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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 58
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Miller avoids the head kick by Journeyman.
#TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Journeyman to the mat! Journeyman manages to get full guard.
Journeyman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Journeyman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Journeyman shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Journeyman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Journeyman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Journeyman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller stalling.
#TD2#
Journeyman jumps guard.
#T1#
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Journeyman is retaining full guard.
Miller controlling from the top position. #T2#
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.#SU#
Miller gets to his feet - Journeyman follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Journeyman shoots in.#TD#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Journeyman's guard.
Journeyman wants to get back to his feet but Miller passes into half guard.
Journeyman looks winded!#REVB#
Miller not doing much here.
Miller is looking to pass Journeyman's guard but actually Journeyman recovers to full guard. #T3#
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Journeyman is keeping the position for now.
Miller stays in close to Journeyman's body and controls the position.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Journeyman keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a strike but Journeyman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Journeyman trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Journeyman postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Journeyman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Journeyman ducks down to avoid it.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Journeyman.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Journeyman sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Journeyman is looking for the big counter here.
Journeyman misses with a series of wild punches.
Journeyman misses with a two punch combination.
Journeyman slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Miller tenderised Journeyman's leg. Journeyman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Journeyman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Journeyman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Miller avoids the head kick by Journeyman.
Sergio Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Journeyman shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Journeyman is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Journeyman throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Miller manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Journeyman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Journeyman has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Journeyman postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Journeyman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Miller working for a triangle but Journeyman defends it easily.
#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Journeyman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller has hold of Journeyman's hands but Journeyman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Journeyman wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it. #T3#
Miller is trying to stand up here but Journeyman is controlling him well.
Journeyman blocks the strikes from Miller.
Miller is controlling Journeyman's trapped leg to prevent Journeyman from advancing to side control.
Journeyman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Journeyman looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Journeyman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Journeyman has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Journeyman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Journeyman shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Journeyman does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Journeyman as Miller shoots in.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Journeyman is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Journeyman fails with the takedown#TD#
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Journeyman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Journeyman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller is looking to pass Journeyman's guard but actually Journeyman recovers to full guard.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to control from the top but Journeyman keeps moving. #T1#
Miller controlling from the top position.
Journeyman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Journeyman for as long as he can get away with.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Journeyman wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Miller manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Journeyman on his heels. He'll look to pass Journeyman's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Journeyman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Journeyman in his guard.#REVB#
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Journeyman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Miller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Journeyman has his hands clasped together but Miller extends and breaks Journeyman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Miller!
Frank Journeyman was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 39
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Obama misses with a straight left.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Journeyman has been cut.
Obama jabs at Journeyman's body.
Journeyman looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Journeyman.
Journeyman slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
A telegraphed right hand from Journeyman misses the target.
Journeyman walks into a straight right hand from Obama.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Journeyman is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Journeyman tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Oh Journeyman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Obama drops Journeyman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Journeyman looks back up at him and smiles so Obama waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Journeyman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Journeyman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Journeyman clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Journeyman seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Obama throws a jab when Journeyman was well out of range.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Journeyman just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Journeyman. Journeyman gets slowly back to his feet.
Journeyman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Journeyman scrambles back to his feet.
Obama sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Journeyman's defenses. It connects perfectly with Journeyman's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Block Obama!
Frank Journeyman spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Journeyman fails to land with a series of punches.
Walsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Journeyman circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Walsh drives through and clinches with Journeyman against the cage.
Journeyman is trying to break free.
Walsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Journeyman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Journeyman avoids the head kick by Walsh.
Journeyman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walsh's head backwards.
Journeyman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh tries to bum rush Journeyman with a series of wild strikes but Journeyman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Journeyman.
Journeyman wants to clinch.#T1#
Journeyman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Journeyman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walsh counters with a two punch combo.
Journeyman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Journeyman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Walsh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Journeyman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walsh's efforts to push away.
Walsh tries to break the clinch but Journeyman is controlling the position.
Walsh stops a takedown attempt from Journeyman.
#BC#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Journeyman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walsh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darcy Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Journeyman.#T2#
Walsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Walsh gets tackled into the cage by Journeyman. Journeyman maintains the clinch.
Journeyman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Journeyman jumps guard but Walsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Journeyman misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank Journeyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Journeyman throws a combination that misses
and Walsh counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Journeyman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Journeyman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Journeyman is still on wobbly legs! Can Walsh finish him?
Walsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Journeyman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walsh misses with a head kick.
Walsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Journeyman closes the distance but Walsh moves to the side
and Walsh counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Journeyman off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Walsh follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Journeyman was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darcy Walsh!
Darcy Walsh took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We out here adlay cmon now. Representing the fingle adlay someone sign me up.'.
The defeated Frank Journeyman had this to say: 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Joseph pushes Journeyman up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Journeyman tries to circle away but Joseph has him pinned against the cage.
Joseph gets through Journeyman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Journeyman looking for a takedown.
Journeyman tries to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling the position.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Journeyman's ribcage. Journeyman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Journeyman takes a shot to the head.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Journeyman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joseph gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph is pressed up against the cage. Journeyman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joseph down to the mat. Joseph avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hezekiel Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Journeyman.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Journeyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Journeyman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph pushes Journeyman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Journeyman has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Journeyman looks winded!
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph pushes Journeyman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph digs a right hand into Journeyman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Journeyman's gas tank.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Journeyman.
Joseph gets through Journeyman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Journeyman takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Joseph. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Journeyman backwards.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Journeyman is rocked!
Joseph tries for a takedown. No joy.
Journeyman is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Journeyman.
Journeyman seems to have recovered his senses.
Joseph is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Journeyman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Journeyman's ribcage. Journeyman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Journeyman or not.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Journeymans head.
Joseph pushes Journeyman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Journeyman's ribcage. Journeyman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Joseph is leaning against Journeyman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Joseph.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Journeyman's ribcage. Journeyman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Journeyman or not.
A short uppercut from Joseph. #T4#
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph pushes Journeyman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Journeymans head.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Journeyman after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Joseph cracks Journeyman with a nice body shot.
A short right from Joseph.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph lands a body punch.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiel Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Joseph takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Journeymans head.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joseph lands a body punch.
Joseph cracks Journeyman with a nice body shot.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Journeyman is breathing heavily.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph lands a body punch. #T1#
Journeyman has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Journeyman takes a shot to the head.
Journeyman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hezekiel Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Journeyman.
Joseph gets through Journeyman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Journeyman's head.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Journeyman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Joseph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph lands a big right hand that drops Journeyman! The killer instinct kicks in and Joseph finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Joseph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hezekiel Joseph!
In defeat, Frank Journeyman stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Journeyman. Those never looked like landing.
Iverson lands a head kick. Journeyman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Frank Journeyman has been cut.
Iverson slaps away a takedown attempt from Journeyman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Journeyman drives through with a takedown into Iverson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Iverson 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#
Journeyman wants to get back to his feet.
Journeyman tries to get to full guard but Iverson has control of the leg.
Iverson wants to stand but Journeyman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Journeyman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Journeyman is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Iverson wants to pass to mount but Journeyman is defending the position. #SU#
Iverson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Journeyman is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Journeyman's guard.
Journeyman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Iverson dives into side control.
#T2##REVB#
Journeyman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Iverson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Iverson is looking to take a break and control but Journeyman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Journeyman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SU#
Iverson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Journeyman to his feet.
Journeyman is looking to score with low kicks.
Journeyman throws a push kick but Iverson slaps the foot to one side.
Journeyman throws a body shot but no joy.
Iverson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Journeyman swings for the body but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Iverson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Journeyman.
Iverson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Journeyman clinches with his opponent.
Journeyman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allen Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Journeyman.#T4#
Journeyman is trying to break the clinch but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
Journeyman tries to break the clinch but Iverson is controlling the position.
Journeyman wants to take the fight to the mat but Iverson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Journeyman looks winded!#BC#
Iverson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Journeyman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iverson as he avoids it easily.
Iverson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Iverson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Journeyman is trying to escape back to his feet but Iverson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Journeyman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson is looking to take a break and control but Journeyman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Journeyman's cut.
That's time! Iverson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Iverson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Journeyman in his tracks.
Journeyman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iverson but Iverson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheers as Journeyman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iverson doesn't seem phased though.
Journeyman misses with a two punch combination.
Iverson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Journeyman throws a solid leg kick but Iverson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Journeyman.
Journeyman tries to clinch up.
Journeyman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Journeyman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Iverson misses with a two punch combination.
Journeyman misses with a two punch combination.
Journeyman throws a nice looking combination but Iverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Iverson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen Iverson is winning the standup battle so far.
