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Event:
CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Ramkins instigates a clinch. Ramkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC# Ramkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ramkins wants to clinch up but Fry keeps it at a distance.#CL# Ramkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramkins tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ramkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it. Ramkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Al Fry has been cut. Ramkins misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Ramkins lands a body punch. Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Fry is blocking nicely.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. 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! Fry is trying to break the clinch but Ramkins is controlling him.#T1# Ramkins with a knee to the head.
Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fry wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramkins won't allow it.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry. Ramkins keeps control of Fry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fry takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Ramkins.
Ramkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramkins is breathing heavily. Fry looking for a takedown. #T2# Ramkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramkins lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Ramkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Fry or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramkins, which made it look bad. As Fry looks to move away, Ramkins throws a big counter combo but Fry just gets out of the way. Fry keeps the fight on the outside. Fry wants to counter with a clinch but Ramkins pushes him away. Ramkins closes the distance looking to clinch letting Fry counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramkins tries to clinch up but Fry circles away and keeps his distance. Fry jabs Ramkins right on the nose. Ramkins blinks but takes it well. Ramkins moves in looking to clinch but Fry pushes him off. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fry swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##CL# Ramkins moves into range and clinches up with Fry. Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Fry is blocking nicely.
Fry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fry is defending well for now. The referee calls for Ramkins to work.
Ramkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fry avoiding damage as Ramkins throws knees to the body.
Fry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ramkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4# Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. Fry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ramkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fry is trying to break free. Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but Fry blocks with his arms.
Ramkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Fry. 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! Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramkins scores with a shoulder strike. Fry tries to break free but Ramkins pushes him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ramkins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Al Fry's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Fry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fry with a jab. Fry dips to his left and cracks Ramkins with an uppercut! Fry cracks Ramkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ramkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fry can do to turn this around?#CL# Ramkins gets a clinch. Ramkins lands with a light punch inside. Fry is looking to take this one to the mat. Fry tries to break free but Ramkins pushes him back against the cage. Fry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramkins misses with a body punch.
Ramkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
#T1# Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Fry is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramkins prevents Fry from breaking the clinch. Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but Fry blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Fry's face as he tries to break the clinch. A knee to the head by Ramkins.
Ramkins throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Ramkins gets a clinch. Ramkins prevents Fry from breaking the clinch. Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fry can't break the clinch.
Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. #T2# Fry tries to break free but Ramkins pushes him back against the cage. Ramkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Fry looking for a takedown. Fry has had enough of the clinch but Ramkins keeps him there for the moment. Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Dan Ramkins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ramkins lands with a short shot to the head. Fry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Fry. Fry blocks a body shot from Ramkins. Ramkins lands a body shot. Ramkins has Fry pressed against the cage, preventing Fry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3# Ramkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fry blocks it with crossed arms. Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but Fry blocks with his arms.
Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. Fry wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Fry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Fry blocks it.
Fry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fry wants to break free but Ramkins has control.
Ramkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fry blocks it with crossed arms. Fry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fry is trying to break free.#T4# Fry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fry tries to circle away but Ramkins has him pinned against the cage. Fry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
#BC# Ramkins breaks from the clinch.
Dan Ramkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A left lands for Fry. Fry lands with a right hand. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fry.#CL# Ramkins drives through and clinches with Fry against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ramkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ramkins dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Al Fry'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# Fry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramkins closes the distance but Fry moves to the side and Ramkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fry looks to land a left hand but Ramkins moved out of range nicely. Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Fry circles away.
Fry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL# Ramkins darts in and clinches Fry up against the cage. Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but Fry blocks with his arms.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fry is working for takedown but Ramkins is calmly controlling the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fry tries to break the clinch but Ramkins is controlling the position. Fry is trying to break the clinch but Ramkins is controlling him. Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
#T1# Ramkins trying to land knees to the body.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry. Ramkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramkins misses with the head strike.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Fry blocks it.
Ramkins prevents Fry from breaking the clinch. Fry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. Ramkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramkins stalling in the clinch but Fry improves position. Ramkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Fry avoids the damage to the body. #T2# Fry tries to circle away but Ramkins has him pinned against the cage. Ramkins has Fry pressed against the cage, preventing Fry from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ramkins tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Ramkins back against the cage. Fry is trying to push Ramkins away but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fry blocking some punches.
Fry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage. Ramkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fry is trying to break the clinch but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage. Ramkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry. Fry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fry tries to circle away but Ramkins has him pinned against the cage.#T3# Ramkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Fry avoids the damage to the body. Ramkins tries to stall but Fry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fry tries to break free but Ramkins pushes him back against the cage. Fry is trying to break the clinch but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage. Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Fry blocks it.
