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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Kane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kane lands in his opponent's guard. Kane wants to control from the top but Asher keeps moving. Asher 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. Asher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asher tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Asher is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Asher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.#SUB# Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Asher is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Asher wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment. Asher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB# Asher has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though. Asher 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# Kane trying to hold on to Asher's head to control him but Asher postures up.
Asher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Asher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work. Asher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kane to regain full guard. Asher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Asher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Asher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Asher lands a couple of digs. Asher stands up over Kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Asher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Kane is rocked! Asher throwing strikes but missing. Kane looks winded! Asher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Asher 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.#T2# Asher works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard. Kane is still in real trouble! Can Asher finish him? Asher stands up over Kane, holding on to his feet. Asher throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kane is out cold! Asher lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cole Asher! |
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Event:
XFC 37: Extinction Level
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Justice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Justice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Justice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Justice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Justice dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Justice's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. Justice tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Justice has Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Justice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now. Justice prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Justice jumps into guard, dragging Kane to the mat.
Kane throwing strikes but missing. Justice pulls Kane in close to his closed guard and prevents Kane from doing any damage or advancing position. Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Justice. Justice throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kane won't allow Justice to get back to his feet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Justice passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2# Justice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Justice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kane is staying active underneath Justice, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Justice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Justice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working. The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Justice wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. Justice has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Justice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Justice shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well. Kane leaves Justice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Justice shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense. Justice throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it. Gunner Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Justice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kane goes for a double leg but Justice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Justice continues to drive forward. Kane fails with the takedown.#T4# Justice throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justice defends it well. Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Justice clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage. Justice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Justice trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Justice is looking to take this one to the mat. Justice tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Justice gets control of Kane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Justice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Kane fails with the takedown. Kane shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Justice moves into the clinch successfully.
Kane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Justice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gunner Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Justice prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Kane turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Justice is trying to buck Kane off. Justice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB# Justice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justice trying to control from half guard but Kane is working away. #T1# Justice lands with a punch from half guard. Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Justice here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB# Justice is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Kane wants to control but Justice is keeping busy and won't allow it. Justice trying to control from half guard but Kane is working away. Justice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justice pulls his head out easily. Justice missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Justice is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Justice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Justice winds up and cracks Kane with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Justice wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around? Well, if Justice 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.
Justice'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. Justice 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.#T3# Justice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Justice sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kane trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Justice sits in half guard. Justice controlling the pace. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Justice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4# Justice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Justice wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. Justice is pushing down on Kane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kane is fighting to maintain full guard but Justice has managed to sneak the leg through. Kane is not content to let Justice control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kane is holding on to half guard well. Kane tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Kane enables Justice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Justice trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Justice wants to get up but he can't break Kane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2# Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Justice's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Justice forces his way into half guard. Gunner Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Kane is looking to control Justice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kane avoid being mounted?#SUB# Justice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Justice. Justice trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom. Kane is in trouble now - Justice has advanced to mount! #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Justice punishing his opponent with strikes. Kane is trying to escape the mount.
Justice scoring with strikes but Kane is staying in there. Kane wants to hold on but Justice pushes him away. Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Justice looking to secure an arm triangle but Kane defends it well. Justice controlling from mount. Kane has given up his back.
#T3##SUB# Justice is cranking Kane's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kane! He's tightened the choke and Kane is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunner Justice! |
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Event:
XFC 36: Title Wave
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1# Kane looks for a takedown but Imum Jr sprawls well. Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Kamso Kane has been cut.#CL# Imum Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Imum Jr prevents it.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.#BC# Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Imum Jr clinches with his opponent.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Imum Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Imum Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kane looking for a takedown. Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
#T1# Imum Jr stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane looks winded! Kane has Imum Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Imum Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Imum Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt. Imum Jr is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now. Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kane wants to take the fight to the mat but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
#BC# Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Imum Jr connects with a jab. Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Imum Jr misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target. Good standup being displayed there by Imum Jr as he connects with a hook. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely. Imum Jr misses with the combination.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Imum Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet. Nice defenses there by Kane. Imum Jr misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.#T3# Imum Jr throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range. Imum Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Imum Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Imum Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane. Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out. Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr strikes. Imum Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target. Kane slips under a jab. Imum Jr with a hook. Imum Jr lands a jab to Kane's midsection.#T4# Kane dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
Imum Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well. Imum Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage. Imum Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Imum Jr. No joy for Kane on that attempt. Imum Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Imum Jr scores with a nice strike. Kane shoots in for a takedown but Imum Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL# Imum Jr instigates a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Imum Jr throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease. Good shot there by Imum Jr.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards. Kane wants a takedown.
