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Event:
JFC 8
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1# Rotel fails to land with a series of punches.
Rotel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond. A little jabbing left from Bond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rotel. Bond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rotel throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it. Bond looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rotel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bond counters with a one-two to the body. Rotel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rotel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bond throws out a counter right but Rotel avoids it with no problem. A punch combination from Rotel misses. Bond unleashes a big counter combination but Rotel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rotel throws an overhand right that lands on Bond's shoulder, as Bond tries to avoid the shot. Bond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Bond tries to bum rush Rotel with a series of wild strikes but Rotel uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rotel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Rotel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bond. Bond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rotel misses with a two punch combination.
Bond 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. A right-left combo lands from Rotel. #CUT#It looks like Nash Bond has been cut. Rotel misses with a double jab.
Bond throws a lazy uppercut
and Rotel counters with a one-two to the body. Rotel throws a series of punches but Bond moves out of range. Rotel misses with a combination
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rotel. Bond misses with a right hand and Rotel counters with a nice uppercut. Rotel misses with a double jab
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD# Rotel drops Bond with a beautiful combination! Bond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rotel is looking for the KO!#CUT#That has opened up Nash Bond's cut even more. Rotel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bond. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rotel! Bond is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rotel! |
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Event:
JFC 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1# Rotel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotel dips to his left and cracks Bond with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Nash Bond has been cut. Rotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight. Bond looks to land a left hand but Rotel moved out of range nicely. Rotel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bond. Rotel misses with a straight right. A little jabbing left from Bond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bond unleashes a big counter combination but Rotel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rotel fails to land with a series of punches.
As Rotel backs off Bond throws a huge counter combo but Rotel manages to avoid it all. Bond 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond misses with a hook. Rotel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bond misses with a lunging right hand
and Rotel counters with a three punch combo that has Bond backing up. Bond nods at Rotel to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Rotel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A big right from Rotel misses. Bond unleashes a big counter combination but Rotel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rotel.
A little jabbing left from Bond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rotel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Ricky Rotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bond misses with a looping right. Rotel swinging wildly here.
#T2# Bond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bond there as he acknowledges the shot. Rotel throws a poor cross that misses
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bond misses with an uppercut. Rotel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Rotel backs off Bond throws a huge counter combo but Rotel manages to avoid it all. Bond scores with a jab. Bond misses with a hook
and Rotel counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rotel throws a right and a left that both miss. It seemed like Bond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Rotel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rotel does no damage. Rotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rotel defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand. Bond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotel circles away quickly and effectively. Bond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Bond misses. Rotel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rotel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#That has opened up Nash Bond's cut even more.#T4# Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rotel. Rotel misses with a two punch combination.
Bond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rotel takes one on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bond throws a right and a left that both miss. Rotel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rotel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotel throws a combination that misses and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Rotel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bond throws the left hand but Rotel avoids the punch easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rotel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Bond misses with a straight left. #KD# Oooooh!!! Rotel has knocked Bond down with a huge combo! Rotel steps away and waves a wobbly Bond back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bond is rocked! Rotel connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Bond covering up! Rotel comes in with a big uppercut and Bond goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Rotel! |
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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Justice rushes Bond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Justice misses with a punch on the inside.
Justice leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bond. Justice tries to pull guard but Bond forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Justice is looking for a takedown. Bond is looking to break free of the clinch but Justice has double underhooks. Justice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bond blocking some punches.
Justice is looking for a takedown. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Justice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bond tries to break free but Justice pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Justice jumps guard.
#SUB2# Justice is looking for a triangle but Bond pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bond's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2# Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Justice wants to sweep here but Bond controlling him for the moment. Justice controls Bond momentarily but Bond frees himself. Justice wants to stand up but Bond is controlling him. #SUB2# Justice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Justice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Justice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2# Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bond is one step ahead there. Bond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU# Bond stands up from Justice's guard - Bond perhaps looking for a knockout. Justice misses with a takedown attempt and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch. Justice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4# Bond avoids a wild elbow strike from Justice. Justice fails to pull guard.
Justice stalling in the clinch but Bond improves position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bond as Justice tries to tie him up. Bond avoids a wild elbow strike from Justice. Bond lands a right hand. Justice tries to pull guard but Bond holds him up against the cage and eventually Justice drops back down to his feet.
