with a hook. May Jr tries to clinch but Hao Ming moves away and Hao Ming counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4# Hao Ming moves away from the strike by May Jr. May Jr feints and then cracks Hao Ming's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hao Ming down. Hao Ming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hao Ming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A telegraphed takedown attempt from May Jr is defended easily by Hao Ming. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and Hao Ming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming counters with a lovely shot to the body. May Jr tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hao Ming throws out a counter right but May Jr avoids it with no problem.#T5# May Jr throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Hao Ming looks to throw the jab but May Jr is out of range. Hao Ming avoids a kick to the body.
Hao Ming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
And Hao Ming responds with a good body kick, but May Jr manages to step out the way in time. May Jr throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side. May Jr throws the left hand but Hao Ming avoids the punch easily. Hao Ming moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
#T6# May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hao Ming in his tracks. May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hao Ming saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from May Jr misses. Hao Ming raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. May Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Hao Ming manages to avoid taking any serious damage. May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it. May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards. May Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hao Ming eats them both and turns towards May Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Hao Ming in the body. #T7# May Jr misses with a body kick. Hao Ming unleashes a big counter combination but May Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A big left from Hao Ming misses. May Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# May Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
May Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by May Jr. May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike. May Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Fung Hao Ming has been cut. Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. #T8# May Jr blocks an uppercut.
May Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hao Ming just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaven May Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of May Jr's head. Hao Ming working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from May Jr on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
#TD# May Jr pulls Hao Ming into guard.
Hao Ming tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. Hao Ming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hao Ming tries to stand but May Jr is controlling from the bottom. Hao Ming tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. Hao Ming tries to stand but May Jr is controlling from the bottom. May Jr keeping full guard, as Hao Ming tries to pass. #SUB# May Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao Ming is aware though and is defending well.#T9# Hao Ming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Hao Ming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hao Ming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. May Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. May Jr is trying to keep Hao Ming in close.
Hao Ming trying to move into half guard but instead May Jr has managed to sweep!#REVR# Hao Ming can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as May Jr controls the pace. May Jr slips nicely into half guard. Hao Ming wants to control but May Jr is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# May Jr lands with a straight right. Hao Ming didn't see that one coming. May Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
May Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hao Ming walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A head kick misses from May Jr. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao Ming! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao Ming. A slow jab from Hao Ming misses its intended target. May Jr is looking to counter the offense by Hao Ming and move into the clinch. Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# May Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Hao Ming tries to sprawl out of it but May Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hao Ming manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. May Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao Ming.
May Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hao Ming. May Jr scores with a push kick. May Jr misses with a hook
and Hao Ming counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2# May Jr lands with a slapping head kick. May Jr misses with a double jab
and Hao Ming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. May Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. May Jr throws a body kick that misses. Hao Ming changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hao Ming slips a jab and a cross from May Jr.
Hao Ming drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well. May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Some bone on bone action there as Hao Ming checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hao Ming throws a fast counter high kick but May Jr manages to duck under it in time. May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. May Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. May Jr lands a jab to Hao Ming's midsection. May Jr misses with a kick to the body.
May Jr throws a head kick but Hao Ming moves out of range.
May Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hao Ming pushes him off. May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao Ming is just out of range.#T4# May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it. Hao Ming checks a leg kick nicely. Hao Ming throws a fast counter high kick but May Jr manages to duck under it in time. May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming. May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hao Ming avoids it. Hao Ming only half commits to the counter leg kick. May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T5# Hao Ming misses the shot to the body. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. Hao Ming misses with a wild body shot. May Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hao Ming blocks the body kick.
Hao Ming lands a front kick. Hao Ming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hao Ming misses with a hook
and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6# May Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from May Jr misses. Hao Ming changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao Ming.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt. Hao Ming unleashes a big counter combination but May Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. May Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around?#T7# May Jr throws a lazy body kick and Hao Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off. Hao Ming follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL# May Jr pushes Hao Ming up against the cage in a clinch. Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside. Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of May Jr backwards. May Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hao Ming avoids it. Despite the aggression on Hao Ming's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8# May Jr scores with a kick to the body.
May Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick and Hao Ming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. May Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hao Ming.
May Jr swinging wildly here.
As May Jr backs off Hao Ming throws a huge counter combo but May Jr manages to avoid it all. Hao Ming lands with a good body shot.#T9# May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao Ming. May Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. May Jr misses with a low kick. Hao Ming tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hao Ming has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hao Ming counters with a nice kick to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr lands a front kick. May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hao Ming takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt. Hao Ming follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hao Ming misses with a straight right. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice straight punches there by May Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of May Jr.#T1##TD# May Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hao Ming quickly recovers to half guard. Hao Ming tries to push off, looking to stand up, but May Jr manages to move to mount!
Hao Ming working to try and regain half guard.
Hao Ming is still trying to improve position. May Jr working Hao Ming over with strikes here. Hao Ming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding May Jr's attempts to control the action. Kaven May Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hao Ming tries to lock up and control but May Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# May Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr prevents Hao Ming from getting the reversal. May Jr looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hao Ming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao Ming keeps trying to improve his position. May Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hao Ming hang on? Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hao Ming can do anything to dispel that myth. May Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Hao Ming is looking to improve his position but May Jr isn't that keen on the idea. May Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Hao Ming is desperately trying to improve his position but May Jr has a good base and remains in mount. Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet but can't. May Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
May Jr wants to control the pace but Hao Ming is squirming around nicely. Hao Ming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hao Ming sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4# May Jr not doing much here.
May Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hao Ming wants to improve his position but May Jr is controlling well.
May Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hao Ming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hao Ming wants to control but May Jr passes into side.
May Jr working the body and head with strikes. May Jr scoring with punches from side control. Hao Ming is looking to reverse the position. Hao Ming prevents May Jr from moving into mount. #T5# May Jr grinds an elbow into Hao Ming's temple. Hao Ming looking for a sweep but May Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! Hao Ming is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# May Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB# May Jr has hold of Hao Ming's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hao Ming manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
May Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6##SUB# Hao Ming tries to improve his position but May Jr has taken his back! May Jr has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hao Ming tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! May Jr pushes Hao Ming away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaven May Jr! During a confident post fight interview, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 164
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# May Jr scores with the left hand. Josh knows he should have avoided that one. Josh throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it. Josh throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Josh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Josh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Josh throws a head kick that misses and May Jr counters with a series of strikes. Josh will be more careful next time no doubt. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Josh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by May Jr. Josh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
May Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Josh is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Josh misses with a lunging right hand
and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. No luck for May Jr with that takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Josh! But no joy. Josh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. A little feinted left hand from May Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Josh moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
Josh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1# May Jr throws a hook to the side of Josh's head but Josh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Josh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Josh throws a hook but May Jr blocks it. May Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Josh avoided it. May Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Josh misses with a shot to the body and May Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Josh throws an off balance right hand
and May Jr counters with a one-two to the body. Josh misses with a body shot.
Josh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
May Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Josh was well out of range. Poor timing from May Jr. May Jr tries to clinch and Josh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A decent looking body kick lands there for May Jr. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! May Jr connects with a body shot that sends Josh's belly button to the back. Josh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. May Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rogan Josh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Josh with a nice cross.#T2# May Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Josh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. May Jr lands a lovely overhand right. Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr looks to throw the jab but Josh is out of range. Josh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. May Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Josh tests May Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. May Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. May Jr pushes Josh away with a front kick. Donk. Josh catches May Jr right on the button with a cross. May Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
May Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Josh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from May Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Josh's head. May Jr moves out of range as Josh strikes.#T3# Josh misses the jab. A right-left combo lands from May Jr. Josh misses with a combination
and May Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Josh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC#Josh is rocked! Josh cracks a nice hook into May Jr's ribs. May Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
May Jr tests Josh's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from May Jr. Josh shrugs it off though. May Jr lands a jab-cross combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. May Jr slips under a jab from Josh. Josh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A bone on bone clash there as Josh blocks the leg kick.
#T4# Josh scores with a jab to the jaw. A left and a right from Josh both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. Josh scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#May Jr is rocked! Josh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It looked like May Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Josh. Oh May Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Josh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Josh is quick to defend against it. Josh catches May Jr with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and May Jr forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rogan Josh! During a confident post fight interview, Rogan Josh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Kaven May Jr had this to say: 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Event:
TOF 161
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1# May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leaf.#CL# May Jr moves into the clinch. Leaf effectively controlling the action here. Leaf avoids the elbow strike from May Jr, against the cage.
Leaf tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Leaf back against the cage. A body shot lands from Leaf.
Leaf has May Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. May Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. May Jr lands a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr lands an elbow just above Leaf 's eye. May Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. May Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Leaf misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr blocking some punches.
Leaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
May Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Leaf. Leaf misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf lands a right hand that snaps the head of May Jr backwards. A head punch on the inside from Leaf fails to land. Leaf lands a right hand. A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
Leaf lands a nice uppercut. May Jr misses with an elbow strike.
May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leaf blocks a body shot from May Jr. Leaf takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Jay Leaf has been cut.#T2# May Jr lands an elbow that stopped Leaf in his tracks for a moment. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Still in the clinch, Leaf scores with a nice short uppercut. May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Leaf controls the action.
May Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. May Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leaf's elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by May Jr. Leaf displaying some good clinch control by pressing May Jr up against the cage. May Jr blocking some punches.
Leaf wants to break free but May Jr has control.
Leaf misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, May Jr throws an elbow but misses. May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Leaf controls his hands.
May Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3# May Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leaf backwards. Leaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! May Jr lands a nice uppercut. Leaf working aggressively here.
May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May Jr blocks an uppercut.
Leaf working some nice short punches in the clinch. Leaf misses with a body punch.
May Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Leaf scores with a shoulder strike. Leaf misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leaf. May Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4# May Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leaf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Leaf blocks a body shot from May Jr. May Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Leaf backwards. Leaf has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. May Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leaf can turn it around. May Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leaf. Leaf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of May Jr backwards. Leaf tries a body shot but May Jr blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leaf. May Jr blocking some punches.
May Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
May Jr blocking some punches.
#T5# A short right hand to the side of the head by Leaf. May Jr prevents a body shot from Leaf. Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from May Jr. May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Leaf avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. Leaf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. With the two fighters working up against the cage, May Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leaf's brow. May Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leaf backwards. Leaf misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from May Jr. May Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Leaf. May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Leaf avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. Leaf blocks an elbow strike from May Jr.
#T6# May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. May Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
May Jr misses with some punches.
May Jr lands an elbow that stopped Leaf in his tracks for a moment. 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! May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
May Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
May Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
May Jr tries to work over Leaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Leaf tries to work over May Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. May Jr is leaning against Leaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from May Jr. #T7# Leaf avoids a wild elbow strike from May Jr. May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May Jr lands with a short shot to the head. May Jr lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for May Jr. Leaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Leaf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
May Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Leaf controls the action.
May Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Leaf fails to land. Good body shot from Leaf.
May Jr blocking some punches.
#T8# Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
May Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Leaf controls his hands.
Leaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
May Jr lands a nice uppercut. A bit of stalling here from May Jr.
Leaf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. 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!#TD2# Leaf jumps guard.
Leaf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. May Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leaf is keeping the position for now. #T9# May Jr stands and throws Leaf's legs to the side, diving into side control. May Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leaf keeps working. May Jr controlling from side mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. May Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jay Leaf's cut. That's time! May Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# May Jr scores with a body shot.
May Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL# May Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Leaf blocks an elbow strike. May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Leaf avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from May Jr. May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Leaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Kaven May Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# A short right from May Jr on the inside. May Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Leaf misses with some punches.
Leaf misses with some punches.
May Jr blocks a body shot from Leaf. May Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Leaf struggles to land a body shot inside as May Jr controls his hands.
May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Leaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Leaf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as May Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Leaf scores with a punch to the head. May Jr lands with a hook. Leaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. May Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Leaf misses the shot to the body. May Jr misses with a low kick. Leaf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Leaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Leaf tries to avoid it. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr misses with a body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from May Jr. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr throws a nice looking combination but Leaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A nice combination there by May Jr.
A jab from Leaf misses. May Jr connects with a body shot that sends Leaf's belly button to the back.#T3# Leaf shoots in but May Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily. Leaf throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr. May Jr throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
And Leaf tries to counter it with a takedown but May Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. May Jr takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses. A swing and a miss from Leaf. May Jr dodges the punch combination from Leaf.
May Jr is looking to counter punch.#T4# Leaf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from May Jr misses. Leaf throws a right hand that misses
and May Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Leaf misses with a wild body shot. Leaf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and Leaf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr throws out a leg kick but Leaf moves out of range and May Jr only half commits. #T5# Leaf misses with a combination
and May Jr counters with a good low kick that Leaf was not able to check. May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Leaf takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. Leaf looks to throw the jab but May Jr is out of range. Leaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from May Jr. May Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Leaf. Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. May Jr throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Leaf counters with a nice double leg into guard. May Jr controlling the position.#T6# Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Leaf scoring with punches to the head and body. May Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leaf trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Leaf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leaf defends well.#SUB# Leaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7##SUB# May Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leaf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leaf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. May Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. May Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Leaf trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leaf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well. Leaf scores with the left hand. May Jr knows he should have avoided that one. May Jr throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from May Jr - that will leave a mark!
May Jr tries to score with a low kick but Leaf moves his leg out of the way. Leaf walks into a stiff left hand from May Jr. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leaf was well out of range. Poor timing from May Jr.#T9# May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leaf moves away. Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Leaf scores with a sloppy right hand. May Jr should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leaf cracks May Jr with a good jab. May Jr looks for the body kick but Leaf saw that one coming. May Jr connects with a solid leg kick. May Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leaf has time to react. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big left from Leaf misses. May Jr misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# May Jr feints and then cracks Leaf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leaf down. Leaf misses with a hook to the body
and May Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. May Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leaf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from May Jr. Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Leaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from May Jr. May Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf moves into range and connects with a jab. May Jr misses with a wild body shot. Leaf throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.#T1# Leaf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr. May Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Leaf breaks away and moves out of range. May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leaf avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Leaf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2# Leaf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. May Jr wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy.
May Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Leaf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. May Jr is looking to control Leaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can May Jr avoid being mounted? Leaf is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. May Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leaf scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# May Jr trying to control from the bottom.
May Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Leaf sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. May Jr wants to clinch. Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. May Jr connects with a high kick. May Jr defending well as Leaf loads up on a big left hand. May Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. May Jr avoids the body shot from Leaf.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Leaf moves out of range easily. May Jr misses with a double jab.
#T5# May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leaf. May Jr misses with a low kick. Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. May Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Leaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Leaf shoots in and drives through. May Jr sprawls well. Leaf misses the jab. It looked like May Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. May Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Leaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T6# The fighters circling - Leaf throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Leaf misses with a body punch
#CL# and May Jr counters by clinching up. A body shot lands from Leaf.
Leaf tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Leaf back against the cage. Leaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. May Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Leaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leaf misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of May Jr backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. May Jr stalls. #T7# Leaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Leaf misses with a short punch on the inside. May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. May Jr tries a body shot but Leaf blocks it.
May Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Leaf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Leaf tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Leaf back against the cage. Leaf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from May Jr. May Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leaf. #T8# Leaf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of May Jr backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leaf. May Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Leaf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. May Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Leaf throws a head punch that misses. May Jr throws a head punch that misses. Leaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leaf. Leaf pushes May Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leaf misses with a body punch.
Leaf avoids a wild elbow strike from May Jr. Leaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of May Jrs head. #T9# Good body shot from Leaf.
May Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Leaf misses with a short punch on the inside. May Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leaf's defenses. Leaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by May Jr. May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Leaf avoids the elbow strike from May Jr, against the cage.
Leaf has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Leaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Leaf misses with a hook from the clinch. Jay Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. May Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jay Leaf. I think May 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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TOF 151
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# May Jr takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses. Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. May Jr throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it. Kersikov is looking for a counter combo. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov. A head kick misses from May Jr. May Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from May Jr. Kersikov shrugs it off though. May Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kersikov scores with a hook. May Jr throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range. Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but May Jr avoids it well and moves away. May Jr throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and May Jr only half commits. Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1# Kersikov jabs at May Jr's body. Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up with May Jr, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes May Jr against the cage but May Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. May Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
May Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. May Jr throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.#TD# Kersikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Nice strikes from Kersikov there. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kersikov avoids the attempt from May Jr to control. Kersikov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for May Jr because Kersikov loaded up on that one. Kersikov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Kersikov lands a nice shot to the head. Kersikov avoids the attempt from May Jr to control. Kersikov content just to control the position here. May Jr is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# May Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time. May Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov lands a couple of good shots and May Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position! May Jr trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on May Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. May Jr is trying to remain composed but Kersikov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4# Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy May Jr right now.
May Jr has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kersikov. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kersikov is looking to control May Jr but May Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy. May Jr trying to control but not successfully. Kersikov looking to hold on to the position here but May Jr rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position. May Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T5##SUB2# May Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily. Kersikov lands a couple of digs. Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. May Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# May Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. May Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. Kersikov trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kersikov is fighting to break May Jr's control of his arms but May Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kersikov scoring with punches to the head and body. May Jr pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kersikov works over May Jr with some ground and pound from guard. Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7# Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but May Jr blocks nicely. May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# May Jr gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well. Kersikov trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #T8# May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. May Jr is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kersikov cracks May Jr with a good jab.#T9# Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr. May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but May Jr avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# May Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard. May Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. May Jr keeps trying to improve his position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. May Jr moves away from the strike by Kersikov. It looks like Kersikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. May Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. May Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. May Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. May Jr throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr misses with a leg kick enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. #T1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
May Jr scores with a shot to the body.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr swinging wildly here.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into May Jr's ribs. Kersikov misses with a left hand letting May Jr counter with a right hand. Kersikov blocks a head kick by May Jr.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but May Jr avoids it well and moves away. May Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# May Jr throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off. May Jr moves away from the strike by Kersikov. May Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for May Jr.
May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. May Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kersikov misses with a straight right. Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - May Jr had a free shot at his head there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kersikov with a hook. May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#T3# Kersikov misses with a straight right. Kersikov misses with a left hand and May Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily. Kersikov blocks a head kick by May Jr.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. May Jr moves out of range of the strikes. May Jr misses with a right hand and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range. It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# May Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. May Jr misses with the combination.
Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kersikov cracks May Jr with an open hand slap. May Jr throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range. May Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. May Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov shoots in for a double leg but May Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T5# Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from May Jr. A chopping leg kick lands by May Jr. Kersikov throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range. Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between May Jr's hands. May Jr moves away from the strike by Kersikov. A nice side step and May Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from May Jr. Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around? May Jr misses the shot to the body. May Jr swinging wildly here.
#T6# Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from May Jr. Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from May Jr. Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but May Jr is quick to defend against it. May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but May Jr is quick to defend against it. May Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range. Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kersikov swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it. Kersikov connects with a body shot. A swing and a miss from Kersikov.#T7# Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kersikov misses with an uppercut. May Jr saw that one coming. May Jr swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kersikov throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped May Jr's head back.
May Jr misses with an uppercut. #T8# Kersikov cracks May Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but May Jr avoids it well and moves away. Kersikov fails with the takedown and May Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nykolai Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. May Jr fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kersikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as May Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T9# Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kersikov trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. Kersikov content to stall in guard here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# May Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaven May Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# May Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. May Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from May Jr misses. Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. May Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. May Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! May Jr scores with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - May Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kersikov misses with an uppercut. May Jr saw that one coming.#T1# A punch combination from May Jr misses. Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on May Jr's shoulder, as May Jr tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Kersikov misses. It seemed like May Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fighters circle momentarily. May Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kersikov tries for a takedown but May Jr circles away easily and May Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nykolai Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kersikov throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. #T2# May Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kersikov cracks May Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. May Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kersikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr misses with a straight left. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.#T3# Kersikov misses with a right hand #CL2# and May Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. May Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards. Kersikov working aggressively here.
May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kersikov tries to break the clinch but May Jr is controlling the position. May Jr is struggling to control the position.#BC# Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
May Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
May Jr throws a leg kick #TD# and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard. May Jr has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T4# May Jr managing to control the position. Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.#T5##SUB2# Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and May Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between May Jr's legs - danger averted. Kersikov trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Kersikov postures up in May Jr's guard and throws a big left but May Jr blocks it. Nykolai Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kersikov postures up and lands a big shot to May Jr's brow. May Jr trying to control the position.
May Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.#T6# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kersikov lands a jab-cross combination. May Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head. Nice defenses there by Kersikov. Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr moves out of range as Kersikov strikes. May Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov pushes him away. May Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head. May Jr tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range. Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. May Jr tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. May Jr takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses. Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away. Kersikov missing with a left hand there. May Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from May Jr! But no joy.#T7# Kersikov lands with a good body shot. Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. May Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily. Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. May Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kersikov takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. May Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov. Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T8# May Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #TD# May Jr gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. May Jr manages to retain guard. Kersikov wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. May Jr controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kersikov postures up.
#T9# Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from May Jr. Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. May Jr looking to control.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. May Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kersikov throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Nykolai Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kersikov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykolai Kersikov! During a confident post fight interview, Nykolai Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Kaven May Jr had this to say: 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1# A low kick lands for May Jr.
May Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Gibson misses with a wild body shot. May Jr throws a hook but Gibson blocks it. May Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibson. Gibson swings widly with a right hand
enabling May Jr to counter with a crisp jab. May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. May Jr moves out of range as Gibson strikes. It looked like May Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. May Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gibson lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donk. Gibson catches May Jr right on the button with a cross. Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. May Jr throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Gibson counters with a single leg into guard. May Jr didn't expect that. This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB# May Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibson is aware though and is defending well. May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. May Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. May Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gibson controlling from the top position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. May Jr connects with a solid leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr.
May Jr defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand. A cross from Gibson lands. May Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gibson shoots for a takedown but May Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. May Jr scores with a jab.#T3# May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson.
May Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibson checks a leg kick. Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range. May Jr throws a big shot that misses. Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson throws a sloppy body shot
and May Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. May Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gibson throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily. May Jr keeps the fight on the outside. May Jr blocks a jab. A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target. May Jr is looking to counter punch.#T4# Gibson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. May Jr lands a nice hook to Gibson's body. Gibson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibson throws out the jab. May Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A solid leg kick lands there for May Jr.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. May Jr moves out of range as Gibson strikes. A big left from Gibson misses. Gibson cracks May Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Gibson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. May Jr lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#T5# May Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gibson momentarily.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and May Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gibson misses with a left hand enabling May Jr to counter with a crisp jab. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibson. Thud! ouch! good body kick from May Jr - that will leave a mark!
May Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. May Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T6# May Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. May Jr misses with a body shot
letting Gibson counter with a right hand. May Jr lands the left hand. 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! May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away. May Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gibson.
May Jr thinks about countering with a body kick. May Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gibson fails with a takedown attempt. Kaven May Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson. Good exchange - Gibson coming out on top.#T7# May Jr cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs. May Jr is looking to clinch. May Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gibson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gibson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2# Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gibson wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB# May Jr is looking for a triangle but Gibson pushes his legs off easily.
May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8# May Jr keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. #SUB# May Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gibson has his hands clasped together but May Jr extends and breaks Gibson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by May Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaven May Jr! During a confident post fight interview, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1# May Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daddy under the eye. Daddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. May Jr punishes Daddy's body with a nice straight punch. May Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Daddy counters with a straight right hand. May Jr misses with a wild body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Daddy blocks the leg kick.
#TD# Daddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. You can see the frustration on May Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daddy lands a decent elbow from side control. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daddy lands some shots froms side control.#T1# May Jr parries the strikes from Daddy easily there. Daddy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable May Jr to escape.
May Jr wants to control but Daddy postures up. May Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# May Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. May Jr is trying to control but can't.
Daddy is nestled in close to May Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Daddy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. May Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daddy's back! Daddy looking very determined here, making life difficult for May Jr.
Daddy can't escape the position.
#T2# Daddy is working hard here to advance position. May Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Daddy's body.
Daddy is really stuck here.
Well, with May Jr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Daddy is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Daddy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Daddy is controlling an arm, preventing May Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Daddy wants to hold on but May Jr pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daddy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3# Daddy trying to control here.
May Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next. Daddy is not content to let May Jr control the position. Daddy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Daddy tries to roll over but May Jr keeps him under control.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. May Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daddy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A slow jab from May Jr misses its intended target. Daddy misses with a wild body shot. May Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Daddy is wise to it. Daddy misses with a double jab
and May Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. May Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daddy. Daddy throws a body shot but no joy. #T5# May Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice jab there from Daddy. Daddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD# Daddy looking to score a takedown here. May Jr is defending well but Daddy drives through and ends up in May Jr's guard. May Jr is adopting a defensive guard. Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. May Jr is pulling down on Daddy's head. It's preventing any offense from Daddy, at least for the moment.#SUB2# May Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6# Daddy throws an elbow that misses. May Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daddy's guard. Nice move by May Jr!#REVB# May Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard. May Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daddy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because May Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7# Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# May Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daddy scores with a couple of nice shots. Daddy is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. May Jr gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# May Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8# May Jr pulls Daddy in to control the position. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. Daddy lands a couple of elbows. Daddy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. May Jr keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass. #SUB2# May Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Daddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9# Daddy throwing strikes from guard but May Jr blocks nicely. Daddy wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. May Jr has Daddy pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. May Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Daddy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Daddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Daddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but May Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daddy somewhat. 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 Big Daddy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from May Jr. May Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy. May Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Daddy steps away. Daddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr. May Jr misses with a body shot.
May Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daddy lands with a nice body punch. May Jr scores with a leg kick.
Daddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr throws a hook but Daddy blocks it. Daddy attempts a counter takedown but May Jr avoids it well and moves away. May Jr throws a leg kick but Daddy checks it. May Jr throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it. Daddy moves away from the strike by May Jr. Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# A bone on bone clash there as Daddy blocks the leg kick.
Daddy takes a kick to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from May Jr. Daddy throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily. May Jr swings for the body but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daddy checks a leg kick. Daddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. A jab from Daddy misses. Daddy slips under a jab.#T2# May Jr cracks Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. May Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
May Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Daddy misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and May Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Daddy misses with a lunging right hand
and May Jr counters with a nice uppercut. May Jr throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr misses with a head kick.
#TD# Daddy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. May Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've been hearing that Daddy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Daddy lands an elbow. Daddy cracks May Jr with a big elbow. #T3# Daddy is working May Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. May Jr pushes Daddy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daddy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. May Jr is trying to improve his position. Daddy landing strikes. Daddy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at May Jr to see if he's OK. May Jr is trying to control Daddy's posture but Daddy avoids it. May Jr is looking for a sweep. May Jr struggling a bit here.#T4# Daddy trying to control the position but May Jr is working away. May Jr can't do much from the bottom here. Daddy is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5# May Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Daddy wants to control but May Jr is keeping him busy. May Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Daddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. May Jr is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. May Jr wants to control but Daddy is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A low kick from May Jr misses and Daddy counters with a stiff right hand. #T6# A jab from May Jr misses. May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. May Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. May Jr tried to score with a low kick but Daddy checks it. May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Daddy takes one to the side of the head.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily. Good exchange - May Jr coming out on top. May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range. Daddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. May Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Daddy shakes him off and moves away. May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy. May Jr throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it. Daddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T7# Daddy misses the shot to the body. Daddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Daddy checks a low kick from May Jr.#TD# Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in May Jr's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Daddy being controlled here momentarily. Daddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as May Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Daddy wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB2# May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Daddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of May Jr's head. May Jr keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass. May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Daddy is proving a slippery customer.
Daddy postures up and lands a big shot to May Jr's brow. Daddy cracks May Jr with a solid left hand. Daddy postures up.
#T9##SUB2# May Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daddy is aware though and is defending well. Daddy sitting in guard, not really doing much. Daddy connects with a couple of short punches. Daddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
May Jr trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. 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 Big Daddy will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# May Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy. Daddy misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from May Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. May Jr scores with a leg kick.
Daddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. May Jr with a jab. A swing and a miss from Daddy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by May Jr. That's going to slow Daddy down. Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Daddy misses. May Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. May Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Daddy pushes him away. Daddy 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. May Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. May Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# so Daddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. May Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daddy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. Daddy misses the jab. May Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Daddy pushes him away. May Jr wants to land a leg kick but Daddy is out of range. Daddy throwing a counter right hand but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr tries to work over Daddy's front leg with a kick but Daddy checks it. A slow jab from Daddy misses its intended target. May Jr throws a solid leg kick but Daddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at May Jr. Daddy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. May Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on May Jr's shoulder, as May Jr tries to avoid the shot. May Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2# The fighters circling - Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daddy is out of range and May Jr settles back down. May Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Daddy has a takedown stuffed. Daddy lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Daddy as he connects with a hook. A swing and a miss from Daddy. Daddy lands a really nice looking cross but May Jr seems unphased.
May Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.#T3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Daddy. May Jr digs a good hook to Daddy's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. Daddy throws out a loose jab but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr leaves Daddy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. May Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Daddy is wise to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily. May Jr throws a leg kick that misses. May Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daddy.#T4# Daddy lands with an overhand left. Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Daddy misses the shot to the body. May Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body. May Jr throws out a loose jab but Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr lands a slapping body shot.
May Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daddy is out of range and May Jr settles back down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Daddy shoots in for a double leg but May Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice uppercut lands for May Jr. That snapped Daddy's head back.
Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5# May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily. Daddy misses with a body shot.
A low kick from May Jr is predictable there and Daddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. May Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Daddy works May Jr's body with a nice hook. May Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daddy checks it well. May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Daddy misses. Daddy misses with a hook. May Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Daddy steps away. Daddy jabs May Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by May Jr!
#T6# Daddy checks a leg kick. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Daddy. This has been an exciting period of action! Daddy lands a decent elbow from side control. Daddy is staying tight to May Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping. May Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. May Jr struggling a bit here. May Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T7# Daddy is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. May Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #T8# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. May Jr is not content to let Daddy control the position. Daddy tries to move to mount but May Jr blocks the move with his legs. Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but May Jr keeps working. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Daddy 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.#T9# Daddy defending well as May Jr loads up on a big left hand. May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy. A countering left hand to the body from May Jr misses. May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daddy. May Jr misses with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by May Jr. That's going to slow Daddy down. May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Daddy thuds a left hand into May Jr's body. Big Daddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A head kick misses from May Jr.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaven May Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Daddy 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy! An out of breath and clearly excited Big Daddy thanked Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). Kaven May Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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TOF 128
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Crispian checks the leg kick. May Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crispian checks it well. May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian. May Jr misses with an uppercut. May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian. Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Crispian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crispian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. May Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. May Jr checks a low kick from Crispian. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crispian in his tracks. Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab. May Jr feints and then cracks Crispian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crispian down. #T1# May Jr scores with a head kick.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian. May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian. A clash of legs there as May Jr blocks the low kick. May Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Good shot there by May Jr. May Jr misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from May Jr. Those never looked like landing. Crispian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it. Crispian scores with a nice right hand.
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
#T2# Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr throws a push kick but Crispian slaps the foot to one side. An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target. Crispian throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range. It seemed like May Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. May Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian staying out of range there. May Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing. Crispian throws a big shot that misses. May Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot. May Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Crispian throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range. Crispian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crispian checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian. Crispian misses with an uppercut
and May Jr counters with a body kick that stops Crispian in his tracks momentarily. Crispian connects with a crisp jab. May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. May Jr staying out of range there. May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Crispian in the body. May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet. Crispian throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Crispian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
#T4# May Jr throws a solid leg kick but Crispian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at May Jr. Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian sets himself, and May Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Crispian avoids it this time. May Jr is looking to clinch. Crispian cracks May Jr with an open hand slap. May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. This has been an exciting period of action! Crispian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
May Jr takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.#ROC#May Jr is rocked! A low kick from May Jr misses and Crispian rattles May Jr with a well-timed uppercut counter. - May Jr tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Crispian dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving May Jr stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Crispian! An out of breath Ben Crispian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Kaven May Jr had this to say: 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Event:
TOF 120
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr.
May Jr swings for the body but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Vasilios has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from May Jr does it's job there. May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely. Vasilios scores with a hook. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Vasilios walks into a straight right hand from May Jr. Nice body kick there by May Jr. Vasilios missing with a left hand there. May Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. May Jr with a nice calf kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr throws a right and a left that Vasilios avoids nicely. That kick from May Jr tenderised Vasilios's leg. Vasilios is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# May Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vasilios. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
Vasilios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr. Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr wants to counter the offense by Vasilios and move into the clinch position. Vasilios throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. A good leg kick by May Jr. A big right from May Jr misses. Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios. A low kick from May Jr misses #TD# and Vasilios decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in May Jr's guard. Vasilios looking to pass the guard. Vasilios throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Vasilios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. May Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# May Jr has an active guard here but Vasilios has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! May Jr wants to control but Vasilios is keeping busy and won't allow it. May Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. The fighters are battling for position here. May Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# Vasilios content to stall in guard here. Vasilios trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB# Vasilios has gone for a leg lock! May Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasilios's guard.#REVB# May Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Let's hope that May Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Vasilios trying to control the position.
May Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.#T5# Nice body punch from May Jr. Vasilios tries to score a power double leg takedown but May Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasilios somewhat. May Jr thows a leg kick but Vasilios checks it #TD# and Vasilios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. May Jr pushes Vasilios off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vasilios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vasilios throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. Vasilios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from May Jr does it's job there. Vasilios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD# Vasilios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass May Jr's guard now, I'm sure. May Jr has his feet on Vasilios's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T6# Vasilios shoots in but no luck this time. Vasilios connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab. Vasilios with a poor takedown and May Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him. May Jr slips under a jab. Vasilios throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. May Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. May Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Vasilios misses with a wild body shot. May Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vasilios looks to land a right hand but May Jr moved out of range.#T7# May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Vasilios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with May Jr, pushing him back against the cage. May Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilioss head. May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Vasilios working some nice short punches in the clinch. May Jr is pressed up against the cage. Vasilios has hold of a leg and is looking to drag May Jr down to the mat. May Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Vasilios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. May Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A big left from Vasilios misses. May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance. Vasilios looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T8# Vasilios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling May Jr to score with a decent 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! Vasilios lands a jab to the head.
May Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. May Jr wants to land a leg kick but Vasilios is out of range. May Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilios circles away quickly and effectively. Vasilios lands the left hand. May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilios throws out the jab. May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance. Vasilios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by May Jr. May Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. May Jr throws a push kick but Vasilios slaps the foot to one side. #CL2# May Jr clinches up with Vasilios and pushes him back against the cage. Vasilios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May Jr's elbow. #T9# May Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands.
#TD# Vasilios pulls guard successfully.
May Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. May Jr is continuing to stall. Vasilios working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilios in his tracks. Jab by Vasilios. Vasilios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw. May Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A big right from Vasilios misses. May Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vasilios. Vasilios throws a hook but May Jr blocks it. May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Vasilios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch. Vasilios swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vasilios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. May Jr throws out a leg kick but Vasilios moves out of range and May Jr only half commits. Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1# May Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
May Jr scores with a head kick. Vasilios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vasilios takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
May Jr lands an overhand right. Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown. May Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. May Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. May Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilios moves out of range and avoids them all easily. May Jr lands with a shot to the body. May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilios. May Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasilios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A telegraphed right hand from Vasilios misses the target. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Vasilios gets a double leg takedown into May Jr's guard. May Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet May Jr, not yet. Vasilios looking to pass the guard. Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. May Jr working a defensive guard here.
May Jr controlling the position. Vasilios looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# May Jr trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2# Vasilios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. May Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Vasilios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Vasilios throws a sloppy body shot
and May Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice. May Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4# May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilios. Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr. Vasilios misses with a looping right. May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Vasilios shakes him off and moves away. May Jr misses with an uppercut. Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away. May Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasilios misses with a looping right. May Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilios. Vasilios throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing. May Jr tries to counter by closing the distance. May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T5# A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Vasilios shoots in looking for a takedown but May Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasilios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. May Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away. Vasilios lands with a shot to the body. Nice cross by May Jr. May Jr scores with a punch to the head. Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as May Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasilios doesn't seem phased though. May Jr tries to clinch up. May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. May Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
#T6# May Jr loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch. Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him. May Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab lands there for Vasilios. This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vasilios misses with a straight right. Vasilios fails with the takedown#CL2# and May Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by May Jr. May Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
May Jr misses with a body punch.
Vasilios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Vasilios avoids the elbow strike from May Jr, against the cage.
#T7# May Jr blocks a body shot from Vasilios. May Jr pushes Vasilios back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. May Jr lands an elbow inside. May Jr lands an elbow just above Vasilios 's eye. Vasilios misses with a body punch.
Vasilios prevents a body shot from May Jr. Vasilios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilios controls his hands.
May Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilioss head. Vasilios jumps guard but May Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Vasilios throws a punch but it's blocked by May Jr. May Jr is leaning against Vasilios and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kaven May Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. May Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #T8# A nice glancing elbow lands by May Jr. #CUT2#It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut. A right hand to the body from May Jr.
May Jr gets underhooks to prevent Vasilios's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. May Jr works on Vasilios's body with a couple of short punches. May Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
May Jr misses with an elbow over the top. Vasilios misses with a punch on the inside.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters up against the cage, May Jr throws an elbow but misses. May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vasilios avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. Vasilios tries to pull guard but May Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A short right from May Jr on the inside. May Jr is pushing Vasilios up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. May Jr lands with a left to the head. #T9# May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr lands a nice uppercut.#TD# Vasilios pulls guard. May Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilios. Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. May Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The adventures of May Jr the control monster continue. Boring. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Vasilios throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr. May Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and May Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. May Jr lands an elbow that stopped Vasilios in his tracks for a moment. Vasilios tries to pull guard but May Jr won't allow it.
Vasilios jumps guard but May Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Vasilios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, May Jr throws an elbow but misses. May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vasilios avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short body shot lands from May Jr as the two fighters clinch.
May Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Vasilios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. May Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# May Jr stuns Vasilios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. May Jr with a jab. May Jr moves out of range as Vasilios strikes. May Jr connects with a solid leg kick. May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilios seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. May Jr throws a shot to the body.
May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Vasilios looks to land a right hand but May Jr moved out of range. Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as May Jr throws out the jab. #T2# May Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from May Jr. May Jr misses with a hook. Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. May Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. May Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. May Jr missing with a left hand there. Vasilios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. 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! May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios. Vasilios checks a low kick from May Jr. May Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. May Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by May Jr. May Jr misses with a low kick. #T3# May Jr tries to land a front kick but Vasilios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing. May Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasilios. That did some damage! Vasilios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vasilios blocks a leg kick. May Jr leaves Vasilios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. May Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vasilios takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. May Jr cracks Vasilios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Vasilios works the jab nicely.#T4# Vasilios has a takedown stuffed. Vasilios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr. Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away. May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. May Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vasilios lands with a good body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr misses with a head kick.
Vasilios takes a body punch but keeps moving. Vasilios swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
Vasilios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Vasilios avoids it.#T5# Donk. May Jr catches Vasilios right on the button with a cross. Vasilios moves out of range as May Jr strikes. May Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasilios throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily. Vasilios looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range. A slow jab from May Jr misses its intended target. May Jr scores with a head kick.
May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vasilios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. Vasilios misses with a left hand #CL2# and May Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilios.
#T6# Vasilios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
May Jr misses with the head strike.
Vasilios is trying to pull guard but May Jr has him pressed against the cage. May Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow. Vasilios prevents a body shot from May Jr. A head punch on the inside from May Jr fails to land. Vasilios has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
Vasilios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A quick uppercut on the inside from May Jr. Vasilios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. May Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vasilios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says May Jr as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# May Jr has managed to clinch.
#T7# May Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasilios working aggressively here.
Vasilios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from May Jr - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Vasilios.
May Jr digs a right hand into Vasilios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasilios's gas tank. Vasilios has May Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. May Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Vasilios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasilios being controlled against the cage. May Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD# Vasilios pulls guard effortlessly. #T8# May Jr controlling from the top position. Vasilios managing to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# May Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
May Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9# May Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaven May Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got May Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr! A very excited looking Kaven May 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:
TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Tartarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
May Jr wants to counter the offense by Tartarus and move into the clinch position. May Jr misses with a kick to the body and May Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That kick from May Jr tenderised Tartarus's leg. Tartarus is trying to keep his angry face on. May Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. May Jr lands with a cross. May Jr misses the shot to the body. Tartarus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tartarus connects with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
May Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. May Jr throws a low kick but Tartarus avoids it.#T1# Good leg kick by May Jr. May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tartarus. Tartarus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. May Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tartarus wants to slow May Jr down by chopping away at his legs. May Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. May Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus. May Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tartarus had a free shot at his head there. Donk. May Jr catches Tartarus right on the button with a cross. May Jr misses with a wild body shot. Tartarus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr lands with a cross. Tartarus cracks May Jr with a right hand to the side of the head. May Jr misses with an uppercut. Tartarus saw that one coming. May Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tartaruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The fighters circle momentarily. May Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. May Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. May Jr cracks Tartarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A bone on bone clash there as Tartarus blocks the leg kick.
Tartarus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Tartarus lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tartarus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3# May Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tartarus staying out of range there. Tartarus lands with an uppercut that bounces May Jr off the cage and back into range. Crunch! Tartarus slams his shin into May Jr's torso. May Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. May Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tartarus had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#May Jr is rocked! Tartarus checks the leg kick. May Jr throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range. Tartarus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. May Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tartarus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. May Jr lands with a right hand. #T4# May Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tartarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. May Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Tartarus finish him? 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! May Jr throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range. May Jr throws a lazy body kick and Tartarus counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uriel Tartarus! Uriel Tartarus is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Uriel Tartarus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Kaven May Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Event:
TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1# Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wolf scores with a decent looking hook. Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with May Jr, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes May Jr against the cage but May Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. May Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Wolf steps away. Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
Jero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily. May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. May Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
May Jr throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Wolf misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Wolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wolf cracks May Jr with an open hand slap.#TD# Wolf gets a takedown into half guard.#T1# May Jr gets back to full guard.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully. Wolf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# May Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wolf is defending well. May Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wolf has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! May Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Kaven May 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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TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for May Jr! Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but May Jr keeps working. May Jr is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position. You can see the frustration on May Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it. #T1# You can see the frustration on May Jr's face as Black controls the position. Black's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. May Jr holds on to Black's head and controls the position momentarily. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. May Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black. Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Black shoots in for a takedown but May Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts May Jr, as that shot connected.
#T2# Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May Jr defends it nicely.#TD# May Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Black lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# May Jr working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black cracks May Jr with a solid left hand.#T3# May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. May Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. May Jr looking to control.
