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Event:
NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Moon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and JR connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moon misses the shot to the body.
JR takes a shot to the body in his stride.
JR has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
JR takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Moon catches JR right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on JR's shoulder, as JR tries to avoid the shot.
Moon lands a body shot.
#TD2#
JR scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JR landing with the ground and pound.
JR postures up and lands a big shot to Moon's brow.
JR is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
JR has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Moon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
JR shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but JR keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
JR lands a jab to Moon's midsection.
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JR.
JR with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moon to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
JR darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.
JR changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moon scores with a nice head shot.
Moon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and JR counters with a straight right hand.
Moon throws a big shot that misses.
JR uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.#T2#
A big left from Moon misses.
Wolfric Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JR takes one to the side of the head.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
JR blocks a jab.
JR defending well as Moon loads up on a big left hand.
Moon misses with a shot to the body
and JR counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon misses with a hook
and JR counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon throws a lazy right hand but JR sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moon throws a hook but JR avoids it easily.
Moon misses with a hook
and JR counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Moon misses.
Wolfric Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon swings for the body but JR moves out of range.
A big right from Moon misses.
JR ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moon connects with a single shot there.
Moon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Moon looks to score with a jab to the body but JR is just out of range.
Moon misses with an uppercut
and JR counters with a stiff right hand.
Moon lands a nice shot to the body.
JR moves out of range as Moon strikes.
JR steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moon.
JR throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.
It looked like Moon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from JR.
A jab from Moon does it's job there.
Moon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and JR counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. JR does a little dance to reset his feet.
JR keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JR throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moon tries to counter by clinching up but JR breaks away and moves out of range.
Moon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moon scores with a jab.
Moon throws a looping overhand right but JR ducks down to avoid it.
Moon missing with a left hand there. JR was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Moon throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so JR counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JR stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
JR lands a couple of digs.
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
JR connects with a couple of short punches.
JR is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
JR is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
JR content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
JR makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
JR is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but JR defends easily.
JR trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon trying to control the position.
JR lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfric Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Moon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and JR counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and JR counters by clinching up.
JR changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but JR manages to avoid it.
Moon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
JR fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by JR.
JR misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon connects with a nice looking jab.
JR lunges at Moon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moon's hand.
Moon throws a poor cross that misses
and JR counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by JR.
JR takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
JR fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon misses with a right hand
and JR counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract JR.
JR takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moon throws a hook but JR avoids it easily.
JR is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moon misses with a hook to the body
and JR counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
JR shoots for a takedown but Moon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolfric Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salter JR.
Moon swings widly with a right hand
and JR counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
JR takes a jab right on the kisser.
JR avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like JR was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
JR takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moon throws a jab but it's blocked by JR.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JR moves away.
Wolfric Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon tests JR's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moon throws a body punch but JR moves out of range.
A nice side step and JR releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from JR misses.
Moon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moon throws a lazy uppercut
and JR counters with a nice uppercut.
Moon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. JR looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moon cracks JR with an open hand slap.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
JR takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moon throws a lazy uppercut
letting JR counter with a right hand.
Moon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Moon throws out a loose jab but JR uses good head movement to avoid it.
JR swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
JR staying out of range there.
JR looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moon lands a jab to JR's midsection.
Moon throws out a loose jab but JR uses good head movement to avoid it.
JR shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moon misses with a right hand
and JR connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
JR tries to move into range but Moon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moon jabs JR to the body, keeping him at a distance.
JR displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moon throws out the jab.
JR throws a hook but Moon avoids it easily.
Moon lands the left hand.
JR tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
#T4#
Moon with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
JR keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JR appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
JR drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
JR has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moon loads up on a big right hand but JR slips the punch.
Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
JR throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JR moves away.
Moon misses with an uppercut. JR saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from JR! But no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from JR.
Moon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent JR stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
JR looks for a takedown but Moon sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfric Moon dominated that second round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moon misses the target.
Moon throws a hook but JR blocks it.
JR throws out a counter right but Moon avoids it with no problem.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that JR can do to turn this around?
Moon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moon misses with a body punch
and Moon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moon throws a jab when JR was well out of range.
Moon throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from JR on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moon scores with a shot to the body.
JR misses with a hook. Moon ducked under it nicely.
Moon looks to throw the jab but JR is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JR moves away.
JR scores with a punch to the head.
Moon throws a right hand that misses
and JR counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon lands an overhand right.#T1#
Moon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by JR.
Moon misses the shot to the body.
Moon misses with a body shot.
JR throws a shot to the body.
Moon looks to throw the jab but JR is out of range.
Moon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by JR.
Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon sets himself, and JR steps forward looking for the clinch! Moon avoids it this time.
Moon looks to score with a jab to the body but JR is just out of range.
Moon swings for the body but JR moves out of range.
JR moves away from the strike by Moon.
JR appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moon throws a predictable looking body shot
and JR counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moon throws a hook but JR blocks it.
