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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kupon.
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.
Kupon controlling the position.
Kupon'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.
Kupon is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stops Kupon from passing to mount. #T1#
Kupon wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy.
Dukes prevents Kupon from moving into mount.
Dukes pushes Kupon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kupon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dukes prevents Kupon from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kupon is working to tighten his grip on Dukes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dukes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kupon is really squeezing tight and eventually Dukes passes out! Kupon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Filip Kupon!
During a confident post fight interview, Filip Kupon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snyder avoids it really well and circles away.
Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination.
Snyder lands a two punch combo.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Snyder looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snyder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snyder lands a jab-cross combination.
Snyder scores with a leg kick.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukes is looking to chop away at Snyder's legs. #T1#
No joy there for Snyder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukes unleashes a big counter combination but Snyder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukes throws a combination. Snyder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snyder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snyder.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dukes.
As Dukes looks to move away, Snyder throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snyder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dukes lands a hook that snaps the head of Snyder backwards.
Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snyder is trying to break free.
Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Dukes keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Dukes looking to stall.
Dukes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snyder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dukes tries to work over Snyder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukes can't break the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Snyder.
Snyder lands with a short shot to the head.
Snyder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dukes looks winded!#BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snyder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snyder throws a series of strikes that have Dukes backpedaling.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Snyder finish him?
Snyder throws a combination. Dukes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dukes dodges the punch combination from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a wild combination.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Snyder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dukes keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Snyder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snyder slips under a jab from Dukes.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.#T4#
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!
Snyder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
#CL#
Snyder rushes Dukes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder leaning against his opponent.
Dukes letting Snyder take a breather here.
Snyder gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snyder lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Snyder tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dukes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snyder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snyder blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Snyder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Snyder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snyder.
Snyder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well.
Dukes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Snyder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snyder continues to drive forward.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder moves out of range of the body kick from Dukes.
#CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Snyder manages to break the clinch.
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snyder lands a two punch combo.
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!
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Dukes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dukes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snyder's head.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range.
Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder.
Bryan Snyder is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Dukes dives in and scores a takedown into Snyder's guard.
Snyder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder just leaning against Dukes, taking a breather.
Dukes tries to stall but Snyder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryan Snyder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dukes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dukes scores with a shoulder strike.
Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Snyder.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Snyder is looking for a counter combo.
Snyder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a body kick that misses.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #CL#
Snyder clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes looking to slow down the pace here.
Snyder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukes avoiding damage as Snyder throws knees to the body.
Dukes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dukes throws an elbow that misses.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.
Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snyder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Snyder is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.#T4#
Snyder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch.
Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes throws the left hand but Snyder avoids the punch easily.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes 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!
Snyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dukes.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryan Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes swings for the body but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Snyder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Snyder clinches.
Dukes managing to block the knees to the body from Snyder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Snyder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder.
Dukes misses with a looping left.
Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snyder's head backwards.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Snyder misses.
Dukes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder. #CL2#
Dukes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Snyder scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Dukes counters by moving into the clinch.
Snyder stalling in the clinch but Dukes improves position. #BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Snyder misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes tries to clinch but Snyder is having none of it.
Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dukes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dukes duly obliges.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snyder moves away.
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Snyder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dukes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Snyder tries to bum rush Dukes with a series of wild strikes but Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it.
#CL#
Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch.
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination.
Dukes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Dukes swings widly with a right hand
and Snyder counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Snyder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snyder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snyder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Snyder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes.
Snyder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snyder blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4##CL#
Snyder drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage.
#BC#
Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Dukes lands with an uppercut that bounces Snyder off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Snyder. Those never looked like landing.
Dukes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Johnny Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snyder swinging wildly here.
Bryan Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snyder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snyder 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Snyder!
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Dukes, which made it look bad.
Dukes throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Dukes throws a lazy head kick
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
Dukes looks winded!
St Pierre scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#KD#
St Pierre drops Dukes with a nice combination! St Pierre dives into Dukes's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
St Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St Pierre postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
St Pierre trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukes's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dukes is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Dukes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dukes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
St Pierre fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dukes. That's going to slow St Pierre down.
Johnny Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Pierre.
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukes sprawls well. Dukes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes with the counter takedown but St Pierre avoids it easily.#TD#
Dukes gets caught flat footed, as St Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
St Pierre trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dukes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
St Pierre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
St Pierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Dukes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if St Pierre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dukes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Pierre in particular looking to stall.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from St Pierre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
St Pierre scores with a big shot! Dukes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dukes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton St Pierre!