Fry tries to circle away but Ramkins has him pinned against the cage. Fry is trying to break the clinch but Ramkins is controlling him. Fry is trying to break free. Ramkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
Ramkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it. Dan Ramkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fry wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramkins won't allow it.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ramkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Fry is blocking nicely.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Ramkins fails to land. Ramkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fry's efforts to push away. Ramkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fry is trying to break free. Ramkins lands a body punch in the clinch. Al Fry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fry wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramkins won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Ramkins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramkins, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Ramkins! Dan Ramkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 534
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramkins. Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Ramkins rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage. Ramkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ramkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox is breathing heavily. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
#BC2# Ramkins manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Ramkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# Ramkins closes the distance and clinches. Ramkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ramkins. #BC2# Ramkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Ramkins moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Ramkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Ramkins.
Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramkins obliges. Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
#T1# Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Ramkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Ramkins. Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Ramkins lands a nice knee to the body. Knox has had enough of the clinch but Ramkins keeps him there for the moment. A knee to the head by Ramkins.
Ramkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramkins working Knox over with knees to the body. Ramkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramkins misses with a short punch on the inside. Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage. Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ramkins controls the action.
Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramkinss head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot in the inside from Knox. Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ramkins controls the action.
#BC2# Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ramkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ramkins wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance. Ramkins wants to clinch. Ramkins is looking to clinch. Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramkins. Knox throws a big shot that misses.#T3# A swing and a miss from Knox. Ramkins scores with a hook. Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It seemed like Ramkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target. Ramkins blocks a jab. Ramkins slips under a jab from Knox. Ramkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Knox misses with a looping left. Knox swings for the body but Ramkins moves out of range.
Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem. Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss. Ramkins slips a jab from Knox. Ramkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big right from Knox misses. Ramkins staying out of range there. Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ramkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramkins scrambles back to his feet. Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside. Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4# Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. Knox thows a left - swing and a miss! Knox is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ramkins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox. Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramkins is just out of range. Knox misses the shot to the body. Knox throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Ramkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ramkins tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramkinss head. Ramkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a right hand. A short uppercut from Knox. A knee to the head by Ramkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramkins backwards. #BC# Knox breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Ramkins will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Ramkins has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ramkins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Ramkins keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dan Ramkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Ramkins fails to land. Knox is trying to push Ramkins away but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramkins tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Ramkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
Knox takes a shot to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramkins. Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Knox is trying to force a seperation but Ramkins has the dominant position. Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox is leaning against Ramkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1# Knox presses Ramkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox wants to break free but Ramkins has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside. Knox lands a body punch. Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox is leaning against Ramkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Knox presses Ramkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Knox misses the shot to the body. Knox cracks Ramkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Knox throws a right and a left that Ramkins avoids nicely. #T2# Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramkins back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Ramkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramkins scores with a knee to the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.#BC2# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dan Ramkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ramkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Knox scores with a hook. Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
As Knox backs off Ramkins throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all. A jab from Knox misses. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramkins moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off. Ramkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Knox. Ramkins staying out of range there. The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ramkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox. A swing and a miss from Knox. Knox misses with a hook. Ramkins unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Ramkins is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ramkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramkins. John Knox is winning the standup battle so far. Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox. Ramkins moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off. Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big right from Knox misses. Decent striking displayed by Knox there. Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4# A jab from Knox misses. #CL2# Ramkins clinches up against the cage. Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramkins prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.#BC# Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Ramkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramkins has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Knox prevents a body shot from Ramkins. Knox tries to work over Ramkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knox lands an uppercut. Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramkins has double underhooks. Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. Ramkins lands a hook to the side of the head. Ramkins crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage. Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Knox misses the shot to the body. Ramkins fails in his attempt to clinch. Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ramkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Ramkins clinches. #BC# Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Ramkins wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramkins. Ramkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramkins is looking to clinch. Ramkins tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance. Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem. Ramkins tries to clinch up. Ramkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Ramkins clinches. Ramkins misses with the head strike.
Ramkins trying to land knees to the body.
Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Knox is working Ramkins over against the cage.#T2# Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Knox works on Ramkins's body with a couple of short punches. Ramkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knox digs a right hand into Ramkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramkins's gas tank. A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Ramkins's ribcage. Ramkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC# Knox breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab from Knox. Ramkins slips a straight right by Knox. Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramkins can do to turn this around? Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. A punch combination from Knox misses. It seemed like Ramkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Knox cracks Ramkins with a good jab. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Ramkins moves out of range as Knox strikes. Ramkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ramkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ramkins avoids nicely. Ramkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox scores with a nice strike. Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Ramkins's head back.
Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox. Nice jab there from Knox. Ramkins wants to clinch. Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Knox cracks a nice hook into Ramkins's ribs. Knox stuns Ramkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knox throws a hook to the side of Ramkins's head but Ramkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ramkins wants to clinch. Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center. Knox lands with a nice body punch. Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramkins momentarily.
Ramkins slips a jab from Knox. Ramkins is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ramkins slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramkins manages to avoid it. Ramkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big right from Knox misses.
And that's the end of the fight! John Knox showed his dominance in that final round. I think Knox 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox! In his post fight interview, John Knox started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. The defeated Dan Ramkins had this to say: 'Tonight was not my night, but I ain't done yet. See you at the TOP! DRam out.'. |
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Ramkins closes the distance and clinches. Foster is working for takedown but Ramkins is calmly controlling the position for now. Foster leaning against his opponent.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Brad Foster has been cut. Foster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Foster tries to pull guard but Ramkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
Foster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ramkins lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ramkins lands with a right to the head. #BC# Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Ramkins darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage. Ramkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ramkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Ramkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Foster with a lazy takedown attempt and Ramkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster. Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramkins as he avoids it easily. #CL# Ramkins moves into range and clinches up with Foster.#T1# Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster looks winded! A shot in the inside from Ramkins. Ramkins scores with a shot to the side of Foster's head. #BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Ramkins pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch. Ramkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Ramkins closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramkins takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses. #CL# Ramkins has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramkins lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Ramkins clinches. #T2# Ramkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards. Ramkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards. #BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch.
Ramkins throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Foster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramkins! Foster wants to stand but Ramkins is controlling his arm. Ramkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foster is controlling him well. Foster looks up at the clock and then as Ramkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Foster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Foster 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. Foster landing a few strikes. Foster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ramkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3# Ramkins wants to get back to his feet but Foster drags him back down. Foster landing strikes. Foster working the head with strikes. Foster grinds an elbow into Ramkins's temple. Foster is putting a hurting on Ramkins here, landing some big shots from side control. Foster happy to just control the position for now. #T4# Foster scoring with punches from side control. Foster working the ground and pound. Foster controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2# Foster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ramkins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brad Foster's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Ramkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ramkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Ramkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramkins scores with a shoulder strike. Foster can't get the takedown.
Foster is trying to push Ramkins away but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ramkins scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ramkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Foster is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Ramkins scores with a nice short uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Ramkins.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster. Ramkins is pressed up against the cage. Foster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramkins down to the mat. Ramkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1# Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramkins but Ramkins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dan Ramkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Ramkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramkins scores with a shoulder strike. Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ramkins landing knees to the head.
Ramkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Foster takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC# Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Ramkins has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Dan Ramkins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face.
#T2##BC# Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Ramkins closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramkins lands with a short shot to the head. Ramkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards. #BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Ramkins clinches with his opponent.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#Foster is rocked!#BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramkins finish him?#CL# Ramkins clinches up with Foster and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Ramkins gets in close and instigates a clinch. Foster seems to have recovered his senses. Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Ramkins scores with a nice short uppercut. Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3# Ramkins lands a big knee! That's hurt Foster! Oh, he's all over the place! Ramkins lands another knee that sends Foster to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Ramkins! A very excited looking Dan Ramkins 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:
CFC 527
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Ramkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ramkins's head but Ramkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Knox looks to move away, Ramkins throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way. Ramkins misses with a double jab.
Knox misses with a straight right. A counter left hand to the body from Ramkins misses its target. Knox throws a lazy right hand but Ramkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox checks the leg kick. A left lands for Knox. Ramkins takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. Ramkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ramkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Ramkins moved out of range nicely. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramkins. Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramkins.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramkins cracks Knox with a good jab. Ramkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox. Ramkins misses with the combination.
Knox is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Ramkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Knox takes a swing at Ramkins's ribcage but misses. Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily. Ramkins appears to be looking for a big counter. Ramkins cracks Knox with a good jab. Ramkins misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ramkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ramkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ramkins throws a hook but Knox blocks it. Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A looping hook to the body misses from Ramkins. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet. Ramkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ramkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ramkins slips the punch. Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox. Ramkins throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily. Ramkins misses the shot to the body. Ramkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knox eats them both and turns towards Ramkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Knox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Knox with a jab. Ramkins misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramkins. Knox scores with a decent looking hook. Knox cracks Ramkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ramkins looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well. Knox throws a hook but Ramkins avoids it easily. Knox misses with an uppercut. Ramkins saw that one coming. Ramkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Ramkins's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Knox misses with a straight left. Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Knox lands with a right hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Knox lands a jab to Ramkins's midsection. Ramkins throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease. Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily. Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ramkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Knox throws a nice looking combination but Ramkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Knox looks to move away, Ramkins throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way. Ramkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox jabs Ramkins right on the nose. Ramkins blinks but takes it well. A combination from Knox does no damage. Ramkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramkins is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramkins.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ramkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ramkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #T4# Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox. Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramkins, as that shot connected.
