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Event:
CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Ma defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Ma connects with a looping right hand.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ma at a distance.
#T1#
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Ma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson misses with a hook to the body
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson with a jab.
Ma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A lazy left from Ma finds it's target.
Ma moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Iverson has his takedown stuffed
and Ma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ma lands with a hook. Iverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iverson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Donk. Ma catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Ma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ma has closed the distance and engaged Iverson in a clinch.
#T4#
Ma throws an elbow but it misses.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Ma's takedown attempt.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iverson after a bit of a struggle.
Iverson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Iverson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson slips nicely into half guard.
Iverson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iverson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ma for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Iverson goes for a double leg but Ma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ma continues to drive forward.
Ma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Ma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iverson uses from the top position.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma trying to keep a closed guard but Iverson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Iverson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iverson defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ma's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Ma moves out of range.
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.
Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ma.
Iverson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Ma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iverson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ma is working Iverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ma wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson looking to control but Ma passes into half guard.
#T3#
Iverson trying to control here.
Iverson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ma.
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson is trying to control but can't.
Iverson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Iverson is staying active underneath Ma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Ma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iverson misses with an uppercut. Ma saw that one coming.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Ma misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Ma counters with a single leg into guard. Iverson didn't expect that.
Ma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iverson looking to control.
Ma is pushing down on Iverson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iverson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ma has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ma is working for a submission of some sort.
Ma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Ma 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.
Ma is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Iverson ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ma tries to land knees in the clinch but Iverson avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Iverson has clasped his hands together around Ma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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. #SUB#
Iverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iverson scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Iverson stands up.
Iverson misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Ma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ma defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Iverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Iverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iverson looking to control but instead Ma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma is in trouble now - Iverson has advanced to mount!
Ma trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Hyun Ma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Iverson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Hyun Ma.
Well Ma 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Ma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dong Hyun Ma made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Iverson scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Santana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position.
Iverson trying to control but Santana postures up.
Iverson is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Iverson tries to sprawl but Santana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Iverson kicks off Santana and gets to his feet. #T1#
Santana tries for a takedown but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Santana tries to get set, Iverson tries to push him back and clinch up but Santana manages to avoid the attempt.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iverson swivels and escapes.
Iverson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelinton Santana.#CL#
Iverson forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Santana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Iverson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Santana controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself. #SUB2#
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iverson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iverson defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely. #T3#
Santana has his hands on Iverson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Iverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iverson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santana's guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Santana wants to stand but Iverson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard.
Iverson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Iverson has a closed guard, preventing Santana from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santana shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Santana is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Santana's guard.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Santana seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana is working for a kimura but Iverson is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iverson! #T1#
Santana trying to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Iverson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Santana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iverson sees it coming and defends easily.
Iverson is looking to escape.
Joelinton Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Iverson is defending well.
#T3#
Santana trying to pass the guard but Iverson defending well.
Santana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iverson wants to control the action here but instead Santana manages to pass to full mount!
Iverson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Santana looking to secure an arm triangle but Iverson defends it well.
Santana content just to control the position here.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Santana is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joelinton Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Iverson gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santana stands and throws Iverson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana tries for a kimura but Iverson is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Santana swings around for an armbar but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santana's guard.
Santana managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Santana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Iverson stacks Santana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Iverson!#T2#
Santana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but Iverson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santana to get the leverage.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Santana working for a submission but Iverson is keeping him at bay.
Iverson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Santana working for a guillotine from mount but Iverson is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Santana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Iverson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Iverson and Santana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Iverson struggling a bit here.
Santana tries to advance to mount but Iverson denies him.
Santana wants to stand but Iverson has his arm trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
Santana trying to control the position but Iverson is working away. #SUB2#
Santana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Iverson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santana's guard! Nice work there by Iverson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joelinton Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joelinton Santana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Harmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iverson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harmon is defending well.
Iverson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmon's efforts to push away.
Harmon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iverson avoids it.
Iverson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harmon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Justin Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmon misses with a body kick.
Iverson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harmon throws a right and a left that Iverson avoids nicely. #T1##CL#
Harmon gets a clinch.
Harmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Harmon pulls Iverson into guard.
#SUB#
Harmon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Iverson uses it to pass to side control.
Harmon is looking to regain half guard here but Iverson keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Iverson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Iverson wants to control but Harmon is keeping him busy.
Harmon tries to bench press Iverson off him but Iverson keeps the position. #T3##SU2#
Iverson stands up.
Harmon throws a wild body kick that Iverson sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Harmon catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - Harmon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harmon is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iverson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harmon, which made it look bad.
Harmon slips a jab and a cross from Iverson.
#T4#
Harmon shoots in looking for a takedown but Iverson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harmon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harmon dives in for a single leg takedown but Iverson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harmon is trying to break free.
Iverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harmon smiles and moves away.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Harmon moves into the clinch successfully.
Harmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Harmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iverson has Harmon pressed against the cage, preventing Harmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harmon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Harmon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Harmon darts in and clinches Iverson up against the cage.
Harmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Harmon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harmon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iverson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harmon is trying to break free.
Harmon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iverson can do to turn this around?
Harmon wants to get back to striking at distance but Iverson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Justin Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Harmon is trying to break the clinch but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Iverson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Harmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harmon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iverson tries for a takedown but Harmon manages to get underhooks.
Harmon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harmon to keep the fight standing.
Harmon is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Harmon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harmon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iverson blocks it with crossed arms.
Harmon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Iverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harmon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harmon keeps control of Iverson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harmon goes for a takedown attempt but Iverson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harmon moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Harmon tries to clinch there but Iverson circles away.
Harmon is looking to land body kicks.
Harmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmon.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Harmon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Harmon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Harmon has managed to clinch.
Harmon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iverson can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harmon's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Harmon is trying to break free.
Harmon working hard to break the clinch.
Harmon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harmon can't break the clinch.
Iverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harmon walks away with a smile on his face. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harmon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iverson with a poor takedown
and Harmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iverson thinking.
Iverson is breathing heavily.#CL#
Harmon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harmon missing with knees to the body.
#T4##BC#
Harmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harmon wants to clinch up but Iverson keeps it at a distance.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harmon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iverson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harmon.
Iverson keeps Harmon at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Harmon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iverson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Harmon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Harmon dominated that second round.
That's time! Harmon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson blocks a head kick by Harmon.
Iverson throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Iverson. Those never looked like landing.
As Iverson looks to move away, Harmon throws a big counter combo but Iverson just gets out of the way.
Harmon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iverson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harmon throws a series of strikes that have Iverson backpedaling.
#CL#
Harmon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmon is trying to break free.
Iverson wants a takedown.
Harmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
Iverson is trying to break the clinch but Harmon has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Harmon is trying to break the clinch but Iverson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Harmon breaks the clinch.
Harmon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iverson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Harmon moves into range and clinches up with Iverson.
Harmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson keeps control of Harmon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iverson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmon's efforts to push away.#T2#
Harmon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iverson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Justin Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson is working for takedown but Harmon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harmon missing with knees to the body.
Harmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harmon tries to circle away but Iverson has him pinned against the cage.
Harmon wants to break free but Iverson has control.
Iverson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmon's efforts to push away.
Iverson has Harmon pressed against the cage, preventing Harmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Iverson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harmon is defending well.
Harmon tries to break free but Iverson pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harmon's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmon fails to land with a series of punches.
Harmon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Iverson. No joy for Harmon on that attempt.
Iverson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmon.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Harmon circles away.
Harmon misses with a low kick.
Harmon is looking to clinch. #TD#
Harmon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Harmon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Harmon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harmon 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Harmon! |
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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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