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Event:
FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Mferi.
Mferi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mferi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dukes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mferi lands an overhand right.
Dukes is looking to clinch. #KD#
Mferi sends Dukes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mferi is motioning to the referee to let Dukes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mferi finish him?#KD#
Mferi lands a big right hand that sends Dukes crashing to the mat! Mferi stays standing though and waves Dukes back to his feet!
Dukes throws a combination that misses
and Mferi counters with a right hand from hell and Dukes is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
An out of breath Mike Mferi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NG 13
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Bjerg blocks a head kick by Dukes.
#CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Bjerg.
Dukes looking for a takedown.
Dukes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukes blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Bjerg lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukes leaning against his opponent.
Bjerg lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Dukes lands a takedown into guard.
Bjerg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjerg wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is pushing down on Bjerg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjerg is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bjerg is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dukes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dukes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bjerg is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dukes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Plugger Dukes! |
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Event:
NextGen 7
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes with a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Fitzwater has knocked Dukes down with a huge combo! Fitzwater steps away and waves a wobbly Dukes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzwater rushes Dukes and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater is trying to push Dukes away but Dukes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fitzwater stalling against the cage.
Fitzwater takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dukes seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzwater wants to take the fight to the mat but Dukes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Plugger Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deven Fitzwater.
The referee calls for Dukes to work.
Dukes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Dukes.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dukes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzwater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dukes avoids it.#T1#
Dukes blocks a body shot from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Dukes won't allow it.
Dukes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzwater wants a takedown.
Fitzwater looks winded!
Fitzwater jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Fitzwater.
Dukes cracks Fitzwater with a nice body shot.
Fitzwater misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzwater's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dukes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzwater's face.
Dukes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzwater up against the cage.
Fitzwater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Dukes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzwater prevents it.
Fitzwater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzwater tries to land knees in the clinch but Dukes avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dukes is defending well for now.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Dukes holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Dukes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzwater up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukes sizes up Fitzwater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Fitzwater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dukes doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzwater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Dukes misses its target.
Dukes cracks a nice hook into Fitzwater's ribs.#TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Dukes passes Fitzwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dukes drops an elbow to the side of Fitzwater's head. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Dukes there.
Dukes slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Dukes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dukes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzwater's head.
Dukes controlling the action here.
Fitzwater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Plugger Dukes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Plugger Dukes'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.#R2#
Fitzwater misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dukes instigates a clinch.
Dukes missing with knees to the body.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
Dukes gets through Fitzwater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes lands a jab to the head.
Fitzwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzwater somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzwater can do to turn this around?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzwater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dukes - the referee stops the clock and Fitzwater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dukes. Fitzwater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzwater at a distance.
Dukes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Fitzwater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzwater is breathing heavily.
Dukes lands with a nice body punch. #T1##TD#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dukes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzwater wants to get back to his feet but Dukes drags him back down.
Dukes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dukes takes a little break here. Fitzwater wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzwater keeps working.
Dukes controls the position. #T2#
Dukes wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping him busy.
Dukes working the body and head with strikes.
Fitzwater regains half guard.
Dukes working the head and body with strikes.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Dukes 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.
Fitzwater is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dukes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzwater does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fitzwater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater tries to score with a low kick but Dukes moves his leg out of the way.
Dukes connects with a single shot there.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
#T4##CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Dukes back into the cage.
Fitzwater trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzwater into the cage.
Dukes presses Fitzwater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzwater jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzwater is pressed up against the cage. Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzwater down to the mat. Fitzwater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater dodges the punch combination from Dukes.
Fitzwater tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Dukes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plugger Dukes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Plugger Dukes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fitzwater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Plugger Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a series of strikes that have Fitzwater backpedaling.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzwater avoids the head kick by Dukes.
#TD#
Dukes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Fitzwater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Fitzwater misses with punches from the back.
Dukes trying to control the action but Fitzwater just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good control from Fitzwater.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fitzwater's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Fitzwater has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fitzwater somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dukes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fitzwater.