A little jabbing left from JR on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Moon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
JR scores with a jab.
Moon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from JR.
Moon misses with a body punch
and JR counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moon misses with a hook.
JR is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
JR avoids the body shot from Moon.
JR uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moon.
Moon with a nice cross.
JR takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from JR.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
JR slips under a jab.
JR uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moon.
JR looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##TD2#
JR drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
JR landing with the ground and pound.
JR lands a couple of digs.
JR lands a couple of elbows.
Moon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst JR is controlling him. #SUB#
Moon working for a triangle but JR defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon has momentary wrist control but JR slips an elbow through the middle.
JR with a nice head shot there.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon is trying to keep JR in close.
JR chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
JR content to stall in guard here.
Moon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
JR keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
Moon being controlled here momentarily.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but JR gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Moon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in JR's guard. #REVR#
Salter JR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfric Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
JR doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
JR has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfric Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfric Moon!
Our winner, Wolfric Moon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
JR has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
JR misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunningham throws a right hand that JR ducks under and follows up with a left that JR also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from JR! But no joy.#CL2#
JR moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but JR moved away.
Cunningham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Cunningham coming out on top.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
JR misses with an uppercut.
JR scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for JR with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham throws a jab but it's blocked by JR.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JR rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and JR takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
JR misses with an uppercut
and Cunningham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage. #T1#
JR tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
JR rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
JR takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JR.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but JR manages to avoid it.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
JR throws a body shot but no joy.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from JR misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from JR.
JR misses with a looping right.
Cunningham lands a nice shot to the body.
JR swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
JR connects with a body shot that sends Cunningham's belly button to the back.
JR throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
JR tries to clinch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
JR throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunningham's waist but Cunningham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing JR off to one side.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salter JR.
JR shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed JR's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.
Cunningham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salter JR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JR misses the jab.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but JR manages to avoid it.#CL2#
JR fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham, pushing him back against the cage.
JR wants to stall.
Cunningham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
Cunningham wants to get back to striking at distance but JR won't allow it.
JR misses with a knee strike.
Cunningham is leaning against JR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cunningham avoids the elbow strike from JR, against the cage.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
JR throws a head punch that misses.
JR pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cunningham lands a hook that snaps the head of JR backwards. #T3#
Cunningham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
JR swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
JR goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for JR.
JR looking to throw knees to the head but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
JR with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from JR fails to land.
Cunningham blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
JR tries to clinch up
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
JR just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
JR fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from JR. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Cunningham misses its target.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Cunningham blocks a jab.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
JR connects with a body shot.
JR misses with a left hand
and Cunningham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck JR on the side of the head. #ROC#JR is rocked!
JR throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
JR is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a right hand that JR ducks under and follows up with a left that JR also avoids with ease.
JR darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
JR shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JR misses with a left hand
and Cunningham counters with a big right hand! Oh JR is in trouble here! Cunningham follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JR as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by JR. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of JR.
Good standup being displayed there by JR as he connects with a hook.
Betz swats away the attempt to clinch by JR.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as JR sprawls well. JR wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betz gets slowly back to his feet.
JR stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and JR wants it to stay on the feet.
Salter JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
No luck for Betz with that takedown attempt.
JR with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JR as he avoids it easily.
JR was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
JR tries to clinch up but Betz circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Betz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
JR wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
JR wants to control but Betz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
JR might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
JR keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
JR really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Betz thows a huge punch but JR dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
JR wants to get back to full guard.
JR is staying active underneath Betz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Betz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Betz tries to pass the half guard into mount. JR knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
JR trying to hold on to Betz's head to control him but Betz postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
JR scores with a sloppy right hand. Betz should have avoided that one.
Betz shoots in for a double leg but JR sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
JR moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from JR.
JR throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Betz blocks it with crossed arms.
JR misses with a body punch.
JR has a couple of punches blocked by Betz.
JR is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag JR down to the mat. JR avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
JR throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but JR avoids it really well and circles away.
Betz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
JR jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
JR scores with a nice head shot.#T3##TD2#
Betz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Betz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
JR is trying to keep Betz in close.
JR avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Betz stops JR from standing up.
Betz throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
JR trying to keep a closed guard but Betz is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
JR controlling Betz's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4##TD2#
JR gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Betz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Betz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
JR trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salter JR dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from JR finds it's way through Betz's defenses.
JR connects with a jab.
Betz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JR.
JR cracks Betz with a good jab.#TD2#
Betz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. JR was covering up waiting for the punch and Betz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
JR manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but JR shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JR backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for JR.
Betz can't get the takedown.
Betz lands a hook that snaps the head of JR backwards.
JR lands with a left to the head.
Betz swings wildly with an uppercut but JR uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. JR avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salter JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz is breathing heavily.#T1#
JR is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for JR.
JR lands a knee to the head.
JR throws a knee to the head but misses.
