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Event:
RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Danaher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danaher misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Dukes misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
Dukes lands with a nice combination. Danaher backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.
Dukes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Dukes feints and as Danaher raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dukes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but Danaher keeps moving.
Dukes chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dukes drops back looking for a leg! Danaher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danaher manages to kick Dukes off! Dukes jumps back into Danaher's guard.
Dukes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dukes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danaher has momentary wrist control but Dukes slips an elbow through the middle.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Danaher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Danaher.
Dukes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danaher avoids it really well and circles away.
Danaher half committed to a counter leg kick.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dukes.
Dukes looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Danaher with the inside leg kick.
Danaher lands a leg kick that knocks Dukes off balance momentarily.
Danaher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danaher connects with a high kick.
John Danaher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danaher throws a nice head kick!
Dukes misses with a combination
enabling Danaher to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Dukes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Danaher is trying to stand back up but Dukes is controlling him
Danaher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dukes.
Dukes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danaher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dukes. #SUB2#
Dukes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danaher is just riding it out for now. Dukes eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Dukes seems content to control.
Danaher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.#SUB2#
Dukes seems to be working for a kimura but Danaher defends the submission attempt.
Dukes thows a huge punch but Danaher dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Dukes working over Danaher with some ground and pound. Danaher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dukes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dukes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dukes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dukes wants to control but Danaher is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danaher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dukes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dukes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dude Dukes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Danaher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danaher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danaher avoids it really well and circles away.
Danaher is looking for a counter combo.
John Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danaher throws a sloppy head kick and Dukes moves out of range easily.
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danaher scores with a spinning back kick!
Dukes goes for a double leg but Danaher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Danaher continues to drive forward.
John Danaher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danaher tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danaher to the ground. Danaher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dukes.
Danaher throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Danaher lands but Dukes takes it in his stride.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Danaher.#T1#
Danaher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Dukes stumbling back into the cage.
Danaher tries to clinch there but Dukes circles away.
Danaher is looking to slow Dukes down with leg kicks.
Danaher fakes the leg kick and cracks Dukes in the body. #TD2#
Dukes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danaher's guard.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danaher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukes.
Danaher keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Danaher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukes.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danaher keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Dukes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes blocks a head kick by Danaher.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dukes is defended easily by Danaher.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danaher delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danaher lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dukes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Danaher.#CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and pushes Danaher back into the cage.#BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Danaher throws a front kick that sends Dukes stumbling back into the cage.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Danaher sprawls well.
John Danaher is winning the standup battle so far.
Danaher connects with a high kick.
Danaher lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dukes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danaher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Danaher tries to clinch but Dukes moves away
and Dukes counters with a left and a right that stings Danaher.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danaher.
Danaher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dukes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danaher throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Danaher throws a nice head kick!
Dukes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danaher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Danaher clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Danaher.
Dukes is working for takedown but Danaher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dukes avoiding damage as Danaher throws knees to the body.
Danaher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danaher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danaher throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Danaher gets tackled into the cage by Dukes. Dukes maintains the clinch.
Dukes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Dukes - that landed with a thud.
Dukes is working for takedown but Danaher is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Danaher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Danaher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck for Dukes with that takedown attempt.
Danaher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dukes will feel that in the morning.
Danaher lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Danaher forces Dukes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danaher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danaher circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Danaher can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Danaher backs off Dukes throws a huge counter combo but Danaher manages to avoid it all.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danaher is looking to clinch.
Danaher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danaher lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dukes takes a step back to recover.
Danaher scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Danaher scores with a kick to the body.
Danaher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dukes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Danaher - the referee stops the clock and Dukes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Danaher. Dukes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danaher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danaher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dukes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Danaher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Danaher takes the fight into the clinch.
Danaher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
#BC#
Danaher manages to break the clinch.
Dukes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Danaher moves into the clinch successfully.
Danaher missing with knees to the body.
Danaher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
John Danaher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dukes.#T2#
Danaher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes prevents a body shot from Danaher.
Danaher tries a knee to the head but Dukes blocks it.
Danaher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danaher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danaher is defending well.
Danaher prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dukes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danaher tries to land knees in the clinch but Dukes avoids the damage to the body.
Danaher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dukes up against the cage.#TD2#
Dukes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danaher keeps working.
Dukes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dukes lands an elbow.
