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Event:
MFC - 35
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Anstey gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet. Junior wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.#SUB2# Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anstey dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anstey landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Junior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Junior advances position into side control!#SUB2# Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anstey, who protects the arm well. #T1# Anstey tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position. #SUB2# Junior has hold of Anstey's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Anstey tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Junior cranks the arm and Anstey screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Anstey, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hermio Junior! Hermio Junior is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away. Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farina is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Farina circles away and we're back to standing. Junior looks for a takedown but Farina sprawls well. Farina appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nice sprawl there from Farina as Junior shoots in. Farina tries a quick counter leg kick but Junior is wise to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Farina lands a right hook to the body.
Farina swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
#CL2# Farina clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage. Farina gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farina is keeping busy. Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farina smiles and moves away.
#TD# Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Farina's guard.#SUB# Junior 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. Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Farina holding on.#SUB# Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farina's legs. Farina is trying to get back to half guard. Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farina has escaped the position, nice work there. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Farina struggling a bit here. Farina tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3# You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Farina wants to control but Junior postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB# Junior working for a submission but Farina is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Junior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Farina has worked his arm free - good work by Farina!
#SUB# Junior is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Farina looks calm but he's in trouble here. Junior gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Farina is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Junior lets go of the hold and Farina can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Junior fails with the takedown and Farina counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check. Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farina scores with a decent looking hook. Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Junior closes the distance and lands a one-two. Junior checks a low kick from Farina. Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard. Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farina is controlling Junior's posture.#SUB# Junior 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. #T1# Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farina's guard. #SUB# Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Junior is working for a kimura but Farina is defending it quite comfortably.
Farina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. Farina trying to control the position.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Junior pushes down on Farina's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
#SUB# Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. #SUB# Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily. Junior uses his free foot to push down on Farina's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farina. #T3##SUB# Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it. #SUB# Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Farina tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.#SUB# Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farina turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard.
#SUB# Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farina defends it easily. Farina postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it. Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Farina's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB# Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control! Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't. Junior regains half guard. Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Junior looking for submissions off his back. Farina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though. Junior moves into full guard.
#SUB# Farina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farina. Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermio Junior dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Farina, which made it look bad. Farina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farina! But no joy.#TD# Junior scores with a takedown into Farina's guard.#SUB# Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Farina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Farina passes into half guard. Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior. Farina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Junior has an active guard here but Farina has managed to pass into half guard.
Farina working the head and body with strikes. Farina passes to side control. Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Junior defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2# Farina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Farina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Farina throws an elbow but Junior slips to the side and avoids it well. Junior is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Junior regains half guard. Junior tries to roll over but Farina keeps him under control. The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farina's guard. #REVR##SUB# Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard. Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Junior 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. #T3# Farina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there. Farina controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself. Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Junior 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. Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. Farina trying to control the position.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Farina tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Farina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Farina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Farina with a flurry of punches that miss. Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Farina advances to half guard. Junior manages to get to full guard.
Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
#REVR# Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hermio Junior will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Junior fails to land the takedown. Farina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Farina counter with a right hand. #CL2# Farina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farina to keep the fight standing. Farina digs a right hand underneath Junior's ribcage. Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected. Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Junior tries to pull guard but Farina holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Farina gets control of Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Farina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Farina seems keen to control Junior's posture.#T1# Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard. Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt. Farina is holding on to half guard well.#SUB# Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farina keeps control of the position for the meantime. Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt. Farina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Junior tries to pass to full mount but Farina defends it. Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt. Junior trying to pass the guard but Farina defending well. #SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farina defends it well. #SUB# Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold. Farina is looking to improve his position.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work. Farina is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Hermio Junior. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Junior gets a takedown into half guard. Junior is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it. Farina is controlling Junior's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB# Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control. Farina is doing well to control the position and prevent Junior from advancing to side control. Farina is trying to control but can't.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount. #T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #SUB# Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.#SUB# Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Farina is defending well.
#T2##SUB# Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina won't allow Junior to pass to mount. #SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work. Farina trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
#SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is pressing down on Farina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farina is holding on for now. #T3##SUB# Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
#SUB# Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farina manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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. Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position. Farina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Farina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Junior is looking for a triangle but Farina pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farina has passed into half guard!
