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Event:
JFC 9
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Imum Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Hide counters with a nice uppercut.
Hide throws the left hand but Imum Jr avoids the punch easily.
Imum Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imum Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Hide.
Imum Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imum Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imum Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imum Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Imum Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hide pinned against the cage. Hide gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr slips under a jab.
Gregory Hide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Imum Jr misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hide! But no joy.
Imum Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
Imum Jr throws out a loose jab but Hide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imum Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hide manages to avoid it.
Hide swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hide fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hide blocks a jab.#T2#
Hide connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imum Jr. Imum Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Imum Jr feints a jab promting Hide to slip. Imum Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hide slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Imum Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hide.
Imum Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hide misses with a looping right.
Imum Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Hide manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Imum Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hide looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imum Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hide looks to land a right hand but Imum Jr moved out of range.
Hide throws a hook to the side of Imum Jr's head but Imum Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hide misses with an uppercut.
Imum Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hide.
Hide throws a shot from downtown. Imum Jr moves away and avoids it.
Imum Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imum Jr is breathing heavily.
Hide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Hide on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hide connects with a nice looking jab.
Imum Jr wants to clinch.#T4#
A big right from Hide misses.
Imum Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imum Jr moves out of range as Hide strikes.
Imum Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hide throws out a loose jab but Imum Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imum Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hide manages to avoid it.
Hide missing with a left hand there. Imum Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hide misses with a straight right.
Jab from Hide.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good exchange - Hide coming out on top.
Imum Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hide connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Imum Jr misses with a looping right.
Hide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Imum Jr throws a hook but Hide avoids it easily.
Imum Jr takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand.
Hide throws a jab but it's blocked by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr is looking to counter punch.
Imum Jr moves forwards but Hide connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Imum Jr moves away from the strike by Hide.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregory Hide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imum Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hide moves away and avoids it.
Imum Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Imum Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Hide was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Imum Jr tries to move into range but Hide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hide throws a lazy uppercut
and Imum Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Hide misses.
Imum Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hide manages to avoid it.#T2#
Imum Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hide stalks Imum Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Imum Jr's face. Imum Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Imum Jr dodges the punch combination from Hide.
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!
Imum Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hide to score with a decent uppercut.
Imum Jr moves out of range as Hide strikes.
Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imum Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Imum Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Hide.
Imum Jr moves away from the strike by Hide.
Hide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Imum Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hide.
A little jabbing left from Hide on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Imum Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hide.
Imum Jr misses with an uppercut. Hide saw that one coming.
Hide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Imum Jr drops his hands momentarily and Hide takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hide has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Imum Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
No joy there for Hide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Imum Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Imum Jr misses with an uppercut
and Hide counters with a nice uppercut.
Hide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hide.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum Jr misses the shot to the body.
Imum Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand.
Hide swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hide misses with a hook. Imum Jr ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Imum Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Hide.
Hide connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Imum Jr's hands.
Donk. Imum Jr catches Hide right on the button with a cross.
Hide misses with a hook
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hide swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr slips under a jab.
Imum Jr slips a jab from Hide.
Imum Jr takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Imum Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hide.
Hide cracks Imum Jr with a good jab.
Imum Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hide slips under a jab.
Hide misses with a straight left.
Imum Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hide uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imum Jr has time to react.
Hide moves out of range of the strikes.
Hide throws out a counter right but Imum Jr avoids it with no problem.
Imum Jr shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Hide misses with a hook.
Hide throws a shot from downtown. Imum Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hide moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hide misses with an uppercut. Imum Jr saw that one coming.
Imum Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imum Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hide.
Hide throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imum Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Imum Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imum Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hide.
Hide's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imum Jr under the eye.
A slow jab from Hide misses its intended target. #T3#
Imum Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hide.
Hide lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hide keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hide moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hide throws a left and a right that both miss
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Imum Jr lands a jab.
A big left from Imum Jr misses. #T4#
Hide throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Imum Jr misses the target.
Hide connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imum Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hide is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Imum Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hide.
Hide misses with a straight left.
Hide waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imum Jr.
Imum Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Imum Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A swing and a miss from Hide.
Imum Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hide.
Imum Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hide.
Hide blocks a jab.
Hide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hide cracks Imum Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr throws a hook to the side of Hide's head but Hide sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hide swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Imum Jr misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hide! But no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Hide connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Hide does no damage.
