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Event:
WFC Australia 1
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Stonk has closed the distance and engaged Douglass in a clinch.
Douglass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonk.
Stonk avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglass.
Stonk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass tries a body shot but Stonk blocks it.
Stonk pushes Douglass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stonk on the inside.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglass slowing the pace effectively.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk working aggressively here.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Douglass blocking some punches.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Stonk.
Stonk working aggressively here.
Douglass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Douglass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Stonk.
Douglass is looking to control Stonk's arms but Stonk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Douglass has his back to the cage.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Douglass is looking to control Stonk's arms but Stonk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Douglass has his back to the cage.
Douglass avoiding damage.
Douglass content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Douglass's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass stalling in the clinch but Stonk improves position.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Stonk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Douglass stalling the fight.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taram Douglass.#CL#
Stonk clinches up against the cage.
Stonk working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Stonk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stonk as Douglass tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Douglass scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Douglass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Douglass looking to throw knees to the head but Stonk is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Douglass leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stinky Stonk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Douglass fails to land.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Douglass looking to slow down the pace here.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Stonk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stonk working aggressively here.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglass looking to slow down the pace here.
Stonk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stonk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Douglass misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglass can do to turn this around?
Stonk lands with a left to the head.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglass effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Stonk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk working aggressively here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Douglass has a couple of punches blocked by Stonk.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stonk is keeping busy.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Douglass to work.
Stonk dodges an elbow strike from Douglass.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglass takes a shot to the head.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk misses with some punches.
#T3#
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglass's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Douglass lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Douglass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stonk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Douglass blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Douglass trying to control the position but instead, Stonk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglass into the cage.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Stonk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglass tries to land knees in the clinch but Stonk avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk being controlled against the cage.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stinky Stonk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stonk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stinky Stonk!
During a confident post fight interview, Stinky Stonk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WFC Red Light District 1
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Stonk has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Douglass misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonk lands an uppercut.
Stonk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Douglass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stonk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Douglass misses with some punches.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Douglass misses with an elbow strike.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Douglass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stonk's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
A knee to the head by Douglass.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglass misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stonk.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Stonk blocks the elbow strike.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Douglass throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stonk. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stonk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Stonk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Douglass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonk's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Stonk pushes Douglass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stonk's face.
Stonk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Stonk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Douglass blocking some punches.
A short right from Stonk.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Stonk lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglass lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
Stonk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk managing to block the knees to the body from Douglass.
Stonk lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Douglass takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk scores with a shoulder strike.
Stonk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
Douglass pushes off an throws an elbow but Stonk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Stonk moves into the clinch.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk lands a nice uppercut.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass stalling in the clinch.
Douglass trying to control the position but instead, Stonk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglass into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Stonk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Douglass throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
Stalling in the clinch from Douglass.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Douglass blocking some punches.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Douglass.
#CUT2#It looks like Stinky Stonk has been cut.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Douglass looking to slow down the pace here.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglass misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stonk.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk lands with a left to the head.
Stonk lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Douglass misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stonk is keeping busy.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonk.
Stonk working aggressively here.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stinky Stonk'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Stonk drives through and clinches with Douglass against the cage.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Stonk working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Stonk.
Stinky Stonk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonk gets through Douglass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonk dodges an elbow strike from Douglass.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land. #T1#
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Stonk lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Stonk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglass can do to turn this around?
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Stonk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Stalling in the clinch from Douglass.
Stonk swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Douglass throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonk.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Douglass fails to land.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Douglass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglass blocking some punches.
Douglass misses with an elbow strike.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Douglass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stonk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stonk blocks a body shot from Douglass.
Stonk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Stonk lands with a right to the head.
Stonk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stonk.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stonk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglass lands an uppercut.#T4#
Stonk lands a nice uppercut.
Stonk scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Stonk on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stonk fails to land.
Douglass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Douglass blocking some punches.
A short right from Stonk on the inside.
Douglass lands a knee to the head.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Stonk throws a head punch that misses.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taram Douglass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglass working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stinky Stonk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stonk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stinky Stonk!
A very excited looking Stinky Stonk 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: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Granger scores with a jab. Douglass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger scores with the left hand. Douglass knows he should have avoided that one.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Granger.#T1#
Granger looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass tries a quick counter leg kick but Granger is wise to it.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Granger looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger tests Douglass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Jab from Granger.
Granger lands a head kick. Douglass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Douglass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Douglass defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Douglass moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Granger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Douglass slips a jab from Granger.
Douglass ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Douglass.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that round.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granger lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Granger misses.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Douglass. Douglass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Granger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Granger thuds his right hand into Douglass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger lands the left hand.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Douglass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Granger.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Douglass moved out of range.
