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Event:
VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Meril gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meril has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota cracks Meril with an open hand slap.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meril blocks a jab.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.#T1#
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.#T2#
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meril doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota with a jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota digs a good body shot into Meril's ribs.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.#T3#
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces Meril off the cage and back into range.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kubota misses with a body punch
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota sizes up Meril with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril staying out of range there.
Meril 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.
Takeshi Kubota 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#
Kubota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Meril walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.#ROC2#Meril is rocked!
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Kubota throws a jab when Meril was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Kubota.
Jon Meril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.#T2#
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Kubota backing up. Kubota nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril blocks the body kick.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kubota 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!#R3#
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Meril misses the target.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Meril takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meril.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota cracks Meril with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
It looked like Meril was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meril doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Meril misses its target.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Meril ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kubota really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Meril walks into a jab.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril blocks it.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Meril is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meril on the side of the head.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril is looking to counter punch.
Meril seems to have got his legs back now.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Meril 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota jabs Meril to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril walks into a left hand. #T2#
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota scores with a nice strike.
Meril drops his hands momentarily and Kubota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Meril does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Meril moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Kubota misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kubota cracks Meril with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Kubota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Meril saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kubota dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
A jab from Kubota misses.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Meril shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota cracks Meril on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Meril falls backwards against the cage. Kubota follows up with more strikes that drop Meril to his knees. Kubota keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Meril! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Kubota!
Takeshi Kubota is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Takeshi Kubota, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril scores with a one two! Simon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Meril stuns Simon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meril is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Meril counter with a right hand. #T2#
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meril but Meril pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Simon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Meril scores with a three punch combo!
Simon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
letting Meril counter with a right hand. #T4#
No joy there for Meril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meril duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meril scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Meril gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Simon takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simon's elbow.
Meril looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Meril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Meril.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Simon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Jon Meril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Simon.#T3#
Simon fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Simon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meril walks away with a smile on his face. Simon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Simon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Simon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jon Meril is winning the standup battle so far.
Meril lands a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril works Simon's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril 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#
Simon with a poor takedown
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meril quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meril has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meril!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon pulls Meril in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Meril is looking to stand up but Simon won't let him.
Simon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simon can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meril postures up.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simon has a closed guard, preventing Meril from standing up.
Simon seems keen to control Meril's posture.#T3#
Meril tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Meril being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meril lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril retains his featherweight title!
As Jon Meril got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'. |
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Event:
VF 4: Jack Vs. Perez
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Meril moves out of range easily.
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril is having none of it.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Meril moves out of range easily.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyle Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Meril avoids nicely. #T2#
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking. #T3#
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Meril blocks a head kick by Chandler.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meril is working the combinations to good effect here.
Meril has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meril there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meril leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Meril sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chandler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meril sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meril circles away.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Meril sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Meril has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler shoots in but Meril avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Meril counters by clinching up.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler tries to work over Meril's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler looking to throw knees to the head but Meril is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meril lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Meril pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is trying to maintain a safe position but Meril gets an underhook and turns Chandler into the cage.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril 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.#R3#
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril moves away
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Chandler looks to clinch
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chandler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Chandler misses with a combination
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meril.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Chandler misses
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Meril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler tries to clinch up
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Chandler backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler tries to clinch but Meril moves away
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler closes the distance but Meril moves to the side
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A head kick by Chandler misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler closes the distance but Meril moves to the side
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler. #T2#
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Chandler tries to clinch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chandler moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kyle Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Meril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Meril is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler wants to clinch but Meril slips to the side
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Meril sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chandler looks to throw a body kick
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meril tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meril to the ground. Meril escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Chandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Meril circles away.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Chandler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Meril circles away easily
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Kyle Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 41:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 41:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Jon Meril said 'This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'. |
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Event:
VF 3: Roman Vs Chavan
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Meril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shawty.
Shawty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawty has his takedown stuffed
and Shawty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Shawty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shawty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Shawty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meril swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shawty.
Shawty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shawty looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Meril throws a right and a left that Shawty avoids nicely.
Shawty feinted with a counter takedown.
Meril leaves Shawty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shawty fails with the takedown
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Meril. No joy for Shawty on that attempt.
As Shawty backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Shawty manages to avoid it all.
Shawty has his takedown stuffed
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shawty looks for a takedown but Meril sprawls well.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Shawty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shawty shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawty shoots and misses
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Shawty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shawty.
Shawty shoots and misses
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Shawty avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meril throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shawty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shawty moves away.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shawty is defended easily by Meril.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Meril stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meril looks to land a right hand but Shawty moved out of range.
Shawty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shawty dives in for a single leg takedown but Meril sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meril let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shawty is defended easily by Meril.
Meril now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril slaps away a takedown attempt from Shawty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meril has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Shawty fails with the takedown.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Shawty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shawty fails with the takedown
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shawty shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Meril releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shawty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Meril lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meril misses with a few strikes there.
Shawty tries to counter by clinching up but Meril breaks away and moves out of range.
Meril misses with a double jab.
Shawty closes the distance and clinches up with Meril, looking for a takedown. Shawty pushes Meril against the cage but Meril circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Shawty shoots and misses #CL2#
and Meril moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Meril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meril is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Meril is working Shawty over against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shawty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meril gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meril fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Shawty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shawty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril 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 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Post fight, Jon Meril took to the microphone: 'This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'. |
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Event:
HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Meril slips the punch.