Ramkins is breathing heavily. Ramkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A big left from Knox misses. It looked like Ramkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ramkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox cracks Ramkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Ramkins's shoulder, as Ramkins tries to avoid the shot. Some wild striking there from Ramkins.
Ramkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ramkins slips under a jab. Knox punishes Ramkins's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ramkins misses the jab. A slow jab from Ramkins misses its intended target. Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox. Ramkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A jab from Knox misses. Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily. A big left from Knox misses. Ramkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ramkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ramkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ramkins throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease. A big left from Knox misses. Ramkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ramkins throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Knox throws out a counter right but Ramkins avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Ramkins does a little dance to reset his feet. Ramkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramkins. Ramkins lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange. John Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ramkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox. Ramkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramkins at a distance.
Knox throws out a powerful jab. Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ramkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Knox lands a nice hook to Ramkins's body. Ramkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Knox scores with a hook. Ramkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Ramkins is rocked! Ramkins slips under a jab from Knox. Ramkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ramkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Knox throws a big shot that misses. Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Ramkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ramkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramkins throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ramkins seems to have got his legs back now. Ramkins is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ramkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramkins's head. Knox thows a left - swing and a miss! This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramkins slips under a jab from Knox. Knox punishes Ramkins's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Knox misses with an uppercut. Knox misses with a hook. Ramkins ducked under it nicely. Knox digs a good body shot into Ramkins's ribs. Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ramkins throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease. Dan Ramkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing. Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramkins. Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Ramkins seems unphased.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramkins doesn't seem bothered though. A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. Ramkins moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ramkins takes a shot right to the bread basket. A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot. Ramkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice body punch from Knox. Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Knox scores with a nice right hand.
#T3# Ramkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ramkins misses with a looping left. Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox. Ramkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ramkins moves away from the strike by Knox. Ramkins looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range. Ramkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramkins. Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Knox thuds a left hand into Ramkins's body. Knox throws a big shot that misses. A little feinted left hand from Ramkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Knox throws a right and a left that Ramkins avoids nicely. Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. Knox looks to throw the jab but Ramkins is out of range. Ramkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox. Knox digs a good body shot into Ramkins's ribs. Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ramkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Ramkins misses with a double jab.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox. Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramkins at a distance.
Nice shot by Knox. Ramkins wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs. Knox clobbers Ramkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Knox scores with a nice head shot. Ramkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Ramkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ramkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox avoids the body shot from Ramkins.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Ramkins backs away looking to recover. Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ramkins slips the punch. Ramkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ramkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Ramkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. Ramkins tries to clinch up. Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Ramkins's shoulder, as Ramkins tries to avoid the shot. Ramkins misses with a low kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramkins. Knox misses with a straight right. Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox digs a good body shot into Ramkins's ribs. A jab from Knox misses. Ramkins blocks a jab. Ramkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ramkins blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knox thows a left - swing and a miss! Ramkins is looking to score with low kicks. Knox misses with a looping left. Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ramkins misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Knox misses with an uppercut. Ramkins saw that one coming. Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ramkins moves away and avoids it. Ramkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ramkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head. Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ramkins moves away and avoids it. Knox throws an off balance right hand
letting Ramkins counter with a right hand. Left hook, right uppercut from Ramkins. Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramkins should have avoided that one. Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ramkins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ramkins takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. Ramkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox. Ramkins misses with a straight right. Ramkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ramkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ramkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A big left from Knox misses. Ramkins slips a straight right by Knox. Ramkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ramkins throws a right and a left that both miss. Ramkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramkins misses with a double jab.
Ramkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ramkins throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Ramkins walks into a straight right hand from Knox. Nice defenses there by Ramkins. Ramkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ramkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Knox throws a big shot that misses. Knox scores with a nice head shot. Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramkins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ramkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramkins. Ramkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Knox with a hook. Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Knox throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramkins there as he acknowledges the shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.#T4# Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A jab lands there for Knox. Ramkins walks into a stiff left hand from Knox. Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Ramkins blocks it. Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramkins. Ramkins fails in his attempt to clinch. Dan Ramkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ramkins throws a body shot but no joy. Ramkins moves away from the strike by Knox. Knox misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ramkins staying out of range there. Ramkins throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. John Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Knox works Ramkins's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight! John Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox! John Knox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. The defeated Dan Ramkins had this to say: 'Tonight was not my night, but I ain't done yet. See you at the TOP! DRam out.'. |
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Event:
CFC 520
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1# Mahi Ai dives in and grabs Ramkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramkins pushes down on Mahi Ai's head and hops out. Mahi Ai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahi Ai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahi Ai throws a body punch but Ramkins moves out of range. Ramkins connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Ramkins does no damage. Mahi Ai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramkins. Mahi Ai is looking to counter punch. Ramkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Mahi Ai slips a jab from Ramkins. Mahi Ai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramkins sprawls well. Ramkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahi Ai gets slowly back to his feet. Ramkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mahi Ai slips a jab and a cross from Ramkins.
Mahi Ai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mahi Ai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramkins moves away. Ramkins throws a front kick aimed at Mahi Ai's knee but Mahi Ai avoids it well. Ramkins defending well as Mahi Ai loads up on a big left hand. Ramkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahi Ai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramkins. Mahi Ai shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramkins sprawls well. He's pushed Mahi Ai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Mahi Ai. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ramkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Mahi Ai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramkins as he avoids it easily. Mahi Ai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramkins manages to avoid it. Ramkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ramkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahi Ai lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahi Ai tries to clinch up. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramkins! But no joy. Dan Ramkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mahi Ai throws a series of punches but Ramkins moves out of range. Ramkins feints a jab promting Mahi Ai to slip. Ramkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahi Ai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Mahi Ai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramkins.
Mahi Ai is looking to wear down Ramkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ramkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahi Ai moves away. Ramkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahi Ai misses the shot to the body. Ramkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahi Ai. Ramkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahi Ai.#T2# Ramkins takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mahi Ai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramkins defends it nicely. Ramkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ramkins throws a nice looking combination but Mahi Ai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mahi Ai shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramkins sprawls well. He's pushed Mahi Ai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ramkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A leg kick checked by Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramkins moves away. Ramkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ramkins misses with a low kick. Mahi Ai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mahi Ai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramkins fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Ramkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ramkins keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Mahi Ai moves into the clinch. Mahi Ai misses with a punch to the body.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahi Ai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramkins's elbow. Mahi Ai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramkins blocks a body shot from Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramkins looks winded! Mahi Ai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mahi Ai keeps control of Ramkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Ramkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mahi Ai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Ramkins breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Mahi Ai.
#T4# Mahi Ai is looking to clinch but Ramkins is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramkins! But no joy. Ramkins throws a right and a left that Mahi Ai avoids nicely. #TD# Mahi Ai drives through with a takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Mahi Ai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mahi Ai postures up and lands a big shot to Ramkins's brow. Mahi Ai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mahi Ai throwing strikes from guard but Ramkins blocks nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Ramkins 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# Mahi Ai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ramkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ramkins throws a body shot but no joy. Ramkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahi Ai's head backwards. Ramkins scores with a hook. Ramkins thows a left - swing and a miss! Ramkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Mahi Ai has managed to clinch.
Mahi Ai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramkins backwards. Mahi Ai pushes Ramkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mahi Ai is working Ramkins over against the cage. Mahi Ai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramkins backwards. Ramkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Ramkins is rocked! Ramkins is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahi Ai controls his hands.
Ramkins avoiding damage as Mahi Ai throws knees to the body.
Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. #T1# Ramkins wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahi Ai works on Ramkins's body with a couple of short punches. Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramkins tries a body shot but Mahi Ai blocks it.
Mahi Ai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramkins avoids it. Ramkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahi Ai is keeping busy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahi Ai. Ramkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mahi Ai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mahi Ai tries to throw a body punch but Ramkins avoids it by throwing Mahi Ai back against the cage. Mahi Ai tries to work over Ramkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramkins controls his hands.
Mahi Ai tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramkins avoids the damage to the body. Mahi Ai has Ramkins pressed against the cage, preventing Ramkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Mahi Ai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mahi Ai punishes Ramkins's body with a nice straight punch. Mahi Ai lands a body shot.
#CL# Mahi Ai rushes Ramkins and presses him up against the cage. Mahi Ai scores with a hook to the body. Mahi Ai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Ramkins blocks it.