Douglass slips under a jab from Granger.
Granger throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Douglass in his tracks.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Granger.
Granger misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Douglass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.#T2#
Granger throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglass slips under a jab from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taram Douglass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass drops his hands momentarily and Granger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglass ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglass. #T3#
Douglass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Douglass saw that one coming.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger throws a nice head kick!
Granger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Douglass moves out of range easily.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Granger throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Granger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglass's head backwards.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglass walks into a left hand.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglass can do to turn this around?
Granger connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Granger misses with a looping left.
A big left from Granger misses.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Granger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Douglass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Douglass defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Granger throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
Douglass slips a straight right by Granger.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Granger misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.#T2#
Douglass moves forwards but Granger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Granger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Douglass to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglass.
Douglass throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglass! But no joy.
Granger misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Granger throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger misses with a hook.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Granger throws a jab when Douglass was well out of range.
Douglass slips a straight right by Granger.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger jabs Douglass right on the nose. Douglass blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taram Douglass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger dips to his left and cracks Douglass with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Granger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
A victorious Frank Granger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC Tokyo 1
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentino Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Santiago.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
Douglass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglass but Douglass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Santiago shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Douglass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Santiago backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Santiago manages to avoid it all.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglass pinned against the cage. Douglass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Douglass circles away.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Santiago.
Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Douglass counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Douglass has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglass but Douglass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Taram Douglass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Santiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglass counters with a huge left! Santiago is in big trouble! He's backing up but Douglass isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Santiago from any more damage. A dominating finish by Douglass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taram Douglass! |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Mercenary lands a lovely overhand right.
Douglass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Douglass counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglass! But no joy.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Douglass moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mercenary. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Mercenary misses.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Douglass.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Douglass tries a quick counter leg kick but Mercenary is wise to it.
Vizual Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercenary misses with a looping left.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass avoids it easily.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Mercenary misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercenary looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mercenary throws a right hand that misses
enabling Douglass to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Douglass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary throws a jab when Douglass was well out of range.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Douglass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary misses with a looping right.#T3#
Douglass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercenary darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglass.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Mercenary misses.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary cracks Douglass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut. Douglass saw that one coming.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass walks into a left hand.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Douglass moved out of range nicely.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Douglass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Mercenary misses.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vizual Mercenary dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Mercenary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglass can do to turn this around?
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercenary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Douglass might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mercenary has got the better of the exchanges.
Douglass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglass.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Douglass moved out of range nicely.
Mercenary feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Douglasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglass blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mercenary throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglass.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary lands a really nice looking cross but Douglass seems unphased.
Mercenary throws out a powerful jab.
Mercenary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenary misses the target.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Douglass defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglass throws a counter combo.#T3#
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Douglass.
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Douglass counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Douglass slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Douglass's shoulder, as Douglass tries to avoid the shot.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Mercenary connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercenary misses with an uppercut
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglass counters with a thumping low kick.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass is working the combinations to good effect here.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
letting Douglass counter with a right hand.
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 Vizual Mercenary will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mercenary misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary throws a jab when Douglass was well out of range.
Douglass moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut
and Douglass counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercenary's knee momentarily.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Douglass tries a quick counter leg kick but Mercenary is wise to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
Mercenary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Douglass moved out of range.
Mercenary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with an inside leg kick.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglass slips under a jab.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
A slow jab from Mercenary misses its intended target.
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Douglass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglass off the cage and back into range.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglass counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Douglass moves out of range.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass staying out of range there.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Douglass moves away and avoids it.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Mercenary misses with a looping right.
Douglass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vizual Mercenary is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Douglass slips a jab from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Douglass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mercenary will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Mercenary backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Mercenary manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary misses the jab.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Taram Douglass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Taram Douglass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercenary throws a right hand that misses
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mercenary throws a hook but Douglass avoids it easily.
Douglass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vizual Mercenary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercenary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vizual Mercenary!
Vizual Mercenary thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Otgonbayar gets a clinch.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar has Douglass pushed against the cage.
Otgonbayar letting Douglass take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglass.
Douglass is pushing Otgonbayar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1##BC#
Otgonbayar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Otgonbayar forces Douglass back against the cage and clinches.
Otgonbayar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Otgonbayar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Otgonbayar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
#T2#
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass swings wildly with an uppercut but Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass is pushing Otgonbayar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Douglass takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Otgonbayar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Otgonbayar gets a clinch.
Otgonbayar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Otgonbayar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otgonbayar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##CL#
Otgonbayar clinches with his opponent.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Come on Otgonbayar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Otgonbayar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Douglass letting Otgonbayar take a breather here.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Otgonbayar tries to break free but Douglass pushes him back against the cage.
