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Event:
FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Dukes misses
and MyCock counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Eli Dukes has been cut.#TD2#
Dukes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MyCock is trying to defend but Dukes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dukes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MyCock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.
Dukes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MyCock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes moves into full mount! MyCock won't be happy about that!
MyCock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MyCock is bucking up trying to escape but Dukes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dukes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Dukes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Dukes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dukes avoids the attempt from MyCock to control.
Dukes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. MyCock looks a forlorn figure.
MyCock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MyCock is working hard here to advance position.
MyCock is squirming around, avoiding Dukes's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dukes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dukes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dukes looking to finish MyCock with some ground and pound. This is bad for MyCock!
Dukes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
MyCock is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Dukes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, MyCock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dukes controlling from the full mount. #T3#
MyCock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MyCock is bucking up trying to escape but Dukes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dukes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dukes controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Dukes stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dukes misses with a leg kick
and MyCock counters with a straight right hand.
Holdin MyCock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MyCock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MyCock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
MyCock slips a jab from Dukes.
As Dukes looks to move away, MyCock throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
MyCock misses with a looping left.
MyCock scores with a body shot.
#KD#
MyCock drops Dukes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dukes looks back up at him and smiles so MyCock waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MyCock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can MyCock finish him?
MyCock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dukes looks winded!
MyCock catches Dukes with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dukes forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holdin MyCock!
Post fight, Holdin MyCock took to the microphone: 'You Will Never Stop Holdin MyCock!!!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
#TD#
Chang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dukes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang slips a straight right by Dukes.
Dukes takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Chang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dukes on his heels. He'll look to pass Dukes's guard now, I'm sure.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Dukes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Dukes.
Chang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dukes.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Dukes sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dukes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chang feints and as Dukes raises his hands in defense, Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dukes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chang has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Chang trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Chang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chang is looking to pass Dukes's guard but actually Dukes recovers to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chang is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Dukes looks to move away, Chang throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#TD#
Chang gets the takedown into side control.
Chang trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Chang advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Chang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dukes is now in Chang's guard. A big mistake from Chang there, giving up the dominant position!
Chang pulls Dukes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dukes's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
Davis Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chang passes Dukes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Dukes is trying to escape back to his feet but Chang uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chang moves into full mount! #SUB#
Chang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dukes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dukes!
Chang 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.#T3#
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Chang controlling Dukes's posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chang is adopting a defensive guard.
Dukes looking to sit in guard and control but Chang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Chang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dukes is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dukes has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chang looking for a submission but Dukes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T1#
Chang forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Dukes defends the submission attempt.
Chang controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Chang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dukes for as long as he can get away with.
Chang prevents Dukes from improving his position.
Chang content to control rather than advance.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Dukes is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dukes throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Eli Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dukes swivels and escapes.
Eli Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Chang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chang lands in his opponent's guard.
Dukes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chang dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB##SUB#
Chang is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Chang! |
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Event:
FCL - 14
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a shot from downtown. Zayan moves away and avoids it.
Zayan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zayan backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Zayan's guard.
Dukes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dukes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Zayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Zayan wants to stand and escape but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Zayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dukes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zayan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukes is in Zayan's guard.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zayan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zayan keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Zayan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SU#
Dukes stands and steps away. Zayan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Zayan throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.
Zayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukes.
Dukes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Dukes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes is looking to take a break and control but Zayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zayan is trying to buck Dukes off.#T3##SUB#
Dukes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zayan keeps working.
Zayan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dukes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dukes's guard! Nice work there by Zayan! #SUB#
Dukes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zayan has passed into half guard!
#SU2#
Zayan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dukes to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zayan unleashes a big counter combination but Dukes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Dukes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Zayan unleashes a big counter combination but Dukes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukes throws a lazy head kick
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes scores with a nice strike.
Zayan blocks a jab.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zayan.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zayan can do to turn this around?
Dukes misses with a double jab
and Zayan counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Zayan to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##TD#
Dukes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Zayan pushes Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zayan with the counter takedown but Dukes avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Dukes misses
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Dukes misses
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Dukes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zayan quickly recovers to half guard.
Zayan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Radd Zayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Zayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes throws a lazy head kick
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes swings for the body but Zayan moves out of range.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Dukes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zayan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dukes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zayan wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Dukes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zayan counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Zayan to acknowledge the strikes.
Dukes throws a combination that misses
and Zayan counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.
Eli Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zayan slips a straight right by Dukes.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zayan.
Dukes throws a looping overhand right but Zayan ducks down to avoid it.
