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Event:
CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Bunyons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Bunyons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunyons in his tracks. #CL#
Jimenez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunyons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bunyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jimenez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bunyons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimenez is defending well.
Salvador Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bunyons.#TD#
Bunyons is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimenez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bunyons to the mat. Bunyons regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jimenez postures up in Bunyons's guard and throws a big left but Bunyons blocks it.
Jimenez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jimenez is stalling in the full guard.
Jimenez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunyons's head.
Jimenez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimenez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Bunyons is letting Jimenez control him for a moment.
Jimenez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bunyons for as long as he can get away with.
Bunyons tries to buck Jimenez off but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Jimenez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jimenez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jimenez is putting a hurting on Bunyons here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU#
Jimenez stands up and beckons Bunyons to his feet.
Jimenez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Bunyons ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunyons also avoids with ease.
Bunyons tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.#T4#
Bunyons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Bunyons tries to counter it with a takedown but Jimenez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jimenez lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bunyons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bunyons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimenez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimenez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Jimenez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jimenez lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Jimenez stands and steps away. Bunyons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jimenez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Paul Bunyons has been cut.
Bunyons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jimenez.
Nice shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunyons can do to turn this around?
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bunyons has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
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!
A head kick by Bunyons misses #TD#
and Jimenez counters with a single leg into guard. Bunyons didn't expect that.
Jimenez pushing down on Bunyons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jimenez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Jimenez lands with a punch from half guard.
Jimenez is taking a breather. Bunyons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jimenez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Jimenez seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunyons taking some punishment here, with Jimenez in his half guard.
Jimenez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunyons with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jimenez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Bunyons with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Jimenez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimenez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Bunyons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bunyons trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Jimenez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bunyons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunyons doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunyons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunyons tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunyons is defended easily by Jimenez.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jimenez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jimenez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bunyons trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez is pulling down on Bunyons's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunyons, at least for the moment.#T1#
Bunyons won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
Bunyons throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bunyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Jimenez has control of Bunyons's left arm, preventing Bunyons from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Bunyons controlling him for the moment.
Bunyons trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvador Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimenez passes Bunyons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Jimenez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimenez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Jimenez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimenez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jimenez with the ground and pound from mount.
Salvador Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyons can't escape the position.
Jimenez controlling from mount. #T4#
Jimenez continues to stall.
Jimenez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paul Bunyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez content just to control the position here.
Jimenez unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Jimenez!
An out of breath Salvador Jimenez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 601
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Mini misses with a looping left.
Mini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunyons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunyons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mini leaves Bunyons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bunyons tries to move into range but Mini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mini throws a series of punches but Bunyons avoids them all with ease.
Mini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mini just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mini.
Android Mini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mini lands with a hook. Bunyons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunyons.
Bunyons dives in and grabs Mini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mini pushes down on Bunyons's head and hops out.
Mini throws a big counter combination but Bunyons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Android Mini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bunyons.
Mini connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Paul Bunyons has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Mini.
Mini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Mini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Bunyons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mini's half guard.#SUB#
Mini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bunyons is trying to work for a kimura but Mini is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunyons prevents Mini from improving his position.
Bunyons prevents Mini from standing back up.
Mini is looking for a sweep. Bunyons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mini is concentrating on defense, preventing Bunyons from advancing position.
Bunyons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunyons wants to control but Mini is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mini is pressing down on Bunyons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bunyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Bunyons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bunyons, into his guard. #REVR#
Mini cracks Bunyons with a solid left hand.
Bunyons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mini cracks Bunyons with a solid left hand.
Mini cracks Bunyons with a solid left hand.
Mini cracks Bunyons with a solid left hand.
Mini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Bunyons has his foot on Mini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bunyons has his foot on Mini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mini works his way back into a safe position though.
Mini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mini landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Mini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mini connects with a couple of short punches.
Mini works over Bunyons with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunyons wants to control the position but Mini says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mini moves into full mount! Bunyons won't be happy about that!
Mini looking to finish Bunyons with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bunyons!
Mini wants to control the pace but Bunyons is squirming around nicely.
Mini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mini breaks from Bunyons's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mini has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunyons's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mini unloading with bombs!#ROC#Bunyons is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bunyons tries to lock up and control but Mini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bunyons is still in real trouble! Can Mini finish him?
Mini with good strikes from the mount here!
Mini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mini loads up with a big shot that hurts Bunyons! He's pulled Mini in close but Mini has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bunyons survive? More strikes from Mini and Bunyons is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Android Mini!
