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Event:
Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Kapusta darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage.
Butler takes an elbow to the temple.
Kapusta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kapusta connects with a knee to the head.
Kapusta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Butler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kapusta lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Kapusta.
Butler jumps guard but Kapusta stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kapusta lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Kapusta has him pressed against the cage.
Rado Kapusta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Kapusta jerks Butler's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Butler drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kapusta goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kapusta because Butler was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rado Kapusta! |
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Event:
JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Butler looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Butler just gets out of the way.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salvatore Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Butler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Butler is rocked!#T1#
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Butler misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler looks winded!
Hardy weaves into range and cracks Butler right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Butler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hardy is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salvatore Hardy! |
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Event:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Butler shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butler sprawls and moves away.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Butler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler stops Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Butler drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Butler off! Butler jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Butler controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Butler trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Butler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Butler 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. #SUB2#
Butler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Butler isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A left lands for Johnson.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Butler goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.#T3#
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butler looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Butler shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Butler is quick to defend against it.
Butler ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Butler on that attempt.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butler looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a jab. Butler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Butler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Johnson lands.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butler sprawls and moves away.
Butler has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Butler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Johnson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Butler seems to be looking for submissions.
Butler stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Butler is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Butler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Butler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Butler eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johnson is staying active underneath Butler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Butler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butler stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Butler is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butler moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Butler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butler wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is pushing Butler's head away, looking to escape. Butler manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Butler is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.
Johnson is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Butler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butler somewhat.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Butler drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson cracks Butler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butler. Butler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Butler moved out of range nicely.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Butler dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Butler's head and hops out.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Butler ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?#T3#
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Butler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Butler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Butler is quick to defend against it.
Butler shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wathjee Johnson!
After winning the bout, Wathjee Johnson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Butler.
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butler is looking for the big counter here.
Kaufman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaufman tries to counter by clinching up but Butler breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaufman keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Kaufman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaufman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Butler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaufman's waist but Kaufman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Butler off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaufman misses the target.
Alvin Kaufman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaufman counters with a big right hand! Oh Butler is in trouble here! Kaufman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Kaufman! |
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Event:
JF 27 - BJ vs Cobb
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Malone throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malone trying to mount his opponent but Butler defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Malone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler keeping hold of Malone's head, controlling as best he can.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Butler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Butler controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Butler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malone trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malone scores with a one two! Butler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Butler shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Malone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malone showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone trying to control the action but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butler is doing well to control the position and prevent Malone from advancing to side control.
Butler gets full guard.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Butler keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Butler controlling the position.
Malone trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Butler gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Maximo Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachery Malone.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butler circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Butler misses the target.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butler is looking for a counter combo.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone looks winded!
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Butler gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Butler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.#CL#
Butler gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Malone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Butler. That snapped Malone's head back.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butler defends it nicely.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Malone swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Malone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Malone wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Butler struggling a bit here.#T1#
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Butler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butler is pushing Malone's head away, looking to escape. Malone manages to hold on to the position though.
Zachery Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Butler wants to control but Malone postures up.
Butler tries to buck Malone off but Malone is having none of it.#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.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Butler is not content to let Malone control the position.
Malone looking to control but instead Butler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone is keen to just control but Butler is a slippery customer.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Malone is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Butler in a clinch.
Malone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Butler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##TD2#
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butler on his heels. He'll look to pass Butler's guard now, I'm sure.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Malone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malone 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. #ES#
Butler wriggles free and stands up.
Butler dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Butler darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Malone counters with a shoot takedown. Butler fights it but they end up in guard.
Malone wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving. #SUB#
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone 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. #T4#
Butler pulls Malone in close to his closed guard and prevents Malone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malone 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler is trying to control the position but Malone postures up. #SUB#
Butler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Malone has his hands clasped together but Butler extends and breaks Malone's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Butler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximo Butler! |
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Event:
JF 19 - Psycho vs Xzavier
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Butler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Butler closes the distance and pushes Inoue back into the cage.#BC2#
Inoue manages to break the clinch.