May Jr looking to control but Black passes into half guard.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Black wants to control but May Jr is keeping him busy. Black is stalling here. May Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Black seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and May Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. May Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T5# May Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape. Black wants to hold on but May Jr pushes him away. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. May Jr tries to push Black's head away but Black is holding on tight. Black is looking to get to half guard.#T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. May Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape. Black is working to get back to half guard.
May Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape. Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7# May Jr controlling from mount. Black stops May Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. May Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back! Black is trying to break free.
May Jr controls the position.#T8# May Jr gets his hands free as Black looks to control. You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but May Jr gets his hands free. Black rolls, trying to escape but May Jr keeps control of the position.
Black manages to reverse the position and now he's in May Jr's guard. Nice work there by Black.
#T9##SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Black is looking to work some ground and pound but May Jr has wrist control.#SUB2# Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaven May Jr will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# May Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head. A clash of legs there as Black blocks the low kick. Black moves out of range as May Jr strikes. Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.#TD# Black drives through with a takedown into May Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2# May Jr looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB2# May Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB2# May Jr is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of May Jr's head.#T3# Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB# Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts. May Jr missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand. Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but May Jr avoids it really well and circles away. Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but May Jr sprawls and moves away. May Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard. May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #T5# Black tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. May Jr seems keen to control Black's posture. Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T6# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. May Jr takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses. Black ducks under a wild hook from May Jr. May Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. May Jr with the inside leg kick. May Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. May Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Black. May Jr misses the shot to the body. May Jr scores with a head kick.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. May Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. May Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A leg kick checked by Black. May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black. It seemed like May Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T7# A looping hook to the body misses from Black. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. May Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet. Black throws a lazy right hand but May Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Black misses with a straight left. Black misses with a straight right. Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling May Jr to score with a decent uppercut. Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May Jr defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T8# Good leg kick by May Jr. Black tries for a takedown but May Jr circles away easily and May Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD# Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there. May Jr has one foot on Black's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Black avoids the head kick by May Jr.
A jab from Black misses. May Jr looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.#TD# Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.#T9# Black looking to pass the guard. Black sitting in guard, not really doing much. Black throws a big right hand that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaven May Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# May Jr tries to land a front kick but Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. May Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself. May Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black. Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick. May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it. May Jr connects with a body shot. May Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
May Jr misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black lands a jab to the head.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body #TD# so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. 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!#SUB2# May Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily. May Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2# May Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Black drops back looking for a leg! May Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and May Jr manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into May Jr's guard. Black wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Black working some strikes from top position. Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black lands a couple of digs.#T3# Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Black tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Black 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. A low kick from May Jr is predictable there #TD# and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. May Jr won't be happy with that. May Jr trying his best to control but Black has mounted him. Black raining down hammerfists from mount. Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. May Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Black with good strikes from the mount here!#T4# Black lands a couple of good shots and May Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position! 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! Black controlling the position well here. May Jr rolled but Black kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Black go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Black is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Black gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Black gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Black apologises and we restart here on the feet.
May Jr scores with the left hand. Black knows he should have avoided that one. #T5# May Jr misses with a body kick.#TD# Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in May Jr's half guard.#SUB2# May Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and May Jr defends it well. #SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB# Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
May Jr won't allow Black to pass to mount. Black trying to control the action but May Jr is working from the bottom. Black trying to pass the guard but May Jr defending well. Black is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T7# Black trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black pushing down on May Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. May Jr works his way to full guard. Good work. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T8# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as May Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Black. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. May Jr slips a jab from Black. May Jr moves away from the strike by Black. May Jr misses with a kick to the body #TD# and Black counters with a single leg into guard. May Jr didn't expect that. May Jr keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black is in close to May Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# May Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Black connects with a couple of short punches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Devon Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Devon Black showed his dominance in that final round. I think May Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr! A very excited looking Kaven May 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:
TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1# May Jr looks to land a body kick but Wolf moved away. May Jr misses with a low kick. May Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw. Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from May Jr. Wolf flicks out a counter leg kick but May Jr steps away. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. May Jr slips a jab from Wolf. Wolf misses with a double jab.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. May Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wolf blocks the body kick.
May Jr sets himself, and Wolf steps forward looking for the clinch! May Jr avoids it this time. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily. And Wolf tries to counter it with a takedown but May Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wolf scores with a nice strike. Wolf throws a right hand that misses
and May Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. May Jr takes one to the chin there. That kick from May Jr tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on. May Jr moves out of range as Wolf strikes. May Jr looks to throw a body kick and Wolf counters with a straight right hand. Wolf misses the jab. May Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. May Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a left and a right that stings May Jr. May Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wolf misses with an uppercut
and May Jr counters with a nice kick to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. May Jr throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wolf wants to control but May Jr is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB# May Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here. May Jr is not content to let Wolf control the position. Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head. Wolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks May Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. May Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed May Jr's head. #T3# May Jr is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard. Wolf is taking a breather. May Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Wolf is thwarting May Jr's attempts to control the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wolf not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wolf checks a leg kick nicely. Wolf misses with a low kick.
May Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. Jab, jab by May Jr - just one landing. #T4# May Jr scores with a nice head shot. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. May Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. May Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A jab from May Jr misses. May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf. May Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
May Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well. May Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Wolf misses. Wolf throws a body shot but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! May Jr throws a push kick but Wolf slaps the foot to one side. Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr misses with the body kick#CL2# and Wolf counters by moving into the clinch. #T5# A left hand lands to the body for Wolf.
Wolf blocks an elbow strike.#BC# May Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf takes a kick to the side of the head. Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - May Jr circles away.
May Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
May Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet. May Jr looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well. Wolf wants to counter the offense by May Jr and move into the clinch position. Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping May Jr at a distance.
May Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
May Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf. May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. May Jr tries to score with a low kick but Wolf moves his leg out of the way. Wolf misses with a body shot.
#T6# May Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolf's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! May Jr stuffs the takedown. May Jr connects with a leg kick. May Jr lands a body shot.
May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from May Jr. Those never looked like landing. May Jr slips under a jab from Wolf. May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range. Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from May Jr.
Jab, jab by May Jr - just one landing. Wolf avoids the head kick by May Jr.
And Wolf tries to counter it with a takedown but May Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from May Jr.#T7# May Jr throws a right and a left that both miss. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Wolf counters with a single leg into guard. May Jr didn't expect that. #SUB# May Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
May Jr is trying to hold Wolf in close to prevent damage but Wolf has managed to pass into half guard.
May Jr wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. May Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf. Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard. May Jr taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard. #SUB# May Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily. #T8# Wolf trying to control from half guard but May Jr is working away. Wolf misses with a head shot. May Jr uses the momentum to regain guard. May Jr keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass. Wolf is working May Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss. #T9# Wolf wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB# May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolf defends well. May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away. May Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A jab from May Jr misses. A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. 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 Kaven May 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.#R2# Wolf avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Wolf tries to counter by closing the distance. May Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf's sensitive parts. Wolf misses with a body punch
and May Jr counters with a thumping low kick. Wolf looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely. May Jr throws a solid leg kick but Wolf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at May Jr. May Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Wolf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Wolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. May Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A left lands for Wolf. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wolf looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely. As Wolf backs away, May Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf checks a low kick from May Jr.#T1# May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Wolf counters with a left to the body. May Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
May Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from May Jr. Wolf misses the jab. Wolf blocks a leg kick. Wolf on the wrong end of a nice hook. May Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Wolf avoided it. May Jr moves away from the strike by Wolf. Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Wolf blocks a head kick by May Jr.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2# May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily. Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps May Jr thinking. Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from May Jr. Wolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent May Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before May Jr can pounce on him.
A cross from Wolf lands. Wolf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. May Jr scores with a head kick. Wolf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Wolf throws a combination. May Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through. May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before May Jr can pounce on him.
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wolf throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. #T3# Wolf misses with a body shot.
May Jr throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Wolf.
May Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf. Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before May Jr can pounce on him.
May Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage! May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Wolf backs away, May Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. May Jr feints and then cracks Wolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf down. May Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from May Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into side control. May Jr won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wolf landing strikes. #T4# May Jr trying his best to control but Wolf has mounted him. Wolf lands a big shot there that rocks May Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
May Jr is looking to improve his position but Wolf isn't that keen on the idea. Wolf is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wolf scoring with strikes but May Jr is staying in there. May Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. May Jr tries to lock up and control but Wolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5# Wolf scoring with strikes but May Jr is staying in there. May Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolf with good strikes from the mount here! May Jr wants to control but Wolf is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolf is landing with some decent strikes but May Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T6# Wolf postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. May Jr looks a forlorn figure.
May Jr regains half guard. Wolf with the ground and pound but May Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# May Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. May Jr keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully. #T7# Wolf controls from within his opponent's guard. Wolf throws an elbow that misses. May Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by May Jr!#REVR# Wolf is controlling May Jr's posture. Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T8# Wolf works over May Jr with some ground and pound from guard. May Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as May Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wolf cracks May Jr with a solid left hand.#SUB# May Jr has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though. Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. May Jr wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment. #T9# Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wolf landing with the ground and pound. Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wolf trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. May Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Wolf gets a takedown into half guard. Wolf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jovi Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Wolf throws a hook but May Jr blocks it. May Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wolf avoids it. Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but May Jr is out of range. May Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolf is able to avoid easily. May Jr swinging wildly here.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
A big right from Wolf misses. May Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Wolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf lands a nice hook to May Jr's body. May Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily. Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
#T1# Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. May Jr looks to throw a body kick and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily. It seemed like Wolf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wolf misses the shot to the body. May Jr motions for Wolf to come forward. May Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Wolf gets a clinch. Wolf cracks May Jr with a nice body shot. May Jr tries to pull guard but Wolf forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wolf misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land. May Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# May Jr misses with the head strike.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr tries to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling the position. May Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolf has him pressed against the cage. Wolf working aggressively here.
May Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. May Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. May Jr throws a low kick but Wolf avoids it. May Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf staying out of range there. Good shot there by Wolf. Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Wolf misses with a wild body shot. Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket. May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it. Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by May Jr. May Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr thinks about countering with a body kick. Wolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
May Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A leg kick checked by Wolf. May Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target. May Jr misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back. Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away. May Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. May Jr lands with an overhand left.#T4# Wolf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wolf throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it. May Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wolf catches May Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wolf looks to land a right hand but May Jr moved out of range. May Jr lands a head kick!
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. May Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T5# May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. May Jr lands with a straight right. Wolf didn't see that one coming. May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. May Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
May Jr connects with a high kick. Nice cross by Wolf. Wolf misses the shot to the body. May Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2# Wolf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wolf with the ground and pound but May Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T6##SUB# May Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# May Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jovi Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7# May Jr is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up. Wolf trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. May Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. May Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wolf has passed into side control.
May Jr struggling a bit here.#T8# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. May Jr is pushing Wolf's head away, looking to escape. Wolf manages to hold on to the position though. Wolf misses with the ground and pound. May Jr tries to bench press Wolf off him but Wolf keeps the position. May Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! May Jr controlling the pace. Wolf desperately trying to maintain half guard. Wolf tries to get to full guard but May Jr has control of the leg. #T9# May Jr is pressing down on Wolf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolf is holding on for now. Wolf keeps control of the position for the meantime. Wolf is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jovi Wolf. I think Wolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovi Wolf! Jovi Wolf is the new lightweight champion! A victorious Jovi Wolf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Kaven May Jr had this to say: 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Event:
TOF 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Jokinen trying to control the action but May Jr is working from the bottom. May Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. Jokinen being controlled here momentarily. May Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen advances position into side control! Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jokinen wants to take a breather but May Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jokinen. #T1##SUB# Jokinen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! May Jr throws up his legs and catches Jokinen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jokinen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by May Jr! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr retains his lightweight title! An out of breath Kaven May 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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TOF 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1# Maverick throws a leg kick but May Jr moved away. May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Maverick shakes him off and moves away. Maverick lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. May Jr scores with a nice strike. Maverick moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily. A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from May Jr misses its intended target. Maverick moves forwards but May Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maverick misses with a low kick as May Jr jumps back. Maverick moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maverick misses with a body kick. May Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Maverick throws a lazy body kick and May Jr counters with a series of strikes. Maverick will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. A jab from May Jr does it's job there. Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# May Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Maverick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maverick delivers a nice body kick. May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Maverick lands a head shot. Maverick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits May Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Maverick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
May Jr scores with a shot to the body.
May Jr tries to clinch but Maverick moves away and Maverick counters with a nice kick to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maverick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and May Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maverick scrambles back to his feet. May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maverick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Maverick throws a lazy right hand but May Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. May Jr wants to counter the offense by Maverick and move into the clinch position.#T2# Maverick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses. May Jr digs a good hook to Maverick's body.
May Jr sizes up Maverick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maverick lands a jab to the nose. A combination from Maverick does no damage. May Jr wants to counter the offense by Maverick and move into the clinch position. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Maverick keeps the fight on the outside. May Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maverick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick. May Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Maverick wants to slow May Jr down by chopping away at his legs. Maverick throws the kick towards the body but May Jr avoids it. May Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.#T3# Maverick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from May Jr. Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2# May Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# May Jr jumps guard and drags Maverick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Maverick trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2# May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2# May Jr working for a triangle but Maverick defends it easily.
#SUB2# May Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Maverick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. May Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T5# Maverick pulls May Jr in to control the position. May Jr looking to pass the guard. May Jr throws an elbow that misses. Maverick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in May Jr's guard. Nice move by Maverick!#REVR# May Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maverick's guard. #REVB# May Jr preventing the sweep. Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maverick keeping full guard, as May Jr tries to pass. #T6# May Jr stands and throws Maverick's legs to the side, diving into side control. May Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working. Maverick stuck in half guard on the bottom here. May Jr wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy. #SUB2# May Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maverick, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# May Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7# Maverick tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# May Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maverick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Maverick can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# May Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no May Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# May Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. May Jr wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy. #SUB2# May Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Maverick is defending well. #SUB2# May Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Maverick is defending well. #T9# May Jr working away. Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for May Jr on the ground.#SUB2# May Jr tries for a kimura but Maverick is defending well. #SUB2# May Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maverick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. May Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maverick is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# May Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Maverick manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Maverick lands with an overhand left. Maverick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. May Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maverick takes a step back to recover. May Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. May Jr blocks a head kick by Maverick.
May Jr lands the left hand. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
May Jr throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maverick is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from May Jr. A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving. The fight stays on the outside here - May Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# May Jr avoids the body shot from Maverick.
