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Event:
The 408 - (205) R3
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Herzog - just one landing. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. An inside leg kick from Sam misses. Sam throws a body shot but no joy. Sam throws a leg kick and Herzog counters with a nice uppercut. Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Herzog lands a nice shot to the body.
Damien Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sam throws a push kick but Herzog slaps the foot to one side. As Sam backs off Herzog throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Sam has managed to clinch.
Sam blocking some punches.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses. Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam. Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses. Herzog swings wildly with an uppercut but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it. Herzog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sam blocks a body shot from Herzog. Herzog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Sam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Sam stalling the fight.
#T2# Herzog lands a left hand.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sam tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
#TD# Sam lands a takedown into guard.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sam pushing down on Herzog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Sam is thwarting Herzog's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB# Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herzog has managed to free his arm - good work. Sam wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sam scores with a couple of good hammerfists. 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. Herzog wants to control but Sam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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. Herzog is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Herzog is trying to control but can't.
Herzog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam. Sam is nestled in close to Herzog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Herzog is not content to let Sam control the position. Sam lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. 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 Jetstream Sam will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Sam takes one on the button. Sam thows a leg kick but Herzog checks it and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sam takes one on the button. Herzog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herzog is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1# Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Herzog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. An inside leg kick from Sam misses. Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damien Herzog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sam shoots and misses and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sam throws a head kick that misses and Herzog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sam ducks right into an uppercut from Herzog. Herzog blocks a leg kick. It seemed like Herzog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Herzog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herzog lands a lovely overhand right. Herzog moves out of range as Sam throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Herzog. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Herzog misses with a wild body shot. Sam misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Herzog throws a right and a left that Sam avoids nicely. Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herzog is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Herzog circles away and we're back to standing. Herzog steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sam. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetstream Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Herzog. Herzog has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Sam fails with the takedown. Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Herzog lands with a nice body punch. Sam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herzog to score with a decent uppercut.#T4##KD2# Herzog drops Sam with a beautiful combination! Sam stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herzog is looking for the KO! This has been an exciting period of action! Herzog throws a combination that misses #CL# and Sam moves into the clinch. Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A body shot lands from Herzog.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A right hook to the body lands for Herzog.
Herzog lands a nice uppercut. Sam looks to throw an elbow but misses. Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog lands with a right to the head. Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Sam misses with a leg kick and Herzog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Herzog misses with a wild body shot. Sam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herzog. Herzog throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam. Sam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Sam is looking to land body kicks. Good exchange - Herzog coming out on top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herzog punishes Sam's body with a nice straight punch. Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sam.#T1# A jab from Herzog misses. Sam takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses. Sam looks for the body kick but Herzog saw that one coming. Herzog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sam's head backwards.#CL# Sam gets a clinch. Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Sam blocking some punches.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog. Herzog looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Herzog.
#T2# Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog lands a body shot. Damien Herzog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Herzog lands a shoulder strike. Herzog lands on the inside with an uppercut. Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage. Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Sam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herzog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage. Herzog misses with some punches.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog. #T3##TD# Sam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sam manages to end up in side control.#SUB# Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herzog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sam tries to advance to mount but Herzog denies him. Sam 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. Herzog is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it. #T4# Herzog wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Herzog taking punishment in the form of punches.
Herzog struggling a bit here. An elbow from Sam crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Herzog tries to improve position but can't. Herzog wants to control but Sam postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Damien Herzog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Herzog 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Herzog! Damien Herzog took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'He was a fool. There is no man, living or dead, who can escape the Fog.'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Ghuruwa. Ghuruwa tests Sam's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ghuruwa. Sam shrugs it off though. Ghuruwa throws a looping overhand right but Sam ducks down to avoid it. Sam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sam is trying to counter with his kicks. Ghuruwa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Sam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ghuruwa's guard. Ghuruwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Ghuruwa looking for subs off his back but Sam has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sam working the head and body with strikes. Sam prevents Ghuruwa from improving his position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1# Ghuruwa is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Sam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghuruwa defends it well. Ghuruwa is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ghuruwa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sam on the ground.#SUB2# Ghuruwa is defending against the submission attempts here by Sam.