Justice jumps guard but Bond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Justice dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Justice trying to control the position but instead, Bond has worked for underhooks and has pushed Justice into the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Justice rushes Bond and presses him up against the cage. Justice throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2# Justice gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bond tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg. Justice is keen to just control but Bond is a slippery customer. Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Justice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bond defends it well. Bond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground. Justice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bond! #T1# Bond sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2# Justice is looking for a kimura but Bond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Justice to get the leverage. Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Justice trying to control from half guard but Bond is working away. Justice not doing much here.
Justice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Justice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Bond is trying to stand.
Bond regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Justice. Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Justice wants to pass the guard but Bond is keeping the position. Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Justice trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bond cracks Justice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3# Bond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Justice's head backwards. Bond connects with a single shot there. Justice with a poor takedown enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab. Nash Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Justice tries for a takedown but Bond circles away easily and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Justice gets a clinch. Bond is trying to break the clinch but Justice has him pressed against the cage. Justice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bond prevents it.
Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Justice. Justice goes for a takedown attempt but Bond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Justice misses with a takedown enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Justice.#CL2# Justice pushes Bond up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Justice manages to break the clinch.
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! Bond is looking to score with low kicks. Justice has his takedown stuffed and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gunner Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bond swats away the attempt to clinch by Justice. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Justice closes the distance looking to clinch and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Bond dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Justice fails with the takedown letting Bond counter with a right hand. Nash Bond is winning the standup battle so far. Justice with a lazy takedown attempt and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Justice is rocked! Bond stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Justice. Justice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bond to score with a decent uppercut. Justice is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him? Justice misses with a takedown and Bond counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nash Bond! Nash Bond decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Bond darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nash Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown moves out of range of the strikes. Brown takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bond misses the target. Bond getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1##SUB# Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bond! #REVB# Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Brown manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Brown looking for submissions off his back. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2# Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Bond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bond has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted. Bond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Bond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bond has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bond looking to control the position here, rather than advance. My spies in Xtreme Fighting Gym inform me that Bond has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Bond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bond has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted. Bond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB# Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bond has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Bond manages to pass to side control! Brown is looking to reverse the position. Brown is breathing heavily. Bond staying calm. Brown sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB# Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bond pulls his head out easily. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bond pulls his head out easily. Bond wants to get back to his feet.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Brown is pressing down on Bond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Brown is looking for a triangle here but Bond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee asks Bond politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bond prefers to stall for the moment though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nash Bond will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nash Bond'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.#R2# Bond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Left hook, right uppercut from Bond. Bond swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bond dives on top into guard.#REVB# Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB# Brown is looking for a triangle but Bond pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bond is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Brown is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Bond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ty Ty Brown! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas. Vargas connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Nash Bond has been cut. Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab. Bond misses with a straight left. We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Vargas throws a leg kick that is checked and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Antoine Vargas has been cut. Vargas lands with a shot to the body. Vargas misses with a right hand and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vargas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Vargas lands with a slapping head kick. Bond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1# Vargas throws a head kick but Bond moves out of range.
Vargas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bond at a distance.
A punch combination from Vargas misses. Vargas misses with a body shot
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vargas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#Nash Bond's cut is getting worse. Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it. Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas. It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vargas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bond avoids the head kick by Vargas.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vargas misses with a looping left. Bond is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vargas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Vargas lands a two punch combo.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range. Vargas misses with a double jab
and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bond misses the target. Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vargas throws a lazy head kick and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand. Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Bond. Nice defenses there by Bond. A low kick from Vargas is predictable there and Bond counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it. Bond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Vargas throws a leg kick and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it. Vargas scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#Nash Bond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bond tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bond counter with a right hand. Vargas scores with a punch to the head. Vargas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bond. Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Vargas.