#TD# Imum Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Imum Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Imum Jr thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth. Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kane is breathing heavily. Imum Jr looks to land a strike but Kane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1# Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imum Jr. Imum Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Imum Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Imum Jr tries to stand but Kane is controlling from the bottom. Imum Jr throws a big elbow that misses. Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Imum Jr throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely. Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2# Imum Jr has his hands on Kane's head, controlling the position. Imum Jr 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. Imum Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around? Imum Jr continues to stall.#T3# Imum Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard. #REVR# Imum Jr wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. Kane looking to control.
#SUB2# Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imum Jr defends well. Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kane has momentary wrist control but Imum Jr slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard. Well, if Imum Jr 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.
Imum Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Imum Jr manages to pass to mount!
Imum Jr raining down shots from the mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kane is squirming around, avoiding Imum Jr's attempts to control the action. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL# Kane tries to keep at a distance but Imum Jr has taken the fight into the clinch. Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat. Imum Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr is pressed up against the cage. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Imum Jr down to the mat. Imum Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imum Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.#CL# Imum Jr darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage. Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imum Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imum Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kane back to the cage. Imum Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1# Imum Jr throws a series of strikes that have Kane backpedaling.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL# Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage. Kane tries for a takedown but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks.
Imum Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Imum Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Imum Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Imum Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Imum Jr stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position. Kane is looking to sweep but instead, Imum Jr has passed into half guard.
Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though. #T2# Kane is not content to let Imum Jr control the position. Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though. Imum Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Imum Jr sits in half guard. Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imum Jr. Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Imum Jr. Imum Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Imum Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. Imum Jr throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely. Kane tries to roll over but Imum Jr keeps him under control. Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Imum Jr wants to stand up but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Imum Jr is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr. Imum Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks. Imum Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane. Imum Jr misses with a double jab.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imum Jr as he avoids it easily. Imum Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Imum Jr clinches. Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt. Imum Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately. Imum Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. That's time! Imum Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL# Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage. Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately. Imum Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control. Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Imum Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Imum Jr controlling the position.#T1##T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kane stops Imum Jr from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.#CL# Imum Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.
#BC# Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Imum Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr. Imum Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.#T3# Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Imum Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Imum Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Imum Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Imum Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Imum Jr has hold of one of Kane's legs. Kane is fighting the takedown attempt but Imum Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imum Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imum Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet. Imum Jr pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4# Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Imum Jr is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Imum Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Imum Jr throws a strike but Kane avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Max Imum Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Imum Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Imum Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Imum Jr trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr had his way with Kamso Kane in that round. The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# Kane moves out of range of the strikes. Kane has a takedown stuffed. Imum Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Imum Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kane blocks a head kick by Imum Jr.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Imum Jr instigates a clinch. Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane. Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imum Jr lands with an overhand left. Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL# Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Imum Jr tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Imum Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Imum Jr lands a left hand.
Imum Jr can't get the takedown.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Imum Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imum Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily. Kane feints the counter takedown. Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well. Imum Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Imum Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it. Kane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Imum Jr throws a jab when Kane was well out of range. Max Imum Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.#T3# Imum Jr misses the shot to the body. Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kane staying out of range there. No joy there for Imum Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage. Kane is looking for a takedown.#TD# Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Imum Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kane tumbling to the mat - Imum Jr dives into Kane's guard.#SUB2# Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Imum Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Kane has his foot on Imum Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imum Jr works his way back into a safe position though. Imum Jr is stalling in the full guard. Kane trying to control the position.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Imum Jr controlling from the top position. Imum Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Imum Jr 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.
Kane trying to hold on to Imum Jr's head to control him but Imum Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Imum Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well Imum Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:42 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr! Max Imum Jr retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
XFC 35: A Bomb vs Randy Ham
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1# Weaver slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat. Weaver throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range. A big right from Weaver misses. Weaver throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it. Weaver misses with a hook. Kane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weaver sprawls and moves away. Kane slips a straight right by Weaver. Kane shoots in but no luck this time. Weaver 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. Weaver misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weaver throws a right and a left that both miss. Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamso Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weaver lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Kamso Kane has been cut. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Weaver.#T1# Kane fails to land the takedown. Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Weaver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Weaver drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kane defends it well. Kane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weaver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane is breathing heavily. Kane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weaver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane wants to take the fight to the mat but Weaver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2# Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2# Weaver lands a left and a right that send Kane crashing to the mat, dazed. Weaver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kane is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Weaver cracks Kane with a left hook right on the temple and Kane goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Weaver lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kane is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Weaver! |
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Event:
XFC 23: The Return!