Journeyman throws a series of punches but Iverson avoids them all with ease.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Journeyman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Journeyman throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Journeyman throws a head kick but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson is looking to counter punch.
Journeyman tries for a takedown but Iverson circles away easily
and Iverson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Journeyman is breathing heavily.
Iverson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Journeyman closes the distance but Iverson moves to the side
and Iverson counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - Journeyman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Journeyman.
Journeyman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIverson.
Journeyman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Iverson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Iverson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iverson cracks a nice hook into Journeyman's ribs.#TD#
Iverson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Journeyman's guard.#T3#
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Journeyman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Journeyman wants to get back to his feet but Iverson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Journeyman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson passes Journeyman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Journeyman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson. #SU#
Iverson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A slapping body kick lands there for Iverson.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Iverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Journeyman wants to get back to his feet but Iverson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Iverson wants to pass the guard but Journeyman is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Journeyman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iverson - that will leave a mark!
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - Journeyman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Journeyman pushes him off.
Iverson blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Iverson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Journeyman pushes Iverson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Journeyman clinches up with Iverson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Iverson manages to break the clinch.
Journeyman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iverson misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Journeyman misses with a low kick as Iverson jumps back.
Iverson slaps away a takedown attempt from Journeyman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Journeyman misses with a low kick as Iverson jumps back.
Journeyman wants to clinch.#T2#
Journeyman tries to clinch but Iverson is having none of it.
Frank Journeyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Journeyman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Journeyman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iverson dodges the punch combination from Journeyman.
Iverson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iverson closes the distance and clinches up with Journeyman, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes Journeyman against the cage but Journeyman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Journeyman unleashes a big counter combination but Iverson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Iverson.
Journeyman throws a right and a left that Iverson avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Journeyman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Journeyman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Journeyman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Journeyman throws a nice looking combination but Iverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Journeyman wants to land a leg kick but Iverson is out of range.
Iverson connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iverson.
Journeyman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iverson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Journeyman is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Journeyman's guard.
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Journeyman blocks nicely.
Iverson forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Iverson is looking to take a break and control but Journeyman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Iverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Journeyman defends it well.
Iverson is pressing down on Journeyman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Journeyman is holding on for now.
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 Allen Iverson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iverson, 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Iverson!
Frank Journeyman spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nolan slips a jab and a cross from Journeyman.
Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Journeyman.
Nolan checks a low kick from Journeyman.
Journeyman tries a low kick but Nolan avoids it.#CL#
Journeyman takes the fight into the clinch.
Journeyman can't break the clinch.
Journeyman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nolan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Journeyman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Journeyman slaps away a takedown attempt from Nolan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Journeyman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nolan fails to land with a series of punches.
Journeyman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Journeyman misses with a two punch combination.
Journeyman misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Journeyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Journeyman throws a combination that misses
and Nolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Journeyman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Journeyman just misses with a punch to the body.
Journeyman misses with a low kick.
Journeyman misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Journeyman. No joy for Nolan on that attempt.
Frank Journeyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oisin Nolan.
Nolan fails with a takedown attempt.
Journeyman shoots in for a double leg but Nolan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nolan misses with a hook. Journeyman ducked under it nicely.
Journeyman misses with the combination.
Nolan throws a body punch but Journeyman moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nolan.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Nolan.
Journeyman lands with a hook. Nolan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nolan fails with the takedown.
Nolan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nolan looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Journeyman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nolans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Journeyman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Journeyman throws a leg kick
and Nolan counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Journeyman does no damage.
Journeyman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNolan.
Nolan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Journeyman.
#T3#
Nolan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Journeyman moves into range and clinches up with Nolan.
Nolan stalling against the cage.
Nolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Journeyman avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Nolan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Journeyman's waist but Journeyman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolan off to one side.
Journeyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Nolan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nolan tries for a takedown but Journeyman circles away easily
and Journeyman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Journeyman.
Nolan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Journeyman.#T4#
Nolan dodges the punch combination from Journeyman.
Journeyman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNolan.
Nolan fails with the takedown.
Journeyman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Journeyman lands with a nice combination. Nolan backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Journeyman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Journeyman fails to land with a series of punches.
Journeyman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Journeyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nolan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Journeyman.
Journeyman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Journeyman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nolan defends well and Journeyman ends up having to push Nolan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Journeyman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nolan shoots in for a double leg but Journeyman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Nolan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Journeyman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Journeyman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frank Journeyman is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Journeyman.