Nice shot by May Jr. May Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A shot to the body from May Jr misses and Maverick counters with a slapping leg kick. May Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Maverick should have avoided that one. Maverick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Maverick avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot. May Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Maverick manages to duck under it in time. Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. May Jr moves forwards but Maverick connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maverick throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily. May Jr scores with a kick to the midsection. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. May Jr throws out a counter right but Maverick avoids it with no problem. May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick. #T2# Maverick looks to land a body kick but May Jr moved away. May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Maverick shakes him off and moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! Maverick throws out a loose jab but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maverick in his tracks. May Jr lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. Nice straight punches there by May Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of May Jr. May Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. May Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
May Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Maverick. May Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands. The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. May Jr tries to work over Maverick's front leg with a kick but Maverick checks it. #T3# A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Maverick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before May Jr can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. Maverick throws a head kick that May Jr semi-blocks.
Maverick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. May Jr swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
May Jr looks for the body kick but Maverick saw that one coming. May Jr misses with a low kick as Maverick jumps back. May Jr throws a push kick but Maverick slaps the foot to one side. May Jr throws a shot to the body.
May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# A left lands for Maverick. Maverick lunges at May Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by May Jr's hand. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Maverick. May Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maverick. Maverick throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. May Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Maverick moves out of range of the body kick. May Jr avoids the head kick by Maverick.
May Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Maverick shakes him off and moves away. May Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
May Jr with a nice cross. Maverick moves out of range as May Jr throws a body kick.
May Jr lands a jab to the nose. May Jr tried to score with a low kick but Maverick checks it. May Jr misses with a right hand and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick. May Jr lands a high kick!
#T5# Maverick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. May Jr swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
May Jr slips a jab and a cross from Maverick.
May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Maverick saw it coming and moves away.
Maverick throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily. Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from May Jr does it's job there. May Jr is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
May Jr throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range. May Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.#T6# May Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick. A head kick misses from Maverick. May Jr lands with a good body shot. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily. Maverick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# May Jr drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
Maverick prevents a body shot from May Jr. May Jr fails to pull guard.
May Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maverick just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. May Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
May Jr throws a leg kick and Maverick counters with a left and a right that stings May Jr. May Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maverick at a distance.
#T7# May Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands. May Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Maverick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. Maverick lands a jab-cross combination. Maverick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Maverick throws a hook but May Jr blocks it. May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Maverick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Maverick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Maverick tenderised May Jr's leg. May Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick. Maverick keeps the fight on the outside. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.#T8# Maverick throws a low kick, looking for May Jr's leg but May Jr calmly moves out of range. A head kick misses from May Jr. May Jr tries to work over Maverick's front leg with a kick but Maverick checks it. A shot to the body from May Jr misses and Maverick counters with a good low kick that May Jr was not able to check. Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# May Jr drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. May Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maverick just stands there and leans against the cage. Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaven May Jr. May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. May Jr lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
Maverick lands a body shot in the clinch.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Maverick breaks from the clinch.
#T9# Maverick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Maverick. May Jr is breathing heavily. Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr misses with a head kick.
Maverick is looking to counter with head kicks. May Jr throws a body kick that misses and Maverick counters with a nice body kick. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. May Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Maverick throws a head kick but May Jr moves out of range.
Maverick throws a head kick but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr looks to throw a body kick and Maverick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaven May Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Maverick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. May Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Maverick. May Jr thinks about the counter body kick. May Jr thows a leg kick but Maverick checks it and Maverick counters with a left and a right that stings May Jr. Maverick takes one to the side of the head.
May Jr looks to throw a body kick and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. May Jr avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick sets himself, and May Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Maverick avoids it this time. May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Maverick throws out a loose jab but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. May Jr tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
Maverick misses with a body punch
and May Jr counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. May Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center. May Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.#T1# May Jr slips a jab from Maverick.#CL2# May Jr moves into range and clinches up with Maverick. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. May Jr works on Maverick's body with a couple of short punches. Maverick stalls. May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Maverick stalling the fight.
Maverick prevents a body shot from May Jr. Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May Jr jumps guard but Maverick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. May Jr blocks an uppercut.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.#T2# Maverick can't break the clinch.
Maverick is looking to break free of the clinch but May Jr has double underhooks. Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Maverick blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
May Jr tries to pull guard but Maverick forces him back to his feet, against the cage. May Jr jumps guard but Maverick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaven May Jr. May Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. May Jr misses with the head strike.
May Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but May Jr has him pressed against the cage. Kaven May Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Still in the clinch, May Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. May Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maverick lands a shot to the body.#T3##TD2# May Jr jumps into guard, dragging Maverick to the mat.
May Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maverick stopping the sweep attempt from May Jr. Maverick wants to stand but May Jr is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2# May Jr working for a triangle but Maverick defends it easily.
Maverick controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# May Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Maverick doesn't defend quickly enough and May Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Maverick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to May Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr is the new lightweight champion! After winning the bout, Kaven May 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:
TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1# Black shoots in and drives through. May Jr sprawls well. May Jr connects with a crisp jab. Black scores with a jab to the body. May Jr with a nice calf kick. The fight stays on the outside here - May Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Black takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from May Jr! But no joy. Black swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr. Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr misses with a right hand #TD# and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. May Jr won't be happy with that. May Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Black shoots in but May Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Black misses with a combination
and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Black throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range. A big right from Black misses. #CL2# May Jr pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch. May Jr misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as May Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. May Jr lands a shoulder strike. May Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from May Jr fails to land. May Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr lands a shoulder strike. Black working aggressively here.
#T2# May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, May Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Black is trying to maintain a safe position but May Jr gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage. May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Black is trying to trip May Jr. He has hold of a leg but May Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Black persists though and gets the takedown into guard. May Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Black off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. May Jr throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off. Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from May Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. May Jr misses with a straight right. Black tries to counter with a takedown but May Jr is quick to defend against it.#T3# May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Black takes one to the chin there. May Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A slow jab from Black misses its intended target. Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Black really felt that one! May Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2# May Jr has his feet on Black's thighs here. He's pushed Black off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Black screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1# Jokinen misses the jab. May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards. Nice shot lands for May Jr. Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jokinen throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily. We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen misses the shot to the body. Jokinen misses with an uppercut. May Jr saw that one coming. May Jr throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it. May Jr scores with a hook. May Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range. Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
May Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen. Jokinen looks to land a combination but May Jr avoids it well. Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from May Jr. May Jr lands a nice looking body kick. May Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen. Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown. May Jr throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off. May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. May Jr misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that May Jr avoids nicely. May Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Jokinen blocks a head kick by May Jr.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Jokinen avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jokinen takes one on the button. May Jr digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs. Jokinen blocks a leg kick. Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
May Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it. Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. May Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokinen with a body shot. A leg kick checked by Jokinen. May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it. Jokinen 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. Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and May Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr.
#T3# Jokinen moves out of range as May Jr throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jokinen connects with a crisp jab. Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and May Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily. Good leg kick by May Jr. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. May Jr missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from May Jr. May Jr misses with a head kick.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
May Jr staying out of range there. May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jokinen is looking for a counter combo.#T4# A head kick misses from May Jr. A head kick misses from May Jr. Jokinen scores with a hook. A big right from May Jr misses. Jokinen checks a low kick from May Jr. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of May Jr's head. May Jr throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. May Jr pushes Jokinen away with a front kick. Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. May Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T5# May Jr digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. May Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. May Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but May Jr moved out of range. May Jr feints a counter leg kick. Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and May Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from May Jr. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from May Jr. May Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range. Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - May Jr had a free shot at his head there. Nice cross by May Jr. May Jr misses with a body shot.
#T6# Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping May Jr at a distance.
May Jr lands with a slapping head kick. Jokinen dodges the punch combination from May Jr.
May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD# and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard. May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7##SUB2# Jokinen looking to improve position, pressing down on May Jr's thigh with his hand. May Jr seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jokinen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jokinen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! May Jr picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 30
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1# Knuckles tries to clinch but May Jr moves out of range. May Jr is looking to counter with a body kick. Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by May Jr.
May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles. A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr.
May Jr slips under a jab from Knuckles. Rick Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knuckles works May Jr's body with a nice hook. Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. May Jr doesn't seem bothered though. Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Good body shot from Knuckles.
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Knuckles lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Knuckles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. May Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Knuckles works on May Jr's body with a couple of short punches. Knuckles prevents a body shot from May Jr. #T1# May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over May Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. May Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not. A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles. Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
May Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
May Jr is trying to pull guard but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Knuckles manages to break the clinch.
May Jr lands with a right hand. May Jr tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot. Knuckles misses with a hook. May Jr misses with a looping right. May Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body. May Jr lands with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thud! ouch! good body kick from May Jr - that will leave a mark!
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab. Knuckles misses with a hook.#T2# Knuckles misses with a shot to the body letting May Jr counter with a right hand. #ROC#Knuckles is rocked! Knuckles misses with a hook
and May Jr rattles Knuckles with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Knuckles tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. May Jr dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Knuckles stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaven May Jr! A victorious Kaven May Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1# Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from May Jr. Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2# Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wolf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. May Jr's coaches at Temple of Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2# Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. Wolf tries to advance to mount but May Jr denies him. May Jr is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Wolf prevents May Jr from improving his position. Wolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. May Jr defending well though. #T1# May Jr is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. May Jr manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolf passes into half guard.
May Jr is trying to control but can't.
May Jr tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg. May Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wolf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Wolf is just content to waste time from the top position. May Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Wolf throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB# May Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wolf has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wolf trying to control from half guard but May Jr is working away. #T3# Wolf winds up and cracks May Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wolf is just content to waste time from the top position. May Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. May Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolf controls the pace.#SUB# May Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wolf stacks May Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wolf! May Jr is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolf lands an elbow. #T4# May Jr struggling a bit here. Wolf working the ground and pound. May Jr is trying to get back to half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolf working his ground and pound in the gym. May Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. May Jr wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# May Jr actively working from the bottom here. May Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wolf wants to free his trapped foot but May Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5# Wolf is trying to control. May Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wolf is taking a breather. May Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. May Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# May Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. May Jr wants to control but Wolf passes into side.
#SUB2# Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. May Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T6##SUB2# Wolf tries for a kimura but May Jr is defending well. Wolf scores with punches from side control. May Jr can't do much from the bottom here. Wolf with the ground and pound but May Jr regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Wolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks May Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T7# Wolf drops an elbow to the side of May Jr's head. Wolf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# May Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. May Jr has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. May Jr tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg. Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T8# Wolf slips a nice elbow through May Jr's hands, connecting with May Jr's forehead. Wolf is trying to control. May Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. May Jr is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Wolf wants to work for an arm triangle but May Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolf is taking a breather. May Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. May Jr taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard. Wolf is thwarting May Jr's attempts to control the position. Wolf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks May Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T9# Wolf trying to control the action but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB# May Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily. May Jr wants to get back to full guard. Wolf winds up and cracks May Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# May Jr actively working from the bottom here. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wolf connects with a nice short shot to May Jr's temple. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall. Wolf looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# No luck for Wolf with that takedown attempt. A head kick by May Jr misses and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2# Wolf looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Wolf is in close to May Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows. Wolf wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB# Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and May Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between May Jr's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf is pushing down on May Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. May Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf has managed to sneak the leg through. Wolf wants to take a breather but May Jr is having none of it. May Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. May Jr wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it. May Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jero Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far. May Jr is staying active underneath Wolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Wolf is trying for a kimura here. May Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wolf wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jero Wolf! Jero Wolf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Kaven May Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Event:
TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1# Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from May Jr. A counter left hand to the body from Wolf misses its target. May Jr misses with a straight right. Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. May Jr clobbers Wolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.#TD# Wolf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Wolf works his foot free and advances to mount. May Jr gets back to half guard. Wolf stalling away here and it's allowed May Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Wolf stands up over May Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go! May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2# May Jr working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf controls from within his opponent's guard. Wolf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and May Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between May Jr's legs - danger averted. May Jr is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Wolf won't allow May Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2# May Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wolf postures up.
Wolf looking to pass the guard. Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3# Wolf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2# May Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.#SUB2# May Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wolf is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for May Jr. May Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Wolf trying to pass the guard but May Jr defending well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. May Jr wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Wolf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# May Jr with the active half guard here but Wolf passes nicely into side control. May Jr tries to improve position but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! May Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovi Wolf 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# May Jr throws a body kick that misses. No luck for Wolf with that takedown attempt. May Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Wolf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf. Wolf walks forward, straight into a front kick from May Jr. Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. May Jr throws a push kick but Wolf slaps the foot to one side. Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
May Jr lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr blocks a jab. May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. May Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf slips a jab from May Jr.#T1# Wolf closes the distance but May Jr moves to the side and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. May Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD# Wolf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolf distracts May Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. May Jr has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle. Wolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wolf passes May Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here. May Jr wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
#T2# May Jr taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolf prevents May Jr from improving his position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wolf working the head and body with strikes. Wolf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wolf drops an elbow to the side of May Jr's head. Wolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wolf works his way into full mount! May Jr wants to control but Wolf is having none of it.#T3# Wolf wants to control the pace but May Jr is squirming around nicely. May Jr tries to hold on but Wolf postures up. Wolf dominating with strikes here. Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around? May Jr can't escape the position.
May Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Wolf punishing his opponent with strikes. Wolf controlling from mount. #T4# May Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work. Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head. Wolf not doing much here.
May Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots. May Jr gets full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovi Wolf dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Wolf. May Jr slips a jab from Wolf. May Jr jabs at Wolf's body.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Wolf. Wolf grinds an elbow into May Jr's temple. Wolf creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. May Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. May Jr is not content to let Wolf control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1# Wolf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. May Jr trying to control here.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. May Jr has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wolf working the head and body with strikes. Wolf is keen to just control but May Jr is a slippery customer. May Jr manages to get to full guard.
#T2# Wolf cracks May Jr with a solid left hand. Wolf lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wolf wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. May Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf. #SUB2# May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolf defends well.#SUB2# May Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Jovi Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Wolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed May Jr's guard. Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. May Jr tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control. May Jr is staying active underneath Wolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. May Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf is working away from the top position though. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Jovi Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. May Jr wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
Wolf is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. May Jr throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wolf is figuring out what he wants to do next. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jovi Wolf showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovi Wolf! Jovi Wolf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Kaven May Jr had this to say: 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'. |
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Event:
TOF 18
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1# Haviid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haviid misses with a leg kick and May Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haviid really felt that one! Haviid misses with a hook. May Jr ducked under it nicely. May Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Haviid steps away. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haviid counters with a lovely shot to the body. A cross from May Jr lands. May Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Haviid connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. Haviid does a little dance to reset his feet. May Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Haviid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haviid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Haviid thows a left - swing and a miss! May Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. May Jr lunges at Haviid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haviid's hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haviid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Haviid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1# Haviid throws a wild body kick that May Jr sees coming a mile off. Haviid throws a lazy uppercut
and May Jr counters with a solid body kick. A low kick lands for May Jr.