Vargas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vargas throws a leg kick and Bond counters with a straight right hand.#T4##KD2# A head kick lands from Vargas that sends Bond to the canvas. Bond tries to scramble back to his feet but Vargas brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#Bond is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Nash Bond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nash Bond's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antoine Vargas! |
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Event:
XFC 37: Extinction Level
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Frost needs to keep his hands up - Bond had a free shot at his head there. Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost lands with a straight right. Bond didn't see that one coming. Frost moves away from the strike by Bond. Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bond. Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Nash Bond has been cut. Frost ducks under a wild hook from Bond. Frost thows a left - swing and a miss! Bond throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.#T1# Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Bond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bond misses with a hook
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Frost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Bond's shoulder, as Bond tries to avoid the shot. Frost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bond missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Frost has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2# Bond lands with a nice combination. Frost backs away looking to recover. A shot to the liver by Frost. Beautiful body shot. Frost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frost looks to land a combination but Bond avoids it well. Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bond looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frost throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range. Bond throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely. Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Bond throws a jab when Frost was well out of range. Frost appears to be looking for a big counter. Bond misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a straight right hand. Bond looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely. Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bond throws a leg kick and Frost counters with a one-two to the body. Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Bond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target. It seemed like Bond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Bond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Frost takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Bond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frost scores with a decent looking hook. Bond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bond looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely. Bond throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range. Frost misses with an uppercut. As Frost backs off Bond throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all. Some wild striking there from Bond.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost blocks a jab.#T1# Frost throws a jab when Bond was well out of range. Frost dodges the punch combination from Bond.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Bond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bond misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut. Devan Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice defenses there by Frost. Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Frost connects with a jab. Devan Frost is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bond might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frost has got the better of the exchanges. Frost tries to bum rush Bond with a series of wild strikes but Bond uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Frost moves out of range as Bond strikes. Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bond circles away quickly and effectively. Bond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bond throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost. Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond. Bond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3# Frost scores with a nice head shot. Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bond is looking for the big counter here. Bond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Bond is looking for the big counter here. Frost defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand. Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Bond throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. Frost slips a jab from Bond. A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A right-left combo lands from Frost. Frost throws a right hand that Bond ducks under and follows up with a left that Bond also avoids with ease. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost. Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Bond misses with a straight left. A big right from Bond misses. It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Bond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Frost blocks a jab. Frost appears to be looking for a big counter. Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bond. Frost is looking for a counter combo. Frost connects with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a nice body shot. Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Bond misses with a hook. Bond throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease. Frost appears to be looking for a big counter. Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bond throws out the jab. Bond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frost's hands. The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost. Bond misses with a looping left. Frost lands a nice hook to Bond's body. Bond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bond falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Frost thuds a left hand into Bond's body. Bond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Frost backs off Bond throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all. Frost misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bond avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Nash Bond's cut even more. A swing and a miss from Bond.#T4# Bond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Bond looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing. Bond looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frost throws a right hand that Bond ducks under and follows up with a left that Bond also avoids with ease. Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bond missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bond throws a jab when Frost was well out of range. It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Devan Frost did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Frost staying out of range there. Frost throwing a counter right hand but Bond manages to avoid it. Frost swinging wildly here.
Bond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bond throws out a powerful jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Bond. Frost misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Frost throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bond cracks Frost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bond misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Bond.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Frost connects with a body shot that sends Bond's belly button to the back. Nice shot by Frost. Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away. Frost misses with a wild combination.
Bond misses with a right hand and Frost counters with a nice body shot. #T3# Bond throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it. Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bond pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bond takes a body punch but keeps moving. Frost throws a right hand that Bond ducks under and follows up with a left that Bond also avoids with ease. Bond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bond missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Frost misses with a hook
and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Frost. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Frost throws an off balance right hand
letting Bond counter with a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Devan Frost will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5# Frost ducks under a wild hook from Bond. Frost connects with a body shot that sends Bond's belly button to the back. Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bond in his tracks. Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost is looking for a counter combo. Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Frost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bond eats them both and turns towards Frost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bond lands a jab. Frost throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it. Frost misses with a wild body shot. Bond throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily. Frost throws a combination that misses and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Bond looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely. Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bond circles away quickly and effectively. Bond slips under a jab. Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#The cut above Nash Bond's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Frost tries to bum rush Bond with a series of wild strikes but Bond uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from Frost does no damage. Bond throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem. Frost scores with a nice head shot.#T3# Bond slips under a jab from Frost. Bond slips under a jab from Frost. Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond. Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Frost staying out of range there. Frost throws a hook but Bond avoids it easily. Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bond. Devan Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Bond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost throws a big shot that misses. Nash Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bond swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand! Frost throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frost defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Bond misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Devan Frost showed his dominance in that final round. Well Frost 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devan Frost! Devan Frost retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
XFC 36: Title Wave
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1# Bond blocks a head kick by Snowden.
Bond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Snowden shoots and misses and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Snowden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bond to the ground. Snowden is now in Bond's guard. Bond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowden controls the pace. Snowden wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Snowden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Snowden has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Bond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Snowden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bond counters with a three punch combo that has Snowden backing up. Snowden nods at Bond to acknowledge the strikes.#T2# Bond lands a nice shot that snaps Snowden's head back.
