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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior misses the jab.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skull throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Junior's head.
Skull throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Skull tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Skull.
Skull misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Junior rushes Skull and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skull throws a counter high kick but Junior was just alert enough to avoid it.
Skull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior misses with a looping right.#T1#
Skull throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skull was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Junior misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Junior closes the distance and pushes Skull back into the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior scores with a punch to the head.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skull's head.#CL2#
Junior pushes Skull up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Skull.
Skull blocks the body kick.
It looked like Skull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior sizes up Skull with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Junior's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skull throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Skull avoids it.
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Skull is looking for a takedown.#T2##BC2#
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior tries to clinch but Skull moves out of range.
Skull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Skull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Junior connects with the punch.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skull moves away from the strike by Junior. #CL2#
Skull gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior is looking to score with low kicks.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skull has time to react.
Junior tries to clinch up but Skull circles away and keeps his distance.
Skull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Junior.
Skull blocks a head kick by Junior.
#CL2#
Junior rushes Skull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Junior tries to circle away but Skull has him pinned against the cage.
Skull misses with a knee strike.
#T3##BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skull avoids the head kick by Junior.
Skull moves out of range of the leg kick from Junior.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skull, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skull is trying to break the clinch but Junior is controlling him.#BC2#
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skull circles away quickly and effectively.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Skull does no damage. #CL2#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
A punch combination from Skull misses.
As Skull backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Skull manages to avoid it all.
Skull looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Skull gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skull takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Skull in a clinch.
Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Junior takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skull blocks a jab.
Skull moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
#CL2#
Junior clinches up with Skull and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Junior throws a series of punches but Skull moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Junior looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skull connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Junior instigates a clinch.
Skull keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Junior dominated that round.
That's time! Skull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Skull lands a front kick.
Skull delivers a nice body kick.
Skull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Junior clinches. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior throws a right hand that Skull ducks under and follows up with a left that Skull also avoids with ease.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Junior Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skull cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skull lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Skull lands but Junior takes it in his stride.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Junior's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Junior gets a clinch. #BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Skull walks into a stiff left hand from Junior.
Junior misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Junior clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior tries to clinch up but Skull circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior throws a leg kick but Skull checks it.
Skull displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Junior has Skull up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skull blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Junior clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Skull tries to tie him up.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Skull is controlling him.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Skull avoids the body shot from Junior.
Skull throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skull lands a lovely overhand right.
Skull throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Skull moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Skull went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Junior forces Skull back against the cage and clinches.
Skull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Skull manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Junior gets to his feet. Skull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Junior wants to break free but Skull has control.
#T3#
Skull drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Junior has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior throws a right and a left that Skull avoids nicely.
Junior looks to land a combination but Skull avoids it well.
Jack Skull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Skull thows a body kick. Junior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Skull throws a one two combo.
Skull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Junior.
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!
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Skull circles away.
#CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skull, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior avoids a wild elbow strike from Skull.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior blocks a head kick by Skull.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Skull lands but Junior takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Junior clinches up with Skull and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Skull.
Junior tries to clinch but Skull is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skull looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Skull defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Skull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Skull throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Skull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skull has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skull thumps Junior with a low kick.#CL2#
Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skull tries for a takedown but Junior manages to get underhooks.
Skull tries to land knees in the clinch but Junior avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Skull lands a jab-cross combination.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior throws a head kick but Skull moves out of range.
Skull takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior blocks a head kick by Skull.
#CL2#
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Skull working Junior over with knees to the body.#T1#
Skull unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Skull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior blocks a head kick by Skull.
Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Skull pushes him off.#CL2#
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Skull with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skull.#CL2#
Junior forces Skull back against the cage and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Skull does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Junior forces Skull back against the cage and clinches.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skull tries for a takedown but Junior manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Skull has double underhooks.
Skull jumps guard but Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior avoiding damage as Skull throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skull went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Junior instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Skull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
A nice leg kick from Junior, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Junior wants to clinch.#T3#
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
#CL2#
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Skull in a clinch.
Junior tries to break free but Skull pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Skull moves away and avoids it.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skull misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skull, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Junior takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Skull misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Junior instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Junior clinches up with Skull and pushes him back against the cage.
Skull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junior's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skull was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Junior tries to clinch there but Skull circles away.
Skull throws a quick counter head kick but Junior was just out of range.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Junior avoids the head kick by Skull.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Skull moves out of range easily.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Skull moved away.
Jack Skull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Junior 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Junior!
The defeated Jack Skull had this to say: 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Aerts misses with a hook. Skull ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Aerts's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aerts.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Aerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skull staying out of range there.
Skull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skull.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aerts misses the target.
Skull swings widly with a right hand
and Aerts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aerts clobbers Skull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aerts throws a big shot that misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aerts misses with a body shot.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skull misses with a head kick.