As Dukes backs off Zayan throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.
Zayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukes.
As Dukes backs off Zayan throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.
Dukes misses with a hook
and Zayan counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Zayan to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Zayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes throws the left hand but Zayan avoids the punch easily.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes throws a poor cross that misses
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes misses with an uppercut
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukes throws a leg kick
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Radd Zayan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes throws a shot from downtown. Zayan moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radd Zayan 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##TD#
Dukes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zayan is looking to get back to is feet but Dukes passes into side control.
#ES2#
Zayan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dukes swings for the body but Zayan moves out of range.
#TD#
Dukes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zayan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dukes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eli Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Zayan moves out of range easily.
Zayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Dukes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Zayan.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Zayan avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Dukes is predictable there
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Dukes backs off Zayan throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Dukes gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zayan has one foot on Dukes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body.
Zayan ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Dukes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes misses with a hook to the body
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes throws a right hand that misses
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes. #T3#
Dukes misses with an uppercut
and Zayan counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes misses with a straight right.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes. #TD#
Dukes feints and as Zayan raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Zayan pushes Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dukes gets the takedown into side control.
Zayan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Dukes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zayan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dukes. #T4##ES2#
Zayan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dukes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dukes misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zayan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dukes connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zayan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dukes to score with a decent uppercut.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radd Zayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zayan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radd Zayan!
Radd Zayan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm going to expose game programming manipulation that the public will know the truth!!! The more I win, the more I gain more support!!! And we will become a massive force to be reckoned. Now I have to take my meds.:)'. |
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Event:
FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMick is looking for a sweep. Dukes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukes passes to full mount!
Dukes prevents McMick from getting the reversal.
McMick is squirming around, avoiding Dukes's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dukes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McMick has worked his arm free - good work by McMick!
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but McMick is defending well.
Dukes working away.
McMick is trying to improve his position.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working.
Dukes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Dukes is putting a hurting on McMick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working. #SUB#
Dukes tries for a kimura but McMick is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McMick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
#CL2#
McMick has closed the distance and engaged Dukes in a clinch.
#TD#
Dukes successfully pulls guard.
McMick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes controlling the position.#SUB#
Dukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Dukes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dukes throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and McMick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMick. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMick defends well.
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position but McMick postures up. #SUB#
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McMick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McMick, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but McMick keeps moving.
McMick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dukes 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#
Dukes thows a huge punch but McMick dodges it nicely.
McMick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eli Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
McMick regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dukes trying to control the position.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing McMick from controlling successfully.
Dukes looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMick defends well.
McMick forces his way into half guard.
McMick wants to free his trapped foot but Dukes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dukes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dukes working for a triangle but McMick defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
McMick wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes keeping full guard, as McMick tries to pass. #SUB#
Dukes has his foot on McMick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMick works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick McMick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMick.
McMick blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMick can do to turn this around?
McMick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but McMick gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Dukes wants to break free but McMick has control.
Dukes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McMick after a bit of a struggle.
McMick has Dukes pressed against the cage, preventing Dukes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
McMick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McMick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukes being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but McMick blocks nicely.
Dukes throws a strike but McMick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McMick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes has momentary wrist control but McMick slips an elbow through the middle.
McMick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle here but McMick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
McMick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dukes down.
#SUB2#
McMick is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
McMick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukes wants to control but McMick postures up.
Dukes manages to get back to half guard.
Dukes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2#
McMick decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
McMick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dukes lands a high kick!
Eli Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dukes is looking to clinch.
McMick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukes pinned against the cage. Dukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dukes throws a counter high kick but McMick was just alert enough to avoid it.
McMick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dukes as he avoids it easily.
Eli Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick McMick.
Dukes scores with the left hand. McMick knows he should have avoided that one.
McMick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McMick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMick. #T4#
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
McMick feints a counter leg kick.
McMick shoots in and drives through. Dukes sprawls well.
McMick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dukes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and McMick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is trying to improve his position.
McMick advances nicely into full mount.
Dukes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukes tries to lock up and control but McMick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Eli Dukes.
I think Dukes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Dukes! |
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Event:
FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a lazy uppercut
and Old Fox counters with a straight right hand.
Old Fox takes one on the button.#CL#
Old Fox drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a left hand.
Dukes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Old Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Old Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Old Fox pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Eli Dukes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Old Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dukes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Old Fox throws a big uppercut that drops Dukes! More strikes from Old Fox and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dukes lies dazed against the cage as Old Fox celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox! |
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