Bond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bond wants it to stay on the feet. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Snowden swinging wildly here.
Bond connects with the punch. Snowden shoots for a double leg takedown but Bond sprawls well. He's pushed Snowden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Snowden throws a head kick but Bond moves out of range.
Bond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snowden's head backwards.#T3# Bond lands a jab. Snowden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bond counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snowden is defended easily by Bond. Snowden moves to clinch but Bond breaks away and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Bond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bond enables Snowden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4# Snowden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bond tries to get out of the position. Snowden throws a big elbow that misses. Snowden sitting in guard, not really doing much. Snowden looking to pass the guard. Snowden wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snowden sitting in guard here, content to control. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Bond dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Snowden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snowden tries to clinch and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Snowden closes the distance and clinches. Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snowden can do to turn this around? Bond trying to stall but Snowden improves his position.
#TD2# Snowden drags the fight down to the ground.
Bond wants to stand but Snowden is controlling his posture from full guard. Bond controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden striking off his back but it's not causing Bond any problems. #T1# Bond stopping the sweep attempt from Snowden. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowden is on top in guard.
#REVB# Snowden throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2# Snowden stands up from guard. Let's bang! Snowden has his takedown stuffed and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Snowden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bond.#TD2# Snowden gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2# Snowden decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Snowden fails with the takedown. Bond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bond wants it to stay on the feet. Bond throwing a counter right hand but Snowden manages to avoid it. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Snowden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3# Snowden closes the distance looking to clinch and Bond counters with a three punch combo that has Snowden backing up. Snowden nods at Bond to acknowledge the strikes. Nash Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Snowden instigates a clinch. Snowden misses with a knee to the head. #TD2# Snowden jumps into guard, dragging Bond to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bond postures up.
Snowden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Snowden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Snowden striking off his back but it's not causing Bond any problems. Snowden tries to land a sweep but no joy. Snowden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snowden is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2# Snowden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bond defends it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nash Bond will probably get the nod. 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# The fight stays on the outside here - Snowden looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice shot by Bond. Bond stuffs the takedown attempt from Snowden. Snowden gets slowly back to his feet. Bond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Snowden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bond is looking to counter punch.#T1# Bond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Snowden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Snowden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bond paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nash Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Snowden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Snowden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snowden off to one side. Snowden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Snowden throws a nice looking combination but Bond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A little feinted left hand from Bond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Snowden drops his hands momentarily and Bond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# Snowden rushes Bond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2# Bond is looking to break free of the clinch but Snowden has double underhooks. Snowden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Snowden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Snowden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Snowden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Snowden shoots for a takedown but Bond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Snowden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Snowden shoots in for a takedown but Bond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Snowden doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bond counters with a left and a right that stings Snowden. Snowden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Alan Snowden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by Bond. A jab from Bond does it's job there. Snowden fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# Bond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snowden's head. Bond scores with the left hand. Snowden knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Snowden closes the distance and clinches. Snowden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bond just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Snowden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bond lands a glancing blow to the side of Snowden's head. Alan Snowden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Snowden throws a leg kick and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Nash Bond showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nash Bond! Nash Bond decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
XFC 35: A Bomb vs Randy Ham
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1# Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bond lands a head shot. Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bond is looking to counter punch. Frost throws a series of punches but Bond moves out of range. A combination from Frost does no damage. Bond throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Some wild striking there from Bond.
Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Frost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Nash Bond has been cut. Frost tries to bum rush Bond with a series of wild strikes but Bond uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Frost slips under a jab from Bond. Bond misses with a straight right. Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Bond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Nice cross by Frost. Bond throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Frost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Left hook, right uppercut from Frost. Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#Nash Bond's cut is getting worse. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost throws a series of punches but Bond moves out of range. Bond is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Frost throws a nice looking combination but Bond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand! Frost throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it. Bond is looking to counter punch. Frost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Frost misses. Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bond slips a straight right by Frost.#T4# Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing. Bond throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it. Bond throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it. Frost misses with a hook. Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Bond connects with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bond swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Frost darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost. Bond throws a hook but Frost blocks it. A jab from Bond misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond ducks right into an uppercut from Frost. Frost scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# Frost misses with a wild body shot. Bond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bond thows a left - swing and a miss! Bond cracks Frost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it. Bond throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it. Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Bond. Bond looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely. Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bond throws out the jab. Frost is looking for the big counter here. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bond might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2# Bond on the wrong end of a nice jab. Frost connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#Nash Bond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bond throws a leg kick and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Frost's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bond under the eye. Bond misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away. Frost connects with a body shot that sends Bond's belly button to the back. Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Bond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost. A little feinted left hand from Bond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Frost moves away from the strike by Bond. Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice side step and Frost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Jeez, Nash Bond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Nash Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bond lands a jab. Frost thuds a left hand into Bond's body.#T4# Frost throws a right and a left that Bond avoids nicely. Bond misses with a looping left. Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bond is looking to counter punch. Devan Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup. Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
An attempted straight right counter from Bond misses the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Frost tries to bum rush Bond with a series of wild strikes but Bond uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost. No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses. Frost connects with the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively. Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Bond looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely. Bond misses with a low kick.
