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Event:
JF 35 - Killing Fu Li
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Mora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hickman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Hickman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mora throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hickman postures up.
Hickman passes Mora's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hickman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hickman trying to control from half guard but Mora is working away. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman prevents Mora from improving his position.
Hickman wants to control but Mora is keeping him busy.
Hickman wants to pass the guard but Mora is defending well. #SUB2#
Hickman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mora looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hickman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mora defends it well. #SUB#
Mora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hickman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Mora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mora has a hand on Hickman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hickman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Hickman.
Mora manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hickman is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Mora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hickman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mora defends it well. #SUB#
Mora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hickman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mora regains half guard.
Mora regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB#
Mora working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hickman has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Hickman is working for a kimura but Mora is defending it quite comfortably.
Hickman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hickman wants to take Mora's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hickman prevents Mora from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Hickman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mora misses the shot to the body.
Mora throws a jab when Hickman was well out of range.
Mora misses with a body punch
enabling Hickman to counter with a crisp jab.
Hickman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mora finds it's way round the side to connect with Hickman's head.
Mora stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman tries for a takedown but Mora circles away easily
and Mora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hickman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hickman has his takedown stuffed
letting Mora counter with a right hand.
Frederico Mora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Hickman.
Mora cracks Hickman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Mora.
#TD2#
Hickman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mora was covering up waiting for the punch and Hickman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2##SUB#
Mora isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hickman stacks Mora on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hickman!
Mora is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Mora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hickman has an Americana. Mora didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hickman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hickman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brenden Hickman! |
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Event:
JF 30 - Mora vs Carlos
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Mora takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Mora gets caught napping as Valverde dives in and scores a takedown. Mora manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Valverde stands up and waves to Mora to follow him.
A nice combination there by Mora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Valverde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Mora regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Valverde. #T1##SUB2#
Valverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valverde defends it easily.
Valverde postures up and lands a big shot to Mora's brow. #SUB#
Mora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valverde is aware though and is defending well.
Valverde is looking to stand up but Mora won't let him. #SUB#
Mora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Valverde drops back looking for a leg! Mora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mora manages to kick Valverde off! Valverde jumps back into Mora's guard.
Valverde 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.
Valverde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.#SUB#
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Valverde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom.
Valverde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valverde throws a big elbow that misses.
Valverde working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Valverde decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mora, up you get! #TD2#
Valverde looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mora!
Valverde tries to move to full mount but Mora actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mora manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valverde trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom.
Valverde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mora looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
#SUB#
Valverde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Valverde will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Mora.
Mora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valverde fails with a takedown attempt.
Mora is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Valverde feints and as Mora raises his hands in defense, Valverde changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Mora looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
Valverde content to stall in guard here.
Valverde lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde is in close to Mora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving. #SUB#
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valverde is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlos Valverde has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valverde defends it easily.
Valverde postures up and lands a big shot to Mora's brow.
Valverde is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Valverde connects with a couple of short punches.
Valverde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valverde working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valverde sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Mora working for a triangle but Valverde defends it easily.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Mora.
Valverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valverde misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mora closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frederico Mora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mora lands with a nice body punch.
Mora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valverde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mora tries to avoid it but Valverde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mora to the ground. Mora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valverde shoots in for a double leg but Mora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mora takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mora counters with a three punch combo that has Valverde backing up. Valverde nods at Mora to acknowledge the strikes.
Frederico Mora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Valverde.
Mora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Valverde dodges the punch combination from Mora.
Mora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Valverde bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valverde off and has taken his back!
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Mora doesn't have the hooks in and Valverde manages to turn into his 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!#SUB#
Mora looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
#T2#
Mora is pulling down on Valverde's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Mora is looking for a triangle but Valverde pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valverde chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mora trying to control the position.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving. #SUB#
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valverde trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valverde is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mora has momentary wrist control but Valverde slips an elbow through the middle.
Mora keeping moving, preventing Valverde from controlling successfully.
Mora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Mora takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Valverde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Valverde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frederico Mora.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Valverde!