Journeyman shoots in but no luck this time.
Nolan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Journeyman.
Nice sprawl there from Journeyman as Nolan shoots in.#CL#
Journeyman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Journeyman's efforts to push away.
Journeyman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?#BC#
Journeyman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Journeyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nolan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Journeyman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolan misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nolan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Journeyman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Journeyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oisin Nolan.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Journeyman.
Journeyman misses with a low kick as Nolan jumps back.
Journeyman sets himself, and Nolan steps forward looking for the clinch! Journeyman avoids it this time.
Nolan throws a right and a left that Journeyman avoids nicely. #CL#
Journeyman drives through and clinches with Nolan against the cage.
Journeyman working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Journeyman manages to break the clinch.
Nolan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Journeyman as he avoids it easily.
Journeyman checks a leg kick nicely.
Journeyman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Nolan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nolan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nolan shoots in for a double leg but Journeyman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nolan checks a leg kick.
Journeyman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Journeyman.
Nolan feints the counter takedown.
Frank Journeyman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Journeyman moves into range and clinches up with Nolan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Journeyman misses with some punches.
Nolan prevents the takedown attempt.
Journeyman tries to circle away but Nolan has him pinned against the cage.
Journeyman is looking to break free of the clinch but Nolan has double underhooks.
Journeyman tries to circle away but Nolan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Journeyman breaks the clinch.
Nolan throws the kick towards the body but Journeyman avoids it.#T3#
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Journeyman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nolan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nolan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Journeyman.
Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Journeyman circles away.
Journeyman moves out of range as Nolan throws a body kick.
Journeyman stuffs the takedown attempt from Nolan. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nolan tries to keep at a distance but Journeyman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Journeyman's efforts to push away.#T4##BC#
Journeyman manages to break the clinch.
Nolan shoots in but Journeyman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nolan connects with a right hand. Journeyman shakes it off.
Journeyman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Journeyman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Journeyman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nolan back to the cage. Journeyman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Journeyman shoots in for a double leg but Nolan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nolan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Journeyman throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range.
Journeyman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Journeyman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nolan shoots in and drives through. Journeyman sprawls well.
Nolan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Journeyman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Nolan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Journeyman avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank Journeyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oisin Nolan.
Nolan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Journeyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan leaves Journeyman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Journeyman throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Nolan moves into the clinch.
Nolan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Journeyman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##BC#
Journeyman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nolan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nolan stuffs the takedown.
Journeyman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Journeyman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nolan or perhaps it was just good defense by Journeyman, which made it look bad.
Nolan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Journeyman gets tackled into the cage by Nolan. Nolan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Journeyman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nolan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Journeyman sprawls well. Journeyman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Journeyman tries to clinch but Nolan moves out of range.
Journeyman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nolan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Nolan is working Journeyman over against the cage.
Nolan can't get the takedown.
Journeyman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Journeyman is looking to break free of the clinch but Nolan has double underhooks. #T3#
Nolan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Journeyman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Journeyman tries to circle away but Nolan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Journeyman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nolan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Journeyman defends it nicely.#CL#
Journeyman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Journeyman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Journeyman misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4##CL#
Journeyman closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Journeyman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Journeyman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nolan takes one on the button.
Journeyman throws a leg kick but Nolan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Journeyman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Nolan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nolan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Journeyman sprawls well. Journeyman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Journeyman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Journeyman 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Journeyman!
Post fight, Frank Journeyman stared into the camera and said 'THE NEXT CHALLENGER SHOULD FEAR THE FRANKSTER COMING'. |
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Event:
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Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kamazaky rushes Journeyman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamazaky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Journeyman just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Kamazaky breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kamazaky has Journeyman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamazaky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Journeyman is trying to break the clinch but Kamazaky has him pressed against the cage.
Journeyman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamazaky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Journeyman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamazaky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kamazaky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kamazaky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Journeyman, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamazaky wants a takedown but no success here.
Journeyman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamazaky avoids it.#BC2#
Kamazaky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Journeyman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamazaky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Journeyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Journeyman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Journeyman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Kamazaky wants to control from the top but Journeyman keeps moving.
Kamazaky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Journeyman pulls Kamazaky in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamazaky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamazaky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kamazaky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Journeyman's guard.
Journeyman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamazaky. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamazaky wants to control but Journeyman is keeping him busy.