Butler has a takedown stuffed.
Butler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Butler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inoue swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Butler. 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.
Butler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inoue moves out of range as Butler strikes.
Inoue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inoue throws a counter combo.
Butler tries for a takedown but Inoue circles away easily
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Butler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Inoue looking for submissions off his back.
Butler content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Inoue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Inoue actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Butler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inoue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butler is working away from the top position though.
Inoue is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Butler controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Inoue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Butler working for a submission but Inoue is keeping him at bay.
Inoue is looking to get to half guard.
Inoue tries to lock up and control but Butler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Butler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Inoue tries to improve his position but instead Butler has taken his back! #T4##SUB#
Inoue 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 Butler gets his way!
Inoue rolls, trying to escape but Butler keeps control of the position.
Butler biding his time, controlling Inoue.
I really don't envy Inoue right now.
#SUB#
Butler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Inoue is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Butler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Butler connects with a big shot to the side of Inoue's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Butler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inoue wants to break free but Butler has control.
Inoue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inoue is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Butler wants to break free but Inoue has control.
Inoue avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Inoue can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Inoue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler scores with the left hand. Inoue knows he should have avoided that one.
Butler lands a nice shot that snaps Inoue's head back.
Butler tries to clinch up but Inoue circles away and keeps his distance.
Inoue let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Inoue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt
letting Inoue counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler misses with a hook
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Inoue appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inoue can do to turn this around?
Inoue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler tries for a takedown but Inoue circles away easily
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Inoue slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Inoue throws a counter combo.
Butler closes the distance but Inoue moves to the side
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler tries to clinch
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Butler is rocked!
Butler misses with a combination
and Inoue counters with a huge left! Butler is in big trouble! He's backing up but Inoue isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Butler from any more damage. A dominating finish by Inoue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Inoue! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler cracks Suarez with an open hand slap.#CL#
Butler pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Butler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butler fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butler kicks Suarez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Suarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Butler is not content to let Suarez control the position. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SU2#
Suarez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Butler lands with a hook. Suarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suarez sprawls well. Suarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Butler gets slowly back to his feet.
Suarez moves to clinch but Butler breaks away
and Butler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2##CL#
Butler closes the distance and pushes Suarez back into the cage.
Suarez is trying to drag Butler to the mat but Butler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Butler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez.
#BC#
Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Suarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Butler did well to prevent Suarez getting side control.
Butler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler thumps Suarez with a low kick.#T3#
Butler 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.
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Butler manages to get to full guard.
Butler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suarez controls the pace.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.#T4#
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butler is controlling Suarez's posture.
Butler looking to control but Suarez passes into half guard.
#ES#
Butler kicks Suarez off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Suarez closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Butler manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez tries to clinch
and Butler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Suarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Butler to the ground. Suarez is now in Butler's guard.
Butler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that round.
That's time! Butler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Suarez has his takedown stuffed
and Butler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Suarez looks to clinch
and Butler counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler looks for the body kick but Suarez saw that one coming. #TD#
Butler shoots in and gets a takedown into Suarez's guard.
Butler stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Butler postures up.
Butler content to stall in guard here.
Butler trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Butler looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Butler drops back looking for a leg! Suarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suarez manages to kick Butler off! Butler jumps back into Suarez's guard.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suarez shoots and misses
and Butler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt - Suarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Butler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butler.#CUT#It looks like Anderson Suarez has been cut.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
Butler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Butler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suarez is fending him off so far but Butler persists. Nope, Suarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Butler.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Butler.
Butler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler wants to clinch.#T3##TD2#
Suarez shoots in and bounces Butler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Suarez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Butler slips under a jab.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Butler moves into the clinch.
Butler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suarez is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Suarez manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler connects with the punch.
Maximo Butler is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butler as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Suarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Suarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Butler has wrist control.
Butler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Butler working for a triangle but Suarez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler looking to control.
Butler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suarez content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suarez misses with a body kick.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Suarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
Suarez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Butler controls his leg.
