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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Backland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Carmont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Backland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carmont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carmont lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland looking to control.
Backland working a defensive guard but Carmont manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carmont landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmont looks up at the clock and then as Backland takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carmont smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Backland's cut even more.
Carmont scoring with punches and elbows.
Carmont has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Backland!#T1#
Carmont putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carmont controlling his opponent.
Carmont working Backland over with strikes here. #CUT#The cut above Bobby Backland's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Backland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carmont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carmont punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#Bobby Backland's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Backland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Carmont! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Shepard throws out a loose jab but Backland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shepard.
Nice sprawl there from Shepard as Backland shoots in.
Shepard misses with a combination
and Backland counters with a three punch combo that has Shepard backing up. Shepard nods at Backland to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Shepard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shepard misses with a looping right.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backland.
Backland looks for a takedown but Shepard sprawls well.
Shepard misses with a jab to the body
and Backland counters with a three punch combo that has Shepard backing up. Shepard nods at Backland to acknowledge the strikes.
Backland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shepard misses with a shot to the body
and Backland comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Shepard stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Backland is on him like rabid pit bull! Shepard slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Backland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Backland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Watkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Watkins tightens his grip and picks Backland up, before dumping him to the ground. Backland manages to land in guard.
Backland is trying to keep Watkins in close.
Watkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Backland is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Watkins gets to his feet. Backland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Backland tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Backland dives in for a single leg takedown but Watkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Watkins manages to break the clinch.
Backland darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Watkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Backland's guard.
Watkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backland is trying to control the position but Watkins postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watkins stopping the sweep attempt from Backland.
Watkins 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.
Backland looking to control.
#T2#
Backland wants to sweep but no luck.
Watkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backland wants to stand and escape but Watkins is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Backland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watkins but Watkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Backland sets himself, and Watkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Backland avoids it this time.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Backland goes for a takedown attempt but Watkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Watkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Backland.
Backland backing away here, and Watkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Backland moves out of range easily.
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backland connects with a right hand. Watkins shakes it off.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Backland.
Backland tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Watkins counters with a single leg into guard. Backland didn't expect that.
Backland pulls Watkins in close to prevent any damage.
Watkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Let's hope that Watkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Backland looking for a guillotine here but Watkins defends easily.
#SUB2#
Watkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gento Watkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Watkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Backland's guard.
Backland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watkins controls the pace.
Backland looking for a sweep. Not yet Backland, not yet.
Watkins postures up.
Backland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Watkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Watkins prevents Backland from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watkins won't allow Backland to sweep him here. #T1#
Backland is trying to control the position but Watkins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Watkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Backland is trying to defend but Watkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watkins stops Backland from getting back to his feet.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backland trying to control here.
Watkins sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Backland tries to kick Watkins off in order to stand up. Watkins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Backland is trying to control Watkins's posture but Watkins avoids it.
Backland is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Backland can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Backland tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Watkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Backland wants to stand back up but Watkins manages to pass into side control.
Watkins working away.
Backland is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Watkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Watkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Backland to his feet.
Watkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Backland dives in for a single leg takedown but Watkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watkins has Backland pressed against the cage, preventing Backland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Backland wants to break free but Watkins has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gento Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Watkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Backland being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Watkins is looking to stand up but Backland won't let him.
Backland is trying to control the position but Watkins postures up.
Watkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watkins prevents Backland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Backland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watkins circles away.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown but Watkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Backland tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it. #TD2#
Watkins gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Backland is defending against the submission attempts here by Watkins.
Watkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backland wants to improve his position but Watkins is controlling well.
Watkins prevents Backland from standing back up.
#T3#
Backland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watkins's back!
Backland not allowing Watkins to control his hands.
Watkins is trying to break free.
Watkins trying to control the hands but Backland won't let him.
Watkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Watkins regains half guard.
Backland is keen to just control but Watkins is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Backland seems to be looking for submissions.
Watkins is staying active underneath Backland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Backland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Backland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Backland.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gento Watkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gento Watkins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gento Watkins waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Backland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wick avoids it really well and circles away.
Backland avoids the head kick by Wick.
