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Event:
HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Justice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justice somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Justice.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomi pinned against the cage. Gomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Justice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Justice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomi with a jab.
Gomi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Justice with that takedown attempt.
Gomi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Justice is rocked!
Gomi throws a monster overhand right that drops Justice! Gomi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Justice.#TD2#
Justice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith wants to control but Justice postures up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Justice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is not content to let Justice control the position. #T1#
Smith trying to remain calm as Justice controls from the top position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Justice slows the pace down.
Smith keeps Justice under control for a moment.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Justice is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Justice keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Justice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith has one of Justice's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Justice trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Justice taking a breather here.
Justice trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is letting Justice control him for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
We've been informed that Justice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Justice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Justice manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Justice is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Justice's guard.
Smith throws a strike but Justice rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Justice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Justice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Justice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
Smith pulls Justice in close to prevent any damage.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Justice wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Justice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith is pulling down on Justice's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Justice darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Justice into the cage.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Justice jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Smith wants the takedown. Justice is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Justice's guard against the cage.
Justice wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Justice has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith won't allow Justice to sweep him here. #T3#
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Justice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Smith is pulling down on Justice's head. It's preventing any offense from Justice, at least for the moment.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Smith keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Justice trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Justice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Justice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Justice ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Justice defends well and Smith ends up having to push Justice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Justice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Justice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Smith has Justice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Justice tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Justice's guard.
Justice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smith wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Justice is continuing to stall.#T1#
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Justice is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Justice has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Justice is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Justice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Justice trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Justice is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Justice passes to side control.
Mike Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Justice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Justice controlling from side mount.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Justice keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith trying to remain calm as Justice controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Justice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Justice controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Justice tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Justice has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Justice is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Justice hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Justice! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 30
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kerotan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Justice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kerotan is trying to defend but Justice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Justice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kerotan tries to kick Justice off but Justice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kerotan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Kerotan kicks off Justice and gets to his feet.
Kerotan throws an off balance right hand
and Justice counters with a stiff right hand.
Kerotan misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Justice shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Justice was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerotan can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice prevents Kerotan from escaping the position.
Justice takes a little break here. Kerotan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Justice prevents Kerotan from escaping the position.
Kerotan being controlled for a moment.
Justice prevents Kerotan from escaping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Justice just content to control the position. #ES2#
Kerotan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Justice.
Kerotan tries to escape but Justice is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kerotan is pushing Justice's head away, looking to escape. Justice manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Justice thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kerotan is trying to escape the position but Justice is controlling the position.
Justice seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kerotan for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Kerotan is pushing Justice's head away, looking to escape. Justice manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kerotan tries to escape but Justice is in control.
Justice is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kerotan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kerotan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Justice has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Justice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kerotan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Justice is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Kerotan is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Justice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kerotan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Kerotan is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Justice take his back! Uh oh - Justice has got a rear naked choke here! Kerotan is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Justice! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Greenhart throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Greenhart has an active guard here but Justice has managed to pass into half guard.
Justice not doing much here.
Greenhart wants to get back to his feet.
Greenhart trying to control but Justice postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Greenhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justice pulls his head out easily.
Justice stalling. #T1##SUB#
Greenhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greenhart tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control.
Justice uses his free foot to push down on Greenhart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Greenhart.
Justice controlling from mount.
Greenhart wants to hold on but Justice pushes him away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Justice controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Justice working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Justice controlling the pace for now.
Justice fails to take his opponent's back.
Justice looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenhart is trying to escape the mount.
Justice controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Justice is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Greenhart has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Greenhart!
Justice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Justice performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Greenhart tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Greenhart tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Justice has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've been informed that Justice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice tries to take Greenhart's back but instead Greenhart uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice dominated that round.
That's time! Greenhart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Greenhart darts in looking for a takedown but Justice gets double underhooks and turns Greenhart into the cage.
Justice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenhart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Justice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greenhart to keep the fight standing.
Greenhart tries a body shot but Justice blocks it.
Greenhart wants to take the fight to the mat but Justice manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Greenhart jumps guard but Justice stands there with Greenhart around his waist. Greenhart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Greenhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Justice manages to pull guard.
Justice pulls Greenhart in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to sweep but no luck.
Greenhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Justice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greenhart manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenhart is keeping the position for now.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Greenhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justice is aware though and is defending well.
Justice controlling from the top position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Justice stands and throws Greenhart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Justice remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Justice is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Justice tries for a kimura but Greenhart is defending well.
Greenhart tries to buck Justice off but Justice is having none of it.#T3#
Justice content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Justice has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Greenhart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Greenhart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Justice feints and as Greenhart raises his hands in defense, Justice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greenhart 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.
Greenhart is striking from the bottom but Justice uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Justice maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Greenhart could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Justice has cracked it and Greenhart is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Justice! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Justice in a clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC2#
Justice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Justice blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Justice can't get the takedown.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Justice controls his hands.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Justice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justice.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Justice has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Justice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice looking to control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Justice has wrist control.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Justice is rocked!
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Justice is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Justice's brow.
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Justice, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Justice felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Justice from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
Dylan Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Justice gets the takedown into side control.
Riverriei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Justice off and has taken his back!
Justice is really stuck here.
Justice looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Riverriei working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Justice's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Riverriei is trying to stick to Justice's back but Justice is turning into Riverriei. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riverriei's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Justice.
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!
Riverriei being controlled here, momentarily.
Justice passes Riverriei's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Riverriei is looking to improve his position.
Justice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Justice content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Riverriei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice moves into full mount! Riverriei won't be happy about that! #T2#
Riverriei looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Justice biding his time, controlling Riverriei. #SUB2#
Justice is cranking Riverriei's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Riverriei! He's tightened the choke and Riverriei is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Justice! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Justice or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Justice has time to react.
Justice gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smith gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Justice is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Joe Smith! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 4
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Justice has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Justice's guard.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Justice has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Justice is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Justice 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.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Justice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Justice slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Justice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Justice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Justice with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape. #T3#
Justice with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hammer controls the position.
Justice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammer has given up his back. Will we see Justice going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Justice working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Hammer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Justice gets his way!
#SUB2#
Hammer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Justice.
What can Hammer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Justice looking to break Hammer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hammer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Justice will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hammer tries to clinch up but Justice circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Justice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Justice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to pass to mount but Hammer is defending the position. #T1#
Hammer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Justice is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Justice is looking for a kimura here.
Justice controlling the action here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Justice trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Hammer wants to control but Justice passes into side.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Justice trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Justice just content to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammer tries to bench press Justice off him but Justice keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice cracks Hammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justice goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Justice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Justice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Justice manages to avoid it.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Justice is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mike Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Justice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Justice wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Justice 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.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justice forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control.#T3#
Hammer won't allow Justice to pass to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Justice passes to side control.
Hammer is trying to escape the position but Justice is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justice has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Justice.
I've got Justice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Justice! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Den Broeck misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice avoids the body shot from Van Den Broeck.
As Van Den Broeck tries to get set, Justice tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Den Broeck manages to avoid the attempt.
Justice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Den Broeck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justice misses the jab.
Van Den Broeck scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Den Broeck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Den Broeck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justice darts in looking for a takedown but Van Den Broeck gets double underhooks and turns Justice into the cage. #BC2#
Van Den Broeck breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice looks up at the clock. Bad move! Van Den Broeck lands a right hand from hell, dropping Justice. Van Den Broeck pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Van Den Broeck! |
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