Quinton St Pierre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Tyson cracks Dukes with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson scores with a counter punch that sends Dukes to the canvas! Tyson smells blood - he's punishing Dukes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dukes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Tyson!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Before Dishonor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Before Dishonor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dukes looks to land a body kick but Before Dishonor moved away.
Before Dishonor misses with a wild body shot.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Before Dishonor counters by clinching up.
Before Dishonor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Before Dishonor clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Before Dishonor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dukes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dukes has a couple of punches blocked by Before Dishonor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor goes for a takedown attempt but Dukes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Before Dishonor counters with a shoot takedown. Dukes fights it but they end up in guard.
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Before Dishonor controls the pace.#T1#
Dukes working a defensive guard but Before Dishonor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dukes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Before Dishonor advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Before Dishonor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Before Dishonor controlling the pace for now.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Dukes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Before Dishonor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes is desperately trying to improve his position but Before Dishonor has a good base and remains in mount.
Before Dishonor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Dukes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Before Dishonor.
Before Dishonor controlling the pace for now.
Before Dishonor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Before Dishonor throws some wild stikes that Dukes manages to avoid easily.
Before Dishonor content just to control the position here.
Before Dishonor thowing shots but they're missing.
Before Dishonor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Before Dishonor 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.#T4#
Before Dishonor misses with a head shot.
Before Dishonor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dukes is trying to escape the mount.
Before Dishonor misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Before Dishonor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dukes because Before Dishonor loaded up on that one.
Before Dishonor controlling the position easily from mount.
Before Dishonor unloads with some shots from mount but Dukes bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor 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#
Dukes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Before Dishonor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is being controlled here.
Dukes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Before Dishonor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Before Dishonor blocks nicely. #SUB#
Before Dishonor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dukes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukes chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but Before Dishonor keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Before Dishonor is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Death Before Dishonor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Before Dishonor trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Before Dishonor is looking to pass into half guard but Dukes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dukes is in guard.#REVB#
Before Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Before Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Before Dishonor is trying to keep Dukes in close.
#T2##SUB#
Before Dishonor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dukes uses it to pass to side control.
Before Dishonor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dukes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Before Dishonor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Before Dishonor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Before Dishonor continues to stall.#T3#
Before Dishonor is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Before Dishonor is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukes trying to control from half guard but Before Dishonor is working away. #SUB#
Before Dishonor actively working from the bottom here.
Dukes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes trying to control but Before Dishonor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Before Dishonor moves into the clinch.
Dukes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Before Dishonor is defending well for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes tries to throw a body punch but Before Dishonor avoids it by throwing Dukes back against the cage.
Before Dishonor avoiding damage as Dukes throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Dukes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Before Dishonor.
Dukes is looking to get back to his feet here but Before Dishonor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dukes's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Before Dishonor keeps control of the position as Dukes tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor struggling to land strikes to the head as Dukes covers up. #T1#
Dukes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Before Dishonor.
#SUB#
Before Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Before Dishonor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Before Dishonor scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Before Dishonor looking to break Dukes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dukes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Before Dishonor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dukes tries to break free.
#SUB#
Before Dishonor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Before Dishonor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dukes is defending well though. Before Dishonor let's go of the attempt for now.
Before Dishonor throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dukes could be in trouble here!
Before Dishonor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dukes!
Before Dishonor throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Before Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Before Dishonor working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Before Dishonor looking to break Dukes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dukes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Before Dishonor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Before Dishonor throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Before Dishonor controlling the position well here. Dukes rolled but Before Dishonor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dukes wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Before Dishonor.
#T4#
Before Dishonor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dukes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Before Dishonor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Before Dishonor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Before Dishonor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Death Before Dishonor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Before Dishonor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Before Dishonor!
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 50
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Prince bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dukes's head backwards.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Da Prince moves out of range easily.
Da Prince showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
A head kick by Dukes misses
and Da Prince counters with a straight right hand.
Da Prince connects with a body shot.
Da Prince cracks Dukes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Da Prince. Beautiful body shot.
Da Prince scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dukes doesn't seem bothered though.
Dukes looks winded!
Da Prince lands with a right hand.