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Farina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermio Junior dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farina has managed to free his arm - good work. Farina trying to control from the bottom.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position. Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Farina defends it. #T1# Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard. Farina keeping control of the position. #SUB# Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt. Farina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though. Farina is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Farina is retaining full guard. Farina has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position. Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard. Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment. Farina trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Junior 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. Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junior has Farina in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Farina trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermio Junior dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Junior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
#SUB# Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Farina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farina wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farina is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farina avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB# Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Farina is in trouble now - Junior has advanced to mount! Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away. #SUB# Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Junior has hold of Farina's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farina manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farina tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB# Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it. Farina tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away. Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Farina working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Farina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Farina! #SUB# Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control! Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Farina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Junior regains half guard.#SUB# Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Farina tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it. #SUB# Junior looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farina's back!#SUB# Farina showing good submission defense here.
Farina trying to control the hands but Junior breaks the grip. #SUB# Junior has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Farina tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB# Junior looking for the RNC. Farina is really stuck here.
Farina wants to control his opponent's hands but Junior gets his hands free. #SUB# Junior 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, Farina has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Farina is trying to defend against the choke here but Junior has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Junior Tightens the hold and Farina taps out furiously! Junior displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shrute tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Shrute's guard.#SUB2# Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shrute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shrute has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Shrute is posturing up here but Junior has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shrute tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shrute has to tap! Slick submission there by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
MFC-17
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Junior scores with a takedown into Turmarrov's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Junior is pushing down on Turmarrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turmarrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Turmarrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Junior moves into full mount! Turmarrov won't be happy about that! Turmarrov is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turmarrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Junior working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Turmarrov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Junior off and cradles Turmarrov's limp body as Junior celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
MFC-13
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Junior dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Junior's head and hops out. Junior fails to land the takedown. Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Junior has a takedown stuffed. Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior. Junior with a poor takedown letting Anderson counter with a right hand. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior. #SUB2# Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there. Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Anderson is looking to reverse the position. Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2# Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work. Anderson wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Junior wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson tries to hold on but Junior postures up.#SUB2# Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard.
#T2##SUB2# Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Junior looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anderson passes into side control!#SUB# Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.#SUB2# Junior actively working from the bottom here. Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. Junior wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2# Junior looking for submissions off his back. Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Anderson is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Junior looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount! Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior is trying to escape the mount but Anderson keeps good control and instead manages to take Junior's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Junior is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB# Anderson working for the choke. Junior tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Junior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Junior swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Junior's guard. Anderson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. #SUB2# Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Junior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior. Anderson manages to get back to half guard. Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Anderson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Junior is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2# Junior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Junior on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson! You can see the frustration on Junior's face as Anderson controls the position. Anderson wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #T2# Anderson moves into full mount! Junior is looking to get to half guard. Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely. Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount. Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely. Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't. Anderson tries to control but Junior wriggling away. Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# Junior keeps trying to improve his position. Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Junior regains half guard. Anderson moves nicely into side control. #SUB# Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well. Junior is trying to improve his position. Junior is not content to let Anderson control the position. Anderson gets to mount! Junior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4# Anderson trying to control but Junior is having none of it. Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around? Junior tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Junior can't escape the position.
#SUB# Anderson is looking for the choke from the back position but Junior is controlling his hands well. Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB# Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Junior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB# Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anderson tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target. Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily. Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.#TD2# Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Junior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Junior regains half guard.#T1# Junior works his way to full guard. Good work. Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Anderson advances position into side control!#SUB# Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Junior is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB# Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't. Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.#SUB# Anderson is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage. Anderson trying to control the pace. Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2# Junior has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson! Junior tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it. Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well. Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Junior is looking to reverse the position. Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working. Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Junior actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Anderson is trying for a kimura here. Junior looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anderson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson! Sparky Anderson retains his light heavyweight title! Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Chestner leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab. Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Sloppy strikes from Junior. Those never looked like landing. Chestner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chestner misses with a wild body shot. Chestner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chestner looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Junior feints and as Chestner raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chestner working a defensive guard here.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chestner dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2# Junior has an active guard here but Chestner has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chestner tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it. Junior tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chestner has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Chestner has a good base and remains in mount. Chestner looking to control and managing it successfully. Chestner tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Junior working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Junior keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Chestner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Junior is surviving well by controlling Chestner's body position as best he can. Junior regains half guard. Chestner wants to stand up but Junior has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chestner is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
Chestner controlling the action here. Chestner prevents Junior from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Junior wants to improve his position but Chestner is controlling well.