After winning the bout, Android Mini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Bunyons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sota Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Takahashi has Bunyons pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Takahashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bunyons tumbling to the mat - Takahashi dives into Bunyons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bunyons (0) vs (2) Takahashi
Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Takahashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Bunyons actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Takahashi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bunyons (0) vs (5) Takahashi#T1#
Bunyons regains half guard.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is pressing down on Bunyons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyons is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Takahashi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bunyons tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Takahashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sota Takahashi!
A relieved looking Sota Takahashi 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:
CFC 580
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bunyons sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bunyons missing with punches from the bottom.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunyons defends it well.
White is controlling the pace.
My spies in Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform me that White has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
White's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bunyons throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bunyons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White slows the pace down in half guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Bunyons is defending well.
Bunyons is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White is working for a kimura but Bunyons is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White blocks the strikes from Bunyons.
Bunyons trying to control but White postures up.
White uses his free foot to push down on Bunyons's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bunyons. #T3##SUB2#
White looking to secure an arm triangle but Bunyons defends it well.
Bunyons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bunyons is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White controlling from the full mount.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunyons is looking to escape.
Bunyons wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by White.
White controlling the pace for now.
Bunyons throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bunyons is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bunyons wants to control but White is having none of it.
White controlling the pace for now.
Bunyons has given up his back.
White controlling the position well here. Bunyons rolled but White kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bunyons trying to control the action but White just sinks the hooks in.
White missing with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
White looking to break Bunyons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bunyons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bunyons covering up well under a barage of strikes.
White gets his hands free as Bunyons looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob White dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
White feints and as Bunyons raises his hands in defense, White changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bunyons has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White stands and throws Bunyons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bunyons stops White from passing to mount. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bunyons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White is looking to take a break and control but Bunyons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunyons gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bunyons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
White controlling the position easily from mount.
Bunyons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Let's hope that White has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bunyons wants to control but White is having none of it.
White throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
White controlling from mount.
White misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bunyons tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bunyons avoids a series of strikes thrown by White.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bunyons is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
White throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bunyons because White loaded up on that one. #T3#
White looking to control but Bunyons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White controlling his opponent.
White is continuing to stall.
Bunyons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bunyons swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bunyons is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
White thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
White controlling from mount.
Bunyons tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
Bob White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
White controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunyons is looking to escape.
Bunyons wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by White there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
White looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bunyons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bunyons tries to hold on but White postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions off his back.
White thows a huge punch but Bunyons dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Bunyons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bunyons is in trouble now - White has advanced to mount! #T1#
Bunyons is controlling an arm, preventing White from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
White controlling the pace for now.
White avoids the attempt from Bunyons to control.
Bunyons is trying to escape the mount.
White fails to move to back control.
Bunyons wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
Bunyons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
White controlling his opponent.
More stalling from White.#T2#
Bunyons has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bunyons is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
White is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bunyons defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bunyons trying to control the hands but White won't let him.
What can Bunyons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
White somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
White punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Bunyons defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of White's arms. #SUB2#
White is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bunyons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bunyons for a finish.
Bunyons wants to control his opponent's hands but White gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Bunyons's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
White looking to break Bunyons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bunyons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bunyons tries to break free.
White biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bunyons is trying to break free.
White gets his hands free as Bunyons looks to control. #SUB2#
White looking to break Bunyons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bunyons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bunyons breaks White's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
White controls Bunyons momentarily but Bunyons frees himself. #SUB#
Bunyons drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Bunyons off! Bunyons jumps back into White's guard. #SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.
Paul Bunyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White is pulling down on Bunyons's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunyons, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
White is looking for a triangle but Bunyons pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is controlling Bunyons's posture.
Bob White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunyons throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunyons's guard. Nice move by White!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob White!
An out of breath Bob White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 562
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gordy decides to pull guard.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordy is trying to keep Bunyons in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordy trying to control the position.
#T1#
Gordy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bunyons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy keeping full guard, as Bunyons tries to pass.
Gordy trying to control the position.
Gordy pulls Bunyons in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordy is trying to keep Bunyons in close.
Bunyons is stalling in the full guard.
Gordy working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bunyons passes into half guard.
Gordy regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunyons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunyons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunyons postures up.
#SUB2#
Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunyons looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Gordy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordy controlling the position.#SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.
Bunyons looking to sit in guard and control but Gordy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bunyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy stays in close to Bunyons's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Bunyons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons trying to control the position.
Gordy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Gordy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Bunyons tries to keep at a distance but Gordy has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gordy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bunyons uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gordy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunyons defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bunyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bunyons trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Bunyons postures up.