Imum Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Imum Jr misses with a hook. Hide ducked under it nicely.
Imum Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imum Jr misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hide counter with a right hand.
Imum Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hide.
Imum Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hide looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Imum Jr throws a right hand that Hide ducks under and follows up with a left that Hide also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Hide misses its intended target.
Hide throws a hook but Imum Jr blocks it.
Hide throws an overhand right that lands on Imum Jr's shoulder, as Imum Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Imum Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hide misses with a wild combination.
Imum Jr is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Hide - just one landing. #T3#
Imum Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hide.
Imum Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hide unleashes a big counter combination but Imum Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Imum Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Imum Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hide.
#BC#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hide throws a lazy right hand but Imum Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hide tests Imum Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imum Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hide had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Hide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imum Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hide throws the left hand but Imum Jr avoids the punch easily.
Imum Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Imum Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hide misses with an uppercut.
Hide throws a looping overhand right but Imum Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imum Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Imum Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hide.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Imum Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Hide throws a hook but Imum Jr avoids it easily.
Imum Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hide moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hide throws a good cross that connects.
Hide throws out a loose jab but Imum Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imum Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Imum Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Hide finds it's way through Imum Jr's defenses.
Hide missing with a left hand there. Imum Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hide throws a looping overhand right but Imum Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Imum Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Imum Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Hide misses with a hook
and Imum Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Hide connects with a jab.
Hide throws a looping overhand right but Imum Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Imum Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hide misses with a hook.
Imum Jr misses with a hook
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Hide.
Imum Jr tries to score with a low kick but Hide moves his leg out of the way.
Hide misses with a looping right.#T2#
Hide moves away from the strike by Imum Jr.
Hide throws a hook but Imum Jr blocks it.
Imum Jr blocks a jab.
Imum Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hide manages to avoid it.
Hide slips a jab from Imum Jr.
Hide ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr.
Hide throws a lazy right hand but Imum Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Hide lands a really nice looking cross but Imum Jr seems unphased.
Hide feints a jab promting Imum Jr to slip. Hide then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Imum Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Imum Jr moves away from the strike by Hide.
Hide sizes up Imum Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Imum Jr rushes Hide and presses him up against the cage.
Hide avoiding damage as Imum Jr throws knees to the body.
Imum Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hide.
Hide is trying to break the clinch but Imum Jr is controlling him.
Hide tries to break free but Imum Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Hide is trying to break the clinch but Imum Jr has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Hide is trying to break the clinch but Imum Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Imum Jr tries a knee to the head but Hide blocks it.
Imum Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hide avoiding damage as Imum Jr throws knees to the body.
Max Imum Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imum Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Imum Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Imum Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imum Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imum Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Imum Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hide bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Imum Jr's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Hide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hide 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Hide!
Gregory Hide is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JFC 8
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Baum tries to bum rush Imum Jr with a series of wild strikes but Imum Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imum Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Baum throws a poor cross that misses
and Baum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baum throws a series of punches but Imum Jr moves out of range.
Baum slaps away a takedown attempt from Imum Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baum connects with a nice looking jab.
Baum throws a combination that misses
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baum's coach down at Xtreme Fighting Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Imum Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Imum Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Imum Jr duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Adam Baum has been cut.
Imum Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baum in his tracks.
Imum Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baum throws a jab but it's blocked by Imum Jr.
Adam Baum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Baum misses its intended target.
Imum Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baum was well out of range. Poor timing from Imum Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Baum as he connects with a hook.
Imum Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baum.
Baum takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baum misses with a straight right.
It looked like Imum Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Baum throws a right and a left that Imum Jr avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Imum Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imum Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imum Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Baum misses its intended target.
Baum lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Imum Jr - just one landing.
Imum Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imum Jr scores with a jab. Baum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imum Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adam Baum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baum throws a hook to the side of Imum Jr's head but Imum Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Imum Jr slips a straight right by Baum.
Baum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baum tries to bum rush Imum Jr with a series of wild strikes but Imum Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Imum Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imum Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imum Jr 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.
Baum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imum Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baum.
Imum Jr throwing a counter right hand but Baum manages to avoid it.
Baum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Imum Jr throws a jab when Baum was well out of range.
Imum Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Baum circles away.
Baum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Imum Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Baum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baum throws an overhand right that lands on Imum Jr's shoulder, as Imum Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Baum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imum Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imum Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imum Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baum.