Butler has his hands clasped together around Suarez's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Butler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Suarez stalling.
Butler moves into full guard.
Butler is trying to keep Suarez in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butler throws a push kick but Suarez slaps the foot to one side.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Butler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Butler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Suarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Butler uses it to pass to side control.
Anderson Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximo Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Suarez.
Well Butler 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Butler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Peppers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peppers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butler throws a right hand that Peppers ducks under and follows up with a left that Peppers also avoids with ease.
Peppers is looking to counter the offense by Butler and move into the clinch.
Butler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Butler works over Peppers's head and body with a nice combination.
Peppers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peppers misses with a straight right.
Butler defending well as Peppers loads up on a big left hand.
Peppers closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Butler! Peppers dives in looking to finish! Butler is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trippy Peppers!
Trippy Peppers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
JF 12 - Silvia vs Guenette
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butler sprawls well. Butler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Butler misses with a double jab.
Butler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Butler throws a front kick aimed at Van Sanders's knee but Van Sanders avoids it well.
Van Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Maximo Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Butler looking to score a takedown here. Van Sanders is defending well but Butler drives through and ends up in Van Sanders's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Sanders trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Butler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU#
Butler gets to his feet - Van Sanders follows without any prompting.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Van Sanders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Sanders trying to control the action but Butler is working from the bottom.
Van Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Butler is looking for a sweep. Van Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Van Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Sanders prevents Butler from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Butler pulls Van Sanders in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Sanders from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Butler has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Van Sanders wants to get up but he can't break Butler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Butler connects with a nice looking jab.
Butler digs a good hook to Van Sanders's body.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler throws a right hand that Van Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Sanders also avoids with ease.
Van Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Butler circles away.
#CL#
Butler clinches.
Butler landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Sanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butler.
Van Sanders tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butler with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butler as he avoids it easily.
Butler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler.
Butler stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Sanders. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Butler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Sanders.#CL#
Butler has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butler.
Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Sanders can do to turn this around?#BC#
Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butler misses with a double jab
and Van Sanders counters with a three punch combo that has Butler backing up. Butler nods at Van Sanders to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Butler enables Van Sanders to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Butler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Van Sanders has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Van Sanders can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Butler breaks the clinch.
Van Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Butler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butler wants it to stay on the feet.
Maximo Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Van Sanders fails to land the takedown.
Van Sanders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Butler.
Butler shoots in but no luck this time.
Butler tries to clinch up but Van Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Butler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Van Sanders's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Sanders duly obliges.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Butler enables Van Sanders to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Van Sanders presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Van Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Van Sanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butler circles away.
Van Sanders is breathing heavily.
Van Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Van Sanders catches Butler right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Sanders avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Sanders enables Butler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Sanders trying to strike off his back.
Van Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Sanders is trying to control the position but Butler postures up.
Van Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Butler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Butler content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Van Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Butler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Sanders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Butler keeping full guard, as Van Sanders tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Butler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Butler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Van Sanders tries to sprawl but Butler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Butler trying to mount his opponent but Van Sanders defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Butler decides to stand up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Van Sanders being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Van Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Maximo Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Van Sanders tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick lands for Butler.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Butler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Sanders is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it.
Check out the look on Butler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Van Sanders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butler is staying tight to Van Sanders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Van Sanders is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it.
Butler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Van Sanders is looking to regain half guard here but Butler keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Butler controlling the position from side mount.
Van Sanders tries to buck Butler off but Butler is having none of it.
Maximo Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Sanders is trying to strike from the bottom but Butler has passed into full mount.
Butler landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Van Sanders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Sanders keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Van Sanders is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Butler locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Van Sanders is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximo Butler! |
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Event:
JF 9 - Harding v Einstein
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Butler has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martinez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Butler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
Butler wants a takedown but no success here.
Butler is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Butler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!#TD#
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler stops Martinez from standing up.
Butler throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez wants to stand up but Butler is controlling him.
Butler wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving. #T1#
Butler is standing up over Martinez. Martinez looks to escape but Butler dives into side control.