#SUB2#
Dukes showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzwater struggling to land strikes to the head as Dukes covers up.
Fitzwater misses with an elbow to the head.
Fitzwater misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Dukes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitzwater gets his way!
Dukes is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Fitzwater is persistently looking for the submission but Dukes is defending it well.
Dukes breaks Fitzwater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Deven Fitzwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Fitzwater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dukes connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Fitzwater is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
Dukes is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Dukes is in close to Fitzwater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Plugger Dukes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzwater back to the cage. Dukes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Plugger Dukes.
Well Dukes 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plugger Dukes! |
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Event:
NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hearse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dukes's waist but Dukes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hearse off to one side.
Hearse misses with an uppercut. Dukes saw that one coming.
Plugger Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes slips under a jab.
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Dukes does it's job there.
Hearse throws a lazy right hand but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukes feints the counter takedown.
Hearse tries to move into range but Dukes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hearse dips to his left and cracks Dukes with an uppercut!
Hearse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearse throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukes.
Dukes lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Marvin Hearse has been cut.
Hearse misses with a looping left.#TD#
Hearse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearse throwing strikes from guard but Dukes blocks nicely.
Hearse connects with a couple of short punches.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearse wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.
Hearse is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hearse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hearse trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hearse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearse is in close to Dukes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hearse trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Hearse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hearse throwing strikes but missing.
Hearse 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.
Hearse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hearse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hearse landing some decent shots from guard.
Hearse lands a couple of elbows.
Hearse throwing strikes from guard but Dukes blocks nicely.
Hearse lands a couple of elbows.
Dukes looks winded!
Hearse chips away with some ground and pound.
Hearse is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hearse from controlling successfully.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hearse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hearse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearse throws an elbow that misses. Dukes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearse's guard. Nice move by Dukes!#REVB#
Hearse being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hearse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hearse misses with a hook. Dukes ducked under it nicely.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Hearse.#TD#
Dukes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marvin Hearse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hearse connects with a couple of short punches.
Hearse is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Hearse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hearse is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Hearse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearse stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dukes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hearse from controlling successfully.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Hearse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hearse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hearse throwing strikes but missing.
Hearse throws a big elbow that misses.
Hearse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hearse is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Hearse working some strikes from top position.
Hearse throws an elbow that misses. Dukes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearse's guard. Nice move by Dukes!#REVB#
Hearse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearse is looking to stand up but Dukes isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Hearse pushes Dukes off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearse was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Hearse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hearse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukes lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hearse closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dukes quickly recovers to half guard.
Hearse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Hearse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hearse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearse moves nicely into side control.
Hearse working the ground and pound but Dukes is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearse works to advance to full mount. Dukes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hearse lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Hearse scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dukes?
#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Hearse postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dukes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hearse around the waist but Hearse pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hearse is the winner by TKO! Hearse jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Hearse! |
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Event:
SSDFN 12
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Walczak connects with a body shot that sends Dukes's belly button to the back.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Walczak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Walczak closes the distance and pushes Dukes back into the ropes.
Dukes is trying to push Walczak away but Walczak has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Walczak.
Walczak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Walczak.
A right hand to the body from Walczak.
Walczak lands with a right to the head.
Walczak digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Walczak works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Walczak.
Walczak lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Walczak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walczak lands with a right to the head.
Walczak cracks Dukes with a nice body shot.
Walczak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walczak works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A hook to the body from Walczak.
A short right from Walczak. #ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walczak.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walczak digs a right hand underneath Dukes's ribcage. Dukes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walczak lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards. #KD2#
Walczak drops Dukes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dukes is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Walczak.
I was talking to Dukes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Walczak presses Dukes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Walczak as the two fighters clinch.
Walczak digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Walczak.
Walczak scores with a hook to the body.
Walczak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Walczak.
Walczak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Walczak.
#T2#
Walczak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walczak creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Dukes out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Korneliusz Walczak!
Korneliusz Walczak is the new light heavyweight champion!
Korneliusz Walczak thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSDFN 10: First Kings
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes defending well as Hearse loads up on a big left hand.