Carlos Valverde is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
JF 24 - Hickman vs Mora
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hickman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mora!
Hickman trying to control the action but Mora is working from the bottom.
Mora can't do much from the bottom here.
Hickman is looking to take a break and control but Mora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hickman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mora, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hickman is looking to take a break and control but Mora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mora is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hickman is trying to get an arm triangle but Mora is defending well. #SUB#
Hickman tries for a kimura but Mora is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hickman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hickman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mora tries to improve position but can't.
Hickman is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Hickman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mora knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mora takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Mora tries to control but Hickman manages to take his back.
Mora trying to control the hands but Hickman breaks the grip.
Mora staying busy and making it hard for Hickman to control. #SUB#
Mora is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hickman gets his way!
Mora trying to control the action but Hickman just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Mora's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Mora as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hickman!
Mora rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hickman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Hickman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hickman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mora is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hickman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hickman wants to pass the guard but Mora is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Hickman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mora.
Mora swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Hickman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hickman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hickman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mora is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hickman lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hickman postures up.
Hickman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hickman distracts Mora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hickman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hickman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mora managing to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mora keeping full guard, as Hickman tries to pass.
Hickman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mora has momentary wrist control but Hickman slips an elbow through the middle.
Mora keeping full guard, as Hickman tries to pass.
Mora has Hickman pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Hickman wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mora stuffs the takedown attempt from Hickman. Hickman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mora unleashes a big counter combination but Hickman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hickman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mora works Hickman's body with a nice hook.
Mora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mora.#T4#
Hickman ducks right into an uppercut from Mora.
Nice cross by Mora.
Hickman dives in and grabs Mora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mora pushes down on Hickman's head and hops out.
Mora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickman throwing a counter right hand but Mora manages to avoid it.
Hickman shoots in for a double leg but Mora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Mora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mora connects with a body shot.
A cross from Mora lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Mora 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hickman looks for a takedown but Mora sprawls well.
Hickman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hickman with a poor takedown
and Mora counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hickman manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickman misses the target.
Mora scores with a body shot.
Mora swinging wildly here.
Hickman feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Mora scores with a body shot.
Mora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hickman fails with the takedown
and Mora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Hickman tries to move into range but Mora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frederico Mora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mora stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mora wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mora as Hickman shoots in.
Mora unleashes a big counter combination but Hickman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hickman tries for a takedown but Mora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mora takes a swing at Hickman's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Hickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mora.
Hickman shoots in and drives through. Mora sprawls well.
Mora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hickman under the eye.
Hickman fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hickman with a poor takedown
and Mora counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frederico Mora seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Mora scores with a jab to the body.
Hickman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hickman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hickman under the eye.
Mora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mora lands a right hook to the body.
Mora stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mora jabs at Hickman's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederico Mora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederico Mora!
Frederico Mora is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Mora scores with a one two! Stuarts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mora looks to land a right hand but Stuarts moved out of range.
Mora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stuarts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stuarts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mora blocks a head kick by Stuarts.
A low kick lands for Stuarts.
Mora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stuarts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mora scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stuarts throws a solid leg kick but Mora takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuarts.
Stuarts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stuarts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mora defends well and Stuarts ends up having to push Mora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stuarts looking to stall.
Stuarts is trying to break the clinch but Mora is controlling him.
Stuarts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Mora breaks from the clinch.
Mora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stuarts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mora if he has to take too many more of those.
Stuarts looks for a takedown but Mora sprawls well.
Stuarts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mora lands a jab to Stuarts's midsection.
Mora throws a nice looking combination but Stuarts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stuarts circles away quickly and effectively.
It appears Stuarts was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mora throws a body punch but Stuarts moves out of range.
Stuarts wants to clinch
and Mora counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuarts. That's going to slow Mora down.
Stuarts lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mora misses with a wild body shot.
Mora scores with a shot to the body.
Mora 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#
Stuarts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mora.
Mora throws a series of punches but Stuarts avoids them all with ease.
Stuarts throws a jab but it's blocked by Mora.
Stuarts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Stuarts misses
enabling Mora to counter with a crisp jab.