#ES#
Martinez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
Kino Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Butler closes the distance but Martinez moves to the side
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez stuffs the takedown.
Butler throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Butler misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Martinez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Butler moves out of range of the leg kick from Martinez.
Butler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Butler backing up. Butler nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Butler misses with a right hand
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butler tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Butler checks the leg kick.
Butler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler looks winded!
Butler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butler is out of range.
Martinez sets himself, and Butler steps forward looking for the clinch! Martinez avoids it this time.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Butler is rocked!
Martinez throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Butler colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Martinez as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Butler is left battered and dazed whilst Martinez and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kino Martinez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Butler instigates a clinch.
Butler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elf is looking for a takedown.
Elf misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Elf decides to pull guard.
Butler wants to control from the top but Elf keeps moving.
Butler sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler is fighting to break Elf's control of his arms but Elf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Butler stopping the sweep attempt from Elf.
Elf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Butler throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butler with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Elf counters by clinching up.
Butler looking for a takedown.
Elf throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Butler.
Elf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Elf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elf tries to counter with a takedown but Butler is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Butler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Butler successfully pulls guard.
Butler wants to improve his position but instead Elf has moved into half guard.
Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butler wants to control but Elf passes into side.
Elf trying to control the position but Butler is working away.
Butler tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Elf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butler is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Elf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elf wants to stand but Butler is controlling his arm.
Butler wants to control but Elf postures up.
Elf avoids the strikes from the bottom by Butler.
Butler tries to buck Elf off but Elf is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler can't do much from the bottom here.
Butler trying to control but Elf flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Even with his hooks in, Elf manages to miss with strikes from the back. #ES2#
Butler manages to stand up with Elf still on his back. Eventually Elf drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dimitri Elf will probably get the nod.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Elf, which made it look bad.
Elf tries to clinch up.
Elf slaps away a takedown attempt from Butler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Butler scores with a punch to the head.
Dimitri Elf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elf checks the leg kick.
Elf wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler moves to clinch but Elf breaks away #TD#
so Elf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but Elf passes into half guard.
Dimitri Elf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Butler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Elf seems to be working for a kimura but Butler defends the submission attempt.
Elf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Elf missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butler is staying active underneath Elf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Elf is looking to advance position but Butler won't allow it.
Elf performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Butler has one foot on Elf's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Butler looks for a takedown but Elf sprawls well.
Dimitri Elf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.#T3#
Elf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elf somewhat.
Butler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elf wants to land a leg kick but Butler is out of range.
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elf defends it nicely.
Butler wants to clinch up but Elf keeps it at a distance.
Elf feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Butler. Those never looked like landing.
Elf tries to counter by clinching up but Butler breaks away and moves out of range.
Butler avoids the head kick by Elf.
#T4#
Butler dives in for a single leg takedown but Elf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butler is defended easily by Elf.
Elf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Butler.
Butler misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Elf moves into the clinch.
Elf content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Elf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Butler uses from the top position. #SU2#
Butler stands and steps away. Elf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elf misses with a low kick as Butler jumps back.
Butler tries to clinch up but Elf circles away and keeps his distance.
Butler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Elf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Butler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Butler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elf defends well and Butler ends up having to push Elf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler tries a low kick but Elf avoids it.#TD2#
Butler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Butler showed some decent athleticism there.
Butler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Elf gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butler won't allow Elf to get back to his feet. #T1#
Elf keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
Elf is trying to keep Butler in close.
Elf has his hands on Butler's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Elf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Butler bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Butler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elf circles away.
Elf tries to clinch up.#T2##TD2#
Butler gets a double leg takedown into Elf's guard.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Elf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elf wants to get back to his feet but Butler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Butler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elf throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Butler gets to his feet - Elf follows without any prompting.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt - Elf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimitri Elf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Elf throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Elf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elf avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Elf clinches up with Butler and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elf avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Elf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Butler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Butler throws Elf to one side and escapes!#T4##TD2#
Butler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elf keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Elf working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
Maximo Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Elf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Butler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Elf, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Butler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elf 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Elf! |
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