Betz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
JR with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
JR lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betz backwards.
JR with a knee to the head.
JR lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by JR.
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!
JR scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut.
JR with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
JR connects with a knee to the head.
Salter JR has scored more points in the clinch so far.
JR lands a knee to the head.
JR tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JR is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
JR gets through Betz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from JR.
JR digs a right hand underneath Betz's ribcage. Betz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
JR lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from JR.
Betz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for JR.
Betz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as JR walks away with a smile on his face. Betz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Betz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Betz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
JR lands a really nice looking cross but Betz seems unphased.
Betz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but JR defends well and Betz ends up having to push JR into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
JR punishes Betz's body with a nice straight punch.
JR connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salter JR is winning the standup battle so far.
JR lands a jab to Betz's midsection.
JR paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
JR scores with a jab. Betz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by JR.
Betz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
JR throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
JR tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
JR scores with a sloppy right hand. Betz should have avoided that one.
Betz shoots in looking for a takedown but JR manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Betz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
JR throws a shot to the body.
JR lunges at Betz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Betz's hand.
JR lands a lovely overhand right.
JR lands with a nice body punch.
JR connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betz's hands.
JR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around?
JR tries to bum rush Betz with a series of wild strikes but Betz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Betz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
JR scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - JR coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JR lands a jab.
Betz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
JR lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Betz.
Betz looks for a takedown but JR sprawls well.
JR swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
A jab from JR misses.
Betz takes one to the side of the head.
JR misses with a looping right.
JR with a jab.
JR throws a hook to the side of Betz's head but Betz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
JR lands a jab to the nose.
JR jabs Betz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
JR throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
JR forces Betz back against the cage and clinches.
JR lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Betz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, JR scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Betz is rocked!
JR lands with a light punch inside.
Betz is still on wobbly legs! Can JR finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from JR.
JR has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Betz - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from JR, and another! Betz is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Salter JR! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 41
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Ma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around JR's waist but JR gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ma off to one side. #CL2#
JR moves into the clinch successfully.
Ma stops a takedown attempt from JR.
Ma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but JR pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but JR is defending well.
Ma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
JR crunches a lovely knee into Ma's ribcage.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JR lands an elbow that stopped Ma in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Dong Hyun Ma has been cut.
JR throws a knee to the head but misses.
JR should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
JR misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
JR with a knee to the head.
#T1##TD2#
JR has hold of one of Ma's legs. Ma is fighting the takedown attempt but JR gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
JR throwing strikes from guard but Ma blocks nicely.
Ma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ma tries to get out of the position.
JR trying to control but Ma is working from the bottom.
Ma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
JR advances position into side control!#SUB2#
JR is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ma is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rising Sun Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Check out the look on JR's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Ma tries to bench press JR off him but JR keeps the position.
JR has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ma!
JR breaks from Ma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
JR lands a big elbow.
Ma is trying to stand.
JR is in the full mount, landing strikes.
JR throws some wild stikes that Ma manages to avoid easily.
Ma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Ma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JR landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Ma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
JR is in the full mount, landing strikes.
JR lands a big elbow - Ma is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ma is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Salter JR! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 38
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
#R1#
JR doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but JR circles away easily#CL2#
and JR counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by JR.
JR should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
JR throws a knee to the head but misses.
JR scores with a knee to the head.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
JR tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JR with an attempt at a knee that misses.
JR misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
JR crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.#T1#
JR throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but JR shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
JR tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
JR swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Oliveira pulls JR into guard.
JR being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
JR preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
#REVR#
JR is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
JR can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.#T3#
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
JR really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
JR wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but JR is keeping the position.
JR wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but JR sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. JR gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
JR working Oliveira over with knees to the body.
JR tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JR tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. JR is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
JR with an attempt at a knee that misses.
JR tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JR misses with a knee strike.
JR tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
JR avoiding damage.
#TD#
Oliveira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed JR clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira controlling the position well here. JR rolled but Oliveira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salter JR dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
JR is looking to clinch.
JR tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
JR has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
JR misses with some punches.
JR looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
JR misses with a knee to the head.
Salter JR seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
JR lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
JR tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JR pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
JR prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but JR manages to get underhooks.
JR lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
JR scores with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - JR has eaten all the pies!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as JR walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
JR closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira avoiding damage as JR throws knees to the body.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. JR is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
JR gets underhooks to prevent Oliveira's takedown attempt.
JR has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
JR fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
JR misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables JR to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Oliveira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
JR pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
JR is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Oliveira works his way into full mount! #T3#
Oliveira controlling from mount.
Oliveira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
JR is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira is looking to work his way around to JR's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Oliveira is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. JR is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. JR flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Oliveira anticipates the leg and manages to get behind JR and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Oliveira slips an arm under JR chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Oliveira has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Oliveira is squeezing on JR like an anaconda would it's prey. JR fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Oliveira!
Charles Oliveira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will be champion..I’m the peoples champ'. |
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