Stuarts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mora throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuarts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mora throws a counter combo.
Stuarts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Mora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Stuarts.
Mora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stuarts.
Mora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stuarts.
Stuarts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mora.
Stuarts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mora takes a swing at Stuarts's ribcage but misses.
Mora jabs Stuarts to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Mora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Mora releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stuarts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Stuarts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mora lands a nice shot to the body.
Stuarts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stuarts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stuarts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mora just misses with a punch to the body.
Stuarts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mora fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stuarts throws a push kick but Mora slaps the foot to one side.
Stuarts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mora moves out of range of the body kick from Stuarts.
Mora punishes Stuarts's body with a nice straight punch.
Stuarts throws the kick towards the body but Mora avoids it.
Stuarts is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuarts.
Mora throws a series of punches but Stuarts avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Mora punishes Stuarts's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobby Stuarts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Stuarts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stuarts throws a head kick that misses.
Mora is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stuarts with a body shot.
Stuarts misses with a kick to the body.
Mora with the counter takedown but Stuarts avoids it easily.
Stuarts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stuarts.
Mora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stuarts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mora tries to avoid it but Stuarts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mora to the ground. Mora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stuarts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stuarts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stuarts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mora.
Sloppy strikes from Mora. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mora lands the left hand.
Stuarts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuarts takes one on the button.
Stuarts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mora misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Mora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stuarts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stuarts feints and then cracks Mora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mora down.
Mora misses with a body shot.
Stuarts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuarts manages to avoid it.
Stuarts throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuarts throws a low kick but Mora avoids it.
Stuarts wants to land a leg kick but Mora is out of range.
Stuarts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mora.
Mora misses with a wild body shot.
Stuarts takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora fails to land with a series of punches.
Mora scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Mora misses.
Stuarts doesn't manage to clinch there - Mora circles away.
Stuarts blocks a jab.
Stuarts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mora.
#T1#
Mora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuarts manages to avoid it.
Mora looks to score with a jab to the body but Stuarts is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mora.
Stuarts avoids the body shot from Mora.
Stuarts throws out a leg kick but Mora moves out of range and Stuarts only half commits.
Mora lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stuarts throws a body punch but Mora moves out of range.
Mora looks to score with a jab to the body but Stuarts is just out of range.
Stuarts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stuarts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stuarts throws a head kick that Mora semi-blocks.
Mora keeps the fight on the outside.
Mora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stuarts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stuarts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mora swings for the body but Stuarts moves out of range.
Mora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuarts manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stuarts.
Stuarts with a nice calf kick.
Frederico Mora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stuarts's head backwards.
Mora lands a nice shot that snaps Stuarts's head back.
Stuarts wants to clinch.
Stuarts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mora is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stuarts rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Stuarts.
Stuarts wants to slow Mora down by chopping away at his legs.
Mora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stuarts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mora.
Stuarts misses with a low kick.
Stuarts throws out a loose jab but Mora uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mora throws a body punch but Stuarts moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mora. Stuarts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stuarts wants to clinch up but Mora keeps it at a distance.
Stuarts tries to clinch but Mora moves out of range.
Mora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mora throws out a loose jab but Stuarts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuarts.
Stuarts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mora misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Mora does no damage.
Mora lands with a nice body punch.
Stuarts throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Mora.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stuarts scores with a nice body kick.
Mora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stuarts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mora counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Mora misses with a double jab.
Stuarts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mora! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuarts. That's going to slow Mora down.
Stuarts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mora lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mora.
Stuarts throws out a leg kick but Mora moves out of range and Stuarts only half commits.
Mora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stuarts was well out of range. Poor timing from Mora.
Mora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice body kick from Stuarts.
Stuarts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stuarts misses with a straight right.
Mora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stuarts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stuarts is defended easily by Mora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Mora 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Stuarts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stuarts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mora as he jumps to the side.
Mora looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mora fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Mora does no damage.
Mora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuarts fails with a takedown attempt.
Stuarts shoots in for a double leg but Mora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Stuarts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuarts throws a body punch but Mora moves out of range.
