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Event:
JF 13 - Li vs Inoue II
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merry lands with a cross. #TD#
Branch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Branch winds up and cracks Merry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merry tries to roll over but Branch keeps him under control.
Branch trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Branch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Branch is taking a breather. Merry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Branch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Branch tries to pass to full mount but Merry defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Branch shoots in and bounces Merry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Branch tries to free his leg and advance position but Merry is retaining full guard. #T3#
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Branch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Branch distracts Merry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merry looking for a sweep. Not yet Merry, not yet.
Branch slips nicely into half guard.
Branch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Branch controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Branch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Branch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Branch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Merry scores with a sloppy right hand. Branch should have avoided that one. #TD#
Branch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Merry on his heels. He'll look to pass Merry's guard now, I'm sure.
Merry being controlled here, momentarily.
Branch slips nicely into half guard.
Branch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?
Branch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Merry!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch controlling from the full mount.
Branch working the ground and pound effectively.
Branch controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Branch continues to hold on tight.
Tom Branch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merry tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merry tries to hold on but Branch postures up.
Branch controlling his opponent.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Branch landing shots from mount.
Merry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Branch content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Branch has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Merry is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Branch!
Tom Branch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Young Bob Merry spoke after the fight, saying 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
JF 9 - Harding v Einstein
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hickman.
Merry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hickman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry feints a jab promting Hickman to slip. Merry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hickman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Merry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hickman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Merry really felt that one!
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
Merry misses with a left hand
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hickman is looking to slow Merry down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Hickman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Merry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Merry misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Merry throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Hickman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hickman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merry looks winded!
Merry throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman counters with a body kick that stops Merry in his tracks momentarily.
Hickman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Hickman tenderised Merry's leg. Merry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merry swings widly with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickman lands a leg kick that knocks Merry off balance momentarily.
Hickman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Merry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merry.
A shot to the body from Merry misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Merry digs a good hook to Hickman's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hickman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickman.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman keeps Merry at a distance using the push kick.
Hickman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merry takes a step back to recover.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hickman.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickman.
Hickman thumps Merry with a low kick.
Merry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Hickman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Merry throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Merry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickman. Hickman obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Merry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hickman.
Hickman lands a nice looking body kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hickman keeps Merry at a distance using the push kick.
Hickman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Merry's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Merry was not able to check.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Merry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Merry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hickman checks it well.
Hickman thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Hickman thows a body kick. Merry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hickman scores with a head kick.
Merry throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
Hickman delivers a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hickman!
Hickman thumps Merry with a low kick.
Hickman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Merry. That did some damage!
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Young Bob Merry has been cut.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Merry really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Bob Merry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hickman lands a high kick!
Luke Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hickman lands a head kick. Merry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Merry.
Merry throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a head kick. #ROC#Merry is rocked!
Merry misses with a hook. Hickman ducked under it nicely.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Merry is still on wobbly legs! Can Hickman finish him?
Merry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hickman eats them both and turns towards Merry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Merry seems to have recovered his senses.
Merry swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merry throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a big head kick but Merry shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merry throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
Merry throws a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman blocks a jab.
Merry is breathing heavily.
Hickman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Merry if he has to take too many more of those.
Hickman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hickman.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?#T1#
Merry misses with a hook to the body
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that Merry semi-blocks.
Hickman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Merry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hickman can pounce on him.
Merry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Merry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Merry throws a leg kick
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Merry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hickman - the referee stops the clock and Merry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hickman. Merry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hickman lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
Merry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickman.
Hickman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merry's sensitive parts. #T2#
Hickman thuds his shin into the meat of Merry's side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hickman - that will leave a mark!
Hickman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Merry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Merry throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Hickman.
That kick from Hickman tenderised Merry's leg. Merry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hickman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hickman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merry takes a step back to recover.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hickman lands with a kick to the temple. Merry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hickman lands a high kick!
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Hickman.
Merry stuns Hickman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Merry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hickman - the referee stops the clock and Merry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hickman. Merry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hickman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merry's sensitive parts.
Hickman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Merry's head.
Hickman scores with a head kick.
Hickman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hickman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Merry misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Merry misses the body punch
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry throws a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.#T4#
Hickman lands a nice looking body kick.
Hickman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Merry throws an off balance right hand
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Merry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Merry's front leg but catches the back leg as Merry tries to avoid it.
Hickman feints and then cracks Merry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merry down.
Merry misses with a hook
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Merry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickman. Hickman obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Merry's front leg but catches the back leg as Merry tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
Hickman scores with a head kick. Merry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Young Bob Merry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Merry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Young Bob Merry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a head kick. That will keep Merry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Merry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Merry misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a good, hard body kick but Merry shrugs it off.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Merry's front leg but catches the back leg as Merry tries to avoid it.
Hickman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hickman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Hickman slips under a jab.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Merry misses
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Hickman lands but Merry takes it in his stride.