Imum Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baum 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.
Baum takes one to the chin there.
Baum throws the left hand but Imum Jr avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Imum Jr both land. Nice combination.
Baum throws a series of punches but Imum Jr avoids them all with ease.
Baum misses with a left hand
and Imum Jr 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.
A close round but Adam Baum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Baum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baum misses with a lunging right hand
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Baum misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Baum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baum misses with an uppercut
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baum throws a jab when Imum Jr was well out of range.
It looked like Imum Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imum Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baum.#CL#
Imum Jr rushes Baum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Baum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baum throws the left hand but Imum Jr avoids the punch easily.
Imum Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Imum Jr with a jab.
Baum throws an overhand right that lands on Imum Jr's shoulder, as Imum Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Baum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baum.#T1#
Imum Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Baum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baum.
Baum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baum throws a hook but Imum Jr avoids it easily.
Imum Jr cracks Baum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Imum Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baum.
Imum Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baum throws out a counter right but Imum Jr avoids it with no problem.
Imum Jr throws an off balance right hand
enabling Baum to counter with a crisp jab.
Baum throws a right and a left that Imum Jr avoids nicely. #T2#
Imum Jr cracks Baum with a good jab.
Imum Jr ducks under a wild hook from Baum.
Imum Jr swings for the body but Baum moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Imum Jr clinches with his opponent.
Imum Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Imum Jr prevents Baum from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Imum Jr rushes Baum and presses him up against the cage.
Imum Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Baum.
#BC#
Imum Jr breaks from the clinch.
Imum Jr throws a hook but Baum avoids it easily.
Baum misses with a double jab.
Adam Baum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Baum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Imum Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Baum misses with a looping left.
Baum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Imum Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Baum. Those never looked like landing.
Imum Jr throws a lazy right hand but Baum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imum Jr ducks under a wild hook from Baum.
Imum Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Imum Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Imum Jr. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imum Jr misses with a hook.
Baum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Imum Jr rushes Baum and presses him up against the cage.
Imum Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
Baum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baum tries to move into range but Imum Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Imum Jr slips a jab from Baum.
Baum misses with an uppercut. Imum Jr saw that one coming.
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 Adam Baum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Baum throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Imum Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Imum Jr slips a straight right by Baum.
Baum loads up on a big right hand but Imum Jr slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr is looking to counter punch.
Imum Jr cracks Baum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Imum Jr misses with a double jab
and Baum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baum drops his hands momentarily and Imum Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baum throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Imum Jr closes the distance but Baum moves to the side
and Baum counters with a three punch combo that has Imum Jr backing up. Imum Jr nods at Baum to acknowledge the strikes.
Baum misses with a hook
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Imum Jr misses.
Baum misses with a series of wild punches.
Imum Jr defending well as Baum loads up on a big left hand.
Imum Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Baum misses with the combination.
#CL#
Imum Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Imum Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Baum'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.
Baum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baum misses with an uppercut
and Imum Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Imum Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baum misses with an uppercut
and Imum Jr counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Imum Jr.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot.
Baum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imum Jr.
Baum fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr fails to land the takedown.
Baum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam Baum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imum Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Imum Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baum misses with a right hand
and Baum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Baum misses with a lunging right hand
and Imum Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baum avoids the body shot from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imum Jr throws out a loose jab but Baum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imum Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Baum's head back.
Baum misses with an uppercut
letting Imum Jr counter with a right hand.
Imum Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Imum Jr misses with a body punch
and Imum Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Adam Baum's cut.
That's time! Imum Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Imum Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Baum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baum throws a lazy right hand but Imum Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imum Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imum Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baum lands a glancing blow to the side of Imum Jr's head.
Imum Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baum throws an off balance right hand
and Imum Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Imum Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baum misses with a left hand
and Imum Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imum Jr misses with a double jab
enabling Baum to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Baum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Baum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baum looks to land a combination but Imum Jr avoids it well.
Imum Jr is looking to counter punch.
Imum Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imum Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Imum Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baum.
Imum Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Baum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baum feints a jab promting Imum Jr to slip. Baum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Imum Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Imum Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baum slips a jab and a cross from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throws a hook but Baum avoids it easily.
Imum Jr slips under a jab.