Ghuruwa wants to improve his position but Sam is controlling well.
#SUB2# Sam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Ghuruwa tries to roll over but Sam keeps him under control. Sam lands with a punch from half guard. Ghuruwa moves into full guard.
Ghuruwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there. Sam passes Ghuruwa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ghuruwa is pressing down on Sam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4# Sam forces his way into half guard. Sam scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ghuruwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sam trying to control the action but Ghuruwa is working from the bottom. Ghuruwa tries to roll over but Sam keeps him under control. Ghuruwa gets full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sam works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ghuruwa is trying to get back to full guard. Ghuruwa taking some punishment here, with Sam in his half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetstream Sam dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Ghuruwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sam 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. A head kick misses from Ghuruwa. A head kick by Ghuruwa misses and Sam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ghuruwa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Sam shoots in but no luck this time. Ghuruwa lands a jab to the head.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ghuruwa is looking to counter punch.#TD2# Ghuruwa gets caught flat footed, as Sam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ghuruwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ghuruwa wants to reverse the position here. Sam has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Ghuruwa is forced to tap! Ghuruwa looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jetstream Sam! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Sam shoots in and gets a takedown into Louis's guard. Sam is standing up over Louis. Louis looks to escape but Sam dives into side control.
#REVB# Louis is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Louis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Louis! Louis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Sam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Louis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Louis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Louis has managed to get both his arms back between Sam's legs - danger averted.#T1# Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Louis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Louis looking to sit in guard and control but Sam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Sam postures up.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Louis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sam. Sam looking to pass the guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Sam trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Louis misses with a leg kick #TD# and Sam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sam. Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sam wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving. Louis wants to control but Sam passes easily into half guard.
Sam prevents Louis from improving his position. Sam throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Louis to regain full guard. #T4# Louis is trying to control the position but Sam postures up. Louis has Sam pulled in close to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Louis is on top in guard.
#REVB# Sam controls Louis momentarily but Louis frees himself. Louis wanted to stand there but Sam had control of the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Sam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Louis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetstream Sam dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Sam tries to score with a low kick but Louis moves his leg out of the way.#TD# Sam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Louis's guard. Sam lands a couple of elbows. Louis controls Sam momentarily but Sam frees himself. Sam throws an elbow that misses. Louis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sam's guard. Nice move by Louis!#REVB# Louis wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. Sam could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Louis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sam's guard.#T1# Louis trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom. Louis throws a big right hand that misses. Louis postures up in Sam's guard and throws a big left but Sam blocks it. #SUB# Sam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well. Sam keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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. Sam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Louis. #SUB2# Louis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sam is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Louis, into his guard. #REVR# Sam with a nice head shot there. Sam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sam postures up.
Sam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Louis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck. Sam postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Louis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A head kick misses from Louis. Louis thuds his shin into the meat of Sam's side.#TD# Sam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Louis napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Louis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Sam working away.#T4# Louis is looking for a sweep. Sam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around? Sam working away. Jetstream Sam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Louis tries to buck Sam off but Sam is having none of it. Sam working the ground and pound. Sam gets to mount! Louis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Louis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Louis regains half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetstream Sam dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Louis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jetstream Sam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Sam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sam lands in his opponent's guard. Louis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Sam is proving a slippery customer.
Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Louis is wriggling around but Sam manages to pass to half guard.
Sam blocks the strikes from Louis.
#T1# Louis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Louis. Louis is trying to keep Sam in close.
Louis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Louis is trying to keep Sam in close.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. A head kick by Louis misses #TD# and Sam counters with a nice double leg into guard. Louis is wriggling around but Sam manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Sam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Louis wants to get back to full guard. Louis wants to get back to his feet.
Louis is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Sam controlling the action here. Louis wants to improve his position but Sam is controlling well.
Sam stops Louis from getting back to his feet.
Louis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Louis is trying to get back to full guard. Sam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Louis looking for submissions off his back. Louis is looking to control Sam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Louis avoid being mounted? Louis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Louis keeps trying to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jetstream Sam showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetstream Sam! |
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