Ramkins working hard to break the clinch. Mahi Ai is leaning against Ramkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mahi Ai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahi Ai scores with a hook to the body. Mahi Ai pushes Ramkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mahi Ai is leaning against Ramkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramkins controls his hands.
#T3# A short left from Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramkins backwards. Mahi Ai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramkins's elbow. Mahi Ai lands with a light punch inside. Mahi Ai lands a body punch. Thomas Mahi Ai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mahi Ai digs a right hand underneath Ramkins's ribcage. Ramkins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai works on Ramkins's body with a couple of short punches. Mahi Ai lands a body punch in the clinch. Mahi Ai tries to throw a body punch but Ramkins avoids it by throwing Mahi Ai back against the cage. Mahi Ai is working Ramkins over against the cage. Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mahi Ai missing with knees to the body.
Mahi Ai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramkins is defending well for now. Mahi Ai digs a right hand into Ramkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramkins's gas tank. Mahi Ai unloads a knee to the mid-section. A right hook to the body lands for Mahi Ai.
#T4# Mahi Ai misses with a body punch.
Ramkins working hard to break the clinch. Ramkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Ramkins blocks it.
Mahi Ai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mahi Ai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahi Ai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramkins is defending well for now. A short body shot lands from Mahi Ai as the two fighters clinch.
Mahi Ai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramkinss head. Ramkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahi Ai finish him? Ramkins tries to circle away but Mahi Ai has him pinned against the cage. Ramkins seems to have recovered his senses. A short right from Mahi Ai on the inside. Mahi Ai missing with knees to the body.
Mahi Ai scores with a nice hook to the head. Mahi Ai is leaning against Ramkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Mahi Ai - that landed with a thud.
Mahi Ai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramkins can do to turn this around? Come on Mahi Ai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mahi Ai dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Mahi Ai looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ramkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dan Ramkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mahi Ai with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mahi Ai lands the left hand. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai lands with a good body shot. Ramkins thows a leg kick but Mahi Ai checks it and Mahi Ai counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mahi Ai is looking to clinch. Mahi Ai shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramkins tries to sprawl out of it but Mahi Ai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mahi Ai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ramkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Mahi Ai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahi Ai in particular looking to stall. Ramkins taking some punishment here, with Mahi Ai in his half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahi Ai in particular looking to stall. Mahi Ai lands with a punch from half guard. Mahi Ai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mahi Ai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mahi Ai is figuring out what he wants to do next. Ramkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ramkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# Mahi Ai 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. Mahi Ai working over Ramkins with some ground and pound. Ramkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mahi Ai scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mahi Ai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ramkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Thomas Mahi Ai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ramkins is trying to stand.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ramkins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ramkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahi Ai lands a jab to Ramkins's midsection. Ramkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramkins switches off momentarily and Mahi Ai cracks him with a monster right hand! Ramkins topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mahi Ai dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mahi Ai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Mahi Ai! Thomas Mahi Ai is the new light heavyweight champion! Thomas Mahi Ai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Dan Ramkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight was not my night, but I ain't done yet. See you at the TOP! DRam out.'. |
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Event:
CFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1# Ramkins falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2# and Striker counters with a head kick that drops Ramkins to the mat! Ramkins scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Ramkins tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range. #CL# Ramkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Striker blocks it.
Ramkins taking a breather. #BC2# Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Striker does no damage. Ramkins is looking to counter the offense by Striker and move into the clinch. Ramkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins tries to clinch but Striker is having none of it. Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramkins counters with a series of strikes. Striker will be more careful next time no doubt. Striker misses with a looping right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramkins blocks a head kick by Striker.
#T1# Striker throws a head kick that misses and Ramkins counters with a straight right hand. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Striker only half commits to the counter leg kick. Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range. Ramkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Striker keeps the fight on the outside. Ramkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Ramkins moves out of range easily. Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Striker circles away.
Striker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Striker throws a combination that misses and Ramkins counters with a one-two to the body. #T2# The fighters circling - Striker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ramkins avoids the head kick by Striker.
Striker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Striker looks to land a right hand but Ramkins moved out of range.#CL# Ramkins instigates a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramkins lands a hook to the side of the head. Ramkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramkins wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance. Striker tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramkins is wise to it. Ramkins is looking to clinch. #T3# Striker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramkins. Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramkins moves away. Ramkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Striker manages to circle out of the way. Ramkins moves forwards but Striker connects with a nice, crisp jab. Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramkins. Striker connects with the punch.#CL# Ramkins gets a clinch. Striker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramkins. Striker avoiding damage as Ramkins throws knees to the body.