Backland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Backland or perhaps it was just good defense by Wick, which made it look bad. #CL#
Backland instigates a clinch.
Backland avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick misses with a few strikes there.
Backland moves in looking to clinch but Wick pushes him off.
Backland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Wick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Backland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wick trying to control the position from guard on top but Backland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick prevents Backland from getting back to his feet.
Wick wants to control from the top but Backland keeps moving.
Wick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Backland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Backland wants to get back to his feet but Wick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Backland wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Wick.
Wick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Wick shoots in and bounces Backland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Backland looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wick is defending well. Backland quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Backland celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Backland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Wulansari instigates a clinch.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Backland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulansari lands a body punch. #BC2#
Wulansari manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Wulansari gets a clinch.
Wulansari slowing the pace effectively.
Backland dodges an elbow strike from Wulansari.
#BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Wulansari moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backland tries for a takedown but Wulansari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wulansari rushes Backland and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wulansari as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Wulansari.
Backland is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Wulansari.
#T1##TD2#
Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Backland prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet.
Backland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Backland passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wulansari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wulansari is trying to stand.
#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Backland with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rio Wulansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wulansari moves into range and clinches up with Backland.
Backland wants to break free but Wulansari has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #TD2#
Wulansari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Backland uses from the top position.
Backland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Wulansari is wriggling around but Backland manages to pass to half guard.
Backland wants to control but Wulansari is keeping him busy.
Wulansari pushes Backland off but Backland dives into side control.
Backland throws an elbow but Wulansari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wulansari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working.
Wulansari parries the strikes from Backland easily there. Backland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wulansari to escape.
Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working.
Wulansari bucks up and tries to throw Backland off but instead Backland has got his back!
Backland trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wulansari is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Wulansari has Backland up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulansari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wulansari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wulansari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Backland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulansari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards.
Wulansari lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wulansari.
Wulansari is leaning against Backland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wulansari slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wulansari drives through and clinches with Backland against the cage.
Wulansari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Backland up against the cage.#TD2#
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Backland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Wulansari is looking to stand back up but Backland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wulansari. #SUB#
Backland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wulansari has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Wulansari kicks off Backland and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Wulansari clinches up with Backland and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
Backland closes the distance and clinches up with Wulansari, looking for a takedown. Backland pushes Wulansari against the cage but Wulansari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulansari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Bobby Backland's cut is getting worse.#T2##TD2#
Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wulansari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wulansari is looking to stand up but Backland isn't so interested in that idea.
Backland stands and throws Wulansari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backland wants to stand but Wulansari is controlling his arm.
Backland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wulansari!
Backland wants to control the pace but Wulansari is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Wulansari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Wulansari really wants to buck Backland off and get back to his feet.
Backland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backland controlling from mount.
Backland won't let Wulansari get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wulansari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wulansari tries to buck Backland off but Backland takes his back!
Wulansari is covering up but some of the strikes from Backland are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Backland is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wulansari has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Backland has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wulansari taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Backland doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Backland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Fisher clinches with his opponent.
Backland taking a breather. #BC#
Fisher manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Fisher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Backland tries to pull guard but Fisher won't allow it.
Backland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Fisher counters by clinching up.
Anal Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Fisher prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fisher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Backland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Fisher fakes the leg kick and cracks Backland in the body.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anal Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Backland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Backland drops his hands momentarily and Fisher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Fisher gets tackled into the cage by Backland. Backland maintains the clinch.
Backland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Backland lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisher appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobby Backland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
Fisher thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fisher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Fisher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Backland.
Backland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Backland moves to clinch but Fisher breaks away
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Backland gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Fisher scores with a head kick.
Backland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backland shoots in for a double leg but Fisher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Backland avoids nicely.
Backland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backland wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anal Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
Backland tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Backland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Backland.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
Backland closes the distance but Fisher moves to the side
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fisher as he avoids it easily.
Anal Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Backland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisher defends it nicely.
Backland is looking to clinch.
Backland shoots for a double leg takedown but Fisher sprawls well. He's pushed Backland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Backland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anal Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Backland misses with a head kick.
Backland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fisher.