Otgonbayar is struggling to control the position.
Otgonbayar stalling against the cage.
Otgonbayar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Batu Otgonbayar.#CL#
Douglass gets tackled into the cage by Otgonbayar. Otgonbayar maintains the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar pushes Douglass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otgonbayar blocks an elbow strike from Douglass.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Otgonbayar darts in and clinches Douglass up against the cage.
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Douglass.
Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Douglass 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.
Otgonbayar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Douglass's head.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Douglass's head. #ROC#Douglass is rocked!
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
Douglass is still on wobbly legs! Can Otgonbayar finish him?
Otgonbayar stalling in the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar has Douglass pressed against the cage.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Douglass seems to have recovered his senses.
Otgonbayar avoiding damage as Douglass throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglasss head.
Douglass looking to throw knees to the head but Otgonbayar is blocking nicely.
Otgonbayar has Douglass pressed against the cage.
Douglass being controlled against the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar looking to slow down the pace here.
Douglass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otgonbayar up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
#T2#
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglass misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Douglass.
Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglass can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Douglass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otgonbayar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Otgonbayar manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otgonbayar.
#T3#
Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Douglass.
Douglass misses with a knee to the head.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglasss head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglass.
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
#T4#
Otgonbayar is stalling here.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otgonbayar stalling the fight.
Douglass misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Douglass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar 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##CL#
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglass.
Otgonbayar can't break the clinch.
Otgonbayar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglasss head.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Douglass to his knees! Otgonbayar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batu Otgonbayar!
A relieved looking Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Cider jabs Douglass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider lands a head shot.
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Cider.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglass at a distance.
and Cider counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Douglass! He's just covering up as Cider starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Douglass.
Douglass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#KD2#
Lee drops Douglass with a beautiful combination! Douglass stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Douglass is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Taram Douglass has been cut.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee is working Douglass over against the cage.#T1#
Douglass is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Douglass has his back to the cage.
Douglass missing with knees to the body.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee prevents a body shot from Douglass.
Douglass throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Lee. #T2##BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Douglass.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee works on Douglass's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Lee lands with a hook. Douglass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee throws a leg kick but Douglass checks it.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Douglass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee looks to land a combination but Douglass avoids it well.
Douglass slips a jab from Lee.
Douglass throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Douglass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Douglass wants to stall.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Douglass.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Fan Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taram Douglass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Douglass blocks the leg kick.
Taram Douglass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglass slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee throws a leg kick but Douglass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglass.
Douglass is looking for a counter combo.
Douglass avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to land a combination but Douglass avoids it well.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Douglass is looking for a counter combo.
Lee clobbers Douglass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Lee lands an overhand right.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Douglass's defenses. #KD2#
Lee sends Douglass crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lee is motioning to the referee to let Douglass up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Douglass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Lee connects with the perfect overhand right and Douglass falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jun Fan Lee!
Jun Fan Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jcool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglass is fending him off so far but Jcool persists. Nope, Douglass circles away and we're back to standing.
Douglass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jcool misses with a takedown attempt - Douglass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jcool looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdul Jcool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jcool tries for a takedown but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool closes the distance and clinches up with Douglass, looking for a takedown. Jcool pushes Douglass against the cage but Douglass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jcool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Jcool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Douglass defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jcool. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jcool is defended easily by Douglass.
Douglass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jcool fails with the takedown
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Jcool backing up. Jcool nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Jcool throws a leg kick but Douglass checks it.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Jcool bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jcool tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douglass defends well and Jcool ends up having to push Douglass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Douglass is pushing Jcool up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Douglass is stalling here.
Douglass continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douglass's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Douglass is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass dominated that round.
That's time! Jcool's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jcool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglass but Douglass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Douglass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Douglass's waist but Douglass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jcool off to one side.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jcool fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Jcool tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douglass defends well and Jcool ends up having to push Douglass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Jcool bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglass is struggling to control the position.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Douglass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jcool avoids the elbow strike from Douglass, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglass.
Douglass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Douglass.
Jcool tries to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling the position.
Douglass scores with a shot to the side of Jcool's head. #BC#
Jcool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglass leaves Jcool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jcool is defended easily by Douglass.
Jcool changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Douglass tries to avoid it but Jcool manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Douglass to the ground. Douglass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jcool with a nice cross.
Jcool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Jcool backing up. Jcool nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jcool tries for a takedown but Douglass circles away easily
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Jcool backing up. Jcool nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jcool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglass but Douglass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jcool.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Jcool dives in and grabs Douglass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglass pushes down on Jcool's head and hops out.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jcool fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Jcool bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jcool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Douglass defends it nicely.