Meril slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A nice side step and Meril releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.#T2#
Jones throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Meril does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Meril slips under a jab from Jones.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Meril releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Jones misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Meril should have avoided that one.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Meril throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Meril defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. #T4##CL#
Jones clinches up with Meril and pushes him back against the cage.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Meril moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
Jones swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril slips a jab from Jones.
A countering left hand to the body from Meril misses.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones lands a nice hook to Meril's body. Meril takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses the body punch
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meril backwards.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones taking a breather.
Meril has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril. #T3#
The referee calls for Jones to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Meril.
Jake Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril blocking some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones 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#
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A nice side step and Meril releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses the jab.
Meril looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones thuds a left hand into Meril's body.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Jones moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Meril moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Jones misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Meril misses.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meril at a distance.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meril's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meril scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meril paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Jake Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jon Meril has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Meril.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking. #T4#
Meril moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meril swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones is looking to clinch but Meril is avoiding it.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Meril avoids the body shot from Jones.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Meril.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Jones! |
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Event:
HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 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.
Oystenteller throws a lazy uppercut
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Oystenteller misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown but Meril shows good takedown defense.
Oystenteller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oystenteller shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Meril 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.#TD2#
Oystenteller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meril is looking to stand back up but Oystenteller counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Meril.
Meril on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meril tries to get out of the position.#T1##REVR#
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meril keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meril blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oystenteller.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oystenteller in particular looking to stall.
Oystenteller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meril defending well though.
Meril looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Meril blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller wants to take a breather but Meril is having none of it. #SUB2#
Oystenteller is trying to work for a kimura but Meril is defending well.
#T2#
Nice strikes from Oystenteller there.
Oystenteller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Oystenteller is trying for a kimura here. Meril looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oystenteller wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darstknasset Oystenteller!
A victorious Darstknasset Oystenteller 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:
HRL20 Murray vs Taylor
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Westlake misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Westlake backing up. Westlake nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Westlake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Westlake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Westlake looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Westlake just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Westlake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Westlake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Westlake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westlake.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westlake thinking.
Westlake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Meril counters by moving into the clinch.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Meril misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Westlake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westlake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Meril looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Westlake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
Meril swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Westlake.
A counter left hand to the body from Meril misses its target.
Westlake misses with a two punch combination.
As Westlake looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Westlake just gets out of the way.
Westlake misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Meril showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westlake.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Meril moves out of range.
As Westlake looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Westlake just gets out of the way.
Westlake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Meril moves out of range.
Westlake looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Westlake. Those never looked like landing.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Westlake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril 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#
Westlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Westlake misses with the combination.
Meril dodges the punch combination from Westlake.
Westlake misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Meril wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril dodges the punch combination from Westlake.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meril circles away quickly and effectively.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Westlake misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Westlake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Westlake misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Westlake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meril slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Westlake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Meril moves out of range.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Westlake is breathing heavily.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Meril moves out of range.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Westlake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meril.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Tyler Westlake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlake misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westlake thinking.
Westlake misses with a combination
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Westlake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westlake misses with a double jab
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Westlake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A punch combination from Westlake misses.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Westlake throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Westlake looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Westlake just gets out of the way.
Westlake looks to land a combination but Meril avoids it well.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Westlake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Meril slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Meril appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Westlake 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.
Westlake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Westlake swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Westlake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Westlake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Westlake throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Meril is looking to wear down Westlake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Meril avoids them all with ease.
Westlake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Westlake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westlake misses with a double jab
letting Meril counter with a right hand. #T2#
Westlake tries to bum rush Meril with a series of wild strikes but Meril uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Westlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Westlake will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlake misses with a few strikes there.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Westlake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Westlake backing up. Westlake nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Westlake misses with a series of wild punches.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Westlake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Westlake misses with a combination
and Westlake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Westlake. Those never looked like landing.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
It looked like Meril was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meril dodges the punch combination from Westlake.
Westlake tries to bum rush Meril with a series of wild strikes but Meril uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Meril moves out of range.
Meril swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Westlake throws a right and a left that Meril avoids nicely.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westlake thinking.
Westlake misses with a wild combination.
Tyler Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westlake misses with a double jab
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meril 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is my championship belt!!! No one is taking it from me!'. |
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Event:
HFL18 Lemon vs Oystenteller
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meril at a distance.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a body shot.#T1#
Meril blocks a jab.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Meril appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meril slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Meril avoids the body shot from Jones.
Meril looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones is looking to wear down Meril with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
#T2#
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Meril let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meril moves out of range as Jones strikes.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a hook but Meril blocks it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Meril swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Meril's head but Meril sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Meril slips the punch.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Jones lands with a hook. Meril tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones lands a jab to Meril's midsection.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
Jones lunges at Meril with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meril's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Meril swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meril blocks a jab.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jon Meril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meril can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with a straight left.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meril keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Meril takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Meril drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Meril now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a straight right.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Meril with an uppercut!
Meril on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Meril is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones lands with a good body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
letting Meril counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a hook
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Meril slips a straight right by Jones.
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jake Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Meril will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril avoids the body shot from Jones.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a hook but Meril blocks it.#T1#
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Jones rushes Meril and presses him up against the cage.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meril up against the cage.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Jones tries to tie him up.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Meril improves position.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Meril.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril. #T4#
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meril backwards.