Imum Jr stuns Baum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baum misses with a combination
and Imum Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Baum misses with a hook
and Imum Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Baum throws a hook but Imum Jr avoids it easily.
Imum Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baum lands the left hand.
Baum throws a jab when Imum Jr was well out of range.
Imum Jr moves away from the strike by Baum.
Baum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Baum throws a right hand that misses
letting Imum Jr counter with a right hand. #T4#
Imum Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baum throws out the jab.
Imum Jr scores with the left hand. Baum knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Imum Jr darts in and clinches Baum up against the cage.
Imum Jr misses with some punches.
Imum Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baum backwards.
Imum Jr missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Baum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Imum Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imum Jr.
Imum Jr digs a good hook to Baum's body.
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 Max Imum Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Baum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Imum Jr misses the shot to the body.
Imum Jr throws a hook to the side of Baum's head but Baum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Imum Jr. That snapped Baum's head back.
Baum throws a hook but Imum Jr avoids it easily.
Baum misses with a straight left.
Baum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Imum Jr defending well as Baum loads up on a big left hand.
Imum Jr slips a jab and a cross from Baum.
A quick step to the side and Imum Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Imum Jr looks to throw the jab but Baum is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baum! But no joy.
Baum missing with a left hand there. Imum Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baum misses with a lunging right hand
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baum swings widly with a right hand
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imum Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Baum circles away.
Imum Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baum! But no joy.
Imum Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baum.
A slow jab from Baum misses its intended target.
Baum misses with a looping left.#T2#
Imum Jr cracks Baum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Imum Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baum sprawls well. Baum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Imum Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Baum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baum throws a right hand that Imum Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Imum Jr also avoids with ease.
Baum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imum Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Baum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imum Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Imum Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Imum Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baum counters with a nice uppercut.
Baum misses with a hook
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Imum Jr.
Baum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Baum.
Imum Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Baum misses with a hook. Imum Jr ducked under it nicely.
Imum Jr is looking to counter punch.
Baum throws a hook to the side of Imum Jr's head but Imum Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Imum Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Baum cracks Imum Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adam Baum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imum Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Baum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Imum Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baum scores with a hook.
Baum misses with a lunging right hand
and Imum Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Imum Jr misses.
Baum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baum looks to throw the jab but Imum Jr is out of range.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr!
Max Imum Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
Adam Baum was interviewed post fight and said 'Man, fuck it. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
JFC 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Imum Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asher tries to clinch
and Imum Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Imum Jr stuns Asher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asher looks to throw a body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Cole Asher has been cut.
Asher wants to clinch but Imum Jr slips to the side
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asher wants to clinch but Imum Jr slips to the side
and Asher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asher throws a body kick that misses
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Imum Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asher thinking.
Imum Jr 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.
Asher takes one to the side of the head.
Asher needs to keep his hands up - Imum Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Asher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cole Asher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asher throws a lazy body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imum Jr connects with a right hand. Asher shakes it off.
Asher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asher wants to clinch
and Imum Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Asher throws a body kick that misses
and Imum Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Asher wants to clinch
and Imum Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asher thinking. #TD#
Asher gets caught napping as Imum Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Asher manages to retain guard.
Imum Jr stays in close to Asher's body and controls the position.
Asher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Imum Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Asher throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Imum Jr 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.
Asher wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Imum Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Asher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imum Jr is one step ahead there.
Asher keeping moving, preventing Imum Jr from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imum Jr preventing the sweep.
Imum Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Asher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Asher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imum Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Imum Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asher on the side of the head.#T3#
Asher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Imum Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Imum Jr.
Asher misses with a kick to the body
and Imum Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Asher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Asher wants to clinch
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Asher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole Asher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Imum Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Imum Jr. That snapped Asher's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imum Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy body kick from Asher
and Imum Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Imum Jr tests Asher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asher wants to clinch but Imum Jr slips to the side
and Imum Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Asher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asher darts in trying to clinch
and Imum Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asher walks into a jab.
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Asher moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Imum Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asher misses with a kick to the body
and Imum Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Asher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Cole Asher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asher darts in trying to clinch
enabling Imum Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Imum Jr there.
Asher tries to clinch up
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imum Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Imum Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Asher's head.
Imum Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asher can do to turn this around?
Asher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Imum Jr is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asher looks to throw a body kick
enabling Imum Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Asher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Asher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imum Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.