Haviid throws a body shot but no joy. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haviid. May Jr throws a jab when Haviid was well out of range. May Jr throws a push kick but Haviid slaps the foot to one side. A clash of legs there as Haviid blocks the low kick. Haviid is looking to counter punch. A big right from May Jr misses. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from May Jr. Haviid shrugs it off though. Haviid throws a push kick but May Jr slaps the foot to one side. May Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Haviid moves out of range easily. Haviid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Haviid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# May Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Haviid.#BC# Haviid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haviid throws out a leg kick but May Jr moves out of range and Haviid only half commits. May Jr pushes Haviid away with a front kick. Haviid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Haviid scores with a hook. Haviid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
May Jr misses with a combination
and Haviid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. May Jr lands with a nice body kick. Jab from Haviid.#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.#T3# Haviid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Haviid scores with a hook to the body. May Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. May Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A clash of legs there as Haviid blocks the low kick. A little feinted left hand from Haviid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Haviid looks to land a body kick but May Jr moved away. Haviid moves out of range of the leg kick from May Jr. Haviid is looking to counter with a body kick. May Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Haviid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good leg kick by May Jr. May Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haviid misses with a hook. May Jr scores with a jab. Haviid acknowledges it with a nod of the head. May Jr misses with a hook. Haviid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! May Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haviid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. May Jr lands a nice looking body kick. May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Haviid is just out of range. Haviid misses with a wild body shot. Haviid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling May Jr to score with a decent uppercut. May Jr misses with a head kick.
May Jr tries to land a front kick but Haviid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. May Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Haviid's shoulder, as Haviid tries to avoid the shot. The crowd cheers as Haviid lands an impressive looking overhand right. May Jr doesn't seem phased though. May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haviid. A big left from May Jr misses. Haviid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haviid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Haviid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. May Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haviid. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. May Jr with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Haviid takes one on the button. Haviid tries to score with a low kick but May Jr moves his leg out of the way. May Jr misses with a hook. Haviid ducked under it nicely. May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr looks to land a body kick but Haviid moved away. Kaven May Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. May Jr throws out a powerful jab. Haviid wants to land a leg kick but May Jr is out of range. Haviid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Haviid moves out of range of the body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haviid throws a body shot but no joy. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haviid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from May Jr - the referee stops the clock and Haviid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says May Jr. Haviid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. May Jr blocks a jab. Haviid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as May Jr blocks the leg kick.
#T1# May Jr scores with a decent looking hook. Haviid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A punch combination from Haviid misses. May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haviid throws out the jab. Haviid avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Haviid scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by May Jr. Haviid scores with a hook. May Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Haviid should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Haviid is rocked! May Jr lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Haviid crumples to the floor! May Jr milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. Avatna Haviid was interviewed post fight and said 'We'll I guess fightin' aint for me anymore man. I officially announce my retirement. Good fight May Jr. wish my chin wasn't made of paper'. |
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Event:
TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1# Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Fury digs a good hook to May Jr's body.
Fury looks to land a combination but May Jr avoids it well. We've been told by Fury's head coaches at Combat Wombat Burrow that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. Fury takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. Fury throws a nice looking combination but May Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. May Jr tests Fury's chin there with a solid looking shot. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. May Jr wants to land a leg kick but Fury is out of range. A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target. Fury takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. Fury tries to score with a low kick but May Jr moves his leg out of the way. Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
and May Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Fury really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... May Jr feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down. Fury walks into a stiff left hand from May Jr. Fury scores with a jab to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fury scores with a jab to the jaw. May Jr connects with an inside leg kick. May Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Fury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1# May Jr defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand. Nice jab there from Fury. Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr. A solid body kick from May Jr. May Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fury off balance momentarily. Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice inside leg kick there by May Jr. That's going to slow Fury down. Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range. May Jr with the inside leg kick. May Jr is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Fury throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. May Jr throws a low kick but Fury avoids it. Fury throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr blocks a jab. May Jr scores with a hook. Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fury takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. #T2# May Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from May Jr. May Jr misses with a leg kick. Fury lands with a straight right. May Jr didn't see that one coming. Fury lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as May Jr backs up against the cage.
May Jr swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. May Jr misses with a low kick as Fury jumps back. It looked like Fury was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from May Jr. Fury throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily. May Jr looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away. Zion Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big left from Fury misses. Fury throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
and May Jr counters with a nice body shot. May Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. May Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it.#T3# May Jr connects with a high kick. Fury misses with a body punch
and May Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! May Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fury slips under a jab. Left hook, right uppercut from Fury. Fury jabs May Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Fury throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it. May Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. May Jr throws a big shot that misses. May Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot. May Jr throws a front kick aimed at Fury's knee but Fury avoids it well. Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fury misses with a straight right. May Jr thinks about the counter body kick. May Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr throws a front kick that sends Fury stumbling back into the cage. May Jr throws a leg kick but Fury checks it. Some bone on bone action there as Fury checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Fury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. May Jr lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away. Fury throws out a loose jab but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Fury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before May Jr has time to react. May Jr tried to score with a low kick but Fury checks it. Fury misses with an uppercut. May Jr saw that one coming. A lazy left from Fury finds it's target. May Jr looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming. Fury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. May Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
May Jr misses with a low kick. Fury appears to be looking for a big counter. May Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
May Jr defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand. A little jabbing left from May Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fury scores with a hook to the body. May Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fury swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target. May Jr feints a counter leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. May Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. May Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fury lands a nice hook to May Jr's body. May Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. May Jr throws a front kick that sends Fury stumbling back into the cage. 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 Zion Fury will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Fury saw it coming and moves away.
May Jr scores with a leg kick.
May Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. May Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Fury. Good leg kick by May Jr. Fury throws a leg kick but May Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. May Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A decent looking cross lands there for May Jr. Fury is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away. Fury throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. May Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
A nice side step and May Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A nice inside leg kick there by May Jr. That's going to slow Fury down. May Jr checks a leg kick. Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Fury pushes him away. Fury throws a series of punches but May Jr moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target. A jab from May Jr does it's job there. An inside leg kick lands from May Jr. Fury throws out a powerful jab. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury checks a low kick from May Jr. Fury throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. Fury swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. May Jr avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury lands a jab to May Jr's midsection. May Jr misses with a low kick.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury misses with a body shot.
May Jr scores with a nice right hand.
May Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fury is looking to wear down May Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Fury with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from May Jr. A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target. #T2# The fighters circling - May Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. May Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. May Jr avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury lands a jab to May Jr's midsection. Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. May Jr doesn't seem bothered though. May Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. May Jr cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr misses with a body kick. Fury takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. Fury misses with a body shot
and May Jr counters with a nice uppercut. May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
May Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury. Fury loads up on a big right hand but May Jr slips the punch. May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from May Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fury scores with a body shot.
#T3# May Jr looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming. Fury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. May Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fury avoids the head kick by May Jr.
May Jr swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
May Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr. Fury with a jab. Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury misses with a shot to the body and May Jr counters with a good low kick that Fury was not able to check. Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr throws out a counter right but Fury avoids it with no problem.#T4# Fury avoids the body shot from May Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by May Jr. Fury throws a leg kick but May Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. May Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This has been an exciting period of action! Fury misses the shot to the body. May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr. Fury stuns May Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fury throws a right and a left that both miss. Fury misses with a looping left. May Jr tried to score with a low kick but Fury checks it. May Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Fury blocks a head kick by May Jr.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
May Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. May Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Zion Fury is winning the standup battle so far. Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zion Fury will probably get the nod. 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# Fury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. May Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Both fighters circling a little - Fury finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fury. That did some damage! May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Fury misses with a wild body shot. Fury throws a series of punches but May Jr moves out of range. May Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Fury checks a leg kick nicely. Fury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fury goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. May Jr throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.#T1# May Jr throws a head kick that misses. May Jr throws a looping overhand right but Fury ducks down to avoid it. Fury falls off balance throwing a combination
and May Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Fury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but May Jr ducks down to avoid it. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. Jab from Fury. A nice inside leg kick there by May Jr. That's going to slow Fury down. May Jr scores with a jab to the head.
May Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! May Jr scrambles back to his feet. Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fury sets himself, and May Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Fury avoids it this time. May Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. May Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury moves out of range as May Jr throws a body kick.
Fury blocks a head kick by May Jr.
Zion Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing. May Jr misses with a looping right. Fury swings and misses with a shot to the body letting May Jr counter with a right hand. Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range. Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but May Jr circles away quickly and effectively. Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Fury misses and May Jr counters with a nice leg kick. May Jr looks to land a right hand but Fury moved out of range. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
May Jr loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch. Fury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. May Jr checks a leg kick. May Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Fury manages to duck under it in time. May Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3# May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Fury is wise to it. A combination from Fury does no damage. Fury throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
May Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fury. Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range. May Jr is looking to land body kicks. May Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Fury's front leg but catches the back leg as Fury tries to avoid it. May Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Fury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. May Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fury can pounce on him.
May Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. May Jr tries a low kick but Fury avoids it. Fury is looking to counter punch. Donk. Fury catches May Jr right on the button with a cross. Fury moves out of range of the leg kick from May Jr. An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target. Fury takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. #T4# Fury throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. May Jr catches Fury right on the button with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! May Jr throws a leg kick that misses. Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. May Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Fury manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Fury misses with a hook to the body
and May Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. May Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. May Jr throws a solid leg kick but Fury takes the impact on his shin and smiles at May Jr. Fury takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. Fury checks the leg kick. Fury lands a nice looking body shot.
May Jr with a nice calf kick.
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 Zion Fury. Well Fury 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Fury! Zion Fury decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 10
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1# A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice straight punches there by May Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of May Jr. Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. May Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well. May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it. A low kick from May Jr is predictable there #TD# and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Jokinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jokinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr wants to control but Jokinen postures up. May Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at May Jr to see if he's OK. Jokinen scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB# Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by May Jr, who protects the arm well. May Jr is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it. We've been hearing that Jokinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Jokinen trying to control the position but May Jr is working away. Jokinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2# Jokinen trying to control the position but May Jr is working away. #SUB# Jokinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. May Jr is looking for a sweep. May Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound. May Jr is trying to improve his position. Jokinen trying to control the action but May Jr is working from the bottom. #T3# Jokinen staying calm. Jokinen trying to control the position but May Jr is working away. May Jr can't do much from the bottom here. May Jr is not content to let Jokinen control the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. May Jr is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. May Jr takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target. Jokinen walks into a jab. Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jokinen misses with a hook. May Jr ducked under it nicely. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. May Jr defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand. May Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing. May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but May Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# May Jr content to stall in guard here. May Jr is looking to stand up but Jokinen won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. May Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Jokinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and May Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokinen has managed to get both his arms back between May Jr's legs - danger averted.#T1# May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
May Jr being controlled here, momentarily. May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jokinen content to control rather than advance. Jokinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jokinen is thwarting May Jr's attempts to control the position. May Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around? Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Jokinen is working for a kimura but May Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
May Jr trying to control but Jokinen postures up.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jokinen is keen to just control but May Jr is a slippery customer. Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because May Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. May Jr trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and May Jr counters with a right hand to the body. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
May Jr moves out of range as Jokinen strikes. Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! May Jr feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down. May Jr lands a body shot.
Jokinen tests May Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. May Jr looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Jokinen 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# Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around May Jr's waist but May Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side. Jokinen misses with a hook. May Jr ducked under it nicely. A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. May 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. Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown and May Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Jokinen backing up. Jokinen nods at May Jr to acknowledge the strikes. Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jokinen looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. May Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. May Jr thumps Jokinen with a low kick. Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and May Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses. Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# May Jr with a nice calf kick. May Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage! Jokinen throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily. May Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands. May Jr defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
May Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr. Jokinen misses with a looping right. May Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning. May Jr lands a high kick!
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. May Jr tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# Jokinen looking to score a takedown here. May Jr is defending well but Jokinen drives through and ends up in May Jr's guard.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jokinen trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. May Jr controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself. May Jr is wriggling around but Jokinen manages to pass to half guard.
Jokinen with the ground and pound but May Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3# Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jokinen wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. May Jr working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2# May Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jokinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for May Jr. May Jr parries the strikes from Jokinen easily there. Jokinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable May Jr to escape.
Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. May Jr being controlled for a moment. Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! May Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. May Jr prevents Jokinen from moving into mount. Jokinen happy to just control the position for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaven May Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jokinen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tre Jokinen! |
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Event:
TOF 6
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1# Marcos lands a jab to the nose. May Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Marcos misses the shot to the body. No joy there for Marcos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcos lands a nice looking body shot.
May Jr scores with a push kick. May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Marcos's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcos tries to avoid it. May Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcos. Marcos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before May Jr can pounce on him.
Marcos tries to clinch but May Jr moves out of range. May Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Marcos 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Marcos thows a left - swing and a miss! May Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL# May Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, May Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# May Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marcos up against the cage. A shot in the inside from May Jr. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos. May Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. May Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards. Marcos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. May Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Marcos misses with a body punch.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# May Jr pressing his opponent against the cage. May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Marcos avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. May Jr takes a shot to the head. May Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcos or not. May Jr throws a head punch that misses. May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcos controls his hands.
May Jr tries a body shot but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos misses with some punches.
May Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# May Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. May Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The referee calls for May Jr to work.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
May Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from May Jr. Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD# May Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# May Jr is looking for a triangle but Marcos pushes his legs off easily.
Marcos postures up.
#T4# Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment. May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Marcos is proving a slippery customer.
Marcos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with May Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. There's a bit of a scramble here and now May Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR# Marcos is trying to hold May Jr in close to prevent damage but May Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# May Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcos sees it coming and defends easily. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marcos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# May Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up but May Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marcos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before May Jr can pounce on him.
Marcos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
May Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. May Jr looks to land a left hand but Marcos moved out of range nicely. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
May Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marcos takes a step back to recover. Nice uppercut lands for May Jr. That snapped Marcos's head back.