Meril gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones misses with some punches.
Meril lands a right hand.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jake Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
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 Jake Jones.
Well Jones 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemon.
Lemon misses with a hook
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Lemon fails to land the takedown.
Lemon lands a lovely overhand right.
Lemon tries to clinch
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Meril circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon misses the jab.
Lemon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.#T1#
Meril misses with a body punch.
Lemon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Meril presses Lemon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Meril.
Lemon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemon misses with some punches.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Lemon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Meril won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lemon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril lands with a right to the head.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Meril blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Lemon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemon fails to pull guard.
Lemon fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Lemon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemon.#T3#
Lemon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meril just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lemon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Lemon prevents a body shot from Meril.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemon controls his hands.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon misses with a body punch.
Lemon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meril to keep the fight standing.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Lemon drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Meril has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lemon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Meril is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lemon pulls down on the head and he's put Meril to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucky Lemon!
After winning the bout, Lucky Lemon 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:
HRL6: Jai vs Munoz
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril throws a hook but McCocker blocks it.
It looked like McCocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker moves out of range of the strikes.
McCocker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril throws a hook but McCocker avoids it easily.
As Meril looks to move away, McCocker throws a big counter combo but Meril just gets out of the way.
Meril throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
Meril swings widly with a right hand
and McCocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Meril misses.
McCocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like McCocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Meril does no damage.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Meril throws a big shot that misses.
Meril looks to land a right hand but McCocker moved out of range.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meril throws a sloppy body shot
and McCocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCocker.
McCocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCocker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
McCocker slips under a jab.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meril throws a right hand that McCocker ducks under and follows up with a left that McCocker also avoids with ease.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril misses with a straight left.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCocker ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril stuns McCocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
McCocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meril.
McCocker ducks right into an uppercut from Meril.
Meril digs a good body shot into McCocker's ribs.
Meril looks to throw the jab but McCocker is out of range.
It looked like McCocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meril.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCocker avoids the body shot from Meril.
Meril misses with a combination
and McCocker counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Meril misses the body punch
and McCocker counters with a left and a right that stings Meril.
Meril misses the jab.
Meril is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCocker.
A big right from Meril misses.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril loads up on a big right hand but McCocker slips the punch.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril loads up on a big right hand but McCocker slips the punch.
McCocker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
McCocker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Meril missing with a left hand there. McCocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCocker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCocker slips under a jab.
Meril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Meril looks to move away, McCocker throws a big counter combo but Meril just gets out of the way.
Meril misses with a double jab.
McCocker is looking for a counter combo.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCocker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Meril throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
No joy there for Meril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meril misses with a wild combination.
It looked like McCocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meril misses with a combination
and Meril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by McCocker.
Meril scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Meril throws a lazy right hand but McCocker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meril throws a lazy right hand but McCocker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril throws a looping overhand right but McCocker ducks down to avoid it.
Meril thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCocker slips under a jab.
Meril throws a looping overhand right but McCocker ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Meril thuds his right hand into McCocker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCocker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCocker slips a straight right by Meril.
Meril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
Meril jabs McCocker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chris McCocker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meril misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from McCocker misses the target.
McCocker ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meril scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCocker doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Meril moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCocker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
It looked like McCocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Meril looks to land a right hand but McCocker moved out of range.
Meril misses with a body shot.
Meril throws a big shot that misses.
Meril scores with a jab. McCocker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
Meril takes a swing at McCocker's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Meril throws a sloppy body shot
and McCocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meril tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Meril.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril misses with a left hand
and McCocker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCocker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meril swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCocker counters with a straight right hand.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
#T3#
Meril misses with a hook
and McCocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Meril misses.
McCocker is looking for a counter combo.
Meril looks to score with a jab to the body but McCocker is just out of range.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCocker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meril takes a swing at McCocker's ribcage but misses.
Meril throws a right hand that misses
and McCocker counters with a series of strikes. Meril will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCocker moves away.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Meril swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCocker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meril finds it's way round the side to connect with McCocker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meril misses with a body shot.
McCocker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chris McCocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meril connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Simonsgaurd rushes Meril and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simonsgaurd is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Meril has a couple of punches blocked by Simonsgaurd.
Come on Simonsgaurd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Meril breaks from the clinch.
Simonsgaurd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simonsgaurd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Simonsgaurd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meril presses Simonsgaurd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simonsgaurd jumps guard but Meril stands there with Simonsgaurd around his waist. Simonsgaurd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Simonsgaurd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simonsgaurd is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Simonsgaurd tries to pull guard but Meril won't allow it.
#TD#
Simonsgaurd gets control of Meril's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simonsgaurd will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meril gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meril defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meril can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simonsgaurd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meril is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking for a triangle here. Meril is fighting it but it looks tight! Simonsgaurd pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Meril is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Craig Simonsgaurd!
A victorious Craig Simonsgaurd 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:
The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Jitsu misses with the body kick
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Jitsu tries to work over Meril's front leg with a kick but Meril checks it.
Meril appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jitsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jitsu throws a head kick that misses
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Jitsu throws a lazy head kick
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jitsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Jitsu throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril connects with a looping right hand.
Jitsu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meril connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jitsu. Jitsu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Jitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Jitsu is rocked!