Journeyman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Journeyman wants to control but Kamazaky is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kamazaky wants to work for an arm triangle but Journeyman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Journeyman wants to get back to full guard.
Journeyman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamazaky is looking to clinch but Journeyman is avoiding it.
Journeyman throws a big counter combination but Kamazaky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamazaky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamazaky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Journeyman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamazaky defends it nicely.
Journeyman shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamazaky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Journeyman misses with a takedown attempt - Kamazaky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Journeyman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Journeyman fails to land with a series of punches.
Journeyman is breathing heavily.
Journeyman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamazaky is fending him off so far but Journeyman persists. Nope, Kamazaky circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamazaky.#T4#
Kamazaky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Journeyman as he avoids it easily.
Journeyman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kamazaky misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamazaky misses with a takedown attempt - Journeyman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Journeyman misses with a double jab
and Kamazaky counters with a left and a right that stings Journeyman.
Journeyman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamazaky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Journeyman gets tackled into the cage by Kamazaky. Kamazaky maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kamazaky breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchoro Kamazaky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kamazaky clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Kamazaky manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kamazaky pushes Journeyman up against the cage in a clinch.
Journeyman tries to pull guard but Kamazaky won't allow it.
#TD2#
Kamazaky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Journeyman throwing strikes but missing.
Journeyman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamazaky looking for a guillotine here but Journeyman defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamazaky is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Kamazaky is trying to keep Journeyman in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamazaky keeping moving, preventing Journeyman from controlling successfully.
Journeyman passes Kamazaky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kamazaky tries to get to full guard but Journeyman has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Journeyman looks to land a strike but Kamazaky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kamazaky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Kamazaky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Journeyman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamazaky won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kamazaky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kamazaky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kamazaky manages to break the clinch.
Kamazaky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Journeyman is fending him off so far but Kamazaky persists. Nope, Journeyman circles away and we're back to standing.
Journeyman attempts a counter takedown but Kamazaky avoids it well and moves away.
Kamazaky shoots in looking for a takedown. Journeyman tries to sprawl out of it but Kamazaky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Journeyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Journeyman shoots for a takedown but Kamazaky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Journeyman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Journeyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Journeyman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kamazaky.
Kamazaky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Journeyman as he avoids it easily.
Kamazaky is breathing heavily.
Kamazaky fails to land the takedown.
Journeyman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Journeyman tries for a takedown but Kamazaky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamazaky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Journeyman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamazaky circles away.
#T4#
Journeyman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Journeyman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Journeyman can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Kamazaky drags the fight down to the ground.
Journeyman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Journeyman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamazaky throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchoro Kamazaky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kamazaky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick by Kamazaky misses
and Journeyman counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Kamazaky as Journeyman shoots in.
Journeyman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Journeyman wants it to stay on the feet.
Journeyman fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamazaky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Journeyman moves in looking to clinch but Kamazaky pushes him off.
Journeyman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamazaky tries to avoid it but Journeyman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamazaky to the ground. Kamazaky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Journeyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Journeyman.
Kamazaky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL2#
Kamazaky rushes Journeyman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kamazaky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamazaky shoots in and drives through. Journeyman sprawls well.#CL2#
Kamazaky moves into the clinch.
Kamazaky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Journeyman stalling in the clinch but Kamazaky improves position. #BC2#
Kamazaky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kamazaky rushes Journeyman and presses him up against the cage.
Journeyman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kamazaky slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Journeyman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Journeyman is trying to push Kamazaky away but Kamazaky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Journeyman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kamazaky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Journeyman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamazaky pushes down on Journeyman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Journeyman regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Journeyman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamazaky controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kamazaky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Journeyman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kamazaky postures up.
Kamazaky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itchoro Kamazaky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamazaky passes Journeyman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Journeyman is looking to control Kamazaky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Journeyman avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Journeyman missing with punches from the bottom.
Journeyman trying to hold on to Kamazaky's head to control him but Kamazaky postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Journeyman dives in and grabs Kamazaky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamazaky pushes down on Journeyman's head and hops out.
Kamazaky shoots for a takedown but Journeyman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamazaky shoots in looking for a takedown. Journeyman tries to sprawl out of it but Kamazaky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Journeyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Journeyman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Journeyman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamazaky. Kamazaky obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itchoro Kamazaky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamazaky 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchoro Kamazaky!
Frank Journeyman spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'. |
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