Dukes looks to throw the jab but Hearse is out of range.
A jab from Hearse misses.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Hearse avoids it easily.
Dukes misses with a hook. Hearse ducked under it nicely.
Dukes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Marvin Hearse has been cut.
Hearse loads up on a big right hand but Dukes slips the punch.
Hearse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukes feints and then cracks Hearse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hearse down.
Dukes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dukes slips a straight right by Hearse.
Hearse pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Hearse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearse with the ground and pound but Dukes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hearse 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.
Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearse.
Hearse trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Hearse chips away with some ground and pound.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hearse from controlling successfully.
Hearse postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
Hearse throws an elbow that misses. Dukes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearse's guard. Nice move by Dukes!#REVB#
Hearse is pulling down on Dukes's head to control his posture.
Dukes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dukes trying to control but Hearse is working from the bottom.
Hearse wants to stand but Dukes is controlling the position.
Hearse keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Hearse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearse pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Hearse continues to stall.#T3#
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hearse tries for a takedown but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearse throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
Hearse shoots in for a double leg but Dukes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Dukes tries to counter it with a takedown but Hearse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dukes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dukes lands the left hand.#T4#
Dukes misses with an uppercut.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Hearse moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dukes as he connects with a hook.
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!
Hearse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukes pinned against the ropes. Dukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Hearse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes throws a head kick but Hearse moves out of range.
Dukes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Dukes misses.
Plugger Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hearse misses.
Hearse throws a lazy right hand but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Hearse backs off Dukes throws a huge counter combo but Hearse manages to avoid it all.#T5#
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dukes misses with a looping right.
Hearse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Hearse drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hearse scoring with some ground and pound.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes controls Hearse momentarily but Hearse frees himself.
Hearse wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearse is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Hearse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Hearse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearse.
Hearse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hearse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dukes's head.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Hearse tries to pass.
Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hearse postures up and lands a big shot to Dukes's brow.
Hearse throwing strikes but missing.
Hearse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hearse 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.
Hearse throws a strike but Dukes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Hearse pulls Dukes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Dukes stops Hearse from standing up.
Hearse keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Hearse keeps moving.
Dukes won't allow Hearse to get back to his feet. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Hearse has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dukes is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Hearse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dukes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hearse wants to take the fight to the mat but Dukes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hearse is working for takedown but Dukes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hearse wants to take the fight to the mat but Dukes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hearse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dukes after a bit of a struggle.
Dukes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dukes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hearse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Dukes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes cracks Hearse with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Dukes. Beautiful body shot.#T9#
A jab from Hearse misses.
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Dukes. That snapped Hearse's head back.
Hearse dives in and grabs Dukes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dukes pushes down on Hearse's head and hops out.
Hearse moves out of range of the body kick.
Hearse shoots in but no luck this time.
Dukes scores with a hook.
Hearse misses with a hook
and Dukes counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Dukes.
Dukes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hearse. Hearse gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Hearse avoids it easily.
Dukes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plugger Dukes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hearse's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R2#
Hearse dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
And Dukes tries to counter it with a takedown but Hearse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dukes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hearse is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hearse wants a takedown.
Dukes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hearse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dukes can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Hearse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hearse is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hearse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dukes after a bit of a struggle.
Hearse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hearse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dukes after a bit of a struggle.
Hearse has Dukes pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hearse is trying to drag Dukes to the mat but Dukes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes lands a nice shot that snaps Hearse's head back.
#T1#
Hearse misses with a looping left.
Hearse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Hearse gets a takedown into half guard.
Marvin Hearse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukes trying to control here.
Hearse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dukes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hearse.
Dukes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hearse thows a huge punch but Dukes dodges it nicely.
Dukes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hearse.
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hearse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearse landing some decent shots from guard.
Dukes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hearse from controlling successfully.
Hearse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearse throws an elbow that misses. Dukes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearse's guard. Nice move by Dukes!#REVB#
Hearse wants to stand up but Dukes is controlling him. #T3#
Dukes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Dukes is fighting to break Hearse's control of his arms but Hearse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dukes postures up in Hearse's guard and throws a big left but Hearse blocks it.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dukes misses with a straight right.