Meril feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jitsu crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Meril! |
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Event:
KIFC 87
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meril avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zero misses with a body punch
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zero misses the target.
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
Zero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Zero misses.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meril throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Zero throws a jab when Meril was well out of range.
Mr Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Zero misses
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zero misses with a hook
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero throws a shot from downtown. Meril moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Zero looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Zero sizes up Meril with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meril lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Mr Zero has been cut.
Zero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zero throws a lazy uppercut
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zero misses with a hook.
Zero missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zero misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.#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!
Zero misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Meril feints a jab promting Zero to slip. Meril then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Zero is rocked!
Zero misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Meril finish him?
Zero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meril lands a nice looking body shot.
Meril slips a straight right by Zero.
As Zero looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Zero just gets out of the way.
Zero misses with a looping left.
Meril is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zero seems to have recovered his senses.
Zero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zero throws a poor cross that misses
and Meril counters with a right hand to the body.
Meril scores with a body shot.
Zero tries to clinch there but Meril circles away.
Zero throws a poor cross that misses
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meril. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL2#
Zero clinches up against the cage.
Zero misses with the head strike.
Meril holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Meril breaks the clinch.
Meril walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zero lands with a nice body punch.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zero.
Meril thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meril swats away the attempt to clinch by Zero.#T4#
Meril misses with an uppercut. Zero saw that one coming.
Meril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zero manages to avoid it.
Zero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero is looking to clinch.
Meril waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zero.
Meril missing with a left hand there. Zero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zero! But no joy.
Meril keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Zero misses with a straight left.
Zero swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Meril misses with a double jab.
Zero looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Zero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Zero.#CL2#
Zero darts in and clinches Meril up against the cage.
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meril is struggling to control the position.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Zero avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Zero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril tries to work over Zero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero gets through Meril's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zero prevents a body shot from Meril. #BC#
Meril manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zero misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch successfully.
Meril misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Zero has a couple of punches blocked by Meril.
Meril has a couple of punches blocked by Zero.
Zero misses with a punch on the inside.
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Meril has a couple of punches blocked by Zero.
Meril effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Meril.
#T2#
Meril misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Meril.
Meril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meril tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.
Zero blocks a body shot from Meril.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Meril's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Zero.
Meril is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zero misses the jab.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zero.
Zero throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zero misses with a hook
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Meril lands with an overhand left.
Zero misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Zero throws a lazy uppercut
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zero misses the target.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zero throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril lands a body shot.
Zero throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Meril misses its target.
Zero lands a slapping body shot.
Zero throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Zero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Zero fails to land.
Zero swings wildly with an uppercut but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Meril.
Meril lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zero fails to land.
Zero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zero can do to turn this around?
Zero swings wildly with an uppercut but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Meril is working Zero over against the cage.
Zero throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Jon Meril will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Zero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Zero misses its intended target.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Meril defending well as Zero loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meril throws out a loose jab but Zero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zero lands with a hook. Meril tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jon Meril is winning the standup battle so far.
Zero throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Meril counter with a right hand.
Zero swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zero stuns Meril with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
Zero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meril's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meril with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meril throwing a counter right hand but Zero manages to avoid it.
Meril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Zero throws a poor cross that misses
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Meril tries to move into range but Zero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Zero misses
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
Zero misses with an uppercut
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Zero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meril.
A slow jab from Zero misses its intended target.
It looked like Meril wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Meril does it's job there.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zero throws out the jab.
Zero throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zero lands with a right hand.
Mr Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meril's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zero under the eye.
Zero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meril.
Zero throws out a counter right but Meril avoids it with no problem.
Zero throws a poor cross that misses
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zero thinking.
Meril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zero.
Meril works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meril circles away from the clinch attempt
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meril fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zero misses with a looping left.
Zero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
Zero throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Zero looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meril cracks Zero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zero misses the body punch
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zero misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zero tries to clinch up but Meril circles away and keeps his distance.
Zero missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zero misses with a hook
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Zero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut.
Meril slips a jab and a cross from Zero.
Meril lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meril connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zero. Zero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zero ducks right into an uppercut from Meril.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero misses with a hook
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Meril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meril counters with a nice body shot.
Zero misses with a double jab
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Zero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zero misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
Zero lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meril scrambles back to his feet.
Meril on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zero swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meril 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril! |
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Event:
KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Island throws a hook to the side of Meril's head but Meril sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meril looks to land a combination but Island avoids it well.
James Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Island lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Island throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Island both land. Nice combination.
Meril moves away from the strike by Island.
Meril throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Island misses with a jab, cross combination.
Island takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Island misses with a hook to the body
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Island throws a combination that misses
and Meril counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Meril throws a jab when Island was well out of range.#T1#
Island swings widly with a right hand
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Island lands a right hook to the body.
Island fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Meril misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Island! But no joy.
Good shot there by Island.
Island uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Island scores with a body shot.
Island digs a good body shot into Meril's ribs.
Meril throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Island looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
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!
Island jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Island throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Meril. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meril.
Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meril.
Island swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meril misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Island misses.
Island with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meril to score with a decent uppercut.
Meril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Island tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Meril throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Island stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Island.
Island throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Island swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Island takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Island uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meril has time to react.#T3#
Island lands with a straight right. Meril didn't see that one coming.
Island throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meril stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Island misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Island gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Island is rocked!
A slow jab from Meril misses its intended target.