Taram Douglass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglass but Douglass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jcool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglass is fending him off so far but Jcool persists. Nope, Douglass circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Jcool has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jcool goes for a double leg but Douglass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Douglass continues to drive forward.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Douglass prevents Jcool from breaking the clinch.
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglass lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice right hand lands inside from Douglass.
Jcool tries to circle away but Douglass has him pinned against the cage.
Douglass taking a breather.
Douglass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taram Douglass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Douglass 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taram Douglass!
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hyde drives through and clinches with Douglass against the cage.
Hyde wants to break free but Douglass has control.
#BC2#
Hyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hyde has closed the distance and engaged Douglass in a clinch.
Hyde wants to get back to striking at distance but Douglass won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hyde breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Douglass's head coaches at Bloody death gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hyde throws a low kick but Douglass avoids it.
Douglass blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyde.
Douglass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Douglass tries to keep at a distance but Hyde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Douglass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Douglass avoids the head kick by Hyde.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
Hyde looks to throw a body kick
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Hyde backing up. Hyde nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglass.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hyde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Douglass.
#BC2#
Hyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hyde lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Hyde has Douglass up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hyde breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Hyde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglass, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyde can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Hyde breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Douglass counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Douglass tries to keep at a distance but Hyde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Douglass avoids the body shot from Hyde.
#CL2#
Douglass tries to keep at a distance but Hyde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyde is trying to break free.#T3#
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Douglass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Douglass is looking to control Hyde's arms but Hyde gets an underhook and turns him. Now Douglass has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Hyde lands a jab to Douglass's midsection.
Hyde thuds his shin into the meat of Douglass's side.
A low kick from Hyde is predictable there
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Hyde instigates a clinch.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglass backwards. #T4#
Hyde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling him.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Douglass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hyde can turn it around.#BC2#
Hyde breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglass moves out of range of the body kick.
Douglass throws a big counter combination but Hyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Hyde moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hyde throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
Hyde feints and then cracks Douglass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglass down.
Hyde misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Hyde darts in and clinches Douglass up against the cage.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde wants to break free but Douglass has control.
Hyde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyde is looking to break free of the clinch but Douglass has double underhooks.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde is trying to force a seperation but Douglass has the dominant position.
Douglass prevents Hyde from breaking the clinch.
Hyde is looking to break free of the clinch but Douglass has double underhooks.
Hyde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling him.
Hyde tries to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling the position.
Douglass trying to stall but Hyde improves his position.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hyde wants to break free but Douglass has control.
Grant Hyde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Hyde connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Douglass moves out of range easily.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyde connects with a leg kick.
Hyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Douglass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Hyde forces Douglass back against the cage and clinches.
Hyde can't break the clinch.
Hyde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglass is pushing Hyde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Douglass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hyde has Douglass up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Hyde connects with an inside leg kick.
Taram Douglass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
Douglass is looking for a counter combo.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyde is looking to slow Douglass down with leg kicks.
Grant Hyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Douglass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
Hyde delivers a nice body kick.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A good leg kick by Hyde.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyde.
Hyde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglass is out of range and Hyde settles back down.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Hyde moves into the clinch.#T4#
Hyde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyde tries to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling the position.
Hyde working hard to break the clinch.
Hyde wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Hyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hyde. That one must have hurt.
A lazy body kick from Hyde
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Hyde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde scores with a push kick.
Hyde throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hyde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hyde throws a wild body kick that Douglass sees coming a mile off.
Douglass throws a big counter combination but Hyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyde throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Hyde digs a good hook to Douglass's body.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Hyde scores with a head kick.
Hyde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglass is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Douglass gets tackled into the cage by Hyde. Hyde maintains the clinch.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Douglass checks a low kick from Hyde.#T1#
Douglass blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Hyde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Douglass's leg. Douglass is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Hyde moves into the clinch.
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Hyde breaks from the clinch.
Hyde throws a lazy body kick
letting Douglass counter with a right hand.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Hyde. #T2##CL2#
Hyde closes the distance and pushes Douglass back into the cage.
Douglass has Hyde pressed against the cage, preventing Hyde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hyde breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hyde.
Douglass will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Douglass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Douglass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hyde misses with a head kick.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglass throws a big counter combination but Hyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Douglass's leg. Douglass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde throws a chopping leg kick but Douglass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hyde throws a low kick but Douglass avoids it.
Douglass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Hyde is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hyde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Hyde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyde lands a head kick!
Hyde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hyde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglass checks it well.
Douglass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hyde scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hyde tries to land a leg kick but Douglass saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Hyde rushes Douglass and presses him up against the cage.