Dukes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Da Prince counters with a nice right hand that sends Dukes toppling to the canvas! Dukes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Da Prince finish him?!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
Da Prince throws a monster overhand right that drops Dukes! Da Prince follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiyness Da Prince!
Hiyness Da Prince bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Johnny Dukes spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 45
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dukes to the mat! Dukes manages to get full guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dukes looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukes, not yet.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dukes's head.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dukes blocks nicely.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Jones postures up.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Dukes wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones works his way into full mount! #T2#
Jones with shots to the head and body - Dukes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dukes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Goat Jones!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 42
Date: Jul 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ribeiro backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Reynaldo Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro cracks Dukes with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro lands with a hook. Dukes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ribeiro lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro lands an uppercut.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro is stalling here.
Ribeiro stalls.
Ribeiro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Ribeiro dodges an elbow strike from Dukes.
#TD2#
Ribeiro jumps 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.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Ribeiro is working an open guard so Dukes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro lands a jab.
Ribeiro cracks a nice hook into Dukes's ribs.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Dukes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a nice hook to Dukes's body. Dukes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Dukes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribeiro throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Ribeiro lands a big uppercut and Dukes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dukes looks OK. Ribeiro waves Dukes back to his feet!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribeiro fakes the body blow, causing Dukes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dukes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reynaldo Ribeiro!
Johnny Dukes was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 40
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Dukes.
Agano connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
Agano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Agano lands with a cross.
Agano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dukes's hands.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!#CL#
Agano closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Agano finish him?#TD#
Agano has hold of one of Dukes's legs. Dukes is fighting the takedown attempt but Agano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Agano'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.#T1#
Agano tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
Agano slips nicely into half guard.
Agano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Agano seems to be looking for submissions.
Dukes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Agano seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dukes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Summittwo Agano!
Summittwo Agano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 33
Date: Jun 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes takes one on the button.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dukes has time to react.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dukes on the side of the head.
Dukes looks to throw a body kick#KD2#
and Hunter counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dukes down! Hunter is looking to finish but Dukes is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter distracts Dukes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Dukes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hunter prevents Dukes from getting back to his feet.
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dukes covers up, he's hurt! Hunter keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hunter and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hunter can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Hunter!
Chad Hunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dukes jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Chang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range. #KD#
Dukes lands a left and a right that send Chang crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Chang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Davis Chang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang is aggressively charging in as Dukes backs up avoiding any damage. Dukes tosses out a jab and Chang runs right into it face first! Chang is out cold! Dukes dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes took some time post fight to say the following; 'The belt is staying with me.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dukes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Dukes.
I was talking to Zayan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zayan managing to block the knees to the body from Dukes.
Dukes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dukes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zayan kicks off Dukes and gets to his feet. #T1#
Good exchange - Dukes coming out on top.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
Dukes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dukes.
A lazy left from Dukes finds it's target.#KD2#
Dukes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zayan sprawling to the canvas! Zayan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dukes finish him?!
#ROC2#Zayan is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
As Dukes looks to move away, Zayan throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Oh Zayan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Zayan seems to have got his legs back now.
Dukes cracks Zayan with a nice body shot.
Zayan is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Zayan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dukes throws a head kick but Zayan moves out of range.
Zayan throws a big counter combination but Dukes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and pushes Zayan back into the cage.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dukes clinches up against the cage.
Dukes misses with a punch on the inside.
Zayan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zayan blocks an elbow strike.
Dukes lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Dukes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dukes manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Dukes controls the position.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but Zayan is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dukes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zayan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zayan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radd Zayan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes tried to score with a low kick but Zayan checks it.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dukes throws a punch but it's blocked by Zayan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dukes trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Zayan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
Dukes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zayan or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zayan takes a shot to the head.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Zayan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes lands a good knee to the midsection. Zayan won't want to take too many of those.
Dukes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zayan backwards.
Dukes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zayan.
Dukes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Dukes works on Zayan's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zayan takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Dukes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zayan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zayan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Zayan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes lands with a cross. #CL2#
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Zayan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Dukes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes throws a right and a left that Zayan avoids nicely.
A cross from Dukes lands.#CL2#
Dukes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dukes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zayan's brow.
Dukes is stalling here.
#TD2#
Dukes tightens his grip and picks Zayan up, before dumping him to the ground. Zayan manages to land in guard.