Ramkins blocks a body shot from Striker. #T4# Ramkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramkins working aggressively here.
Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Striker blocks it.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. A frustrated look appears on Striker's face as he tries to break the clinch. Striker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!#BC2# Striker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramkins is just out of range. Ramkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striker.
Striker lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steel Striker will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Ramkins moves out of range easily. Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Ramkins closes the distance and pushes Striker back into the cage. Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Striker is blocking nicely.
Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Striker blocks it.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Striker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramkins's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Striker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Striker misses with a two punch combination.
As Striker looks to move away, Ramkins throws a big counter combo but Striker just gets out of the way.#CL# Ramkins rushes Striker and presses him up against the cage. Striker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Ramkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Striker avoids it. Ramkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ramkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Striker blocks it with crossed arms. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramkins. #BC2# Striker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Striker throws a wild body kick that Ramkins sees coming a mile off. Dan Ramkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Ramkins gets in close and instigates a clinch. Striker managing to block the knees to the body from Ramkins.
Ramkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Striker backwards. Striker blocks a body shot from Ramkins. #BC2# Striker breaks the clinch.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2# Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ramkins tries to clinch up. Striker lands with an overhand left. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Striker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramkins counters with a left and a right that stings Striker. We've been told by Ramkins's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Striker throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Ramkins counters by clinching up. Striker is trying to break the clinch but Ramkins is controlling him.#BC2# Striker breaks from the clinch.
Ramkins defending well as Striker loads up on a big left hand. Ramkins tries to counter by clinching up but Striker breaks away and moves out of range. Striker misses with a straight left. Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Striker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramkins avoids the head kick by Striker.
Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Striker circles away.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker misses with a straight left. Ramkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Striker throws a head kick but Ramkins moves out of range.
#CL# Ramkins gets a clinch. #BC2# Striker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ramkins wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance. Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramkins.#T4##CL# Ramkins rushes Striker and presses him up against the cage. Knees to the body from Ramkins.
Striker is breathing heavily. Striker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ramkins lands an uppercut. Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action! A frustrated look appears on Striker's face as he tries to break the clinch. Striker is trying to break the clinch but Ramkins is controlling him. Ramkins is trying to stall.
#BC2# Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ramkins tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance. 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 Dan Ramkins will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Ramkins gets a clinch. Striker blocks a body shot from Ramkins. Ramkins working aggressively here.
Striker is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramkins has double underhooks. Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Striker tries to break free but Ramkins pushes him back against the cage. Striker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Striker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dan Ramkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Striker breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins avoids the body shot from Striker.
Ramkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Striker is looking for the big counter here. Striker takes a swing at Ramkins's ribcage but misses. #T1# Striker throws a chopping leg kick but Ramkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ramkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Steel Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Striker keeps the fight on the outside. Striker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramkins is able to avoid easily. As Striker tries to get set, Ramkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Striker manages to avoid the attempt. Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramkins. Striker throws a head kick but Ramkins moves out of range.
Ramkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Striker manages to circle out of the way. Striker tries to land a body kick letting Ramkins counter with a right hand. Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ramkins tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance. Ramkins tries to clinch but Striker is having none of it. Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramkins. As Striker backs away, Ramkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2# Ramkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Striker throws out a counter right but Ramkins avoids it with no problem. Ramkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Striker. Striker throws a leg kick but Ramkins checks it. Some wild striking there from Striker.
Striker keeps the fight on the outside. Striker thows a left - swing and a miss! Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Striker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramkins!
#T3# Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Ramkins blocks a head kick by Striker.
Striker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ramkins is looking to clinch. Ramkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Striker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Striker misses with a right hand and Ramkins counters with a two punch combo. Striker throws a head kick that misses. Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramkins. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Steel Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL# Ramkins has closed the distance and engaged Striker in a clinch.
Ramkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Striker being controlled against the cage. Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Striker tries to circle away but Ramkins has him pinned against the cage. Ramkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Striker breaks from the clinch.
Ramkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 Dan Ramkins. I think Ramkins 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dan Ramkins! A relieved looking Dan Ramkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Steel Striker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that sucks 8('. |
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Event:
CFC 508
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Ramkins closes the distance and clinches. Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Deppa Don has been cut. Ramkins lands a left hand.
Ramkins stalling the fight.
Ramkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Don's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Don's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Don's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2# Don pulls guard successfully.
#ES2# Don kicks Ramkins off and gets 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! Ramkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL# Ramkins closes the distance and pushes Don back into the cage. Don is working for takedown but Ramkins is calmly controlling the position for now. Ramkins landing knees to the head.
Don jumps guard but Ramkins stands there with Don around his waist. Don gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deppa Don.#T1# Ramkins stalling in the clinch.