Douglass misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hyde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyde tries to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling the position.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Douglass tries a body shot but Hyde blocks it.
Douglass prevents Hyde from breaking the clinch.
Douglass content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hyde tries to circle away but Douglass has him pinned against the cage.
Hyde tries to break free but Douglass pushes him back against the cage.
Hyde avoids the elbow strike from Douglass, against the cage.
Taram Douglass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Hyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyde 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Hyde!
A very excited looking Grant Hyde 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:
KOP
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Mikelsons walks into a stiff left hand from Douglass.
Douglass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Douglass throws a combination. Mikelsons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Douglass swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Mikelsons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikelsons prevents Douglass from escaping the position.
Mikelsons throws an elbow but Douglass slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mikelsons looks up at the clock and then as Douglass takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mikelsons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mikelsons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Douglass wants to get back to his feet but Mikelsons drags him back down.
Mikelsons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Douglass trying to remain calm as Mikelsons controls from the top position.
Mikelsons throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Douglass works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Douglass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mikelsons.
Mikelsons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikelsons is trying to control the action in half guard but Douglass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Douglass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Douglass is looking to escape.
Mikelsons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikelsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikelsons thows a huge punch but Douglass dodges it nicely.
Mikelsons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikelsons throwing shots but Douglass is blocking nicely.
Mikelsons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mikelsons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mikelsons thows a huge punch but Douglass dodges it nicely.
Mikelsons wants to take a breather but Douglass is having none of it.
Mikelsons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikelsons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikelsons with the ground and pound but Douglass uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Douglass can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikelsons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikelsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglass defending well though. #T3#
Mikelsons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Douglass looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mikelsons is just content to waste time from the top position. Douglass takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mikelsons passes into half guard.
Douglass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikelsons.
We've been informed that Mikelsons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Douglass is looking to escape.
Mikelsons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikelsons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglass keeps working.
Mikelsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mikelsons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mikelsons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikelsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglass defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglass is not content to let Mikelsons control the position.
Mikelsons slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrozijs Mikelsons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mikelsons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Douglass. No joy for Mikelsons on that attempt.
Douglass scores with a body shot.
Mikelsons misses with an uppercut.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Douglass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mikelsons.
Taram Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrozijs Mikelsons.
A combination from Douglass does no damage.
Mikelsons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglass pinned against the cage. Douglass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikelsons tries for a takedown but Douglass circles away easily
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Mikelsons fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mikelsons looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Mikelsons just gets out of the way.
Douglass lands a leg kick that knocks Mikelsons off balance momentarily.
No luck for Mikelsons with that takedown attempt.
Taram Douglass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Douglass.
Mikelsons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2##TD2#
Douglass gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikelsons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikelsons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mikelsons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom.
Mikelsons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Mikelsons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikelsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mikelsons working some strikes from top position.
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom.
Mikelsons throws a strike but Douglass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mikelsons looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikelsons, not yet.
Mikelsons is still trying to improve position.
Mikelsons keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mikelsons is trying to control the position but Douglass postures up.
Mikelsons is pulling down on Douglass's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglass, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Mikelsons with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikelsons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Mikelsons moves into the clinch.
Douglass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass with a knee to the head.
Mikelsons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglass trying to control the position but instead, Mikelsons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglass into the cage.
Come on Mikelsons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass trying to control the position but instead, Mikelsons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglass into the cage.
Mikelsons misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Douglass blocks an uppercut.
Douglass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikelsons can do to turn this around?
Mikelsons working aggressively here.
Douglass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mikelsons as Douglass tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Mikelsons fails to land.
Come on Mikelsons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mikelsons misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikelsons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikelsons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglass's elbow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikelsons leaning against his opponent.
Mikelsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikelsons misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Mikelsons breaks from the clinch.
Mikelsons tries for a takedown but Douglass circles away easily
and Douglass counters with a low kick, right behind Mikelsons 's knee.
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a low kick, right behind Mikelsons 's knee.
Taram Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrozijs Mikelsons.
A big right from Mikelsons misses.
Some wild striking there from Douglass.
#T3#
Douglass pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mikelsons back to the cage. Douglass follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mikelsons misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikelsons or perhaps it was just good defense by Douglass, which made it look bad.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mikelsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mikelsons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikelsons shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikelsons looks for a takedown but Douglass sprawls well.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Mikelsons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglass pinned against the cage. Douglass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikelsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikelsons has his takedown stuffed
and Douglass counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikelsons misses with a takedown
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Douglass connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Mikelsons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Douglass was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikelsons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mikelsons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Douglass wants to get back to his feet but Mikelsons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikelsons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikelsons wants to control from the top but Douglass keeps moving.