Zayan is wriggling around but Dukes manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
Dukes stands up from half guard. #T1#
Dukes connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Dukes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dukes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Zayan's head.
Zayan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Dukes.
#T2#
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Dukes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dukes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zayan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnny Dukes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dukes gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3##SU2#
Dukes escapes and gets back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dukes.
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Zayan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Sloppy strikes from Dukes. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dukes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zayan regains guard.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Dukes passes into half guard.
Johnny Dukes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##REVR#
Dukes not doing much here.
#SU2#
Dukes stands up from half guard.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zayan is looking for a counter combo.
Dukes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Dukes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dukes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dukes!
Post fight, an emotional Johnny Dukes said 'The belt is staying with me.'.
Radd Zayan spoke after the fight, saying 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Agano shoots in and gets a takedown into Dukes's guard.
Dukes is trying to keep Agano in close.
Agano is stalling in the full guard.
Agano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano stopping the sweep attempt from Dukes.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Agano tries to pass. #T1#
Agano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agano dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dukes tries to stall but Agano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dukes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dukes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agano tries to score a body lock takedown but Dukes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Agano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dukes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Summittwo Agano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Agano's defenses.
Dukes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dukes prevents the takedown attempt.
Agano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dukes after a bit of a struggle.
Agano blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Agano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Agano manages to end up in side control.
Dukes bucks up and tries to throw Agano off but instead Agano has got his back!#T2#
Dukes is trying to break free.
Agano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dukes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Agano'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.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Agano looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dukes taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Summittwo Agano!
Summittwo Agano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Old Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Dukes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Old Fox tries to get set, Dukes tries to push him back and clinch up but Old Fox manages to avoid the attempt.
Old Fox tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Old Fox takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Old Fox moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.
A head punch on the inside from Old Fox fails to land. #BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.#CL2#
Old Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Old Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dukes has Old Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Old Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Old Fox slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes. #T1#
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Old Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukes blocks an uppercut.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Old Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is trying to maintain a safe position but Old Fox gets an underhook and turns Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to drag Old Fox to the mat but Old Fox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox. #T3#
Old Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Old Fox back against the cage.
Old Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Old Fox has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
Old Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Old Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch but Old Fox keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Old Fox lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Dukes trying to control the position but instead, Old Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Old Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dukes.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Striking Old Fox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dukes misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Old Fox! But no joy.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Old Fox forces Dukes back against the cage and clinches.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Old Fox.
Old Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes.
Old Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dukes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Old Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox prevents Dukes from breaking the clinch.
Striking Old Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards. #T1#
Dukes blocks a body shot from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Old Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Old Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Old Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Old Fox dips a shoulder and cracks Dukes with a mighty uppercut! Dukes falls back against the cage and Old Fox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dukes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Old Fox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox!
Striking Old Fox is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes connects with a high kick.
Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chang's head backwards.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chang circles away quickly and effectively.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Dukes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Dukes lands a left and a right that send Zuniga crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zuniga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Everett Zuniga has been cut.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuniga is still on wobbly legs! Can Dukes finish him?#CL2#
Zuniga clinches with his opponent.
Zuniga seems to have recovered his senses.
Dukes throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Zuniga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Zuniga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Dukes gets control of Zuniga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dukes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dukes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuniga is one step ahead there.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Zuniga from controlling successfully.
Zuniga controlling from the top position. #T1#
Zuniga passes into half guard. #SU2#
Zuniga decides to return to a standing position.
Dukes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuniga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dukes lands a front kick.
Zuniga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuniga somewhat.#T2#
Zuniga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes scores with a head kick. Zuniga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Zuniga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dukes lands with a kick to the temple. Zuniga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zuniga lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now.
Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dukes forces his way into half guard.
Dukes is keen to just control but Zuniga is a slippery customer.
Zuniga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dukes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuniga trying to control but Dukes postures up.
#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.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dukes working the head and body with strikes.
Dukes prevents Zuniga from improving his position.
Dukes content to control rather than advance.
Zuniga is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dukes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zuniga misses with a takedown attempt - Dukes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zuniga throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuniga swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Dukes.
Zuniga shoots in but Dukes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dukes tries a low kick but Zuniga avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukes wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Zuniga.
Dukes lands a nice hook to Zuniga's body. Zuniga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Zuniga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Dukes.#T1#
Zuniga gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Dukes! |
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