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Event:
JF 24 - Hickman vs Mora
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Fletcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondale.
Fletcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mondale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fletcher somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fletcher is defended easily by Mondale.
Mondale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fletcher tries to clinch up but Mondale circles away and keeps his distance.
Mondale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fletcher defends well and Mondale ends up having to push Fletcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mondale's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mondale stops a takedown attempt from Fletcher.
Fletcher has had enough of the clinch but Mondale keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
The referee calls for Fletcher to work.
Fletcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Fletcher pushes Mondale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fletcher jumps guard but Mondale stands there with Fletcher around his waist. Fletcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Mondale pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondale throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fletcher content to stall in guard here.
Mondale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Fletcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Mondale decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Mondale takes the fight into the clinch.
Fletcher can't break the clinch.
Mondale stalling.
#TD#
Mondale pulls Fletcher into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondale is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mondale advances position into side control!#T3#
Mondale is trying to ground and pound but Fletcher uses the momentary lack of control by Mondale to regain half guard.
Mondale is trying to control the action in half guard but Fletcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mondale is looking for a kimura but Fletcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondale to get the leverage.
Mondale is trying to control. Fletcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondale in particular looking to stall.
Mondale is keen to just control but Fletcher is a slippery customer.
Mondale is controlling the pace.
Mondale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mondale dominated that round.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mondale.
Nice takedown defense from Mondale. No joy for Fletcher on that attempt.
Mondale looks to land a combination but Fletcher avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fletcher trying to land knees to the body.
Mondale is looking for a takedown.
Mondale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fletcher can do to turn this around?
Mondale stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mondale is struggling to control the position.
Fletcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mondale is defending well.#T1#
Mondale has Fletcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fletcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but Mondale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mondale breaks the clinch.
Jack Mondale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mondale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Mondale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mondale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Mondale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondale as he avoids it easily.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Mondale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mondale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondale tries to close the distance and clinch but Fletcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mondale shoots in looking for a takedown. Fletcher tries to sprawl out of it but Mondale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fletcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
Fletcher pushes Mondale up against the cage in a clinch.
Mondale prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mondale decides to pull guard.
Mondale trying to keep a closed guard but Fletcher is proving a slippery customer.
Mondale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Mondale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mondale trying to keep a closed guard but Fletcher is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondale throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mondale fails with the takedown.#T4#
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.
Fletcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mondale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondale is defended easily by Fletcher.
Fletcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Mondale. Mondale gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mondale.
Fletcher tries to counter with a clinch but Mondale shakes him off and moves away.
Fletcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondale circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaron Fletcher 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mondale fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fletcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Fletcher gets a clinch. #TD#
Mondale jumps into guard, dragging Fletcher to the mat.
#SUB#
Mondale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fletcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fletcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondale is trying to keep Fletcher in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Fletcher stopping the sweep attempt from Mondale.
Mondale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mondale is looking to clinch but Fletcher is avoiding it.
Fletcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mondale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fletcher somewhat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mondale swinging wildly here.
Fletcher throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Fletcher. #CL#
Mondale rushes Fletcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mondale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fletcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mondale breaks from the clinch.
Mondale goes for a double leg but Fletcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fletcher continues to drive forward.#T3#
Mondale can't get the takedown.
Fletcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Mondale has double underhooks.
Fletcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Mondale manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fletcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fletcher wants a takedown.
#TD#
Mondale pulls Fletcher into guard.
Mondale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fletcher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fletcher being controlled here, momentarily.
Mondale with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mondale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mondale.
Mondale trying to control the action but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mondale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondale 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mondale!
An out of breath Jack Mondale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Mondale forces Fletcher back against the cage and clinches.
Fletcher takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Jaron Fletcher has been cut.
Fletcher avoiding damage.
#TD#
Mondale manages to pull guard.
Fletcher prevents Mondale from getting back to his feet.
Mondale controlling the position.
Mondale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but Mondale is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale has a closed guard, preventing Fletcher from standing up.
Mondale keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondale is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mondale pushes down on Fletcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fletcher defending well though.
Mondale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fletcher keeps working.
Mondale passes to full mount! #T2##SUB#
Mondale is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fletcher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mondale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fletcher is surviving well by controlling Mondale's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher is squirming around, avoiding Mondale's attempts to control the action.
Mondale takes Fletcher's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fletcher is in trouble.
Fletcher staying busy and making it hard for Mondale to control. #T3#
Fletcher wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Fletcher prevents Mondale from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Fletcher showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Mondale looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fletcher is keeping busy.
Mondale is really struggling to control Fletcher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mondale throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mondale biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fletcher tries to roll but Mondale sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Mondale go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mondale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaron Fletcher's cut.
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#
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Mondale circles away easily
and Mondale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mondale fails to land the takedown.
And Fletcher responds with a good body kick, but Mondale manages to step out the way in time.
Fletcher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mondale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mondale shoots in for a double leg but Fletcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fletcher with the counter takedown but Mondale avoids it easily.
Mondale shoots for a takedown but Fletcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fletcher tries to counter with a clinch but Mondale shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mondale gets tackled into the cage by Fletcher. Fletcher maintains the clinch.
Mondale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mondale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mondale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fletcher's guard. #REVR#
Fletcher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mondale dives into side control.
Fletcher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mondale is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mondale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fletcher can do to turn this around?#T1#
Fletcher looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mondale trying to control.#SUB#
Mondale looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Mondale is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fletcher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #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.
Mondale is hanging on to Fletcher's back as he tries to escape.
Mondale struggling to land strikes to the head as Fletcher covers up. #SUB#
Fletcher fending off the submission attempt from Mondale. #SUB#
Mondale looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Mondale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fletcher knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fletcher for a finish.
Fletcher trying to control the hands but Mondale won't let him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mondale controlling from the back.#SUB#
Fletcher fending off the submission attempt from Mondale.
Mondale is looking to control Fletcher but Fletcher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mondale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaron Fletcher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mondale moves into range and clinches up with Fletcher.
Mondale jumps guard but Fletcher stands there with Mondale around his waist. Mondale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fletcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mondale prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but Mondale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mondale fails to pull guard.
Mondale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fletcher is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. 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.
Mondale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fletcher is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Fletcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Mondale has double underhooks. #TD#
Mondale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fletcher uses from the top position.
Mondale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fletcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Mondale is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fletcher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fletcher gets underhooks to prevent Mondale's takedown attempt.
Fletcher jumps guard but Mondale stands there with Fletcher around his waist. Fletcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fletcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mondale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mondale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Mondale tries for a takedown but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fletcher is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fletcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fletcher shoots for a takedown but Mondale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mondale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mondale darts in looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets double underhooks and turns Mondale into the cage.
Mondale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fletcher walks away with a smile on his face. Mondale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mondale shoots in for a double leg but Fletcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fletcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mondale. #T3##CL2#
Fletcher forces Mondale back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mondale manages to break the clinch.
Fletcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mondale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fletcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondale avoids it really well and circles away.
Mondale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fletcher wants to clinch but Mondale slips to the side
and Mondale counters with a nice uppercut.
Mondale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Mondale instigates a clinch. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Mondale.
Fletcher takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Mondale manages to break the clinch.
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Fletcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Mondale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mondale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondale fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondale dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fletcher fails to pull guard.
Jaron Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Mondale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fletcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mondale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mondale 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mondale!
Jack Mondale thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Fletcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Fletcher on that attempt.
Fletcher tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Jaron Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fletcher sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fletcher has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Fletcher is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fletcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Fletcher is out cold! Li jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Li! |
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