#SUB# Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily. Chestner wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it. Junior tries to roll over but Chestner keeps him under control. Chestner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Chestner wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position. #SUB2# Junior actively working from the bottom here. Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Chestner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily. Junior tries to get to full guard but Chestner has control of the leg. Chestner uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior. Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior gets back to half guard. Junior tries to get to full guard but Chestner has control of the leg. #SUB2# Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chestner pulls his head out easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chestner trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. Junior gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Chestner dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Chestner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior. A little feinted left hand from Chestner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chestner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chestner avoids it really well and circles away. Chestner throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chestner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chestner misses with an uppercut. Brad Chestner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chestner defends well and Junior ends up having to push Chestner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Brad Chestner is winning the standup battle so far. Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chestner avoids it really well and circles away. Brad Chestner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chestner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chestner stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet. Chestner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Chestner, which made it look bad. Good exchange - Chestner coming out on top.#TD2# Junior feints and as Chestner raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB# Chestner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Chestner is retaining full guard. Chestner has control of Junior's left arm, preventing Junior from doing any damage. #SUB2# Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chestner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard. #REVR# Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Chestner tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom. Brad Chestner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Chestner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Junior has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chestner is looking to defend but Junior has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chestner! Junior pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chestner taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1# Menendez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Junior. That snapped Menendez's head back.
Menendez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Junior thuds a left hand into Menendez's body. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Menendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
#TD2# Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menendez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Junior has hold of Menendez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Menendez seems comfortable defending it but Junior has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Menendez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Menendez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Junior couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1# Kha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Junior to score with a decent uppercut.#TD# Kha looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kha wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. #SUB2# Junior looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kha is defending well. Junior quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kha has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Junior celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hermio Junior! Un Kha spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
RSE 79:
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1# Nye scores with a nice head shot. A jab from Nye finds it's way through Junior's defenses. Junior ducks under a wild hook from Nye. Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nye sprawls and moves away. Nye scores with a punch to the head. We've been hearing reports that Junior has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2# Nye moves into range and clinches up with Junior.#BC2# Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot. #TD2# Nye looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Nye drives through and ends up in Junior's guard. Junior keeping moving, preventing Nye from controlling successfully. #SUB# Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nye won't allow Junior to sweep him here. #T1# Nye tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom. #SUB# Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nye defends well.#SUB# Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Junior wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nye wanted to stand there but Junior had control of the position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Junior working for a triangle but Nye defends it easily.
Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nye controls the pace.#SUB# Nye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nye has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted. Nye tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom. Nye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nye's guard. #REVR##T3# Nye wants to stand up but Junior is controlling him. Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nye swivels though and keeps the full guard. Junior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nye manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB# Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Nye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nye has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted. Nye has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Junior is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2# Nye stands up from Junior's guard - Nye perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4# Nye moves into range and connects with a jab. Nye scores with a punch to the head. Nye lands a body shot.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nye throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Nye throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it. Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nye throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot. Nye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Junior slips a jab from Nye. Nye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior. Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Hobert Nye seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nye throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hobert Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nye throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Nye misses with a straight right. Nye darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Junior slips under a jab. Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it. Junior attempts a counter takedown but Nye avoids it well and moves away. Nye throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nye connects with a crisp jab. Nye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nye throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Junior counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nye sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior. #SUB# Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nye has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3# Nye wants to get back to his feet. Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES2# Nye pushes Junior off and gets back to his feet. Nye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Junior's head backwards. Nye scores with a nice strike. Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nye throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily. Junior feinted with a counter takedown.#T4# Jab from Nye. Junior slips under a jab from Nye. Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Nye lands a slapping body shot.