Imum Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Imum Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Imum Jr connects with a body shot that sends Asher's belly button to the back.
Asher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Imum Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asher throws a lazy body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Imum Jr lands an overhand right.#TD#
Imum Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imum Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Imum Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Asher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Asher 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.
Imum Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Asher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Imum Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Imum Jr stays in close to Asher's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Asher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imum Jr defends well.
Imum Jr controlling from the top position.
Imum Jr wants to control from the top but Asher keeps moving.
Asher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Imum Jr passes Asher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Imum Jr controlling the action here.
Imum Jr prevents Asher from improving his position.
Imum Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Imum Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asher keeps working.
Imum Jr controlling the action here.
Imum Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asher manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imum Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr trying to control but Asher is working from the bottom.
Imum Jr forces his way into half guard.
Asher gets full guard.
Asher looking for a sweep. Not yet Asher, not yet.
Imum Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Asher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Cole Asher'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#
Asher looks to clinch
and Imum Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Asher wants to clinch but Imum Jr slips to the side
and Imum Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imum Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asher closes the distance but Imum Jr moves to the side
letting Imum Jr counter with a right hand.
Imum Jr cracks Asher with an open hand slap.
Asher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imum Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asher darts in trying to clinch
letting Imum Jr counter with a right hand.
Cole Asher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asher tries to clinch but Imum Jr moves away
and Imum Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Asher
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asher closes the distance but Imum Jr moves to the side
and Imum Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max Imum Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Asher moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Imum Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Imum Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashers head.
Asher 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.
Asher tries for a takedown but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks.
Imum Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Imum Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asher backwards. #BC#
Imum Jr breaks from the clinch.
Imum Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Asher.
Imum Jr is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Asher looks to throw a body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asher ducks right into an uppercut from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asher moves in looking to clinch but Imum Jr pushes him off.
Imum Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asher wants to clinch
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Imum Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imum Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Asher looks to clinch
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Imum Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asher tries to clinch up
and Imum Jr counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Asher wants to clinch.
Asher tries to clinch but Imum Jr moves away
and Imum Jr counters with a left to the body.
Imum Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Imum Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asher's hands.
Asher tries to land a body kick
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asher tries to clinch but Imum Jr moves away
and Imum Jr counters with a series of strikes. Asher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asher wants to clinch but Imum Jr slips to the side
and Imum Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Asher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asher walks into a jab.#TD#
Imum Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imum Jr passes Asher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Imum Jr is taking a breather. Asher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Imum Jr prevents Asher from improving his position.
Imum Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Imum Jr prevents Asher from improving his position.
Imum Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Asher is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Imum Jr in particular looking to stall.
Asher works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr! |
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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Imum Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imum Jr tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imum Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up.
Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Sheldon Hammer has been cut.
Imum Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Imum Jr backing up. Imum Jr nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot.
Imum Jr is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Imum Jr tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Imum Jr, as that shot connected.
Imum Jr 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.#CL#
Imum Jr gets a clinch. #T1#
Imum Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Imum Jr has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Imum Jr uses from the top position.
Imum Jr throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Hammer pulls Imum Jr in to control 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.
Hammer looking to control.
Imum Jr pushes down on Hammer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Imum Jr thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imum Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Imum Jr sits in half guard.
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Imum Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammer tries to roll over but Imum Jr keeps him under control.
Imum Jr throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Imum Jr is controlling well.
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Imum Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Imum Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Imum Jr trying to control but Hammer is having none of it. #T3#
Hammer blocking the ground and pound.
Imum Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Imum Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammer because Imum Jr loaded up on that one.
Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Imum Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Imum Jr looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!#CUT#That has opened up Sheldon Hammer's cut even more.
Imum Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Hammer bucks and avoids them well.
Imum Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Imum Jr throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Imum Jr throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Hammer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Imum Jr throws some wild stikes that Hammer manages to avoid easily.
Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Imum Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound.
Imum Jr with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#Sheldon Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sheldon Hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Imum Jr! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Imum Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Imum Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Wooden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Wooden.
Wooden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imum Jr circles away.
Imum Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooden moves to clinch but Imum Jr breaks away
and Imum Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooden is looking to clinch.
Wooden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imum Jr momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Wooden avoids nicely.