Ramkins scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramkins obliges. Don looks winded! Ramkins with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ramkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ramkins. Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Don backwards. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Don's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Ramkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Don takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2# Ramkins lands a right hand. Ramkins with a knee to the head.
Ramkins digs a right hand underneath Don's ribcage. Don let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Ramkins landing knees to the head.
Ramkins lands a knee to the body.
Ramkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Don blocks it with crossed arms. Don is trying to pull guard but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage. Don wants a takedown.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Don wants to break free but Ramkins has control.
Ramkins misses with a knee to the head. Ramkins prevents Don from breaking the clinch. Ramkins is leaning against Don and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Don working hard to break the clinch. Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Don's face.
Don doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Don.
Ramkins keeps control of Don as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Don blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Don pulls guard successfully.
Don looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ramkins wanted to stand there but Don had control of the position. Don trying to keep a closed guard but Ramkins is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Don managing to control the position. Ramkins is looking to stand up but Don won't let him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Ramkins clinches up with Don and pushes him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ramkins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Deppa Don's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Ramkins clinches. Ramkins scores with a nice hook to the head. A bit of stalling here from Ramkins.
Don jumps guard but Ramkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
Don is trying to drag Ramkins to the mat but Ramkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ramkins keeps control of Don as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Don is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramkins landing knees to the head.
Ramkins lands a left hand.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramkins is working Don over against the cage.#T1# Don is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramkins to keep the fight standing. Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deppa Don. Don has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramkins after a bit of a struggle. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ramkins scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2# Don's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Ramkins moves into the clinch. Ramkins stalling the fight.
Ramkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Don backwards. Don tries to pull guard but Ramkins won't allow it.
Ramkins scores with a shot to the side of Don's head. Ramkins scores with a shoulder strike. Ramkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Don backwards. Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Don blocks it.
Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramkins keeps control of Don as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# Ramkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Don won't want to take too many of those. Don is trying to force a seperation but Ramkins has the dominant position. Ramkins slowing the pace effectively. Ramkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Don has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramkins after a bit of a struggle. Ramkins lands with a left to the head. Ramkins scores with a knee to the head.
Don goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramkins prevents it.
Ramkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ramkins tries to throw a body punch but Don avoids it by throwing Ramkins back against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Don tries to break free but Ramkins pushes him back against the cage. Ramkins pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3# Don tries to circle away but Ramkins has him pinned against the cage. Don tries for a takedown but Ramkins manages to get underhooks.
Ramkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. A knee to the head by Ramkins.
Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Don can do to turn this around? Ramkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dan Ramkins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ramkins scores with a knee to the head.
Ramkins pushes Don back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Don trying to land knees to the body.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Don blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2# Don works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Don is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES# Ramkins pushes Don off and gets 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! Don scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramkins should have avoided that one. #CL# Ramkins takes the fight into the clinch. Ramkins digs a right hand underneath Don's ribcage. Don let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ramkins dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Deppa Don's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Don tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Don somewhat. Don misses with a takedown #CL# and Ramkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramkins. Ramkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ramkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ramkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Don in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Ramkins.
Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Don's face.
Ramkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Don's face.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Don has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A knee to the head by Ramkins.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Don drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deppa Don.#CL# Ramkins has Don up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramkins landing knees to the head.
Ramkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Don blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Don pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Don is trying to pull guard but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Don gets control of Ramkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Don will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Don is trying to keep Ramkins in close.
Ramkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Don is proving hard to escape from. Don lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ramkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Don on the ground. Ramkins keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully. #T3##ES# Ramkins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Deppa Don has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Ramkins instigates a clinch. Ramkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Don tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Don tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dan Ramkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A knee to the head by Ramkins.
#T4##TD2# Don manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ramkins wants to stand but Don has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU# Ramkins stands and steps away. Don gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Don bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramkins's head backwards.#CL# Ramkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ramkins lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramkins. Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Don is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ramkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Don. Don tries for a takedown but Ramkins manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Ramkins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramkins, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Ramkins! A very excited looking Dan Ramkins 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Millan.#CL# Ramkins closes the distance and pushes Millan back into the cage. Ramkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramkins landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Mac Millan has been cut. Millan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Ramkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ramkins working Millan over with knees to the body. Millan looks winded! Ramkins avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Ramkins.
#T1# Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramkins lands a nice shot to the body. Ramkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Millan is rocked! Millan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Millan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramkins finish him? Ramkins has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Millan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ramkins, and another! Millan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dan Ramkins! A relieved looking Dan Ramkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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