Nye throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nye to score with a decent uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Nye rushes Junior and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nye is looking to chop away at Junior's legs. Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Nye is quick to defend against it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Nye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Junior slips a jab and a cross from Nye.
Junior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nye throws a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from Nye misses its intended target. Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Nye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nye's best efforts. Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nye's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nye's back!#SUB# Junior is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nye knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nye for a finish. #T1# Nye wants to get back to his feet. Nye breaks Junior's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB# Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2# Junior is working an open guard so Nye takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nye. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2# Nye has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Nye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nye just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC2# Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2# Nye looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Nye drives through and ends up in Junior's guard.#SUB# Junior is looking for a triangle but Nye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2# Nye decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get! Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Nye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nye misses with a straight right. Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nye misses the shot to the body. Nye misses with a hook. Junior ducked under it nicely. #T4# Nye digs a good body shot into Junior's ribs. Junior avoids the body shot from Nye.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Junior avoids the body shot from Nye.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Junior blocks a jab.#CL2# Nye moves into the clinch successfully.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nye walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jab by Nye. Hermio Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hobert Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nye looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Hobert Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobert Nye! Hobert Nye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Suchet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Junior trying to remain calm as Suchet controls from the top position. Junior is trying to get back to half guard. Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Suchet working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Suchet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working. Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Junior actively working from the bottom here. Suchet prevents Junior from improving his position. Junior is looking to get back to full guard here but Suchet has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1# Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suchet's best efforts.#SUB2# Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Suchet is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Still in half guard, Suchet seems content to control.#SUB2# Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Suchet slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.#SUB2# Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Junior looking for submissions off his back. Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suchet scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2# Suchet is taking a breather. Junior says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Suchet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Junior is looking for a sweep. Suchet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now. Suchet is figuring out what he wants to do next. Nice strikes from Suchet there. Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Suchet looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suchet works his way into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suchet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Junior takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Suchet tries to advance to mount but can't. Suchet is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Junior will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB# Suchet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Suchet 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. The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suchet defends it easily. Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Suchet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Suchet trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away. #T4# Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suchet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suchet's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Suchet tries to roll but Junior sticks to his back.
Suchet is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Junior is persistently looking for the submission but Suchet is defending it well.
Junior is trying to stick to Suchet's back but Suchet is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Suchet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suchet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Suchet controlling the position from side mount. Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gabriel Suchet dominated that round. That's time! Suchet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Suchet looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Suchet drives through and ends up in Junior's guard.#SUB2# Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suchet defends well.#SUB2# Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suchet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Suchet trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom. Suchet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?#T1# Suchet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Suchet trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suchet passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard. Suchet moves nicely into side control. Junior is not content to let Suchet control the position. Junior tries to buck Suchet off but Suchet is having none of it. Suchet is working Junior over with some ground and pound from side control. Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suchet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Suchet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Junior to see if he's OK. Suchet happy to just control the position for now. Junior is not content to let Suchet control the position. Suchet gets to mount! Junior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Suchet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Suchet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Junior regains half guard. Junior tries to get to full guard but Suchet has control of the leg. Junior is not content to let Suchet control the position.#T3# Suchet lands with a punch from half guard. Suchet slows the pace down in half guard. Suchet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now. Suchet wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. Suchet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Junior is looking to improve his position.