Island is still on wobbly legs! Can Meril finish him?
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on Island's shoulder, as Island tries to avoid the shot.
Island seems to have recovered his senses.
Island lands a really nice looking cross but Meril seems unphased.
Meril paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meril swings for the body but Island moves out of range.
Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Island lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meril at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril swings for the body but Island moves out of range.
Island swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Island jabs at Meril's body.
Island throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Island misses with a straight left.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Island.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Island throws the left hand but Meril avoids the punch easily.
Island falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Meril counter with a right hand.
Meril connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meril throwing a counter right hand but Island manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Island throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Meril wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril defending well as Island loads up on a big left hand.
Island has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meril finds it's way round the side to connect with Island's head.
Meril misses with a lunging right hand
and Island counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Island will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Island misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Island! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Meril! |
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Event:
KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Lemon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meril misses with a wild combination.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Meril there.
Meril throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Meril there.
Meril pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meril.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.#T1#
Lemon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meril misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meril.#CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Meril finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meril jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Lemon defending well as Meril loads up on a big left hand.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Meril misses.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril connects with a nice looking jab.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Meril lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meril might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemon.
Meril misses the jab.
Lemon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Lemon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Meril throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril lands with a good body shot.
Meril takes a swing at Lemon's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Meril has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meril lands with a hook. Lemon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meril throws a right and a left that Lemon avoids nicely.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lemon avoids the body shot from Meril.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Lemon moves away from the strike by Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lemon in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Meril clobbers Lemon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meril throws the left hand but Lemon avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon moves out of range as Meril strikes.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
Meril's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemon under the eye.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril connects with a crisp jab.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meril. #T1#
Lemon slips under a jab from Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril misses with a left hand
and Lemon counters with a nice uppercut.
Meril tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemon was well out of range. Poor timing from Meril.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril throws a good cross that connects.
Meril swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Lemon blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lemon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemon moves out of range of the strikes.
Meril scores with a nice right hand.
Meril throws out a powerful jab.
Meril jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meril misses with a hook.
Lemon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Meril throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Meril missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lemon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on Lemon's shoulder, as Lemon tries to avoid the shot.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Meril 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.
Lemon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Meril throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
That's time! Lemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Meril scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meril throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meril with a hook.
Meril throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meril looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemon is just out of range.#T1#
Lemon moves away from the strike by Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meril punishes Lemon's body with a nice straight punch.
Meril throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Lemon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Meril finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Lemon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meril.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Meril misses with a shot to the body
and Lemon counters with a nice body shot.
Meril lands a jab to the nose.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
A jab from Meril misses.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meril. Lemon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril with a jab.
Meril rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Lemon slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Meril coming out on top.
Meril throws a hook but Lemon blocks it.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meril loads up on a big right hand but Lemon slips the punch.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon takes one to the side of the head.
Meril throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Meril.
Meril appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meril tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Meril does no damage.
A punch combination from Meril misses.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.#T1#
Meril misses with a straight left.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Meril waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemon.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Lemon walks into a stiff left hand from Meril.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meril slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meril cracks Lemon with an open hand slap.#T2#
Meril digs a good hook to Lemon's body.
Meril misses with a body shot
and Lemon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meril throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemon feinted with a counter takedown.
Meril missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Meril tries to bum rush Lemon with a series of wild strikes but Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Lemon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon attempts a counter takedown but Meril avoids it well and moves away.
Meril misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Meril.
Meril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Meril digs a good body shot into Lemon's ribs.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon slips under a jab from Meril.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meril cracks Lemon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Meril connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lemon's hands.
Meril misses with a hook.
Lemon attempts a counter takedown but Meril avoids it well and moves away.
Meril misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril tests Lemon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril digs a good body shot into Lemon's ribs.#T1#
Lemon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lemon walks into a jab.
Meril throws a shot to the body.
Meril throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril slips a straight right by Lemon.
Meril fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Meril lands a right hook to the body.
Meril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Lemon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Meril.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril jabs at Lemon's body.
Meril misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Lemon slips a jab from Meril.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Meril - just one landing.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lemon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemon moves away.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Lemon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lemon has his takedown stuffed
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Meril.
Lemon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 43:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 43:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril! |
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Event:
KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Oystenteller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril looks to land a combination but Oystenteller avoids it well.
Oystenteller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oystenteller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oystenteller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oystenteller motions for Meril to come forward. Oystenteller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meril thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oystenteller darts in looking for a takedown but Meril gets double underhooks and turns Oystenteller into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darstknasset Oystenteller. 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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oystenteller.
Meril misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC2#
Meril pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meril scores with a hook.
Meril throws a right and a left that Oystenteller avoids nicely.
Meril throws a shot to the body.
Oystenteller misses with a looping left.
Meril tries to move into range but Oystenteller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meril throws a good cross that connects.
Oystenteller cracks Meril with an open hand slap.
Oystenteller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meril misses with a left hand #TD#
and Oystenteller counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oystenteller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Meril can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Oystenteller is trying to get an arm triangle but Meril is defending well.
Oystenteller advances to full mount. #SUB#
Oystenteller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller throwing strikes here but Meril is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oystenteller looking to finish with strikes here!
Meril blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oystenteller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oystenteller looking to ground and pound but Meril is blocking nicely.
Oystenteller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meril is bucking up trying to escape but Oystenteller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oystenteller landing strikes from the mount and Meril is in trouble!