Dukes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Hearse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hearse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Hearse trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Hearse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dukes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearse thows a huge punch but Dukes dodges it nicely.
Hearse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T5#
Hearse wants to take a breather but Dukes is having none of it.
Hearse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hearse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dukes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hearse.
Hearse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hearse is looking to stall here but Dukes recovers full guard.
Hearse throws an elbow that misses. Dukes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearse's guard. Nice move by Dukes!#REVB#
Hearse keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully. #T6#
Hearse pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Dukes throws a strike but Hearse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hearse from controlling successfully.
Dukes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hearse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hearse throwing strikes but missing. #T7#
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dukes has momentary wrist control but Hearse slips an elbow through the middle.
Dukes is trying to keep Hearse in close.
Hearse wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Dukes has momentary wrist control but Hearse slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Hearse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearse distracts Dukes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Hearse finish him?
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
Hearse postures up and lands a big shot to Dukes's brow. #T8#
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hearse from controlling successfully.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearse.
Hearse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearse stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hearse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hearse is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes slips under a jab from Hearse.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearse misses the target.
Dukes looks to land a combination. Hearse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T9#
Hearse misses with a looping left.
Dukes is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Dukes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hearse wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Hearse cracks Dukes with a solid left hand.
Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hearse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Plugger Dukes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marvin Hearse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Hearse showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 19:19
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 19:19
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SSDFN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Xxx.
Xxx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes throws a fast counter high kick but Xxx manages to duck under it in time.
Dukes cracks Xxx with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xxx throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Dukes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xxx defending well as Dukes loads up on a big left hand.
Dukes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xxx counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Xxx cracks Dukes with a good jab.
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Xxx's head but Xxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xxx feinted with a counter takedown.
Xxx misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xxx.
Nice defenses there by Xxx.
Xxx lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Dukes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.
A jab from Dukes misses.
Xxx attempts a counter takedown but Dukes avoids it well and moves away.
Dukes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dukes throws the left hand but Xxx avoids the punch easily.
Xxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Xxx closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dukes tries to move into range but Xxx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xxx moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
It looked like Xxx was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xxx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
Dukes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Xxx to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Xxx looks to clinch but Dukes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Xxx taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Plugger Dukes!
The defeated Dax Xxx had this to say: 'rigged'. |
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Event:
SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes tries to bum rush Hearse with a series of wild strikes but Hearse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearse misses the target.
Dukes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hearse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukes tries to avoid it but Hearse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukes to the ground. Dukes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hearse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dukes is fending him off so far but Hearse persists. Nope, Dukes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes tries to counter with a clinch but Hearse shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Hearse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukes misses with a hook. Hearse ducked under it nicely.
Dukes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Hearse.
Hearse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dukes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukes lands with a straight right. Hearse didn't see that one coming.
Plugger Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearse looks to land a right hand but Dukes moved out of range.
Dukes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearse.
Dukes misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hearse counters with a shoot takedown. Dukes fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearse. #T1#
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hearse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hearse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dukes's head.
Hearse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hearse connects with a couple of short punches.
Hearse tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hearse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hearse forces his way into half guard.
Hearse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Hearse is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hearse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dukes looks winded!
Hearse lands with a punch from half guard.
Hearse working Dukes over with strikes.
Hearse working the head and body with strikes.
Hearse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hearse connects with a nice short shot to Dukes's temple.
Hearse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head. #T3#
Hearse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hearse throwing shots but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Hearse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Hearse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Hearse is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dukes is staying active underneath Hearse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hearse connects with a nice short shot to Dukes's temple.
Hearse is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hearse lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Hearse winds up and cracks Dukes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hearse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hearse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearse working Dukes over with strikes.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Hearse finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hearse connects with a nice short shot to Dukes's temple.
Hearse controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Dukes is out! Hearse gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marvin Hearse! |
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