#T2#
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anal Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisher swats away the attempt to clinch by Backland.
Backland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Fisher clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backland slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Backland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
A low kick from Backland is predictable there #TD#
and Fisher counters with a single leg into guard. Backland didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backland wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Backland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Fisher stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Backland has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Fisher manages to get his head free but now Backland has transitioned to an armbar! Fisher grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Backland! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Backland!
The defeated Anal Fisher had this to say: 'NOT A LOSS, I DIDN'T LOSE, I NEVER LOSE. I'M THE MAN AND THIS GUY SUCKS AND IS GAY.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Backland sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Backland is looking to get back to is feet but White passes into side control.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backland wants to get back to his feet but White drags him back down.
Backland is not content to let White control the position.
You can see the frustration on Backland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Backland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland struggling a bit here.#SU#
White stands up. #T1#
Backland throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and White counters with a single leg into guard. Backland didn't expect that.
White wants to pass the guard but Backland is keeping the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Backland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to pass the guard but Backland is keeping the position.
White preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Backland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Backland working a defensive guard but White passes into half guard.
#T2#
Backland wants to get back to full guard.
Backland is trying to control but can't.
White wants to take a breather but Backland is having none of it. #T3#
Backland wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Backland is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Backland wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position.
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Backland ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Backland tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Backland manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick by White misses
and Backland counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Backland to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
White moves into the clinch.
White is breathing heavily.#TD#
White has picked Backland up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
White stops Backland from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Backland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White is fighting to break Backland's control of his arms but Backland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White trying to control but Backland is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Backland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Backland's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backland pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backland trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Backland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
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 Caghan White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
White shoots in and bounces Backland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Backland keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Backland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Backland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Backland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Backland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White trying to control but Backland is working from the bottom.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Backland struggling a bit here.#T2##SU#
White stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Backland closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Backland pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from White as Backland shoots in.
White stuffs the takedown.
Caghan White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.#TD#
White drives through with a takedown into Backland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Backland is wriggling around but White manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Backland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Backland trying to control momentarily.
White is trying to get back to his feet but Backland has full control of the position and if anything, White has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Backland trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
White is in bad spot here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Backland has both hooks in and is working for a choke. White is in real trouble here. Backland gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, White is tapping out! Backland wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Backland!
The defeated Caghan White had this to say: 'HİLE'. |
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Event:
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Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Backland fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook.
Backland tries to clinch there but Johnson Jr circles away.
Backland wants to clinch up but Johnson Jr keeps it at a distance.
James Johnson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Backland.
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson Jr misses with the combination.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage.
Johnson Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Johnson Jr misses.
Backland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland throws a low kick but Johnson Jr avoids it.
Johnson Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Backland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Backland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Backland.
Johnson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Backland slips a jab and a cross from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr blocks a head kick by Backland.
Backland lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson Jr looks to land a right hand but Backland moved out of range.
Backland lands a high kick!
Backland dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Johnson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backland doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson Jr circles away.
Johnson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Backland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson Jr takes a swing at Backland's ribcage but misses.
Backland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson Jr throws out the jab.
Backland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Backland tries to clinch up but Johnson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Johnson Jr with a jab.
Johnson Jr checks a leg kick.
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Backland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson Jr throws out a loose jab but Backland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson Jr misses with a looping right.
Johnson Jr throws out a loose jab but Backland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
Johnson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Backland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Backland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Backland!
#CUT2#It looks like James Johnson Jr has been cut.
Johnson Jr throws a hook but Backland avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Backland. Those never looked like landing.
Backland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson Jr.
#T3#
Johnson Jr throws a looping overhand right but Backland ducks down to avoid it.
Backland dodges the punch combination from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Backland misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Backland lands a two punch combo.
Backland tries to clinch up but Johnson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Backland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Backland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson Jr swivels and escapes.
Backland closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson Jr, looking for a takedown. Backland pushes Johnson Jr against the cage but Johnson Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Backland throws a right and a left that both miss.
James Johnson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson Jr lands a nice hook to Backland's body. Backland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Backland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson Jr. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson Jr misses with a wild combination.