Imum Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Imum Jr tries to bum rush Wooden with a series of wild strikes but Wooden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imum Jr feints a jab promting Wooden to slip. Imum Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wooden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooden tries for a takedown but Imum Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Imum Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Wooden misses
and Imum Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooden tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Imum Jr!
#T1#
Wooden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Imum Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL#
Imum Jr forces Wooden back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imum Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wooden.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wooden.
Imum Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Max Imum Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooden fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imum Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Imum Jr feints a jab promting Wooden to slip. Imum Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wooden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imum Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Wooden is rocked!
Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Imum Jr connects with a combination that backs up Wooden into the cage. Imum Jr lands a flurry of punches that gets past Wooden's guard. Wooden is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Imum Jr bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Imum Jr! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Imum Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall tries to clinch but Imum Jr is having none of it.
Hall tries to clinch but Imum Jr is having none of it.
Imum Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Imum Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imum Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Imum Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall moves to clinch but Imum Jr breaks away
and Imum Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gary Hall has been cut.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Imum Jr sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imum Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Imum Jr misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum Jr throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imum Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Imum Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.
Imum Jr swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Imum Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Imum Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imum Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Imum Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Imum Jr misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Imum Jr misses with a straight right.
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall throws a counter combo.
Imum Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Imum Jr walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imum Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Imum Jr lands a takedown into guard.
#T2#
Imum Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imum Jr postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Imum Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Imum Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Imum Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Imum Jr lands a right hand. #TD#
Imum Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hall pushes Imum Jr off but Imum Jr dives into side control.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imum Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall looks winded!
Imum Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Hall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Imum Jr crashes against the mat.
Hall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Imum Jr connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Hall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Imum Jr connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#Hall is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Gary Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Imum Jr lands a huge shot from side control! Hall is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Imum Jr! |
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Event:
XFC 37: Extinction Level
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
Max Imum Jr had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Liam Weaver was cancelled.
So, because the bout was cancelled, Max Imum Jr retains his title. |
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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 34: Bravo vs Justice
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Imum Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Imum Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weaver backs up against the cage.
Imum Jr drops his hands momentarily and Weaver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weaver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weaver.
Weaver ducks right into an uppercut from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr avoids the body shot from Weaver.
Weaver throws a hook but Imum Jr blocks it.
Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver misses with a straight left.
Weaver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imum Jr can pounce on him.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imum Jr.
Imum Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr lands with a left to the head.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch but Imum Jr keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Imum Jr.
Weaver dips to his left and cracks Imum Jr with an uppercut!#CL2#
Imum Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head. #BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Imum Jr has Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.#TD2#
Imum Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
Weaver has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Weaver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Imum Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver prevents Imum Jr from improving position.
Weaver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Imum Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weaver is avoiding damage well.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Imum Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Imum Jr trying to control the action but Weaver is working from the bottom. #T3#
The strikes coming from Imum Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weaver is avoiding damage well.
Imum Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Imum Jr is looking to take a break and control but Weaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imum Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weaver is avoiding damage well.
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
Imum Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Weaver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weaver tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from Imum Jr crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Imum Jr stalls from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Imum Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Imum Jr advances to full mount.
Imum Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Imum Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Imum Jr misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Imum Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weaver throws a hook but Imum Jr avoids it easily.
Imum Jr throws a jab when Weaver was well out of range.
Imum Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Imum Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Imum Jr moved out of range.
Max Imum Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Weaver feinted with a counter takedown.
Imum Jr stalks Weaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weaver's face. Weaver staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.
Weaver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
#BC2#
Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Imum Jr.
Imum Jr misses with a double jab.
Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Imum Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Imum Jr has Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Imum Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head. #BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Imum Jr tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Imum Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imum Jr digs a good body shot into Weaver's ribs.
Imum Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weaver lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imum Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Weaver darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Imum Jr clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imum Jr looking for a takedown.
Imum Jr is trying to drag Weaver to the mat but Weaver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
#T2#
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Imum Jr has the dominant position.
Imum Jr wants a takedown.
Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
Imum Jr slips a straight right by Weaver.
Weaver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Imum Jr eats them both and turns towards Weaver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Weaver throws a jab when Imum Jr was well out of range.
Weaver misses with a few strikes there.
Imum Jr stalks Weaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weaver's face. Weaver staggers backwards, shaken.
Imum Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.#CL2#
Imum Jr forces Weaver back against the cage and clinches.