Suchet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Junior looking for submissions off his back. Suchet is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.#T4# Suchet scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Louis Gabriel Suchet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now. Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Junior looking for submissions off his back. Junior wants to get back to full guard. Suchet wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. Suchet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Suchet sitting and controlling from the half guard. Junior moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gabriel Suchet dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD# Suchet feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Suchet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Suchet working some strikes from top position. Suchet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Suchet trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suchet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Suchet trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. Junior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Suchet connects with a decent elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Junior is looking for a sweep. Junior gets back to half guard. Suchet trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2# Junior looking for a kimura from the bottom but Suchet passes into side control! Suchet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working. Junior taking a bit of punishment here - Suchet scoring with strikes. Suchet working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#Junior is rocked! Suchet scores with a couple of short elbows. Junior is still in real trouble! Can Suchet finish him? Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't. Suchet scoring with punches from side control. Suchet is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Junior tries to buck Suchet off but Suchet is having none of it. Junior trying to remain calm as Suchet controls from the top position. Suchet looks up at the clock and then as Junior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suchet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Suchet landing a few strikes. Suchet lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Junior! Suchet senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Junior out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Louis Gabriel Suchet! A very excited looking Louis Gabriel Suchet 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. |
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Event:
RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! Junior with the counter takedown but Tyson avoids it easily. Tyson lands a lovely overhand right. Tyson misses the shot to the body. Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# A punch lands to the side of Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tyson lunges at Junior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Junior's hand. Mick Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tyson looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range. Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab. Mick Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard. Tyson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Junior goes for a takedown attempt but Tyson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.#T3# Tyson misses with a looping left. Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Junior's head back.
Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it. Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Junior with the counter takedown but Tyson avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Junior. Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# Junior slips under a jab from Tyson. A swing and a miss from Tyson. Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson. Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well. We've been told by Tyson's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tyson misses with an uppercut. Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson lands with a cross. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson 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# Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior. Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson. Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Junior slips a straight right by Tyson. And Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Junior moves out of range as Tyson strikes. Tyson cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs. Tyson misses with a looping right. Junior feints the counter takedown. Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.#KD# Tyson lands a big uppercut and Junior crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Junior looks OK. Tyson waves Junior back to his feet!#ROC#Junior is rocked! Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson. Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2# and Junior counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that. Tyson is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard. Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Tyson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Junior actively working from the bottom here. Tyson prevents Junior from improving his position. Junior gets full guard.#T3# Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tyson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2# Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Gumburcules Gym inform us that Junior has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2# Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.#SU# Tyson stands up from Junior's guard - Tyson perhaps looking for a knockout. Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4# Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Junior walks into a jab. Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson. Junior with the counter takedown but Tyson avoids it easily. Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Junior's head. Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Tyson misses the jab. Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well. Tyson misses the jab. Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.#KD# Tyson lands a left and a right that send Junior crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him? Tyson misses with a straight left. And Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Junior seems to have recovered his senses. Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Tyson looks to land a right hand but Junior moved out of range. Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well. Tyson throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range. Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well. The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Junior doesn't seem phased though. Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target. Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well.#T2# Tyson misses with a looping right. Tyson misses the jab. Junior dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Junior feints the counter takedown. Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson. And Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3# Tyson lands a lovely overhand right. Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson. Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well. Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around? Junior ducks under a wild hook from Tyson. And Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Junior feints the counter takedown. Mick Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Junior's head.#T4# Tyson misses with a straight left. Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jab by Tyson. Tyson scores with a nice head shot. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tyson misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming. Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Mick Tyson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tyson 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 30:26 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Tyson! |
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Event:
RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1# Danaher doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Junior with the counter takedown but Danaher avoids it easily. Danaher swinging wildly here.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Danaher misses with a head kick.
Danaher throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL# Danaher closes the distance and clinches. Danaher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow. #BC# Danaher breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danaher throws a head kick that misses. Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Danaher drives through and clinches with Junior against the cage.
Junior jumps guard but Danaher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danaher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Danaher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Danaher working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Junior has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Danaher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Junior is defending well for now. Danaher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Danaher misses with an elbow strike.
Danaher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Junior is keeping busy. Danaher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danaher misses with a body punch.
#BC# Danaher breaks the clinch.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danaher throws a head kick that misses. John Danaher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Danaher throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Junior counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2# Junior has hold of Danaher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Danaher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Junior cranks the arm and Danaher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Danaher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hermio Junior! |
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Event:
RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# DC shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control! Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Junior moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DC doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Junior is tightening it up a little... DC has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! DC reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! DC taps out! Nice BJJ there by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hermio Junior! Daniel DC was interviewed post fight and said 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'. |
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