Johnson Jr misses with an uppercut. Backland saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Backland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James Johnson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
Johnson Jr swings for the body but Backland moves out of range.
A cross from Johnson Jr lands.
Johnson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backland lands a jab.
A jab from Johnson Jr misses.
A combination from Johnson Jr does no damage.
Backland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr tries to avoid it but Backland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson Jr to the ground. Johnson Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson Jr swings for the body but Backland moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson Jr.
Backland tries to clinch up but Johnson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Backland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Backland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Johnson Jr misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Backland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Backland tries to land a front kick but Johnson Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backland counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson Jr.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Backland might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backland throws a head kick but Johnson Jr moves out of range.
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Backland ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backland tests Johnson Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Backland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Backland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson Jr.#T2#
Johnson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backland.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Backland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr defends it nicely.
James Johnson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Backland moves forwards but Johnson Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backland can do to turn this around?#T3#
Johnson Jr avoids the head kick by Backland.
Johnson Jr throws a right hand that Backland ducks under and follows up with a left that Backland also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson Jr. No joy for Backland on that attempt.
Johnson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Backland.
Backland dodges the punch combination from Johnson Jr.
Backland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson Jr sprawls well. Johnson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Backland gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson Jr misses the shot to the body.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook.#T4#
Johnson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Backland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson Jr swivels and escapes.
Backland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Backland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson Jr.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
Johnson Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson Jr looks to land a combination but Backland avoids it well.
Johnson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backland dives in and grabs Johnson Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr pushes down on Backland's head and hops out.
Johnson Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Johnson Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Backland wants to clinch up but Johnson Jr keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Johnson Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Backland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson Jr.
Backland throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Johnson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Backland with that takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Backland scores with a shot to the body.
Backland darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr misses with a double jab.
Jab from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a right and a left that Backland avoids nicely. #T1#
Johnson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Backland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backland slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Backland.
Johnson Jr throws a body punch but Backland moves out of range.
Johnson Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backland.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
Johnson Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson Jr looks to throw the jab but Backland is out of range. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backland.
Johnson Jr lands with a cross.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson Jr throws a hook to the side of Backland's head but Backland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Backland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr takes a swing at Backland's ribcage but misses.
Johnson Jr blocks a head kick by Backland.
Backland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson Jr.
A shot to the body from Johnson Jr misses
and Backland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backland throws a head kick but Johnson Jr moves out of range.
Johnson Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backland.#T3#
Backland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Johnson Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage.
Johnson Jr swings for the body but Backland moves out of range.
A big left from Johnson Jr misses.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
Johnson Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Backland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson Jr throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
Backland shoots in and drives through. Johnson Jr sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Johnson Jr.
Backland slips under a jab from Johnson Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson Jr.#T4#
Johnson Jr throws a looping overhand right but Backland ducks down to avoid it.
Backland shoots for a takedown but Johnson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Backland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr tries to avoid it but Backland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson Jr to the ground. Johnson Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson Jr lands with a nice combination. Backland backs away looking to recover.
Johnson Jr takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backland moves away from the strike by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backland.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
Backland shoots in and drives through. Johnson Jr sprawls well.
Bobby Backland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Johnson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Backland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Johnson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Backland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr defends it nicely.
Johnson Jr throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
A punch combination from Backland misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Backland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Backland somewhat.
James Johnson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson Jr takes a swing at Backland's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Backland. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Johnson Jr does no damage.
As Johnson Jr backs off Backland throws a huge counter combo but Johnson Jr manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland shoots in for a takedown but Johnson Jr shows good takedown defense.
Johnson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backland.
Johnson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Backland fails to land the takedown.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage. #T1#
Backland shoots and misses
and Backland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Backland is defended easily by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Backland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Backland wants to clinch.
Johnson Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Backland is just out of range.
Johnson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backland manages to avoid it.
Backland tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson Jr swinging wildly here.
Johnson Jr misses with the combination.
Johnson Jr loads up on a big right hand but Backland slips the punch.
Backland throws a counter combo.#T2#
A jab from Johnson Jr finds it's way through Backland's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland dives in and grabs Johnson Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr pushes down on Backland's head and hops out.
Johnson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
James Johnson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backland.