Imum Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weaver is pressed up against the cage. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weaver down to the mat. Weaver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imum Jr.
#T4#
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Weaver avoids them all with ease.
Imum Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Weaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weaver moves out of range as Imum Jr strikes.
Weaver slips a straight right by Imum Jr.
Weaver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Weaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imum Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Imum Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Imum Jr needs to keep his hands up - Weaver had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weaver walks into a straight right hand from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weaver circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Weaver misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Weaver staying out of range there.
Imum Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Weaver throws a jab when Imum Jr was well out of range.
Weaver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Imum Jr backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Weaver gets tackled into the cage by Imum Jr. Imum Jr maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imum Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Imum Jr gets a clinch.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.#BC2#
Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Weaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weaver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imum Jr has time to react.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum Jr.
Weaver tries to land a front kick but Imum Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imum Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Decent striking displayed by Imum Jr there.
Weaver throws a head kick but Imum Jr moves out of range.
Imum Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weaver.
Weaver with a jab.#CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Weaver breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Weaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imum Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Imum Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Imum Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imum Jr ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Imum Jr scores with a one two! Weaver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Imum Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weaver on the side of the head.
Imum Jr jabs Weaver right on the nose. Weaver blinks but takes it well.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up.
Imum Jr throws a shot from downtown. Weaver moves away and avoids it.
Weaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Imum Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a two punch combo.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Imum Jr.
Weaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum Jr throws a hook to the side of Weaver's head but Weaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Imum Jr instigates a clinch.
Weaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imum Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weaver takes a step back to recover.
Imum Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imum Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weaver eats them both and turns towards Imum Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Weaver tries to counter with a takedown but Imum Jr is quick to defend against it.
Weaver lands a nice shot that snaps Imum Jr's head back.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Imum Jr works over Weaver's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Imum Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Imum Jr is just out of range.
Imum Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Imum Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Imum Jr moves away from the strike by Weaver.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Imum Jr blocks the low kick.
Imum Jr throws a right hand that Weaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Weaver also avoids with ease.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Weaver lands with an overhand left.
Imum Jr slips a straight right by Weaver.
Imum Jr with the counter takedown but Weaver avoids it easily.#T1#
Imum Jr feints a jab promting Weaver to slip. Imum Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weaver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weaver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Imum Jr on the side of the head.
Liam Weaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imum Jr lands with a good body shot.
Weaver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Imum Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Imum Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver fails to land with a series of punches.
Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.
Imum Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Weaver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weaver misses with a hook.
Imum Jr slips under a jab from Weaver.
Imum Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Imum Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Imum Jr misses with a body kick.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Imum Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Weaver circles away.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
Imum Jr looks to land a combination but Weaver avoids it well.
Weaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weaver defending well as Imum Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Imum Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Imum Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imum Jr.
#T3#
Imum Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imum Jr throws out the jab.
Imum Jr connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Imum Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Max Imum Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Imum Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weaver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.#BC2#
Imum Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weaver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imum Jr lands a head shot.
Imum Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imum Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Imum Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
Imum Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imum Jr throws a series of strikes that have Weaver backpedaling.
Imum Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Imum Jr.
Weaver dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Imum Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imum Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Weaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Imum Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Imum Jr lands a head shot.
Weaver dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Imum Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imum Jr throws a shot from downtown. Weaver moves away and avoids it.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Imum Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Imum Jr tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver slips under a jab from Imum Jr.
Weaver misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Imum Jr clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imum Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weaver lands a glancing blow to the side of Imum Jr's head.#CL2#
Imum Jr rushes Weaver and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weaver thumps Imum Jr with a low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Weaver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Imum Jr.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
#BC#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Imum Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imum Jr cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Imum Jr does no damage.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imum Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Imum Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weaver backs up against the cage.
Weaver throws the left hand but Imum Jr avoids the punch easily.#T3##CL2#
Imum Jr drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imum Jr is trying to drag Weaver to the mat but Weaver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Imum Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weaver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imum Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.
Imum Jr pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Imum Jr tries for a takedown but Weaver manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Imum Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Imum Jr moves in looking to clinch but Weaver pushes him off.
A lazy left from Weaver finds it's target.
Imum Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liam Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Imum Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Imum Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imum Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr!
Max Imum Jr is the new middleweight champion! |
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