Dukes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dukes in side control, throwing shots but Danaher defends. #SUB2#
Dukes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Danaher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dukes misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dukes tries for a kimura but Danaher is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but Danaher is defending well.
Dukes tries to score with some ground and pound. Danaher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Dukes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Danaher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dukes but great work by Danaher.
Dude Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dukes is trying to get back to half guard.
Danaher wants to stand but Dukes has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Danaher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danaher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Danaher!
The defeated Dude Dukes had this to say: 'I was robbed. I demand a rematch.'. |
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Event:
RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a combination. Glass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy left from Dukes finds it's target.
Glass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dukes.
A combination from Dukes does no damage.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
Dukes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass tries to land a front kick but Dukes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dukes throws a counter combo.
Dukes moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Glass avoids it easily.#T1#
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick.
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glass takes a swing at Dukes's ribcage but misses.
Dukes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Dukes
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Dude Dukes has been cut.
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
#KD#
Glass drops Dukes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dukes looks back up at him and smiles so Glass waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Glass to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes shoots and misses
and Glass counters with a right hand from hell and Dukes is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Glass!
In defeat, Dude Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed. I demand a rematch.'. |
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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandcastle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Dude Dukes has been cut.
Sandcastle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukes. Dukes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandcastle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sandcastle duly obliges.
Dukes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sandcastle's waist but Sandcastle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dukes off to one side. #KD2#
Sandcastle lands a big uppercut and Dukes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dukes looks OK. Sandcastle waves Dukes back to his feet!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandcastle scores with a counter punch that sends Dukes to the canvas! Sandcastle smells blood - he's punishing Dukes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dukes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Disco Sandcastle!
Disco Sandcastle made sure to mention his sponsor, Dangerous Nutrition in his post fight interview.
The defeated Dude Dukes had this to say: 'I was robbed. I demand a rematch.'. |
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Event:
RSE 15: The Art of Violence
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
DC takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
DC drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dukes defends it well.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
Dude Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
DC throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dukes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DC is in Dukes's guard.#SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle but DC pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dukes working for submissions but it's allowed DC to get to half guard.
#ES#
Dukes kicks DC off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. DC eats them both and turns towards Dukes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dukes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dukes duly obliges.
Dukes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1##TD2#
DC closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dukes's guard.
DC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukes is breathing heavily.#SUB#
DC avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
DC is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dukes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dukes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DC is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
DC is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DC trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
DC tries to stand but Dukes is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DC defends well.
DC is in close to Dukes's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
DC thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DC can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
DC drops back looking for a leg! Dukes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukes manages to kick DC off! DC jumps back into Dukes's guard.
Dukes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DC can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle but DC pushes his legs off easily.
DC works over Dukes with some ground and pound from guard.
Dukes wants to stand but DC is controlling the position.
DC wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving. #SUB#
Dukes working for a triangle but DC defends it easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DC trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
DC with the counter takedown but Dukes avoids it easily.
We've been informed that DC has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
DC will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Dukes has taken the fight to the clinch.
DC is working for takedown but Dukes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dukes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dukes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dukes has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Dukes decides to pull guard. #SUB#
DC got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DC has managed to get both his arms back between Dukes's legs - danger averted.#ES#
Dukes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
DC gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dukes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Dukes tries to sprawl but DC drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DC pulls his head out easily.
DC looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
DC 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.
DC moves into full mount! Dukes won't be happy about that!
Dukes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
DC has control of Dukes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dukes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dukes tries to hold on but DC pushes him away.
Dukes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dukes wants to control but DC is having none of it.#T2#
DC wants to control the pace but Dukes is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
DC working for a submission but Dukes is keeping him at bay.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DC can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
DC moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dukes has worked his arm free - good work by Dukes!
Dukes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DC asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SUB2#
DC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dukes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DC stops Dukes from getting back to his feet.
Dukes is pressing down on DC's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
DC is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dukes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dukes tries to circle away but DC has him pinned against the cage.#T4##BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes with a hook.
Dude Dukes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DC but DC pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
DC shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dukes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dukes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dukes tries to bench press DC off him but DC keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dukes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
DC shoots in looking for a takedown. Dukes tries to sprawl out of it but DC keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dukes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and DC counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Dukes looking for a guillotine here but DC defends easily.