Mikelsons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mikelsons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mikelsons looking to sit in guard and control but Douglass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Douglass postures up.
Mikelsons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikelsons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Mikelsons stays in close to Douglass's body and controls the position.
Mikelsons stops Douglass from standing up.
Mikelsons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglass is keeping the position for now.
Mikelsons is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglass has wrist control.
Douglass wants to stand up but Mikelsons is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mikelsons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Mikelsons drives through with a takedown into Douglass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom.
Mikelsons landing with the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mikelsons wants to pass the guard but Douglass is keeping the position.
Mikelsons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglass keeping full guard, as Mikelsons tries to pass. #T4#
Mikelsons throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mikelsons scoring with some ground and pound.
Mikelsons postures up in Douglass's guard and throws a big left but Douglass blocks it.
Douglass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikelsons.
Mikelsons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikelsons trying to control but Douglass is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambrozijs Mikelsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikelsons with a poor takedown
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Mikelsons backing up. Mikelsons nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Mikelsons fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrozijs Mikelsons dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Mikelsons dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Douglass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mikelsons.
Mikelsons has his takedown stuffed
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taram Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrozijs Mikelsons.
A low kick lands for Douglass.
Mikelsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Taram Douglass is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikelsons misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Mikelsons is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mikelsons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mikelsons looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Mikelsons just gets out of the way.
Mikelsons tries for a takedown but Douglass circles away easily
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Mikelsons will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD2#
Douglass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mikelsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikelsons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikelsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikelsons scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Mikelsons landing with the ground and pound.
Mikelsons cracks Douglass with a solid left hand.
Mikelsons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douglass's guard.
Mikelsons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikelsons wants to control but Douglass is keeping him busy.
Mikelsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikelsons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Still in half guard, Mikelsons seems content to control.
Douglass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Douglass is not content to let Mikelsons control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mikelsons shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglass sprawls well. He's pushed Mikelsons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mikelsons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douglass as he avoids it easily.
Douglass lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Douglass.
Mikelsons looks for a takedown but Douglass sprawls well.#T4#
Douglass stalks Mikelsons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mikelsons's face. Mikelsons staggers backwards, shaken.
Mikelsons misses with a hook.
Mikelsons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglass counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikelsons shoots in and drives through. Douglass sprawls well.
Douglass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikelsons has his takedown stuffed
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Mikelsons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglass feints a jab promting Mikelsons to slip. Douglass then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mikelsons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taram Douglass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douglass 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taram Douglass! |
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Event:
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Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Douglass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minozzo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Douglass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minozzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Douglass perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Douglass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Douglass trying to pass the guard but Minozzo defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Douglass controlling the action here.#T1#
Douglass tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Douglass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minozzo's head.
Still in half guard, Douglass seems content to control.
Douglass seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Douglass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Minozzo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Douglass decides to stand back up. Douglass steps back and let's Minozzo get back to his feet.#TD#
Douglass dives in and scores a takedown into Minozzo's guard.
Douglass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Douglass throwing strikes from guard but Minozzo blocks nicely.
Douglass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minozzo's guard.#T3#
Douglass throws a big elbow that misses.
Douglass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douglass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Minozzo is proving hard to escape from.
Minozzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douglass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minozzo on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Douglass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Douglass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Douglass forces Minozzo back against the cage and clinches.
Douglass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Douglass has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Minozzo regains guard immediately. #SU#
Douglass stands and steps away. Minozzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Douglass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Minozzo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglass happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Douglass are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglass. That's going to slow Minozzo down. #TD#
Douglass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minozzo is trying to escape the position but Douglass is controlling the position. #SUB#
Douglass is trying to get an arm triangle but Minozzo is defending well.
Minozzo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Douglass politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Douglass prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Douglass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minozzo can do to turn this around?
Douglass wants to stand but Minozzo has his arm trapped.
Minozzo taking a bit of punishment here - Douglass scoring with strikes.
Minozzo prevents Douglass from improving position.
Douglass wants to stand but Minozzo is controlling his arm.
Sloppy strikes there by Douglass.
Taram Douglass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minozzo can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minozzo being controlled for a moment.
Douglass working the ground and pound but Minozzo is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Douglass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Douglass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Check out the look on Douglass's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Minozzo is trying to escape the position but Douglass is controlling the position.
Douglass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minozzo keeps working.
Minozzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Douglass controls the position from side control.
Douglass moves into full mount!
Douglass controlling from mount. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Douglass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minozzo.
Minozzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Douglass forces Minozzo back against the cage and clinches.
Minozzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Douglass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Douglass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Minozzo quickly recovers to half guard.