Mora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stuarts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stuarts circles away quickly and effectively.
Mora moves out of range of the leg kick from Stuarts.
Stuarts throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Stuarts is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mora seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mora seems to be looking for submissions.
Mora perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mora is just content to waste time from the top position. Stuarts takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stuarts wants to sweep here but Mora controlling him for the moment.
Mora postures up.
Mora must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mora slips nicely into half guard.
Mora wants to free his trapped foot but Stuarts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mora content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Stuarts is defending against the submission attempts here by Mora.
Frederico Mora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mora is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bobby Stuarts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mora trying to control from half guard but Stuarts is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mora lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from Mora finds it's target.
Mora scores with a jab to the body.
Mora connects with a body shot that sends Stuarts's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Mora. No joy for Stuarts on that attempt. #T4#
Stuarts misses with a body kick.
Stuarts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mora doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stuarts takes one to the side of the head.
Stuarts shoots in and drives through. Mora sprawls well.
Mora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stuarts on the side of the head.
Mora checks a leg kick nicely.
Mora keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mora! But no joy.
Frederico Mora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mora throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mora misses with the combination.
Mora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stuarts.
Stuarts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mora clobbers Stuarts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stuarts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederico Mora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mora winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederico Mora! |
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Event:
JF 14 - Jung vs Baba
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Mora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Mora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mora misses with the combination.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Mora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mora circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Mora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Mora against the cage.
#TD2#
Johnson decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Mora thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Mora is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB#
Mora looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Mora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Mora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Mora working away.#T2#
Johnson is not content to let Mora control the position. #SUB#
Mora is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mora gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mora lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frederico Mora! |
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Event:
Just Fights X - Jung v Stuarts
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hickman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mora to the ground. Hickman is now in Mora's guard.
Hickman wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving.
Mora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hickman controls the pace.
Hickman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mora is keeping the position for now.
Hickman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickman pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hickman is looking for a kimura here.
Hickman works his way into side control.
Hickman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Hickman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Hickman is looking for a kimura but Mora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hickman to get the leverage.
Mora is looking to control Hickman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mora avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hickman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hickman is keen to just control but Mora is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hickman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mora makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mora.#SUB#
Mora looking for a guillotine here but Hickman defends easily.
Mora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Mora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hickman defends well.
Hickman chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hickman passes into half guard.
Mora trying to control but Hickman postures up.
#SUB#
Mora actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hickman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mora is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hickman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hickman is thwarting Mora's attempts to control the position.#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.
Hickman is stalling here. Mora is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hickman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mora has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hickman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hickman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hickman tries to buck Mora off but Mora is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mora is trying to get an arm triangle but Hickman is defending well.
Hickman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Hickman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mora gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Mora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hickman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mora throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hickman escapes and throws Mora's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mora is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hickman wants to improve his position but Mora is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Mora seems to be working for a kimura but Hickman defends the submission attempt.
Hickman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hickman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mora is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hickman is just riding it out for now. Mora eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hickman defends it well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mora is working for a kimura but Hickman is defending it quite comfortably.
Brenden Hickman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Hickman trying to control here.
Hickman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mora perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hickman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mora is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hickman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mora defends well and Hickman ends up having to push Mora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Hickman tries to get set, Mora tries to push him back and clinch up but Hickman manages to avoid the attempt.
Mora moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Brenden Hickman has been cut.#TD2#
Hickman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hickman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mora keeping moving, preventing Hickman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hickman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frederico Mora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brenden Hickman's cut.
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#
Mora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hickman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mora cracks Hickman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mora cracks Hickman with a good jab.
Mora lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Hickman gets a double leg takedown into Mora's guard.#SUB#
Hickman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hickman wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mora is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Hickman advances position into side control!
Mora is not content to let Hickman control the position.
Mora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hickman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hickman works to advance to full mount. Mora defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mora wants to hold on but Hickman pushes him away.
Mora is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Mora stops Hickman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Hickman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mora turns into him and now he's in Hickman's guard.