Marcos throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Marcos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Marcos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marcos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. May Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
May Jr throws a head kick that Marcos semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by May Jr. That's going to slow Marcos down. May Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. May Jr is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Marcos throws a looping overhand right but May Jr ducks down to avoid it. May Jr appears to be looking for a big counter. Marcos defending well as May Jr loads up on a big left hand. A chopping leg kick lands by May Jr. May Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marcos on the wrong end of a nice jab. Marcos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. May Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Marcos is rocked! May Jr cracks Marcos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marcos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but May Jr pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marcos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven May Jr! Kaven May Jr 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:
HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from May Jr. Those never looked like landing. May Jr jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.#TD# Tucker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. May Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. May Jr tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position. May Jr is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it. #SUB# Tucker tries for a kimura but May Jr is defending well. Tucker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused May Jr some visible discomfort.
#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. An elbow from Tucker crashes against the mat.
Tucker tries to move into full mount but can't pass May Jr's legs. May Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB# Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. Tucker landing a few strikes. #T1# May Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Tucker scoring with strikes. #SUB# Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. May Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tucker's best efforts.#SUB# Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
May Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. May Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tucker. May Jr has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle. Tucker throws a big elbow that misses. May Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2# May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well. Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but May Jr has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# May Jr working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses. Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker throws an elbow that misses. May Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tucker's guard. Nice move by May Jr!#REVB# May Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst May Jr is controlling him. May Jr trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. May Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. May Jr keeps trying to improve his position. Tucker wants to get back to his feet but May Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. May Jr wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Tucker feints and as May Jr raises his hands in defense, Tucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Tucker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May Jr defends it nicely. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As May Jr tries to get set, Tucker tries to push him back and clinch up but May Jr manages to avoid the attempt. May Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
May Jr throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range. #TD# Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass May Jr's guard now, I'm sure. May Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tucker landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tucker postures up.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# May Jr is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# Tucker works over May Jr with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Tucker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tucker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tucker forces his way into half guard. Tucker wants to free his trapped foot but May Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. May Jr is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tucker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. May Jr blocking the ground and pound. May Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tucker lands a big shot there that rocks May Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2# Tucker thowing shots but they're missing. Tucker dominating with strikes here. May Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tucker working away from the top, dropping strikes. May Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Tucker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but May Jr is surviving well by controlling Tucker's body position as best he can. May Jr tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. May Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tucker is staying active. Tucker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
May Jr tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tucker lands a heavy elbow. #T3# Tucker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#May Jr is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kaven May Jr's cut even more. Tucker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked May Jr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tucker around the waist but Tucker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tucker is the winner by TKO! Tucker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Tucker! Jerome Tucker 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:
HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1# May Jr misses with a body punch
#TD2# and Golov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB# May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Golov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# May Jr has his foot on Golov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golov works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golov sitting in guard here, content to control. Golov working some strikes from top position.#T1# May Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# May Jr has his foot on Golov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Golov controlling from the top position. Let's hope that Golov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# May Jr looking for subs off his back but Golov has passed one foot through into half guard.
May Jr moves into full guard.
Golov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# May Jr looking to control but Golov passes into half guard.
Golov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# May Jr gets caught napping as Golov dives in and scores a takedown. May Jr manages to retain guard.#T4# May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Golov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Golov tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB# May Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golov defends it easily. May Jr wants to control the position but Golov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Golov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# May Jr throws a head kick but Golov moves out of range.
#TD2# Golov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB# May Jr has an active guard here but Golov has managed to pass into half guard.
Golov slows the pace down in half guard. Golov lands with a punch from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr is looking to control Golov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can May Jr avoid being mounted?#T1# Golov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. May Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Golov scores with a couple of nice shots. May Jr trying to hold on to Golov's head to control him but Golov postures up.
May Jr wants to get back to full guard. May Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Golov content to stall in guard here. May Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2# Golov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Golov is working May Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Golov postures up.
Golov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Golov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Golov showed some decent athleticism there. #T3# Golov working the head and body with strikes. May Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. May Jr working a defensive guard but Golov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Golov lands a nice forearm strike. Golov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4# Golov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! May Jr is looking for a sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# May Jr throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Golov counters with a nice double leg into side control. May Jr won't be happy with that. Golov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear May Jr down.
Golov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at May Jr to see if he's OK. May Jr is being controlled here. Golov working away. May Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Golov scoring with strikes. May Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr is trying to control Golov's posture but Golov avoids it. #T1# Golov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. May Jr can't do much from the bottom here. Grigori Golov has got the better of the ground game so far. May Jr is looking for a sweep. May Jr struggling a bit here. A lull in the action here as Golov stalls from top position. Golov lands a nice forearm strike. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Golov working the body and head with strikes. Golov slows the pace down. Golov working the ground and pound. May Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Golov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Golov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused May Jr some visible discomfort.
May Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Golov dominates the positioning.#T3# Golov lands a nice forearm strike. Golov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Golov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Golov working away. Golov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Golov is chipping away with strikes.
May Jr struggling a bit here. Golov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Golov lands a nice forearm strike. Golov landing a few strikes. Grigori Golov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. May Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. May Jr trying to hold on to Golov's head to control him but Golov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Golov in particular looking to stall. Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! May Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Grigori Golov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Golov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Grigori Golov! Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Grigori Golov! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Grigori Golov!
Grigori Golov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 56: Hunt vs Fermi
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1# Tham throws a right and a left that both miss. May Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. May Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tham is able to avoid easily. Tham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tham fails in his attempt to clinch. Tham needs to keep his hands up - May Jr had a free shot at his head there. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. May Jr scores with a nice head shot. May Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tham.#CL2# Tham gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May Jr's elbow. Tham is trying to break free. A nice right hand lands inside from May Jr. Tham can't find room to land a body shot as May Jr controls the action.
Tham blocks a body shot from May Jr. Tham is trying to push May Jr away but May Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Tham has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
A body shot lands from May Jr.
May Jr lands a right hand. 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! Tham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Tham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tham tries to break free but May Jr pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from May Jr fails to land. May Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tham is looking to control May Jr's arms but May Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tham has his back to the cage. Tham looking to slow down the pace here. Tham blocks an uppercut.
May Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, May Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tham controls the action.
May Jr lands a shot to the body. May Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Tham is trying to break the clinch but May Jr is controlling him. May Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tham to keep the fight standing. May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tham avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. May Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2# May Jr has Tham pressed against the cage, preventing Tham from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tham prevents a body shot from May Jr. May Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. May Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tham misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# May Jr breaks from the clinch.
May Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tham. 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! Tham is looking to take this fight into the clinch. May Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tham throws out a counter right but May Jr avoids it with no problem. May Jr throws a low kick but Tham avoids it. A nice side step and Tham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tham wants to clinch and May Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Tham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from May Jr.#T3# Tham throws a right and a left that both miss. May Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tham just manages to avoid it. May Jr works the jab nicely. May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tham manages to avoid it. May Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. May Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
May Jr delivers a nice body kick. Tham doesn't manage to clinch there - May Jr circles away.
It looked like May Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tham's head backwards. May Jr lands a body shot.
May Jr tried to score with a low kick but Tham checks it. May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tham. Tham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tham throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range. As Tham backs away, May Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4# May Jr stuns Tham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. May Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Tham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from May Jr. May Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Some bone on bone action there as Tham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tham closes the distance but May Jr moves to the side and May Jr counters with a head kick. Tham looks to throw the jab but May Jr is out of range. May Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tham's front leg but catches the back leg as Tham tries to avoid it. Tham's corner calls for a 1-2. Tham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tham throws an overhand right that lands on May Jr's shoulder, as May Jr tries to avoid the shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Crunch! May Jr slams his shin into Tham's torso. Tham swinging wildly here.
Tham walks into a left hand. Tham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. May Jr thows a leg kick but Tham checks it and Tham counters with a three punch combo that has May Jr backing up. May Jr nods at Tham to acknowledge the strikes. May Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# May Jr instigates a clinch. May Jr blocking some punches.
Kaven May Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. May Jr pushes Tham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tham lands a body punch. Tham misses with a short punch on the inside. May Jr tries to work over Tham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tham is trying to stall.
Tham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tham is trying to break the clinch but May Jr is controlling him.#T1# May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tham. May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tham can do to turn this around? May Jr lands with a light punch inside. Tham blocking some punches.
May Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tham's elbow. Tham misses with a punch on the inside.
May Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tham blocks a body shot from May Jr. #BC# May Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. May Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
May Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. May Jr keeps the fight on the outside. May Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tham counters with a two punch combo. May Jr misses with an uppercut. Tham swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr.#T2##CL# May Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tham tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage. May Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tham. May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tham blocks a body shot from May Jr. May Jr tries to pull guard but Tham won't allow it.
May Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from May Jr. May Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
May Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tham backwards. May Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tham.
Tham trying to stall but May Jr improves his position.
Tham is trying to break the clinch but May Jr has him pressed against the cage. Tham is trying to break free. Tham tries to circle away but May Jr has him pinned against the cage. May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tham uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from May Jr fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tham prevents a body shot from May Jr. Tham has had enough of the clinch but May Jr keeps him there for the moment. May Jr tries to work over Tham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. May Jr tries to work over Tham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. May Jr tries to work over Tham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. May Jr has Tham pressed against the cage, preventing Tham from circling away and getting back to striking at range. May Jr tries to stall but Tham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tham trying to control the position but instead, May Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tham into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tham. #T4##BC2# Tham manages to break the clinch.
Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Tham is looking to clinch. May Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Tham manages to avoid taking any serious damage. May Jr misses with a low kick. Tham throws a right and a left that both miss. Tham tries to clinch but May Jr moves out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr. May Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. May Jr throws a head kick that misses enabling Tham to counter with a crisp jab. Some bone on bone action there as Tham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tham staying out of range there. May Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Tham throws an overhand right that lands on May Jr's shoulder, as May Jr tries to avoid the shot. May Jr throws a leg kick that is checked and Tham counters with a three punch combo that has May Jr backing up. May Jr nods at Tham to acknowledge the strikes. May Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tham misses with a hook
and May Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! May Jr throws a leg kick but Tham sees it coming and moves out of range. May Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Tham doesn't manage to clinch there - May Jr circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from May Jr misses the target. Tham jabs May Jr right on the nose. May Jr blinks but takes it well. May Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Tham fails in his attempt to clinch. Tham fails with an attempt to clinch.
May Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Tham avoided it. Tham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peter Tham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# May Jr throws a nice head kick!
May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Tham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
May Jr wants to slow Tham down by chopping away at his legs. Donk. Tham catches May Jr right on the button with a cross. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
May Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tham paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. May Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. May Jr lands with a right hand. May Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL# May Jr clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from May Jr. May Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tham blocks an uppercut.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tham avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. #T2# May Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. May Jr jumps guard but Tham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. May Jr jumps guard but Tham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Tham can't find room to land a body shot as May Jr controls the action.
May Jr taking a breather. Tham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May Jr's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, May Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May Jr's elbow. May Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tham avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. May Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tham throws a head punch that misses. May Jr misses with some punches.
May Jr keeps control of Tham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tham stalling against the cage.
May Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# May Jr misses with some punches.
May Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tham tries to break the clinch but May Jr is controlling the position. Tham works on May Jr's body with a couple of short punches. May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tham throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, May Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tham.
May Jr prevents a body shot from Tham. May Jr throws a head punch that misses. Tham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tham uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tham controls the action.
Tham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tham. Peter Tham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# May Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tham struggles to land a body shot inside as May Jr controls his hands.
May Jr lands with a short shot to the head. May Jr prevents a body shot from Tham. #TD# May Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Tham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. May Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. May Jr trying to control the position.
Tham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with May Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# May Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. May Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaven May Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well May 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Kaven May Jr! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kaven May Jr! Judge William Peck scores the fight for Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr wins by unanimous decision! Kaven May Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1# May Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - McDormit circles away.
May Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDormit swings widly with a right hand
and May Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. May Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDormit throws a lazy right hand but May Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. May Jr misses with a body shot
enabling McDormit to counter with a crisp jab. McDormit works May Jr's body with a nice hook. That kick from May Jr tenderised McDormit's leg. McDormit is trying to keep his angry face on. McDormit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDormit swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr throws a leg kick but McDormit moved away. The fighters circling - McDormit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McDormit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr.
A jab from May Jr misses. #T1# McDormit digs a good hook to May Jr's body.
May Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McDormit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
#CL# May Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
May Jr scores with a hook to the body. May Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. McDormit stalling.
McDormit working hard to break the clinch. McDormit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McDormit controls the action.
The referee calls for May Jr to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDormit. May Jr working aggressively here.
May Jr misses with a body punch.
May Jr pressing his opponent against the cage. May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by May Jr.
A short body shot lands from May Jr as the two fighters clinch.
McDormit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
May Jr has McDormit pushed against the cage. May Jr working aggressively here.
McDormit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but McDormit avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDormit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr letting McDormit take a breather here. McDormit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. May Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDormit can turn it around. McDormit lands with a left to the head. May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as McDormit controls his hands.
McDormit looking to stall.
#T3# May Jr working aggressively here.
McDormit throws a punch but it's blocked by May Jr. McDormit tries a body shot but May Jr blocks it.
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. McDormit can't find room to land a body shot as May Jr controls the action.
May Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDormits head. McDormit swings wildly with an uppercut but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDormit backwards. Nice body punch from May Jr - that landed with a thud.
McDormit blocking some punches.
May Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDormit can't break the clinch.
May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as McDormit controls his hands.
McDormit is looking to break free of the clinch but May Jr has double underhooks. #T4# McDormit blocks an uppercut.
May Jr tries to throw a body punch but McDormit avoids it by throwing May Jr back against the cage. May Jr tries a body shot but McDormit blocks it.
May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McDormit controls the action.
McDormit blocks an uppercut.
May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice right hand lands inside from May Jr. McDormit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning May Jr up against the cage. McDormit misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDormit blocks a body shot from May Jr. McDormit throws a head punch that misses. May Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDormit backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McDormit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McDormit is looking to control May Jr's arms but May Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDormit has his back to the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# May Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from McDormit both land. Nice combination. May Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McDormit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McDormit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and May Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Chase McDormit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McDormit misses with a body shot.
May Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McDormit falls off balance throwing a combination
and May Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. May Jr is looking to score with low kicks. McDormit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
May Jr misses with a hook. May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDormit can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! McDormit punishes May Jr's body with a nice straight punch. McDormit misses with a double jab.