Johnson Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Johnson Jr misses.
A left lands for Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Backland tries to clinch up.
Backland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Backland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backland manages to avoid it.
Backland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson Jr is fending him off so far but Backland persists. Nope, Johnson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Backland to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson Jr throws a right and a left that Backland avoids nicely.
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Backland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson Jr leaves Backland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr works Backland's body with a nice hook.
Johnson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backland wants to clinch.#T4#
Backland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backland lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson Jr seems unphased.
Backland wants to clinch.
Johnson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
Backland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson Jr swivels and escapes.
Backland fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Backland misses with a head kick.
Johnson Jr misses with an uppercut.
Johnson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Backland.
Johnson Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Backland misses with a low kick as Johnson Jr jumps back.
Backland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson Jr sprawls well. Johnson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Backland gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson Jr.
Backland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Backland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
Backland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Backland tries to clinch there but Johnson Jr circles away.
Johnson Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson Jr misses with a body shot.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook.
Backland throws a series of punches but Johnson Jr avoids them all with ease.
Backland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Johnson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Backland.
Backland is breathing heavily.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Backland shoots in but Johnson Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Backland might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnson Jr throws a shot from downtown. Backland moves away and avoids it.
Johnson Jr misses the shot to the body.
As Johnson Jr backs off Backland throws a huge counter combo but Johnson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Johnson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Backland.
Backland with the counter takedown but Johnson Jr avoids it easily.
Backland walks into a left hand.
Johnson Jr lands a body shot.
Johnson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Backland ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backland.
Johnson Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Backland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson Jr.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage.
Johnson Jr throws a hook to the side of Backland's head but Backland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Backland looks to clinch
and Johnson Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Backland slips a straight right by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backland throws a counter combo.
Backland is looking to clinch.
Johnson Jr misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Backland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backland misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Backland.
Backland thuds his right hand into Johnson Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Backland moves out of range as Johnson Jr strikes.
Johnson Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBackland.
Backland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backland blocks a jab.#T4#
Johnson Jr takes a swing at Backland's ribcage but misses.
Backland ducks under a wild hook from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backland ducks under a wild hook from Johnson Jr.
Backland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson Jr is fending him off so far but Backland persists. Nope, Johnson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Backland slips a straight right by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Backland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr tries to avoid it but Backland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson Jr to the ground. Johnson Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson Jr throws a right hand that Backland ducks under and follows up with a left that Backland also avoids with ease.
Backland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Backland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Backland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook.
Backland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Backland fails with a takedown attempt.
Backland fails with the takedown.
Backland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson Jr throws out the jab.
Backland fails with a takedown attempt.
James Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Backland.
Backland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Backland slips under a jab from Johnson Jr.
Backland is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Backland shoots in and drives through. Johnson Jr sprawls well.
Backland staying out of range there.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
Johnson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Backland backs up against the cage.
Johnson Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backland can do to turn this around?
Johnson Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Backland shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Backland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson Jr throws a series of punches but Backland moves out of range.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson Jr. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Johnson Jr misses.
Backland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Backland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr throws a body punch but Backland moves out of range.
Backland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson Jr but Johnson Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Backland ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backland on the side of the head.
Backland is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Backland.
Johnson Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backland wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson Jr pushes him away.
Johnson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Backland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson Jr swinging wildly here.
Johnson Jr misses with a looping right.
Backland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson Jr pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Johnson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Backland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A combination from Johnson Jr does no damage.
Johnson Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBackland.
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson Jr throws out a loose jab but Backland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backland fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Johnson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backland counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson Jr backing up. Johnson Jr nods at Backland to acknowledge the strikes.
Backland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backland shoots for a takedown but Johnson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Backland.
Johnson Jr misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Backland blocks a jab.
Backland throws a counter combo.
Backland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Backland ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Backland tries to clinch up.
Johnson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backland.
Johnson Jr leaves Backland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr checks the leg kick.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook. Backland ducked under it nicely.
Johnson Jr looks to land a combination but Backland avoids it well.
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!
Backland tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Backland darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Backland into the cage.
Bobby Backland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Johnson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backland is looking to clinch but Johnson Jr is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Johnson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson Jr! |
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