Meril tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Meril really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oystenteller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meril is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meril can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Oystenteller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oystenteller unloading with bombs!
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!
Oystenteller dominating with strikes here.
Oystenteller working Meril over with strikes here.
Oystenteller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Oystenteller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Oystenteller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Meril?
#ROC#Meril is rocked!#SUB#
Oystenteller looking to isolate an arm here. Meril doesn't see it coming and as Oystenteller extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Oystenteller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Darstknasset Oystenteller 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:
KIFC 47-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Meril keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi lands a slapping body shot.
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
Meril throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xin Yi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meril throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Meril.
Xin Yi walks into a left hand.
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xin Yi scores with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Meril.
Meril lands a glancing blow to the side of Xin Yi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xin Yi misses with a body kick.
Meril is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi lands a body shot.
Xin Yi throws a hook to the side of Meril's head but Meril sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meril tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
Meril connects with a nice looking jab.
Meril is looking to clinch but Xin Yi is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Meril.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xin Yi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Xin Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril drops his hands momentarily and Xin Yi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Meril avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Meril misses its intended target.
Meril doesn't manage to clinch there - Xin Yi circles away.
Meril moves out of range of the body kick from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi looks for the body kick but Meril saw that one coming.
Xin Yi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meril.
A jab from Xin Yi misses.
Meril appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril scores with a one two! Xin Yi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Xin Yi tries to land a front kick but Meril steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Meril instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.#BC2#
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xin Yi ducks right into an uppercut from Meril. #T2#
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xin Yi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Meril fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xin Yi, pushing him back against the cage.
Xin Yi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Xin Yi manages to break the clinch.
Meril tries to clinch there but Xin Yi circles away.
Xin Yi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meril takes a swing at Xin Yi's ribcage but misses.
Meril scores with a jab. Xin Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xin Yi looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
A lazy left from Meril finds it's target.
Xin Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Meril moves into the clinch.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin Yi controls his hands.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Xin Yi is trying to push Meril away but Meril has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meril misses with a looping left.
Xin Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meril lands with a cross.
Meril misses with an uppercut.
Xin Yi swats away the attempt to clinch by Meril.
Xin Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
Xin Yi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meril connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xin Yi scrambles back to his feet.
Xin Yi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xin Yi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xin Yi throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Meril darts in and clinches Xin Yi up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril has Xin Yi pressed against the cage, preventing Xin Yi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Xin Yi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meril is keeping busy.
Xin Yi working hard to break the clinch.
Meril has Xin Yi pressed against the cage, preventing Xin Yi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xin Yi is trying to force a seperation but Meril has the dominant position.
Meril lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Meril counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meril.
Xin Yi is trying to push Meril away but Meril has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xin Yi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xin Yi's elbow.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xin Yi's elbow.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril working aggressively here.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Xin Yi tries to break free but Meril pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi tries to land a front kick but Meril steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meril moves in looking to clinch but Xin Yi pushes him off.
Jon Meril is winning the standup battle so far.
Meril scores with a jab. Xin Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Xin Yi misses.
Xin Yi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi throws a shot from downtown. Meril moves away and avoids it.
Xin Yi misses with a looping left.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Meril misses.
Xin Yi missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Xin Yi throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
Meril tries to counter by clinching up but Xin Yi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Meril.
Meril throws a combination. Xin Yi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Jing Xin Yi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Meril.
Meril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meril tries to clinch up.#T1#
Meril avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi misses with a head kick.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch but Xin Yi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xin Yi lands a body shot.
Meril fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xin Yi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xin Yi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Meril fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xin Yi, pushing him back against the cage.
Xin Yi is trying to force a seperation but Meril has the dominant position.
Xin Yi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Meril rushes Xin Yi and presses him up against the cage.
Xin Yi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xin Yi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Xin Yi.#T2#
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Meril.
Xin Yi looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
Meril throws a combination. Xin Yi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xin Yi misses with a body kick.
Meril fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meril scores with a jab. Xin Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on Xin Yi's shoulder, as Xin Yi tries to avoid the shot.
Xin Yi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xin Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Xin Yi tries to get set, Meril tries to push him back and clinch up but Xin Yi manages to avoid the attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xin Yi.
Xin Yi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Meril moves into the clinch.
Xin Yi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Xin Yi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meril misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Xin Yi throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Xin Yi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xin Yi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meril tries to clinch up.
Meril dips to his left and cracks Xin Yi with an uppercut!
Xin Yi misses with a left hand #CL#
and Meril holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meril scores with a shoulder strike.
Meril wants to take the fight to the mat but Xin Yi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xin Yi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Meril.
Xin Yi works on Meril's body with a couple of short punches.
Xin Yi can't break the clinch.
Jon Meril has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Xin Yi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch.
Meril tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xin Yi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Xin Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xin Yi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meril blocks a jab.
Xin Yi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Meril moves out of range as Xin Yi throws a body kick.
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xin Yi slips a jab from Meril.
Meril scores with a shot to the body.
Xin Yi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xin Yi misses with a two punch combination.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.#CL#
Meril moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin Yi controls his hands.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xin Yi's elbow.
Meril scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Jon Meril will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jing Xin Yi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Xin Yi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Meril closes the distance and pushes Xin Yi back into the cage.
Meril misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Xin Yi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meril lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meril.
Meril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Xin Yi saw that one coming.