Merry misses the body punch
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
Hickman connects with a high kick.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee. #T1#
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Merry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hickman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hickman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Merry down.
Hickman fakes the leg kick and cracks Merry in the body.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickman was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.
Hickman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Merry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hickman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Hickman.
A low kick from Merry misses
and Hickman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Hickman is looking to slow Merry down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hickman.
Hickman throws a head kick that Merry semi-blocks.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Merry misses.
Merry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hickman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hickman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hickman staying out of range there.
Merry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Hickman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hickman lands a head kick!
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merry.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.#T3#
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Merry misses with a hook
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Merry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Hickman thuds his shin into the meat of Merry's side.
Merry swings widly with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
Merry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hickman. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Hickman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luke Hickman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickman lands a front kick.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Hickman.
Hickman throws a head kick that Merry semi-blocks.
Merry loads up on a big right hand but Hickman slips the punch.
Merry cracks Hickman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Merry was not able to check.
Hickman throws a nice head kick!
Merry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hickman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Merry really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hickman.
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merry.
Merry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merry swings widly with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Merry was not able to check.
Hickman scores with a nice body kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hickman connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hickman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hickman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hickman!
The defeated Young Bob Merry had this to say: 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Merry lands a nice looking body shot.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Merry lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
A jab from Merry misses.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merry misses with a looping left.
Merry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Merry misses the target.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Some wild striking there from Merry.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Merry trying to control the position here.
Merry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Taylor 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.#SUB#
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Merry looking for a sweep. Not yet Merry, not yet. #T3#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with a hook.
Merry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Merry throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry looks winded!
Merry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merry to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Merry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Bob Merry dominated that round.
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#
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Merry fights it but they end up in guard.
Merry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Merry keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Merry blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Merry seems keen to control Taylor's posture.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merry keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merry throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merry throws out the jab.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor defending well as Merry loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Merry misses with a looping left.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merry is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
A big left from Merry misses.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Young Bob Merry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Merry misses the shot to the body.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor slips a straight right by Merry.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry throws a leg kick #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is in close to Merry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Bob Merry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Merry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Taylor blocks a leg kick.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry is looking to score with low kicks.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Merry misses with a leg kick.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Merry does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Merry throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Merry misses with a straight left.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor slips a jab from Merry.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Merry didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merry has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Merry's brow.
Taylor 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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Taylor drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Taylor as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Merry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Taylor! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Taylor!
Young Bob Merry spoke after the fight, saying 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights 3 - Fall Fiesta
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Harding thuds his right hand into Merry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merry throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding avoids the body shot from Merry.
Harding is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Merry throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Nice cross by Harding.
Harding slips under a jab from Merry.
Merry throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding is looking to counter punch.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.#TD#
Harding shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harding was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding working the head with strikes.
Harding scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Harding landing a few strikes.
Harding is working Merry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harding takes a little break here. Merry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harding working the ground and pound but Merry is defending the strikes.
Merry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harding landing a few strikes.
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Merry some visible discomfort.
Harding working away.
Merry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harding cracks Merry with a big elbow.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
The strikes coming from Harding are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merry tries to improve position but can't.
Harding working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding cracks Merry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harding is working Merry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Merry looks winded!
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Merry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding landing strikes.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Merry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Merry trying to remain calm as Harding controls from the top position.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Harding works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harding is chipping away with strikes.
Harding cracks Merry with a big right hand but Merry just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Merry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harding connects with a decent elbow.
Merry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Merry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harding landing strikes.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harding 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.#T4#
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Merry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Merry some visible discomfort.
Merry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harding is putting a hurting on Merry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harding in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harding scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harding working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harding lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Merry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
Harding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merry thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merry.
Merry misses with a jab to the body
and Harding makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Harding drives through and clinches with Merry against the cage.
A short left from Harding.
Harding is working Merry over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Harding.
Merry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Merry struggles to land a body shot inside as Harding controls his hands.
Harding works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harding makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harding lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Harding just leaning against Merry, taking a breather.
Merry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harding avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Harding. #TD#
Harding gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Merry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merry can't keep his opponent in guard - Harding advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merry is breathing heavily.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Merry's head.
Harding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Harding winds up and cracks Merry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harding controlling the pace.
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Mark Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Harding controlling the pace. #T3#
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Merry's hands, connecting with Merry's forehead.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Harding.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harding in particular looking to stall.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Merry's hands, connecting with Merry's forehead.
Harding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harding working over Merry with some ground and pound. Merry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harding winds up and cracks Merry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Merry taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harding working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Young Bob Merry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merry misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Merry throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Harding rushes Merry and presses him up against the cage.
Harding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harding stalling the fight.
Harding scores with a shoulder strike.
Harding softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harding scores with a shot to the side of Merry's head.
Harding digs a right hand underneath Merry's ribcage. Merry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Harding as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harding.
A short right from Harding. #T1#
Merry wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Harding.
Harding will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Merry up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Harding.
Harding effectively controlling the action here.