It looked like Aerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aerts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aerts lands a body shot.
Jack Skull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Aerts.
Aerts looks to land a left hand but Skull moved out of range nicely.
Skull is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Jab by Aerts.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Aerts looks to land a left hand but Skull moved out of range nicely.
Skull unleashes a big counter combination but Aerts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Aerts there.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick
and Skull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aerts digs a good hook to Skull's body.
Aerts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses
and Aerts counters with a crisp right that sends Skull to the canvas! Aerts follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Aerts!
The defeated Jack Skull had this to say: 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Skull delivers a nice body kick.
Skoog dodges the punch combination from Skull.
Skoog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skoog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skull shoots and misses
and Skoog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skull thinking.
Skull throws a lazy head kick
and Skoog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skoog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skull on the side of the head.
Skoog keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Skull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skoog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skull.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skoog! But no joy.
Skull throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Skull tries to clinch but Skoog moves away
and Skull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Skoog.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick
and Skoog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skoog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Skoog! Skull is backing up but he can't get away as Skoog lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Skull and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Skoog!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Skoog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jack Skull spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Brandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Brandt dives in and scores a takedown into Skull's guard.
Brandt passes Skull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brandt working Skull over with strikes.
Brandt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandt is looking to advance position but Skull won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt content to control rather than advance.
Skull is trying to stand back up but Brandt is controlling him
We've been hearing that Brandt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brandt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Brandt wants to work for an arm triangle but Skull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skull is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandt winds up and cracks Skull with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brandt is looking to advance position but Skull won't allow it.
Brandt not doing much here.
Brandt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brandt passes into side control, despite Skull's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Brandt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skull stops Brandt from passing to mount.
Brandt is staying tight to Skull's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brandt advances to full mount.
Brandt landing strikes from the mount.
Brandt looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skull in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brandt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skull looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Brandt controlling from mount. #T3#
Skull wants to control but Brandt is having none of it.
Brandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brandt landing strikes from the mount and Skull is in trouble!
Skull taking shots to the head.
Brandt controlling his opponent.
Skull is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Skull is bucking up trying to escape but Brandt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Skull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Brandt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Skull has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Brandt cracks Skull with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandt unloading with bombs!
Brandt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brandt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skull for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Brandt has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Skull is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayan Brandt!
In defeat, Jack Skull stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Spartan clinches up against the cage.
Skull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spartan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skull trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Skull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skull throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skull quickly recovers to half guard.
Skull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartan on the ground.
Skull is trying to get back to full guard.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spartan wants to stand but Skull has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #T1#
Skull trying to control from the bottom.
Skull is not content to let Spartan control the position.
Skull wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy.
Spartan is keen to just control but Skull is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Spartan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Skull is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Spartan!
Jack Skull was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
DC takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#KD2#
Skull lands a big head kick that sends DC tumbling to the mat! Skull takes a step backwards and waves DC back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#DC is rocked!#CL2#
Skull clinches up against the cage.
Oh DC is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DC misses with a knee to the head.
DC seems to have got his legs back now.
DC definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DC tries for a takedown but Skull manages to get underhooks.
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!
DC wants a takedown but no success here.
DC is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Skull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skull jabs DC to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skull lands a brutal head kick. DC looks out on his feet and Skull throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jack Skull!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Skull thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Daniel DC spoke after the fight, saying 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Skull slips the punch.
Skull lands a head kick!
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skull.
Skull falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Spencer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Spencer passes Skull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer lands strikes from half guard.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
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!
Spencer controlling the action here.#T1#
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skull is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Skull's temple.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Skull's temple.
Spencer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skull has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skull is trying to escape back to his feet but Spencer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Spencer working away.#T2#
Skull takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skull has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Spencer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skull down.
Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skull to see if he's OK.
Skull is pushing Spencer's head away, looking to escape. Spencer manages to hold on to the position though.
Spencer lands an elbow.
Spencer is putting a hurting on Skull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spencer cracks Skull with a big elbow.
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skull taking a bit of punishment here - Spencer scoring with strikes.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skull to see if he's OK.
Spencer scores with punches from side control.
Spencer advances nicely into full mount.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Skull in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spencer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skull's face.
#T3#
Spencer cracks Skull with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Skull is rocked!
Spencer won't let Skull get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Spencer lands a big elbow.
Oh Skull is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skull is breathing heavily.
Spencer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Skull scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Spencer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Spencer stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Spencer!
A very excited looking Robin Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jack Skull spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skull tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.#SUB#
Fujiwara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skull wants to get back to his feet but Fujiwara drags him back down.
Skull is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skull is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara is working Skull over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Skull is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position. #SU#
Fujiwara decides to stand back up. Fujiwara steps back and let's Skull get back to his feet.#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in and bounces Skull off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skull's guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skull is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skull avoid being mounted?
Skull has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Skull is trying to stand.