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# Kane moves forwards but Weaver connects with a nice, crisp jab. Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Liam Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Donk. Weaver catches Kane right on the button with a cross. Weaver tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it. Kane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weaver avoids it really well and circles away. Weaver misses with the combination.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Weaver connects with a crisp jab. Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab. Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weaver's waist but Weaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side. Weaver throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range. Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab. #T1# Kane lands with a kick to the temple. Weaver shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Weaver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weaver swats him away and circles back towards the center. Weaver missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively. Nice defenses there by Kane. Kane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weaver's head. Weaver lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range. Weaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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! Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamso Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Weaver lands a head shot. Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane. Kane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weaver with a hook. Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weaver.
Kane is looking for a counter combo. Weaver looks winded! Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Weaver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#BC# Kane breaks from the clinch.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it. Weaver misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Kane moves into the clinch. Weaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kane jumps guard but Weaver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Weaver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weaver throws a right and a left that both miss. Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing. Weaver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane. Weaver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weaver swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane goes for a double leg but Weaver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weaver continues to drive forward. Weaver has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment. Kane jumps guard but Weaver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Liam Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kane moves out of range of the strikes. Weaver throws a combination. Kane tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Weaver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane. A swing and a miss from Weaver. Kane moves out of range as Weaver strikes. Kane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kane moves out of range as Weaver strikes. Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss! Kane is looking to counter the offense by Weaver and move into the clinch. Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Kane moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Weaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kane tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane. Kane throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it. Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weaver to the ground. Weaver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Weaver lands the left hand. Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch up. Nice sprawl there from Weaver as Kane shoots in. Weaver jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well. Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Weaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Weaver looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Weaver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamso Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Weaver is stalling here.
Kane has Weaver pressed against the cage, preventing Weaver from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Weaver. Kane jumps guard but Weaver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Weaver tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage. Weaver has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.#T3# Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position. Kane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weaver tries to circle away but Kane has him pinned against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch. Weaver tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position. Weaver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kane up against the cage. Weaver can't break the clinch.
#BC# Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kane fails with a takedown attempt. Weaver misses with a low kick.
Kane staying out of range there. Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weaver's waist but Weaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side. Kamso Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Weaver looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well. Weaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Weaver scores with a hook. Weaver takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses. Weaver slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Weaver misses with a double jab.
Weaver throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane. #BC# Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane wants to clinch up but Weaver keeps it at a distance. Kane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot. Kane shoots in but no luck this time. Kane scores with a kick to the midsection. Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weaver circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weaver missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane. Weaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kane tries for a takedown but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1# Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weaver finds it's way round the side to connect with Kane's head. A punch combination from Weaver misses. Weaver lands a jab-cross combination. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weaver. Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss! Weaver throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely. Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamso Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Weaver. Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Weaver lands a head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A combination from Weaver does no damage. Weaver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kane. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane. Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it. Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot. As Weaver looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but Weaver just gets out of the way.#T3# Kane is looking to clinch. Kane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weaver swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weaver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat. As Kane backs off Weaver throws a huge counter combo but Kane manages to avoid it all. Kane darts in trying to clinch and Weaver counters with a left to the body. Kane with the inside leg kick. Jab, jab by Weaver - just one landing. Kane fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4# Weaver avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kane slips a straight right by Weaver. As Weaver tries to get set, Kane tries to push him back and clinch up but Weaver manages to avoid the attempt. Nice uppercut there from Weaver. Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL# Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Weaver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane. Kane ducks under a wild hook from Weaver. Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver. Kamso Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Liam Weaver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver. Despite the aggression on Weaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Weaver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Liam Weaver! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Liam Weaver! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Liam Weaver!
Liam Weaver wins by unanimous decision! Liam Weaver is the new middleweight champion! |
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