#SUB2#
Hickman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hickman keeping full guard, as Mora tries to pass. #T3#
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Mora from controlling successfully.
Mora trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hickman's guard.
Mora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hickman's guard.
Hickman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mora is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hickman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hickman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hickman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Mora keeping full guard, as Hickman tries to pass. #SUB#
Mora throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hickman uses it to pass to side control.
Hickman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hickman trying to control the action but Mora is working from the bottom.
Hickman throws a strike aimed at the side of Mora's head but Mora avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hickman taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brenden Hickman.
I think Hickman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brenden Hickman! |
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Event:
Just Fights 7 - Jose v Etienne
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
Frederico Mora really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Bobby Stuarts was cancelled.
So, the belt remains unclaimed. Very disappointing for everyone involved! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Mora lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mora throws a series of punches but Rommels avoids them all with ease.
Rommels walks into a left hand.
Mora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rommels tries to counter by clinching up but Mora breaks away and moves out of range.
Mora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rommels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mora looks to land a combination but Rommels avoids it well.
Mora misses with a double jab.
Rommels looks to score with a jab to the body but Mora is just out of range.
Mora throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rommels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rommels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mora throws a combination. Rommels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mora enables Rommels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Mora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rommels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Rommels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rommels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Mora is working an open guard so Rommels takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mora catches Rommels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mora looks to land a combination but Rommels avoids it well.
Mora connects with a body shot that sends Rommels's belly button to the back.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Mora.
Frederico Mora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mora shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rommels eats them both and turns towards Mora to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mora misses with a wild combination.
Mora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mora throws a nice looking combination but Rommels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rommels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mora stalks Rommels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rommels's face. Rommels staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rommels backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Mora. Those never looked like landing.
Mora throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Rommels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mora looks winded!
Mora keeping full guard, as Rommels tries to pass. #T3#
Mora trying to control the position.
Mora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rommels's guard. #REVB#
Mora preventing the sweep.
Mora pushes down on Rommels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mora looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mora is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rommels trying to control here.
#T4#
Rommels is positioning himself well to prevent Mora advancing to mount.
Rommels is staying active underneath Mora, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rommels actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mora is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Mora dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rommels circles away quickly and effectively.
Mora feints a jab promting Rommels to slip. Mora then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rommels slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Mora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mora throws a series of strikes that have Rommels backpedaling.
A nice combination there by Mora.
Rommels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rommels is looking to clinch.
Mora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rommels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mora. #CL#
Rommels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mora, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rommels pulls guard. #T1#
Rommels is trying to control the position but Mora postures up.
Mora trying to control but Rommels is working from the bottom.
Rommels looking to control.
Mora wants to control from the top but Rommels keeps moving.
Rommels has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mora has passed into side control.
Rommels is trying to control Mora's posture but Mora avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Rommels's face as Mora controls the position. #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.
Rommels struggling a bit here.
Mora lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mora fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mora is looking to take a break and control but Rommels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mora tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rommels parries the strikes from Mora easily there. Mora is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rommels to escape.
#T3##SU2#
Mora decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rommels to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Mora.
Rommels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mora goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Frederico Mora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rommels dodges the punch combination from Mora.
Nicolas Rommels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mora lands a two punch combo.
Mora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rommels under the eye.#T4#
Mora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rommels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mora lands with a good body shot.
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!
Some wild striking there from Mora.
Mora is breathing heavily.
Mora goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mora is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mora throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Rommels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rommels pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rommels working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Mora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rommels.
Rommels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mora manages to circle out of the way.
Mora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rommels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rommels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rommels misses with a low kick as Mora jumps back.
Rommels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rommels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mora lands with a nice combination. Rommels backs away looking to recover.
Mora misses with a wild combination.
Mora swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rommels.
Mora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rommels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mora. #T1#
Rommels misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Rommels feints and as Mora raises his hands in defense, Rommels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rommels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mora wants to control from the top but Rommels keeps moving.
Rommels controls Mora momentarily but Mora frees himself.
Mora trying to control but Rommels is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rommels wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mora's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mora advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Mora seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rommels is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frederico Mora! |
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