Meril is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch but Xin Yi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xin Yi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Meril holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xin Yi tries to break free but Meril pushes him back against the cage.
Xin Yi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin Yi controls his hands.
#T1#
Xin Yi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xin Yis head.
Xin Yi is looking to break free of the clinch but Meril has double underhooks.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Xin Yi avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi. #BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meril tries to clinch but Xin Yi moves away
and Xin Yi counters with a stiff right hand.
Meril lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xin Yi backs up against the cage.
Xin Yi throws a jab when Meril was well out of range.
Meril jabs Xin Yi right on the nose. Xin Yi blinks but takes it well.
Xin Yi keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Xin Yi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xin Yi swats away the attempt to clinch by Meril.
Xin Yi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meril scores with a nice head shot.
Xin Yi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meril's hands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xin Yi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xin Yi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meril wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xin Yi swats away the attempt to clinch by Meril.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xin Yi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Meril is looking to counter the offense by Xin Yi and move into the clinch.
Meril tries to clinch but Xin Yi is having none of it.
Xin Yi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Xin Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xin Yi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Meril uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xin Yi.#CL#
Meril rushes Xin Yi and presses him up against the cage.
Meril keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xin Yi's efforts to push away.
Xin Yi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Xin Yi avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage. #T3#
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Xin Yi backwards.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Xin Yi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Xin Yi has had enough of the clinch but Meril keeps him there for the moment.
Meril prevents a body shot from Xin Yi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi.
Meril prevents a body shot from Xin Yi.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Xin Yi.
Meril has a couple of punches blocked by Xin Yi.
A frustrated look appears on Xin Yi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xin Yi blocking some punches.
Xin Yi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Meril dips to his left and cracks Xin Yi with an uppercut!
Xin Yi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meril works Xin Yi's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meril darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meril on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Xin Yi.
Meril throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Xin Yi counter with a right hand.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut.
Meril scores with a shot to the body.
Jing Xin Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Meril lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril! |
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Event:
KIFC 40
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Meril forces Cyle back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Meril.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyle looks winded!
Cyle working hard to break the clinch.
Cyle has had enough of the clinch but Meril keeps him there for the moment.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cyle backwards.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Cyle backwards.
A short body shot lands from Meril as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Meril's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meril scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meril fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cyle on the side of the head.#ROC#Cyle is rocked!#CL#
Meril moves into the clinch successfully.
Cyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Meril finish him?
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cyle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cyle drops to his knees and Meril pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Meril! |
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Event:
KIFC 31
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Ladd lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Meril moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Ladd leaning against his opponent.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Meril.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ladd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ladd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meril tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladd tries to work over Meril's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ladd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ladd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ladd misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ladd tries to pull guard but Meril forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ladd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd taking a breather.
Meril works on Ladd's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Ladd tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ladd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ladd trying to control the position but instead, Meril has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ladd into the cage.
Meril stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ladd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ladd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meril backwards.
Meril's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladd tries to pull guard but Meril won't allow it.
#T2#
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Ladd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ladd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
A short right from Meril.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Meril lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Meril.
A short body shot lands from Meril as the two fighters clinch.
Ladd working aggressively here.
Ladd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ladd stalling in the clinch but Meril improves position.
Ladd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meril is keeping busy.
Ladd can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Good body shot from Meril.
#T3#
Ladd takes a shot to the head.
Meril pushes Ladd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meril working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ladd blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril is working Ladd over against the cage.
Meril working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Ladd wants to stall.
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meril lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Meril wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ladd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd is looking to control Meril's arms but Meril gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ladd has his back to the cage.
Meril misses with the head strike.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ladd.
#T4#
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Ladd is trying to stall.
Meril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Ladd can't find room to land a body shot as Meril controls the action.
Ladd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladd misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands a right hand.
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ladd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meril backwards.
Ladd has Meril pushed against the cage.
Meril misses with some punches.
Ladd is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ladd.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
Meril lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ladd or not.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meril scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ladd cracks Meril with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ladd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meril is looking to clinch but Ladd is avoiding it.
Meril lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meril scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meril thuds his right hand into Ladd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ladd thuds his right hand into Meril's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Meril. That snapped Ladd's head back.
A slow jab from Ladd misses its intended target.
Ladd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ladd misses with a hook.
Meril connects with a body shot that sends Ladd's belly button to the back.#T1#
Meril with a hook.
Meril tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ladd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Meril finds it's target.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Meril clinches with his opponent.
Meril misses with a punch on the inside.
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Ladd taking a breather.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meril smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Meril closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Ladd's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meril just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ladd misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Ladd tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Ladd pushes Meril back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Meril.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Meril.
Meril can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Ladd looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Meril.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Meril.
Meril presses Ladd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ladd takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril pushes Ladd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Ladd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Ladd.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
Meril keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladd's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Meril.
A shot in the inside from Meril.
A shot in the inside from Meril.
Meril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladds head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril gets through Ladd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Jon Meril seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ladd looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Meril lands an uppercut.
Ladd misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Ladd misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meril's elbow.
Ladd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ladd controlling the action here for a moment.
Meril lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ladd's elbow.
Meril lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril 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#
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ladd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meril looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
Meril wants a takedown but no success here.
Ladd throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Ladd slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Meril tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ladd backwards. #T1#
Meril tries to work over Ladd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril misses with a punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body punch.
Ladd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands a left hand.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Meril working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meril lands a right hand.