Harding digs a right hand into Merry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Merry's gas tank.
Harding'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.
Harding stalling.
Merry swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young Bob Merry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harding to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Merry closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harding.
Harding presses Merry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merry tries to stall but Harding uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Harding has clasped his hands together around Merry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Harding lands some shots froms side control.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Harding landing strikes. #T3#
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Harding landing strikes.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Check out the look on Harding's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harding cracks Merry with a big elbow.
Harding working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding working the head with strikes.
Harding works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Harding stalls from top position.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike.
Mark Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding cracks Merry with a big right hand but Merry just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harding grinds an elbow into Merry's temple.
Harding in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harding landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harding working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Harding!
After winning the bout, Mark Harding thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Just Fights - Grand Opening
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a two punch combo.
Hickman takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Hickman is rocked!
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a nice leg kick.
Merry misses with a few strikes there.
Hickman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Merry does no damage.
Hickman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Merry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hickman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hickman dives in for a single leg takedown but Merry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hickman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Merry.#TD#
Hickman pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman trying to control the position.
Merry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Merry from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hickman trying to keep a closed guard but Merry is proving a slippery customer.
Hickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merry is one step ahead there.
Hickman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Merry wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merry is pulling down on Hickman's head to control his posture.
Hickman trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom. #SU#
Hickman gets to his feet. Merry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Merry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hickman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hickman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merry avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a good, hard body kick but Merry shrugs it off.
Donk. Merry catches Hickman right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Hickman clinches. #BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merry tries to clinch up but Hickman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hickman avoids a kick to the body.
Merry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Merry defends well and Hickman ends up having to push Merry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickman is trying to pull guard but Merry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Merry misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Hickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickman checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Merry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Merry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merry misses with an uppercut
and Merry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young Bob Merry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merry dips to his left and cracks Hickman with an uppercut!
Merry throws the left hand but Hickman avoids the punch easily.
As Merry tries to get set, Hickman tries to push him back and clinch up but Merry manages to avoid the attempt.
Hickman fails to land with a series of punches.
Merry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hickman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice sprawl there from Merry as Hickman shoots in.
Merry is looking to score with low kicks.
Merry scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Hickman moves into the clinch.
Hickman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that round.
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#
Hickman scores with a head kick.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Merry.
Merry scores with a jab.
Oh Hickman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Hickman closes the distance and pushes Merry back into the cage.
Hickman seems to have got his legs back now.
Merry stops a takedown attempt from Hickman.
Hickman lands a knee to the head.
Merry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hickman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Merry up against the cage.
Merry trying to control the position but instead, Hickman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Merry into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hickman manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Hickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merry is one step ahead there.
Hickman trying to keep a closed guard but Merry is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hickman looking for a guillotine here but Merry defends easily.
Merry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hickman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hickman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merry misses with a body shot
and Hickman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Merry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luke Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hickman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickman darts in looking for a takedown but Merry gets double underhooks and turns Hickman into the cage. #T3#
Merry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hickman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Merry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merry is trying to break free.
Hickman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hickman.#TD#
Hickman pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Hickman is looking for a triangle but Merry pushes his legs off easily.
Hickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merry is one step ahead there.
Merry controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hickman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Merry postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hickman looks for a takedown but Merry sprawls well.
Young Bob Merry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hickman checks it well.
Hickman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merry lands with an uppercut that bounces Hickman off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Merry.#CL#
Hickman forces Merry back against the cage and clinches.
Hickman lands a body shot.
Merry throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Merry prevents it.
#BC#
Hickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickman attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hickman is able to avoid easily.
Merry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hickman checks the leg kick.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Merry.
It looked like Hickman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merry digs a good body shot into Hickman's ribs.
Hickman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Merry defends well and Hickman ends up having to push Merry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Merry tries to work over Hickman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hickman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hickman is out of range and Merry settles back down.
Hickman shoots in but Merry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Merry is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Hickman defending well as Merry loads up on a big left hand.
Hickman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Hickman shoots for a takedown but Merry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hickman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hickman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merry just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Merry clinches.
Merry tries to stall but Hickman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Merry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hickman slowing the pace effectively.
Merry tries to throw a body punch but Hickman avoids it by throwing Merry back against the cage.
Luke Hickman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hickman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merry pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Hickman clinches. #BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch.
Merry misses with a hook to the body
and Hickman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
An inside leg kick from Merry misses.
Hickman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Merry catches Hickman right on the button with a cross.
Hickman scores with a head kick. Merry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hickman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luke Hickman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hickman is able to avoid easily.
Hickman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hickman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Merry after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC#
Hickman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
#CL#
Hickman clinches up against the cage.
Hickman goes for a takedown attempt but Merry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hickman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Merry.
Hickman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Merry stuffs the takedown.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hickman duly obliges.
Luke Hickman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Merry drops Hickman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hickman looks back up at him and smiles so Merry waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Bob Merry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hickman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hickman!
In defeat, Young Bob Merry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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