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Event:
JF 31 - Killing Jack Mondale
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Resler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Li showed some decent athleticism there.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Resler taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Li winds up and cracks Resler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Resler's thigh. Resler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Resler is rocked!#T1#
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Resler's head.
Resler is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Resler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Resler seems to have recovered his senses.
Li works over Resler with some ground and pound from guard.
Resler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Resler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Resler is retaining full guard.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Resler's brow.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li is pushing down on Resler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Resler is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.
Resler won't allow Li to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Li.
Li working over Resler with some ground and pound. Resler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Resler wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Resler's head.
Li is trying to control. Resler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Resler taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Li scores with a big shot! Resler's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Resler! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
After winning the bout, Yuchung Li thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tsuna Resler spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess... I’m still better at avoiding fish than fists. Maybe I should’ve stuck to tuna wrestling!'. |
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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Resler stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoover shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Resler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover throws a front kick aimed at Resler's knee but Resler avoids it well.
Resler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Resler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover. #T1#
A punch combination from Resler misses.
Resler blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Resler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Resler throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marshall Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resler misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Resler defends it nicely.
Resler only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Resler sprawls well.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hoover throws a leg kick but Resler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Resler misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hoover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoover shoots for a double leg takedown but Resler sprawls well. He's pushed Hoover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Resler lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Hoover staying out of range there.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots and misses
enabling Resler to counter with a crisp jab.
Resler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Resler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Resler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoover circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.#T4#
Resler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Resler dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
Resler throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Resler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Resler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Resler but Resler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Resler swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Resler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Resler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Resler misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover fails to land the takedown.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover throws a solid leg kick but Resler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoover.
Resler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Resler throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoover tries to pull guard but Resler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Resler manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler digs a right hand into Hoover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoover's gas tank.
Resler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Resler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Resler tries to stall but Hoover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Resler.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Resler lands a nice uppercut.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Resler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resler is trying to break free.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resler.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler - that landed with a thud.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler lands a body punch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover can't get the takedown.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler works on Hoover's body with a couple of short punches.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoover gets an underhook and turns Resler into the cage.#BC2#
Resler breaks from the clinch.
Resler throws a right hand that Hoover ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoover also avoids with ease.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Resler.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Resler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshall Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover throws a push kick but Resler slaps the foot to one side.
Resler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
#T4#
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Resler as he avoids it easily.
Resler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resler.
Resler thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Resler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover is having none of it.
As Resler looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Resler just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Resler.
Resler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Resler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Resler throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Resler lands the left hand.
Good work by Hoover as he checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Resler misses its intended target.
Resler throws a nice looking combination but Hoover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Resler looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Resler circles away quickly and effectively.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoover has double underhooks.
Hoover looking for a takedown.
Resler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoover.
Hoover wants to take the fight to the mat but Resler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Resler lands with a light punch inside.
Hoover keeps control of Resler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Resler wants to stall.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler misses with a body punch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover goes for a takedown attempt but Resler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Hoover tries to move into range but Resler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resler is fending him off so far but Hoover persists. Nope, Resler circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hoover backs off Resler throws a huge counter combo but Hoover manages to avoid it all.
Resler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.#T3#
Hoover blocks a jab.
Resler moves out of range of the body kick from Hoover.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Resler.
Hoover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoover goes for a double leg but Resler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Resler continues to drive forward.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Resler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Resler as the two fighters clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a nice shot to the body.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Resler.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Resler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Hoover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Resler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resler trying to stall but Hoover improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Resler's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuna Resler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Resler 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuna Resler!
In defeat, Marshall Hoover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'. |
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Event:
JF 22 - Hudson vs Bai Li
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Resler is looking for a sweep.
Li scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Resler to see if he's OK.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Resler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Resler's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Resler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resler is trying to get back to half guard.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Resler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Li working the ground and pound but Resler is defending the strikes.
Li slows the pace down.
Li landing strikes.
Li postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Li trying to control the position but Resler is working away.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Li staying calm.
Resler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Li. #T2#
Resler is not content to let Li control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Resler dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Li creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Resler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Li seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Li lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Resler down.
Resler stops Li from passing to mount. #T3#
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li trying to control the position but Resler is working away.
Li throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Li trying to control the action but Resler is working from the bottom.
Resler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
Resler is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it.
Li in side control, just content to control the action for now.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Resler can't do much from the bottom here.
Resler is not content to let Li control the position.
Li lands some shots froms side control.
Li lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li looks up at the clock and then as Resler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Li slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Resler misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Resler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Li seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Resler for as long as he can get away with.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Li slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resler's head.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Resler keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Resler's brow. #ROC#Resler is rocked!
Li stays in close to Resler's body and controls the position.
Li trying to control but Resler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Resler is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Li is in close to Resler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li loads up on a big left hand. Resler felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Li looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Resler can't hide his disappointment, as Li celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Jun Li!
A relieved looking Jun Jun Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tsuna Resler spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess... I’m still better at avoiding fish than fists. Maybe I should’ve stuck to tuna wrestling!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Resler wants to clinch up but Umber keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Umber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Resler misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Umber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Resler wants to get back to his feet but Umber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Umber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resler looking to control.
Umber trying to control the position from guard on top but Resler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Umber won't allow Resler to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Resler throws a lazy right hand but Umber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Resler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umber.
Resler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Umber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Resler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resler is looking to control Umber's arms but Umber gets an underhook and turns him. Now Resler has his back to the cage.
Umber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umber is trying to stall.
Umber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Resler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Resler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umber or not.
Umber keeps control of Resler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Resler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Resler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Umber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umber is breathing heavily.
Umber throws an elbow that misses. Resler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Umber's guard. Nice move by Resler!#REVB#
Resler trying to control the position from guard on top but Umber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Resler wanted to stand there but Umber had control of the position.
Umber keeping moving, preventing Resler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Resler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Umber looking to control but Resler passes into half guard.
#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.
Umber missing with punches from the bottom.
Umber is staying active underneath Resler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Umber controlling the position for now.
Resler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Resler misses the shot to the body.
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 Jon Umber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Resler throws a solid leg kick but Umber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Resler.
Resler throws a leg kick but Umber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Resler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umber.
Resler wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resler doesn't manage to clinch there - Umber circles away.
Umber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Resler.
Umber throws out a loose jab but Resler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Umber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Resler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jon Umber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umber tries for a takedown but Resler circles away easily
and Resler counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Umber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Resler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umber postures up.
#T2#
Umber looking to sit in guard and control but Resler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Resler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Umber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Umber tries to get out of the position.
Resler slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Umber.
Umber throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Resler manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Resler moves into full mount!
Umber tries to lock up and control but Resler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Resler looking to control but Umber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Resler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Tsuna Resler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Umber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Umber moves out of range of the strikes.
Resler misses with a straight left.
Umber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umber doesn't manage to clinch there - Resler circles away.
Resler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umber wants to clinch up but Resler keeps it at a distance.
Umber tries to clinch but Resler is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Resler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Resler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umber throws a shot from downtown. Resler moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Resler. Umber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Umber misses with a looping left.#T1#
Resler throws a nice looking combination but Umber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Resler takes a swing at Umber's ribcage but misses.
Tsuna Resler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Umber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Resler sprawls well initially but Umber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Resler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Resler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Resler is trying to control. Umber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Umber wants to sweep but Resler has passed to side control!
Umber is not content to let Resler control the position. #T2#
Resler tries to stand but Umber is controlling his head.
Resler is looking to take a break and control but Umber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Umber is trying to work for a sweep but Resler has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Resler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umber is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuna Resler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Resler 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuna Resler! |
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