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Event:
NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Betz walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.#CUT#It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut. Oliveira cracks Betz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Betz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oliveira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Betz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Oliveira! Charles Oliveira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will be champion..I’m the peoples champ'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1# Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JR as he avoids it easily. Nice straight punches there by JR. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of JR. Good standup being displayed there by JR as he connects with a hook. Betz swats away the attempt to clinch by JR. Betz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as JR sprawls well. JR wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betz gets slowly back to his feet. JR stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and JR wants it to stay on the feet. Salter JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz. No luck for Betz with that takedown attempt. JR with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JR as he avoids it easily. JR was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. JR tries to clinch up but Betz circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Betz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. JR wants to get back to his feet.#T1# JR wants to control but Betz is keeping busy and won't allow it. JR might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. JR keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. JR really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Betz thows a huge punch but JR dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Betz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. JR wants to get back to full guard. JR is staying active underneath Betz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Betz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Betz tries to pass the half guard into mount. JR knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. JR trying to hold on to Betz's head to control him but Betz postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. JR scores with a sloppy right hand. Betz should have avoided that one. Betz shoots in for a double leg but JR sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# JR moves into the clinch. A hook to the body from JR.
JR throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Betz blocks it with crossed arms. JR misses with a body punch.
JR has a couple of punches blocked by Betz.
JR is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag JR down to the mat. JR avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. JR throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but JR avoids it really well and circles away. Betz takes a body punch but keeps moving. JR jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
JR scores with a nice head shot.#T3##TD2# Betz looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Betz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. JR is trying to keep Betz in close.
JR avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Betz stops JR from standing up. Betz throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. JR trying to keep a closed guard but Betz is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. JR controlling Betz's posture. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4##TD2# JR gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Betz to score an easy takedown into full guard. Betz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. JR trying to control the position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salter JR dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A jab from JR finds it's way through Betz's defenses. JR connects with a jab. Betz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JR. JR cracks Betz with a good jab.#TD2# Betz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. JR was covering up waiting for the punch and Betz finishes the takedown easily into guard. JR manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but JR shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Betz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JR backwards. Knees in the clinch landing for JR.
Betz can't get the takedown.
Betz lands a hook that snaps the head of JR backwards. JR lands with a left to the head. Betz swings wildly with an uppercut but JR uses good head movement to avoid it. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. JR avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Salter JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz. Betz is breathing heavily.#T1# JR is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A right hook to the body lands for JR.
JR lands a knee to the head.
JR throws a knee to the head but misses.
Betz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! JR with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. JR lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betz backwards. JR with a knee to the head.
JR lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by JR.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! JR scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut. JR with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
JR connects with a knee to the head.
Salter JR has scored more points in the clinch so far. JR lands a knee to the head.
JR tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JR is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. JR gets through Betz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from JR. JR digs a right hand underneath Betz's ribcage. Betz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# JR lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from JR.
Betz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for JR.
Betz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as JR walks away with a smile on his face. Betz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Betz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Betz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. JR lands a really nice looking cross but Betz seems unphased.
Betz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but JR defends well and Betz ends up having to push JR into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. JR punishes Betz's body with a nice straight punch. JR connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Salter JR is winning the standup battle so far. JR lands a jab to Betz's midsection. JR paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. JR scores with a jab. Betz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice cross by JR. Betz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3# JR throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. JR tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. JR scores with a sloppy right hand. Betz should have avoided that one. Betz shoots in looking for a takedown but JR manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Betz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. JR throws a shot to the body.
JR lunges at Betz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Betz's hand. JR lands a lovely overhand right. JR lands with a nice body punch. JR connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betz's hands. JR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around? JR tries to bum rush Betz with a series of wild strikes but Betz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Betz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. JR scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - JR coming out on top. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. JR lands a jab. Betz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
JR lands with a shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Betz. Betz looks for a takedown but JR sprawls well. JR swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# A jab from JR misses. Betz takes one to the side of the head.
JR misses with a looping right. JR with a jab. JR throws a hook to the side of Betz's head but Betz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. JR lands a jab to the nose. JR jabs Betz to the body, keeping him at a distance. JR throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# JR forces Betz back against the cage and clinches. JR lands on the inside with an uppercut. Betz takes a knee to the side of the body. Still in the clinch, JR scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Betz is rocked! JR lands with a light punch inside. Betz is still on wobbly legs! Can JR finish him? A quick uppercut on the inside from JR. JR has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Betz - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from JR, and another! Betz is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Salter JR! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Betz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herrera pushes Betz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Betz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Betz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herrera to see if he's OK. Betz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herrera to see if he's OK. Herrera is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Herrera sneaks back into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Herrera wants to get back to full guard. Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Herrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Herrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. 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! Herrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Herrera, not yet. #T1# Betz won't allow Herrera to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Herrera looking for a triangle here. Betz is fighting it but it looks tight! Herrera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Betz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Herrera! |
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