Fujiwara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skull is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skull avoid being mounted?
Fujiwara trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skull is trying to stand back up but Fujiwara is controlling him
#SUB#
Fujiwara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Fujiwara is working for a kimura but Skull is defending it quite comfortably.
Skull is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Fujiwara in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Skull tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fujiwara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Jack Skull was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Titto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Skull misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Skull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick from Skull.
Skull tries to close the distance and clinch but Titto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titto avoids the head kick by Skull.
A quick step to the side and Titto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Titto tries to counter by clinching up but Skull breaks away and moves out of range.
Skull fails to land with a series of punches.
Titto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skull.
A little feinted left hand from Titto 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.
Skull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Titto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Skull.
Titto throws a quick counter head kick but Skull was just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Skull.
#T1#
Titto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Titto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skull fails with a takedown attempt.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skull misses with an attempted mid kick.
Titto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Titto was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Skull scores with a one two! Titto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Skull misses with a few strikes there.
Titto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Titto blocks the body kick.
Titto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack Skull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skull scores with a head kick. Titto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Titto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
Titto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skull manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Skull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Titto counters with a nice body kick.
Skull connects with a high kick.
Titto blocks a head kick by Skull.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Titto attempts a counter takedown but Skull avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Titto has closed the distance and engaged Skull in a clinch.
#T4#
Skull tries to land knees in the clinch but Titto avoids the damage to the body.
Skull misses with a punch to the body.
Titto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Titto .
A right hook to the body lands for Titto .
Titto avoiding damage as Skull throws knees to the body.
Skull missing with knees to the body.
Skull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Titto .
Skull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Titto up against the cage.
Skull tries to land knees in the clinch but Titto avoids the damage to the body.
Skull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Titto .
Skull tries to pull guard but Titto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Skull 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#
Skull throws a lazy head kick
and Titto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Skull doesn't manage to clinch there - Titto circles away.
Skull just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTitto .
Skull lands a nice looking body kick.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Skull backs away, Titto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick and Titto moves out of range easily.
As Skull looks to move away, Titto throws a big counter combo but Skull just gets out of the way.
Skull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skull lands a head kick. Titto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Skull.
Titto thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Skull misses with a head kick.
Skull scores with a head kick. Titto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Titto is fending him off so far but Skull persists. Nope, Titto circles away and we're back to standing.
Skull misses with a double jab.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skull just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTitto .
A lazy body kick from Skull
and Titto counters with a nice uppercut.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Titto feinted with a counter takedown.
Skull falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Titto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Titto . #TD#
Titto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Titto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB#
Titto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skull defends it easily.
Skull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Titto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Titto has momentary wrist control but Skull slips an elbow through the middle.
Skull scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skull throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##ES#
Titto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Skull has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Titto wants the takedown. Skull is fighting it off but Titto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skull's guard against the cage.
Skull wants to stand up but Titto is controlling him.
Titto postures up.
Skull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Titto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Skull manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Titto wants a takedown.
Skull has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skull is trying to break free.
Titto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Titto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skull backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Titto to keep the fight standing.
Pedro Titto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Skull.
Skull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Titto to keep the fight standing.
Skull is trying to push Titto away but Titto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Titto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skull prevents it.
Skull missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Skull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Titto dives in and scores a takedown into Skull's guard.
Skull lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Titto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Titto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skull landing with the ground and pound.
Skull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skull wants to control from the top but Titto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skull is working Titto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skull stands up over Titto , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skull landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Skull throwing strikes from guard but Titto blocks nicely. #SUB#
Titto is looking for a triangle but Skull pushes his legs off easily.
Skull throws a big elbow that misses.
Titto keeping moving, preventing Skull from controlling successfully.
Skull throwing strikes but missing.
Titto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skull!
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Titto avoids a kick to the body.
Skull throws a head kick that misses.
Titto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skull wants to clinch.
Titto blocks a head kick by Skull.
Titto shoots for a double leg takedown but Skull sprawls well. He's pushed Titto 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Titto takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Titto rushes Skull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Skull scores a nice knee to the body.
Skull throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Titto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Titto keeps control of Skull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skull working aggressively here.
Skull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Titto .
The referee calls for Titto to work.
Skull prevents the takedown attempt.
Titto tries to pull guard but Skull holds him up against the cage and eventually Titto drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Titto . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Titto tries to pull guard but Skull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Titto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skull looking to slow down the pace here.
Skull wants to break free but Titto has control.
Skull missing with knees to the body.
Skull is trying to push Titto away but Titto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Titto is working for takedown but Skull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skull is trying to push Titto away but Titto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Titto is working for takedown but Skull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Titto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skull after a bit of a struggle.
Pedro Titto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Skull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Skull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skull 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Skull!
A very excited looking Jack Skull made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Pedro Titto was interviewed post fight and said 'Félicitations à mon adversaires,on doit bossé encore et revenir meilleur '. |
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