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Event:
JF 53 - Killers Rejoice?!
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Olsen fails with the takedown.#TD#
Olsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hickman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hickman's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hickman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Olsen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hickman's body to avoid the submission. Hickman has instead reached around Olsen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hickman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brenden Hickman! |
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Event:
JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Olsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hickman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hickman is looking to regain half guard here but Olsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickman keeps working. #SUB2#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Hickman is defending well.
Olsen wants to control but Hickman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Hickman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Olsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hickman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hickman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Hickman is trying to improve his position.
Hickman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Olsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hickman is looking to regain half guard here but Olsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Olsen trying to control the action but Hickman is working from the bottom.
Hickman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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.
Hickman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Olsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Olsen is stalling here. Hickman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Olsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hickman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hickman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Olsen stops Hickman from passing to mount.
Hickman trying to control the position but Olsen is working away.
Hickman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Olsen's legs.
Olsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Olsen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Olsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hickman has picked Olsen up and slammed him! Olsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Hickman manages to pass to side control!
Olsen is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hickman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olsen, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hickman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Olsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hickman but great work by Olsen.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but Hickman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Olsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hickman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Olsen but great work by Hickman.#T4#
Olsen wants to control but Hickman postures up.
Olsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Olsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Hickman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hickman is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Olsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Olsen drives through with a takedown into Hickman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hickman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olsen's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hickman passes into side control.
Hickman trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen gets back to half guard.#T1#
Hickman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Hickman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen gets full guard.
Hickman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olsen wants to sweep here but Hickman controlling him for the moment.
Hickman trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hickman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hickman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hickman's guard! Nice work there by Olsen!
Olsen passes Hickman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Olsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hickman tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.#T3#
Hickman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hickman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hickman is defending against the submission attempts here by Olsen.
Olsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hickman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Olsen is looking for a kimura but Hickman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olsen to get the leverage.
Hickman trying to get back to full guard but Olsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Olsen goes for an armbar but Hickman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hickman.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Hickman from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hickman looking to pass the guard.
Hickman is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Olsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hickman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hickman passes to full mount!
Hickman wants to control the pace but Olsen is squirming around nicely.
Olsen tries to hold on but Hickman pushes him away.
Kingston Olsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Hickman landing strikes from the mount.
Hickman trying to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Hickman moves to the back.
Olsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hickman's guard. Nice work there by Olsen.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hickman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hickman is looking for a triangle but Olsen pushes his legs off easily.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Olsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olsen advances to half guard.
Kingston Olsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olsen trying to mount his opponent but Hickman defends it. #SUB#
Hickman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Olsen seems to be working for a kimura but Hickman defends the submission attempt.
Olsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Olsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hickman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hickman is looking to control Olsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hickman avoid being mounted?
Olsen passes to full mount!
Hickman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hickman is in trouble now - Olsen has advanced to mount!
Olsen controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingston Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingston Olsen! |
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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#
Hickman fails with the takedown.
Beasley throws out a counter right but Hickman avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hickman.
Hickman darts in looking for a takedown but Beasley gets double underhooks and turns Hickman into the cage.
Beasley throws out a counter right but Hickman avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Hickman. 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.#BC#
Hickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Beasley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beasley throws an overhand right that lands on Hickman's shoulder, as Hickman tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Beasley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hickman in his tracks.
Beasley throws a big shot that misses.
Hickman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beasley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hickman.
Beasley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Beasley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hickman closes the distance and clinches up with Beasley, looking for a takedown. Hickman pushes Beasley against the cage but Beasley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beasley misses with a hook. Hickman ducked under it nicely.
Beasley throws out a loose jab but Hickman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley connects with a right hand. Hickman shakes it off.
Beasley misses with a hook. Hickman ducked under it nicely. #T3##TD#
Hickman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hickman is looking to advance position but Beasley won't allow it.
Hickman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beasley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beasley is trying to stand up here but Hickman is controlling him well.
Hickman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#ES2#
Beasley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hickman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Beasley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hickman jumps guard but Beasley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Hickman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beasley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beasley can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hickman tightens his grip and picks Beasley up, before dumping him to the ground. Beasley manages to land in guard.
Beasley kicks Hickman off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hickman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hickman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beasley throws a hook but Hickman avoids it easily.
Brenden Hickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beasley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Beasley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hickman misses with a takedown attempt
and Beasley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hickman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beasley counters with a nice uppercut.
Beasley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beasley sprawls well. Beasley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hickman gets slowly back to his feet.
Beasley throws out a counter right but Hickman avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Hickman. 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.
Beasley misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hickman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beasley is trying to stand back up but Hickman is controlling him
#T1##SUB#
Hickman wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hickman trying to mount his opponent but Beasley defends it.
Beasley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beasley is trying to stand back up but Hickman is controlling him
#SUB#
Hickman seems to be working for a kimura but Beasley defends the submission attempt.
Beasley pushes Hickman off looking to stand but Hickman dives back in and keeps control.
Beasley won't allow Hickman to pass to mount.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
Hickman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beasley!
Beasley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Hickman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beasley is surviving well by controlling Hickman's body position as best he can. #T2#
Beasley trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Beasley tries to buck Hickman off so he can stand up but Hickman has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Beasley falls backwards, slamming Hickman to the mat but Hickman holds on tight! Beasley is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brenden Hickman!
Mitchell Beasley was interviewed post fight and said 'Unlucky...good submission mate'. |
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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:
JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hickman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Jung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hickman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jung circles away.
Hickman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
Hickman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hickman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jung counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Hickman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman shoots in for a takedown but Jung shows good takedown defense.
Hickman shoots in for a takedown but Jung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jung throwing a counter right hand but Hickman manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hickman shoots for a takedown but Jung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hickman moves out of range as Jung strikes.
Jung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hickman feints the counter takedown.
Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Hickman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung is trying to keep Hickman in close.
Hickman wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hickman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hickman wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it. #SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickman pulls his head out easily.
Hickman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hickman passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Hickman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jung is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jung and Hickman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Jung is trying to control Hickman's posture but Hickman avoids it.
Jung 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. #SUB2#
Hickman tries for a kimura but Jung is defending well.
Jung gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jung tries to hold on but Hickman pushes him away.
Hickman seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jung is holding on tight.
#T4#
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Hickman has a good base and remains in mount.
Jung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hickman working a defensive guard but Jung passes into half guard.
Hickman is refusing to be controlled, as Jung sits in half guard.
Hickman tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.
Jung trying to control the action but Hickman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hickman trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.
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 Chan Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hickman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Hickman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jung trying to control but Hickman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Jung missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Hickman wants to pass the guard but Jung is defending well.
Hickman passes to side control.
Jung is looking to regain half guard here but Hickman keeps moving and retains side control.
Jung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hickman is pressing down on Jung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Hickman is keeping the position.
Hickman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung trying to control but Hickman is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Jung is sitting in close to Hickman's body. Hickman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jung is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jung is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hickman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brenden Hickman!
Brenden Hickman is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
JF 14 - Jung vs Baba
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rignold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Rignold there.
Hickman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rignold in particular looking to stall.
Hickman trying to control from the bottom.
Hickman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hickman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rignold won't allow Hickman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hickman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rignold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rignold lying in Hickman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hickman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rignold taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenden Hickman! |
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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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