#SUB2#
Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gordy has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunyons looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gordy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gordy keeping full guard, as Bunyons tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordy keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordy is adopting a defensive guard.
Gordy keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.#T3#
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gordy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordy is trying to control the position but Bunyons postures up. #SUB2#
Gordy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gordy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gordy has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.
Gordy is breathing heavily.
Bunyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunyons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunyons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Gordy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bunyons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gordy to the ground. Bunyons is now in Gordy's guard.#SUB2#
Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gordy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordy working for a triangle but Bunyons defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.#T1#
Bunyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordy is keeping the position for now.
Gordy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunyons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gordy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunyons defends it easily.
Terrence Gordy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Bunyons defends easily.
Bunyons tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bunyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gordy has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gordy keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully.
Gordy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Gordy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunyons defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunyons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunyons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bunyons trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Gordy controls Bunyons momentarily but Bunyons frees himself. #SUB2#
Gordy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunyons defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyons is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.
Gordy trying to keep a closed guard but Bunyons is proving a slippery customer.
Bunyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Gordy has Bunyons up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bunyons just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bunyons has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gordy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Bunyons wants to control but Gordy is keeping busy.
Bunyons has the hooks in. Gordy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bunyons tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordy pushed the leg off.
Bunyons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bunyons wants to control the position but Gordy frees himself and scrambles - Bunyons manages to regain control in side control.
Bunyons working away.
Gordy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordy tries to improve position but can't.
Paul Bunyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordy wants to control but Bunyons postures up.
Gordy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bunyons off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons trying to control the hands but Gordy breaks the grip.
Good control from Gordy.
Terrence Gordy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordy not allowing Bunyons to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Bunyons.
Well Gordy 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Gordy!
Terrence Gordy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Bunyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bunyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lekobe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunyons circles away.#TD#
Bunyons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunyons lands in his opponent's guard.
Bunyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lekobe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bunyons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bunyons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunyons passes Lekobe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lekobe is staying active underneath Bunyons, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #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.
Bunyons tries to pass to full mount but Lekobe defends it.
Bunyons wants to control but Lekobe is keeping him busy.
Bunyons controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bunyons is working for a kimura but Lekobe is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lekobe is trying to stand back up but Bunyons is controlling him
#SUB#
Bunyons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunyons is looking to take a break and control but Lekobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bunyons works his way into full mount!
Bunyons wants to control the pace but Lekobe is squirming around nicely.
Bunyons controlling the position easily from mount.
Lekobe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bunyons tries to control but Lekobe wriggling away. #T4#
Lekobe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunyons tries to control but Lekobe wriggling away.
Bunyons content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Bunyons working for a submission but Lekobe is keeping him at bay.
Lekobe is squirming around, avoiding Bunyons's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lekobe wants to control but Bunyons is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bunyons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bunyons misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Bunyons.#TD2#
Lekobe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunyons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bunyons looking for a guillotine here but Lekobe defends easily.
#SUB#
Bunyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lekobe defends well.#SUB#
Lekobe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunyons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lekobe has managed to get both his arms back between Bunyons's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunyons is trying to keep Lekobe in close.
#T1#
Bunyons is pulling down on Lekobe's head to control his posture.
Lekobe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunyons controlling Lekobe's posture.
Lekobe postures up.
#SUB#
Bunyons looking for a guillotine here but Lekobe defends easily.
Bunyons controls Lekobe momentarily but Lekobe frees himself. #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.#SUB#
Lekobe is posturing up here but Bunyons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lekobe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lekobe has to tap! Slick submission there by Bunyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Bunyons! |
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Event:
CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Bunyons avoids the body shot from Duval.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Duval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bunyons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunyons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duval.
Bunyons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Duval closes the distance and clinches.
Bunyons prevents Duval from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Bunyons is trying to trip Duval. He has hold of a leg but Duval is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bunyons persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bunyons trying to control but Duval is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duval controls Bunyons momentarily but Bunyons frees himself.
Bunyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Duval escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunyons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Duval has his foot on Bunyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunyons works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Duval throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunyons trying to control but Duval is working from the bottom.
Duval has his hands on Bunyons's head, controlling the position.
Duval keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bunyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunyons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Duval is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunyons looking to sit in guard and control but Duval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Duval postures up.
Bunyons is pulling down on Duval's head to control his posture. #T3#
Bunyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duval controlling from the top position.
Duval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunyons controls Duval momentarily but Duval frees himself.
Duval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunyons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duval is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunyons has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bunyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunyons walks into a stiff left hand from Duval.
Duval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunyons doesn't seem bothered though.