Dukes wants to stand but DC is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes is trying to keep DC in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
DC stands up and waves to Dukes to follow him. #T1#
Dukes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DC is fending him off so far but Dukes persists. Nope, DC circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes leaves DC with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dukes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes wants to clinch#TD2#
and DC counters with a takedown into side control.
DC prevents Dukes from escaping the position.#SUB2#
DC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dukes is not content to let DC control the position. #T2##SUB2#
DC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dukes is trying to buck DC off.
Dukes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DC off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dukes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dukes is looking for the choke from the back position but DC is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Dukes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, DC has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3##SUB#
Dukes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dude Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dukes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
DC defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Dukes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DC defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Dukes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Dukes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DC rolls, trying to escape but Dukes keeps control of the position.
Dukes doesn't have the hooks in and DC manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
DC drops back looking for a leg! Dukes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukes manages to kick DC off! DC jumps back into Dukes's guard.
Dude Dukes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukes holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DC defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dukes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dude Dukes.
Well Dukes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dukes!
In defeat, Daniel DC stepped up to the mic, saying 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'. |
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Event:
RSE 10: Drenched In Blood
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Dukes stuffs the takedown attempt from Pan. Pan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense.
Dukes shoots in for a double leg but Pan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dukes tries to land a leg kick but Pan saw it coming and moves away.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pan as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Pan moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.#T1#
Pan trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pan into the cage.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dukes slaps away a takedown attempt from Pan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukes throws a big counter combination but Pan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Dukes with that takedown attempt.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Pan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pan avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD#
Dukes looking to score a takedown here. Pan is defending well but Dukes drives through and ends up in Pan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dukes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Pan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dukes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dukes 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.
Dukes trying to control but Pan is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Dukes drops back looking for a leg! Pan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pan manages to kick Dukes off! Dukes jumps back into Pan's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dukes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dukes throws a strike aimed at the side of Pan's head but Pan avoids it well.#SU#
Dukes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Dukes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Dukes jumps guard but Pan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dukes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dukes shoots in but Pan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown. Pan tries to sprawl out of it but Dukes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Dukes clinches up with Pan and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Pan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dukes closes the distance and pushes Pan back into the cage.#TD#
Dukes pulls Pan into guard.
#SUB#
Dukes has his foot on Pan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle but Pan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dukes has his foot on Pan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dukes looking for a guillotine here but Pan defends easily.
#SUB#
Dukes looking for a guillotine here but Pan defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pan defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Dukes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pan passes into side 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.
Pan grinds an elbow into Dukes's temple.
Dukes tries to buck Pan off but Pan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Pan.
You can see the frustration on Dukes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Pan wants to stand but Dukes has his arm trapped.
Pan wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy.
Dukes regains half guard.
Pan is thwarting Dukes's attempts to control the position.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pan is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Dukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Pan as Dukes shoots in.#CL2#
Pan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pan jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Dukes jumps into guard, dragging Pan to the mat.
Pan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pan wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving. #T4#
Pan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Dukes has his foot on Pan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dukes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pan has picked Dukes up and slammed him! Dukes can't keep hold of the triangle and Pan manages to pass to side control!
Dukes looking for a sweep but Pan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dukes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dude Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pan tries to pass to full mount but Dukes defends it.
Pan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pan pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Pan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pan.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Pan circles away easily
and Pan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pan avoids it really well and circles away.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Pan sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Pan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dukes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dukes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Pan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dukes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dukes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Dukes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dukes working for a triangle but Pan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dukes working for a triangle but Pan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Pan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pan has managed to get both his arms back between Dukes's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Pan wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dukes has a closed guard, preventing Pan from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Pan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pan circles away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Pan sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pan tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pan to the ground. Pan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Dukes clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Dukes pulls Pan into guard.
#SUB#
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dude Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dukes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pan defends it easily.
Peter Pan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dukes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Pan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pan 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Pan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Socippo drops Dukes with a beautiful combination! Dukes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Socippo is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Dude Dukes has been cut.
Dukes shoots and misses
and Socippo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dukes fails with the takedown#KD#
and Socippo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dukes! Socippo lets Dukes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes is aggressively charging in as Socippo backs up avoiding any damage. Socippo tosses out a jab and Dukes runs right into it face first! Dukes is out cold! Socippo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dukes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Socippo! |
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