Douglass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douglass wants to pass to mount but Minozzo is defending the position.
Douglass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minozzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Douglass throwing shots but Minozzo is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Douglass is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minozzo sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Minozzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Douglass. #SUB#
Douglass is trying to work for a kimura but Minozzo is defending well.
Minozzo is looking for a sweep. Douglass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Douglass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minozzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Douglass is looking for a kimura here.
Douglass content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Douglass gets a double leg takedown into Minozzo's guard.
Douglass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Douglass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Douglass is looking to stand up but Minozzo won't let him. #T3#
Douglass throws a big right hand that misses.
Douglass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minozzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglass.
Douglass is looking to work some ground and pound but Minozzo has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Douglass bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Douglass advances nicely into full mount.
Douglass throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Douglass throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4##SUB#
Douglass is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Minozzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Douglass wants to stand but Minozzo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Douglass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Minozzo hang on?
Douglass throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Minozzo because Douglass loaded up on that one.
Douglass controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglass wants to control the pace but Minozzo is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taram Douglass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Douglass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taram Douglass! |
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Event:
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Date: Nov 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Zielony gets tackled into the cage by Douglass. Douglass maintains the clinch. #BC#
Zielony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Douglass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Zielony drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zielony tries to free his leg and advance position but Douglass is retaining full guard. #SU#
Zielony stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglass.
Douglass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Zielony instigates a clinch.
Zielony is trying to force a seperation but Douglass has the dominant position.
Zielony dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Douglass trying to land knees to the body.
Douglass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zielony blocks it with crossed arms.
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zielony.
Douglass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zielony stalling in the clinch but Douglass improves position.
Douglass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Douglass misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Zielony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Douglass tries to clinch there but Zielony circles away.
Douglass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zielony throws a one two combo.
Zielony lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zielony moves in looking to clinch but Douglass pushes him off.
Zielony tries to clinch there but Douglass circles away.
Zielony tries to clinch up but Douglass circles away and keeps his distance.
Zielony takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zielony tries to clinch but Douglass is having none of it.
Douglass lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zielony is breathing heavily.
That kick from Douglass tenderised Zielony's leg. Zielony is trying to keep his angry face on.
Douglass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Douglass looks to move away, Zielony throws a big counter combo but Douglass just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglass throws a body kick that misses.
Zielony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Douglass throws a head kick but Zielony moves out of range.
Zielony swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zielony checks a leg kick. #T2#
Douglass scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Douglass moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Douglass misses with a knee to the head.
Douglass scores with a knee to the head.
Douglass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Douglass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Douglass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but Zielony blocks it.
Douglass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Douglass connects with a knee to the head.
Douglass crunches a lovely knee into Zielony's ribcage.
Douglass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douglass landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Douglass scores a nice knee to the body.
Douglass scores with a knee to the head.
Douglass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Douglass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zielony takes a knee right on the jaw!
Douglass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Douglass.
Douglass misses with a knee to the head.
Douglass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zielony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Douglass obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zielony blocks it with crossed arms.
Zielony is trying to break free.#T4#
Douglass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Douglass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Douglass.
Douglass throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Douglass.
Douglass scores a nice knee to the body.
Douglass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zielony in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Douglass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zielony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Douglass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Douglass looking to throw knees to the head but Zielony is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass 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##CL2#
Douglass rushes Zielony and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Douglass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Zielony manages to break the clinch.
Zielony wants to clinch.
Zielony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zielony tries to clinch up.
Douglass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mariusz Zielony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zielony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Douglass with the inside leg kick.
Zielony fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taram Douglass seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Douglass moves into range and clinches up with Zielony.
Zielony is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglass is keeping busy.#BC#
Zielony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A good leg kick by Douglass. #CL#
Douglass tries to keep at a distance but Zielony has taken the fight into the clinch.
Douglass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zielony takes a knee right on the jaw!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Douglass 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglass tries to land knees in the clinch but Zielony avoids the damage to the body.
Zielony takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zielony takes a knee right on the jaw!
Douglass misses with a knee strike.
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglass misses with a knee to the head.
Zielony wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zielony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Douglass as Zielony tries to tie him up.
Zielony is trying to push Douglass away but Douglass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zielony taking a breather.
Douglass tries to land a knee to the head but Zielony blocks with his arms.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zielony is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglass is keeping busy.
Douglass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Douglass lands a knee to the body.
Zielony working hard to break the clinch.
Douglass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zielony is trying to pull guard but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Douglass with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Douglass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zielony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Douglass lands a knee to the head.
Douglass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zielony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Zielony's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Douglass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zielony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Douglass landing knees to the body.
Douglass landing knees to the head.
Douglass is pressed up against the cage. Zielony has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Douglass down to the mat. Douglass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Douglass has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Douglass.