May Jr is looking to wear down McDormit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDormit. McDormit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# McDormit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from May Jr. McDormit staying out of range there. McDormit throws a combination that misses and May Jr counters with a nice body kick.
McDormit drops his hands momentarily and May Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. McDormit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDormit scores with a jab to the jaw. May Jr throws a leg kick which misses McDormit's front leg but catches the back leg as McDormit tries to avoid it. May Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Chase McDormit has been cut. May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
May Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDormit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McDormit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A big right from McDormit misses. #T2# May Jr punishes McDormit's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# McDormit gets tackled into the cage by May Jr. May Jr maintains the clinch. McDormit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDormit is looking to break free of the clinch but May Jr has double underhooks. McDormit leaning against his opponent.
May Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. McDormit lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDormit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDormit prevents a body shot from May Jr. May Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. McDormit working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McDormit fails to land. May Jr tries a body shot but McDormit blocks it.
May Jr digs a right hand underneath McDormit's ribcage. McDormit let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kaven May Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut to the body lands inside from May Jr. #T3##BC2# McDormit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice straight punches there by McDormit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDormit. May Jr lands with a right hand. Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far. May Jr tries to clinch up but McDormit circles away and keeps his distance. McDormit misses the shot to the body. May Jr lands a high kick!
McDormit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and May Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McDormit lands a body shot.
McDormit looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range. May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDormit's sensitive parts. May Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. May Jr misses with an uppercut. McDormit blocks the body kick.
May Jr works the jab nicely.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDormit loads up on a big right hand but May Jr slips the punch. May Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDormit manages to circle out of the way. May Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McDormit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDormit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
May Jr slips a jab from McDormit. McDormit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McDormit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. May Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from McDormit. May Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
May Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. May Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chase McDormit's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# May Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. May Jr takes a swing at McDormit's ribcage but misses. May Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. May Jr misses with a low kick as McDormit jumps back. McDormit keeps the fight on the outside. May Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. McDormit falls off balance throwing a combination
and May Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McDormit really felt that one! May Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
McDormit blocks a head kick by May Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. May Jr tries to clinch but McDormit is having none of it. May Jr throws a body punch but McDormit moves out of range. May Jr misses with a low kick.
McDormit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# May Jr looks to land a body kick but McDormit moved away. McDormit looks like he wants to counter punch here. McDormit throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDormit. A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. McDormit does a little dance to reset his feet. May Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McDormit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. McDormit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDormit throws a predictable looking body shot
and May Jr counters with a low kick, right behind McDormit 's knee. May Jr connects with an inside leg kick. May Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. McDormit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. May Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. May Jr tests McDormit's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# McDormit cracks May Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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! May Jr moves out of range of the strikes. May Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDormit avoids the head kick by May Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by May Jr. May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDormit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. May Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. An inside leg kick lands from May Jr. May Jr tries to clinch and McDormit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from May Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. McDormit throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. McDormit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. McDormit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# McDormit lands a nice shot to the body.
McDormit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. May Jr keeps McDormit at a distance using the push kick. McDormit ducks right into an uppercut from May Jr. May Jr tries to clinch there but McDormit circles away.
McDormit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from May Jr. May Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDormit swats him away and circles back towards the center. A shot to the body from May Jr misses and McDormit counters with a lovely straight right hand! McDormit throws a big shot that misses. McDormit throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# May Jr clinches up against the cage. May Jr tries a body shot but McDormit blocks it.
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# May Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McDormit controls the action.
May Jr misses with a body punch.
May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but McDormit uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as McDormit controls his hands.
May Jr misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McDormit is looking to break free of the clinch but May Jr has double underhooks. A shot in the inside from McDormit. May Jr misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from May Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Kaven May Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. May Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of McDormit backwards. Chase McDormit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McDormit misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from May Jr.
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 Kaven May Jr. Well May 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kaven May Jr! Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Kaven May Jr! Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Kaven May 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. Chase McDormit spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I drank too much before the fight... I need a beer.'. |
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Event:
HFC 38: Ounnagn vs Pashkevich
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1# May Jr misses with a left hand and Tham counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tham scores with a crisp jab that stopped May Jr in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut. A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Tham's head coaches at Next Level MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tham throws a right and a left that both miss. May Jr slips under a jab from Tham. Tham jabs May Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. May Jr throws a hook but Tham blocks it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from May Jr. May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. May Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tham throws an overhand right that lands on May Jr's shoulder, as May Jr tries to avoid the shot. May Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tham manages to avoid it. May Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
May Jr takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Tham throws out a loose jab but May Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tham paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tham avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Tham lands the left hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Tham looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tham throws out a token jab with nothing on it. May Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as May Jr throws out the jab. Tham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Tham has managed to clinch.
May Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tham walks away with a smile on his face. May Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. May Jr throws a body punch but Tham moves out of range. Tham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# Tham moves in looking to clinch but May Jr pushes him off. A nice side step and May Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tham missing with a left hand there. May Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tham is looking to clinch. Tham connects with a single shot there. Good work by Tham as he checks the leg kick. Tham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Tham blocks a jab. Tham is looking to clinch. May Jr throws a low kick but Tham avoids it. Tham throws a right and a left that both miss. Tham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Tham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tham misses with a combination
and May Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3##CL# Tham rushes May Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. May Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by May Jr. Tham slows down the pace here.
May Jr blocks an uppercut.
May Jr throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tham. May Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Tham lands an uppercut.#BC# Tham breaks from the clinch.
Tham cracks May Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. May Jr throws a hook but Tham blocks it. May Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
May Jr looks to land a right hand but Tham moved out of range.#T4# May Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. May Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tham momentarily.
Tham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
It looked like Tham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tham tries to clinch up but May Jr circles away and keeps his distance. Tham scores with a decent looking hook. 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! May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tham manages to avoid it. May Jr misses with a kick to the body.
May Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tham scores with a jab to the jaw. Tham swinging wildly here.
May Jr swings for the body but Tham moves out of range.
May Jr defending well as Tham loads up on a big left hand. Tham fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tham dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# May Jr misses with a low kick.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Tham avoids it. Peter Tham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr avoids the body shot from Tham.
Tham moves forwards but May Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tham throws a body shot but no joy. May Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tham.
Tham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away. Tham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around?#CL# Tham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from May Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tham. Tham tries a body shot but May Jr blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tham. May Jr misses with a body punch.
May Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Tham slows down the pace here.
May Jr is looking to control Tham's arms but Tham gets an underhook and turns him. Now May Jr has his back to the cage. #T1# Tham taking a breather. May Jr blocks a body shot from Tham. Tham lands a hook to the side of the head. Tham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tham struggles to land a body shot inside as May Jr controls his hands.
May Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tham controls his hands.
May Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Tham tries to stall but May Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
May Jr is trying to stall.
May Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tham. Peter Tham has scored more points in the clinch so far. May Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tham can't break the clinch.
#T2# Tham wants to get back to striking at distance but May Jr won't allow it.
Tham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. May Jr misses with the head strike.
Tham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
May Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tham to keep the fight standing. May Jr is trying to pull guard but Tham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tham misses with some punches.
May Jr blocks a body shot from Tham. Tham is looking to control May Jr's arms but May Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tham has his back to the cage. May Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. May Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May Jr tries to work over Tham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Tham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. May Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
May Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. May 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. A quick step to the side and Tham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tham fails in his attempt to clinch. Tham stuns May Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3# Tham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. Tham wants to clinch up but May Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL# Tham has closed the distance and engaged May Jr in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tham. May Jr prevents a body shot from Tham. A left hand lands to the body for May Jr.
May Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tham backwards. Tham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. May Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tham uses good head movement to avoid it. May Jr throws a head punch that misses. May Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tham. May Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tham's elbow. Tham scores with a shoulder strike. May Jr misses with some punches.
#T4# May Jr misses with some punches.
May Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tham to keep the fight standing. Peter Tham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaven May Jr. May Jr misses with the head strike.
Tham blocks a body shot from May Jr. Tham wants to stall.
Tham misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. May Jr looking to stall.
#BC# Tham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Tham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. May Jr tries a low kick but Tham avoids it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Tham counters with a right hand to the body. A punch combination from Tham misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. May Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tham is out of range and May Jr settles back down. 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 Peter Tham will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# May Jr throws a leg kick but Tham moved away.#CL# Tham has May Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
May Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tham. Tham misses with a hook to the ribs.
May Jr working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, May Jr throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Tham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. May Jr thumps Tham with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tham moves out of range easily. Tham lands a slapping body shot.
May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. May Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tham counters with a straight right hand. Tham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Tham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr misses with a jab to the body
letting Tham counter with a right hand. Tham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but May Jr circles away quickly and effectively. Tham checks a low kick from May Jr. May Jr misses with a leg kick and Tham counters with a series of strikes. May Jr will be more careful next time no doubt. Tham ducks under a wild hook from May Jr. Tham is looking to counter punch. May Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tham rather than just go for the knockout. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from May Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sloppy strikes from Tham. Those never looked like landing. May Jr misses the body punch and Tham counters with a stiff right hand. May Jr takes one to the chin there. Tham defending well as May Jr loads up on a big left hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Tham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Tham tries to clinch up. Tham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from May Jr. May Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tham is out of range and May Jr settles back down. Tham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from May Jr. Tham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tham.
As May Jr looks to move away, Tham throws a big counter combo but May Jr just gets out of the way. Tham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tham blocks a leg kick. May Jr tries a low kick but Tham avoids it. Tham is looking to clinch but May Jr is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for May Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Tham. Those never looked like landing. May Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. May Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tham momentarily.
May Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3# Tham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tham tries to close the distance and clinch up but May Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tham is looking to take this fight into the clinch. May Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tham takes a step back to recover. Tham avoids the body shot from May Jr.
Tham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Tham swats away the attempt to clinch by May Jr. An attempted straight right counter from Tham misses the target. Peter Tham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. May Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tham. May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# May Jr wants to land a leg kick but Tham is out of range. Tham punishes May Jr's body with a nice straight punch. Peter Tham is winning the standup battle so far. Tham moves away from the strike by May Jr. May Jr throws a leg kick but Tham sees it coming and moves out of range. Peter Tham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. May Jr throws a body punch but Tham moves out of range. Tham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Tham clinches up against the cage. May Jr is trying to pull guard but Tham has him pressed against the cage. Tham tries to throw a body punch but May Jr avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage. May Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tham smiles and moves away.
Tham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. May Jr throws a hook but Tham blocks it. May Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! May Jr swings away with a leg 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 Peter Tham. Well Tham 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Peter Tham! Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Peter Tham! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Peter Tham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1# May Jr throws a leg kick but Bactya checks it. Bactya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. May Jr misses with a body shot.
Bactya moves away from the strike by May Jr. Bactya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by May Jr. May Jr throws a jab when Bactya was well out of range. Bactya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bactya on the wrong end of a nice hook. May Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bactyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bactya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. May Jr lands with a straight right. Bactya didn't see that one coming. May Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bactya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# May Jr throws a low kick but Bactya avoids it. A big left from May Jr misses. Bactya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# May Jr gets a clinch. Bactya blocking some punches.
May Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Bactya is breathing heavily. Bactya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but May Jr is defending well. May Jr wants to stall.
May Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD# Bactya is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. May Jr can't fight it off and eventually Bactya manages to take the fight to the floor. May Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# May Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# May Jr looking to control but Bactya passes into half guard.
Bactya is thwarting May Jr's attempts to control the position. May Jr is looking for a sweep. Bactya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. May Jr trying to hold on to Bactya's head to control him but Bactya postures up.
#T3##SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back. May Jr trying to hold on to Bactya's head to control him but Bactya postures up.
#SUB2# May Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bactya escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bactya! May Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. May Jr trying to control here.
#SUB2# May Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. May Jr wants to control but Bactya is keeping busy.
Bactya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bactya is thwarting May Jr's attempts to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bactya is just out of range. May Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
May Jr throws a right and a left that both miss. Bactya slips under a jab. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bactya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD# Bactya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bactya lands in his opponent's guard. May Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bactya is now in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr wants to control the action here but instead Bactya manages to pass to full mount! #T1# May Jr can't escape the position.
Bactya avoids the attempt from May Jr to control. Alex Bactya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. May Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
May Jr wants to control but Bactya is having none of it. May Jr regains half guard.#T2# May Jr wants to control but Bactya is keeping busy and won't allow it. May Jr tries to roll over but Bactya keeps him under control. Bactya moves nicely into side control. You can see the frustration on May Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. May Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. May Jr manages to get back to half guard.#T3# Bactya prevents May Jr from improving his position.#SU# Bactya decides to return to a standing position. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts May Jr, as that shot connected.
May Jr scores with a jab to the body. Bactya moves out of range as May Jr strikes. Nice body punch from May Jr. May Jr connects with a single shot there.#CL2# May Jr closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC2# May Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. May Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bactya manages to avoid it. Bactya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. May Jr connects with a body shot. May Jr jabs at Bactya's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! May Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from May Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bactya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bactya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bactya throwing a counter right hand but May Jr manages to avoid it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. May Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bactya doesn't seem bothered though. Bactya walks into a left hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bactya manages to avoid it. Bactya tries to counter with a takedown but May Jr is quick to defend against it. Bactya takes one to the side of the head.
May Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. May Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# May Jr closes the distance and clinches. May Jr taking a breather. May Jr effectively controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr looking to stall.
Bactya fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# May Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bactya as May Jr tries to tie him up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaven May Jr. May Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bactya back to the cage. May Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A cross from May Jr lands.#CL2# May Jr forces Bactya back against the cage and clinches. May Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bactya jumps guard but May Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. May Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T2# May Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Bactya gets an underhook and turns May Jr into the cage. May Jr is trying to stall.
May Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. May Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Bactya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. May Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Bactya manages to get the takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bactya trying to pass the guard but May Jr defending well. #SUB2# May Jr actively working from the bottom here. Bactya tries to pass to full mount but May Jr defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# May Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bactya pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# May Jr looking for submissions off his back. Bactya wants to stand up but May Jr is controlling the position.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bactya is trying to control the action in half guard but May Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. May Jr wants to control but Bactya is keeping busy and won't allow it. May Jr gets full guard. Bactya trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Alex Bactya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kaven May Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bactya walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaven May Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got May Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr! A victorious Kaven May Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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