Frost throws a counter combo. Frost misses with a double jab
and Bond counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt. Bond throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease. Bond moves out of range as Frost strikes. It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bond throws a big shot that misses. Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Bond. Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Bond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nash Bond's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devan Frost! Devan Frost is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
XFC 34: Bravo vs Justice
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Bond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Snowden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Snowden sitting in guard here, content to control. Snowden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Snowden wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. Snowden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Snowden looking to pass the guard. #T1##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Snowden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snowden is in Bond's guard. Snowden controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Let's hope that Snowden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Snowden wants to pass the guard but Bond is keeping the position.#T2# Snowden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2# Snowden gets to his feet - Bond follows without any prompting. Snowden with a lazy takedown attempt and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snowden throws a head kick that misses and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Bond gets caught flat footed, as Snowden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Snowden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Bond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bond tries to get out of the position. Bond keeping moving, preventing Snowden from controlling successfully. Snowden has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Snowden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Snowden looking to pass the guard. Snowden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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. Snowden with a poor takedown and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Snowden tries for a takedown but Bond circles away easily and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Snowden tries for a takedown but Bond circles away easily and Snowden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Snowden misses with a hook to the body
and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snowden fails with the takedown and Bond counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nash Bond will probably get the nod. That's time! Bond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Snowden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bond counters with a stiff right hand. Snowden misses with a kick to the body and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Snowden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Snowden misses with a combination
and Bond counters with a straight right hand. Snowden with a lazy takedown attempt and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden misses with a body shot
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab. Bond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Alan Snowden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snowden misses with a takedown and Bond counters with a series of strikes. Snowden will be more careful next time no doubt. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden.#T1# A low kick from Snowden misses and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bond cracks Snowden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice straight punches there by Bond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bond. Bond lands with an uppercut that bounces Snowden off the cage and back into range. Snowden doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Snowden is breathing heavily.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bond enables Snowden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Bond is pulling down on Snowden's head to control his posture. Snowden prevents Bond from getting back to his feet. Bond keeping moving, preventing Snowden from controlling successfully. Snowden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Snowden tries to free his leg and advance position but Bond is retaining full guard. Snowden sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Snowden misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bond counter with a right hand. Snowden has his takedown stuffed and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nash Bond is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Snowden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bond counters with a three punch combo that has Snowden backing up. Snowden nods at Bond to acknowledge the strikes. Bond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snowden eats them both and turns towards Bond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Snowden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Snowden shoots and misses and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bond lands a jab to the head.
#T4# Snowden tries to clinch and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Snowden throws a combination that misses and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Snowden takes one on the button. Snowden misses with a takedown attempt and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snowden doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snowden eats them both and turns towards Bond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bond clobbers Snowden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Bond dominated that second round. 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.#R3# Snowden tries to clinch but Bond is having none of it. Bond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nash Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bond misses with a wild combination.
Snowden misses with a hook
and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. Bond cracks Snowden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2# Snowden darts in and clinches Bond up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden misses with some punches.
Snowden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bond to keep the fight standing. Snowden is stalling here.
#T1# Snowden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snowden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Snowden breaks the clinch.