Douglass misses with a knee to the head.
Douglass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taram Douglass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Douglass lands a knee to the body.
Douglass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Douglass working Zielony over with knees to the body.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Douglass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Douglass with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Douglass.
Douglass misses with a knee to the head.
Douglass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Douglass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zielony's face.
Zielony can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Douglass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglass throws a lazy head kick
and Zielony counters with a left and a right that stings Douglass.
Douglass misses with a low kick.
Zielony is looking to counter the offense by Douglass and move into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Douglass.
A slapping body kick lands there for Douglass.
Douglass throws a head kick that half lands.
Douglass throws a leg kick
enabling Zielony to counter with a crisp jab.
Douglass looks to land a body kick but Zielony moved away.
Zielony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Douglass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zielony rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Douglass moves into range and clinches up with Zielony.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglass scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zielony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zielony is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Douglass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Douglass landing knees to the head.
Zielony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglass landing knees to the head.
Douglass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Douglass.
Douglass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Douglass landing knees to the head.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but Zielony blocks it.
Douglass tries to land knees in the clinch but Zielony avoids the damage to the body.
Zielony looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zielony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taram Douglass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Zielony takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Douglass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Douglass landing knees to the body.
Douglass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Douglass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zielony blocks it with crossed arms.
Douglass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zielony looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zielony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Zielony wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zielony's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zielony wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#KD2#
Douglass drops Zielony with a big knee straight up the middle! Zielony is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Zielony is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mariusz Zielony has been cut.
Douglass throws a front kick that sends Zielony stumbling back into the cage.
Douglass swats away the attempt to clinch by Zielony.
Zielony takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Douglass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zielony is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Douglass. #T4#
Douglass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglass misses with a kick to the body.
Douglass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Douglass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zielony's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglass looks to land a body kick but Zielony moved away.#CL2#
Douglass moves into range and clinches up with Zielony.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but Zielony blocks it.
Douglass scores with a knee to the head.
Zielony trying to stall but Douglass improves his position.
Douglass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zielony's face.
Mariusz Zielony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zielony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taram Douglass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Douglass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taram Douglass!
Taram Douglass thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mariusz Zielony had this to say: 'Congratulations for my opponent. Today he was better than me, but i want to keep fighting in QFC.'. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Douglass darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Douglass drives through with a takedown into guard.
Douglass tries to free his leg and advance position but Takala is retaining full guard.
Douglass advances position into side control!
Douglass throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Douglass.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SUB#
Douglass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Douglass tries for a kimura but Takala is defending well.
Douglass 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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Douglass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Douglass decides to stand back up. Douglass steps back and let's Takala get back to his feet.#T3#
Takala stuns Douglass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Takala. That snapped Douglass's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
Takala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Douglass wants to clinch.#TD#
Takala gets caught napping as Douglass dives in and scores a takedown. Takala manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douglass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Douglass controlling from the top position.
Douglass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takala swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Douglass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Douglass advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takala misses with a few strikes there.
Douglass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zane Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Douglass clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Douglass pulls guard successfully.
Douglass controlling the position.#SUB#
Takala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takala looking to sit in guard and control but Douglass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass throwing strikes from guard but Takala blocks nicely.
Douglass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takala can do to turn this around?#T1#
Takala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglass.
Douglass tries to free his leg and advance position but Takala is retaining full guard.
Douglass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Douglass slips nicely into half guard.
Taram Douglass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Douglass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Douglass seems content to control.
Douglass thows a huge punch but Takala dodges it nicely.
Douglass content to control rather than advance.
Douglass trying to pass the guard but Takala defending well. #T3#
Douglass works his foot free and advances to mount.
Douglass looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Douglass there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Douglass looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Douglass working for a guillotine from mount but Takala is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Douglass thowing shots but they're missing.
Douglass controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglass has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taram Douglass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Takala.
Zane Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglass is looking to clinch.
Takala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Takala gets caught flat footed, as Douglass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Douglass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Douglass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Douglass stands and throws Takala's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Douglass has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Douglass drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
#T2#
Takala trying to control the position but instead, Douglass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takala into the cage.
Douglass tries a knee to the head but Takala blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala. #BC#
Douglass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Douglass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takala to the mat! Takala manages to get full guard.
Douglass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Douglass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Takala, up you get!
Douglass has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Douglass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Douglass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takala is out of range and Douglass settles back down. #TD#
Douglass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Takala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Douglass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Douglass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Douglass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takala defends it well.
Douglass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Douglass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takala's head.
Douglass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Douglass is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Douglass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takala defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taram Douglass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Douglass, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taram Douglass!
Our winner, Taram Douglass, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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