Ladd stalling in the clinch but Meril improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Meril.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
Meril makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Ladd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ladd misses with some punches.
#T2#
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Ladd fails to pull guard.
Ladd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ladd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meril lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Ladd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meril walks away with a smile on his face. Ladd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ladd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Meril takes the fight into the clinch.
Ladd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Ladd's ribcage. Ladd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashton Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Meril.
Meril lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meril lands a left hand.
Ladd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Meril as the two fighters clinch.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
Ladd takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meril scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
A hook to the body from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Ladd stalling in the clinch but Meril improves position. #T4#
Ladd misses with the head strike.
Ladd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meril.
Ladd is looking to control Meril's arms but Meril gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ladd has his back to the cage.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
Ladd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
Meril throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Meril.
Ladd has a couple of punches blocked by Meril.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Meril.
Ladd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril! |
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Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Meril looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range.
Meril misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toshimichi! But no joy.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Meril doesn't manage to clinch there - Toshimichi circles away.
Meril misses with a body punch
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meril tries to clinch but Toshimichi is having none of it. #CL#
Meril has closed the distance and engaged Toshimichi in a clinch.
Toshimichi lands a shot to the body.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Toshimichi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril. #T1#
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body shot.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril is leaning against Toshimichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshimichi swings wildly with an uppercut but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meril.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Toshimichi tries to tie him up.
Toshimichi misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.#BC#
Meril manages to break the clinch.
Toshimichi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Toshimichi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Toshimichi.
Meril connects with a jab.
Toshimichi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril throws a one two combo.
Toshimichi cracks Meril with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch but Toshimichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meril fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Toshimichi tries to keep at a distance but Meril has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meril is leaning against Toshimichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Toshimichi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meril up against the cage.#T3#
Meril digs a right hand into Toshimichi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toshimichi's gas tank.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meril presses Toshimichi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meril works on Toshimichi's body with a couple of short punches.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Toshimichi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Toshimichi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi prevents a body shot from Meril.
Toshimichi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toshimichi prevents a body shot from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril 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#
Meril lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toshimichi slips a straight right by Meril.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toshimichi can do to turn this around?
Toshimichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meril takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meril throws a looping overhand right but Toshimichi ducks down to avoid it.
Meril sets himself, and Toshimichi steps forward looking for the clinch! Meril avoids it this time.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshimichi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Toshimichi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril tries to clinch up but Toshimichi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toshimichi lands an overhand right.
Meril scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Meril closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toshimichis head. #T1#
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Meril blocks it.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Toshimichi fails to land.
Meril working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meril misses with some punches.
Meril tries a body shot but Toshimichi blocks it.
Toshimichi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Toshimichi controls his hands.
Good body shot from Meril.
Toshimichi can't find room to land a body shot as Meril controls the action.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body shot.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril has Toshimichi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toshimichi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Meril.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi. #T3#
Toshimichi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Meril.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Meril presses Toshimichi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Toshimichi tries to break the clinch but Meril is controlling the position.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril working aggressively here.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi lands a body punch.
Toshimichi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jon Meril has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toshimichi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meril doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meril keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Meril staying out of range there.
Meril slips under a jab from Toshimichi.#CL#
Meril rushes Toshimichi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi lands a shoulder strike.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi pushes Meril back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meril swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Toshimichi.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Meril lands a left hand.
#T2#
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Toshimichi avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
Toshimichi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Toshimichi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Toshimichi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toshimichi or not.
Toshimichi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toshimichi misses with the head strike.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meril digs a right hand into Toshimichi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toshimichi's gas tank.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi lands an uppercut.
Meril stalling.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril. #T4#
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Toshimichi tries to circle away but Meril has him pinned against the cage.
Meril misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril works on Toshimichi's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toshimichi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meril's elbow.
Daisuke Toshimichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Meril has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Meril blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Meril keeps control of Nixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Meril controls his hands.
Meril makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Nixon is trying to stall.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Meril working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Meril lands a left hand.
Nixon tries to pull guard but Meril forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meril smiles and moves away.
Meril throws a combination that misses
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Meril cracks Nixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Meril rushes Nixon and presses him up against the cage.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meril lands a right hand.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon tries a body shot but Meril blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land. #T2#
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meril lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Meril tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Meril lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Meril's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Meril lands a nice uppercut.
Meril is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meril tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Meril.
Meril lands a right hand.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcy Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Meril lands with a right to the head.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon tries to pull guard but Meril holds him up against the cage and eventually Nixon drops back down to his feet.
Nixon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Meril.
Meril pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Nixon is rocked!#T4#
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon seems to have got his legs back now.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
A shot in the inside from Meril.
Meril lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meril lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meril lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meril.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
Meril scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Meril.
Meril tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Meril as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Meril has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meril.
Meril lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Meril.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Meril lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nixon tries to pull guard but Meril forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Meril.
Meril pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meril lands a left hand.
Meril lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meril lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Meril lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon fails to pull guard.
Meril digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank. #T2#
Meril lands with a right to the head.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Meril prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meril smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcy Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meril blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A short left from Meril.
A short right from Meril.
A short right from Meril.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with some punches.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Meril.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Meril stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Meril lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Meril lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Meril pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meril makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Meril cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
Meril scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jon Meril seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meril digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meril lands an uppercut.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meril lands with a right to the head.
Meril lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nixon to his knees! Meril keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Meril! |
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