Snowden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Snowden closes the distance looking to clinch and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2# Snowden closes the distance and pushes Bond back into the cage. Snowden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bond walks away with a smile on his face. Snowden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. Snowden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away. Bond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Snowden takes one on the button. Snowden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bond circles away. Snowden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Snowden darts in and clinches Bond up against the cage. Snowden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3# Snowden tries to pull guard but Bond forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Snowden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bond scores with a punch to the head. Bond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Snowden throws a head kick that misses and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Snowden drops his hands momentarily and Bond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Snowden tries for a takedown but Bond circles away easily enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Snowden with a lazy takedown attempt and Bond counters with a straight right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Bond. Bond throws out a powerful jab. Bond lands with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snowden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bond. Snowden wants to clinch and Bond counters with a stiff right hand. Snowden tries for a takedown but Bond circles away easily and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Bond clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# Snowden has his takedown stuffed and Bond counters with a left and a right that stings Snowden. Bond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snowden under the eye. Snowden doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bond counters with a stiff right hand. Snowden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Snowden. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snowden wants to clinch but Bond slips to the side and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. Snowden seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bond shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Snowden is backing up but Bond catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Snowden covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bond Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nash Bond! Nash Bond retains his heavyweight title! A very excited looking Nash Bond rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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XFC 23: The Return!
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bond.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker moves away from the strike by Bond. A slow jab from Bond misses its intended target. Walker blocks a jab. Walker throws the kick towards the body but Bond avoids it. Walker shoots for a takedown but Bond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A jab from Bond does it's job there. Bond misses the jab. Bond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As Bond backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Bond manages to avoid it all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sloppy strikes from Bond. Those never looked like landing. Bond misses with a wild combination.
Bond throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely. #T1# Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bond stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet. Bond looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range. Walker looks to land a combination. Bond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Nash Bond has been cut. Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing. Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bond.
Walker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bond defends it well. Bond misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely. Sloppy strikes from Bond. Those never looked like landing. Bond throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it. Bond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Walker.#T2##CL2# Walker closes the distance and clinches. Walker blocks an uppercut.
Walker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bond tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Walker decides to pull guard. Walker looking to control.
Bond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground. Walker keeping full guard, as Bond tries to pass. #T3# Bond is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bond won't allow Walker to sweep him here. Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walker postures up in Bond's guard and throws a big left but Bond blocks it. Walker wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Bond working for submissions but it's allowed Walker to get to half guard.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Walker not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bond tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Bond dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker. Bond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bond fails in his attempt to clinch. Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker wants to counter with a clinch but Bond pushes him away. Bond thows a left - swing and a miss! Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bond.
#T1# Bond tries to clinch up. Walker with the counter takedown but Bond avoids it easily.#CL2# Walker closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bond slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat. It looked like Bond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Walker. Walker looks for a takedown but Bond sprawls well. Bond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jab by Bond. Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bond with a hook. A punch combination from Bond misses. Walker fails with a takedown attempt. #T2# Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Walker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Bond throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bond jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well. Donk. Bond catches Walker right on the button with a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Walker. Walker tries for a takedown but Bond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bond swinging wildly here.
Bond misses the jab. Bond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker. Bond throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot. Walker fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# Bond throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Walker moves into the clinch. Walker has Bond pressed against the cage, preventing Bond from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bond gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Bond is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position. Bond wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker is trying to drag Bond to the mat but Bond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The referee is keeping an eye on Walker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##BC2# Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker has a takedown stuffed. Bond blocks a leg kick. Bond throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nash Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bond leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bond misses with a two punch combination.
Bond moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Nash Bond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker. Bond lands a jab to the head.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nash Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nash Bond is winning the standup battle so far. Bond throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it. Bond throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Bond dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nash Bond's cut. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Bond throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely. #CL2# Walker forces Bond back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Walker jumps guard and drags Bond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Walker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#ES2# Walker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Bond tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Walker lands a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker stalls. Walker is trying to drag Bond to the mat but Bond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2# Walker takes the fight into the clinch. Bond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well. Walker wants to take the fight to the mat but Bond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Nash Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Walker. Bond can't get the takedown.
Walker has Bond pushed against the cage. Walker is leaning against Bond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bond is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Walker jumps guard.
#T2# Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Walker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth. Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bond's guard. #REVB# Walker advances position into side control! Bond being controlled for a moment. #T3# Walker trying to control the position but Bond is working away. Walker has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SU2# Walker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bond misses with a looping right. Bond throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely. Walker ducks under a wild hook from Bond. Bond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bond defends it well. Bond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker. Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bond defends it nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bond moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off. Jimmy Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Walker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bond 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Nash Bond! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Nash Bond! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Nash Bond!
Nash Bond wins by unanimous decision! Nash Bond is the new heavyweight champion! Nash Bond was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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