Duval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunyons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duval finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunyons's head. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Bunyons has been cut.
Bunyons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duval looks to land a combination. Bunyons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Duval moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duval connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#Bunyons is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Duval dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Duval steps into range and cracks Bunyons with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bunyons flops backwards and Duval dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Bunyons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bunyons seems to have got his legs back now.
Duval trying to control but Bunyons is working from the bottom.
Duval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duval throwing strikes from guard but Bunyons blocks nicely.
Duval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunyons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bunyons working a defensive guard here.
Bunyons pulls Duval in close to his closed guard and prevents Duval from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duval cracks Bunyons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunyons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunyons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason Duval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duval connects with a body shot that sends Bunyons's belly button to the back.
Mason Duval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duval lands a really nice looking cross but Bunyons seems unphased.
#T2#
Duval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duval.
A low kick from Duval misses #TD#
and Bunyons counters with a single leg into guard. Duval didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Duval is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyons defends well.
Bunyons throwing strikes but missing.
Bunyons trying to move into half guard but instead Duval has managed to sweep!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duval wants to control from the top but Bunyons keeps moving.
Duval slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Bunyons is trying to control the position but Duval postures up.
Bunyons is really struggling to control Duval but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duval sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bunyons's guard.
Bunyons trying to control but Duval postures up.
#SUB2#
Duval is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunyons is just riding it out for now. Duval eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunyons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duval.
Bunyons is trying to control but can't.
Duval throwing shots but Bunyons is blocking nicely.
Bunyons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bunyons.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bunyons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bunyons keeping moving, preventing Duval from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Duval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyons'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Duval gets a takedown into half guard.
Duval is keen to just control but Bunyons is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Duval is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunyons defends it well. #SUB#
Bunyons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Duval trying to mount his opponent but Bunyons defends it. #SUB2#
Duval is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunyons is not content to let Duval control the position.
Duval wants to pass the guard but Bunyons is defending well.
Duval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunyons trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duval is pressing down on Bunyons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyons is holding on for now.
Bunyons wants to improve his position but Duval is controlling well.
Bunyons is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duval cracks Bunyons with an open hand slap.
Duval scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bunyons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunyons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Duval cracks Bunyons with a good jab.
Duval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunyons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duval cracks Bunyons with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Bunyons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duval is trying to defend but Bunyons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bunyons is looking to advance position but Duval won't allow it.
Duval is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bunyons is keen to just control but Duval is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bunyons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duval sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Bunyons controlling the action here.
Duval is looking to control Bunyons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duval avoid being mounted?
Duval is looking to get back to full guard here but Bunyons has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Duval's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paul Bunyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Duval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunyons is looking to take a break and control but Duval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Duval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duval 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Duval!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mason Duval made sure he mentioned White Gorilla, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bunyons's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Bunyons dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bunyons sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Bunyons manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Bunyons's brow. #T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Bunyons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bunyons has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nurmagomedov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bunyons has tightened it up now! Nurmagomedov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Bunyons! |
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Event:
CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bunyons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bunyons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Bunyons is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bunyons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunyons wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Bunyons actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Bunyons's hands, connecting with Bunyons's forehead.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunyons wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bunyons is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nurmagomedov is staying active.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Bunyons has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Bunyons is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bunyons avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Bunyons defends it. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Bunyons is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunyons is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Bunyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunyons is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bunyons keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Bunyons is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunyons has wrist control.
Bunyons seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Bunyons is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Bunyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov cracks Bunyons with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov pushes down on Bunyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bunyons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bunyons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Bunyons is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunyons is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bunyons.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Bunyons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bunyons presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov holds on to Bunyons as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bunyons tries to control but Nurmagomedov wriggling away.
Bunyons throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nurmagomedov because Bunyons loaded up on that one.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunyons has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Bunyons postures up.#T2#
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Bunyons's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Bunyons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nurmagomedov wants to hold on but Bunyons pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikola Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyons looking to ground and pound but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bunyons from taking his back.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Bunyons's attempts to control the action.
Bunyons avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Bunyons wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Bunyons controlling his opponent.
Bunyons trying to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Bunyons postures up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov tries to control Bunyons's body but Bunyons pushes him off. Nurmagomedov squirms to his side and now Bunyons has his back!
Nurmagomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Bunyons gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Bunyons is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nurmagomedov for a finish.
Bunyons avoiding Nurmagomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the hands but Bunyons breaks the grip.
Nurmagomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bunyons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunyons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bunyons has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Nurmagomedov manages to get his head free but now Bunyons has transitioned to an armbar! Nurmagomedov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bunyons! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Bunyons! |
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