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Event:
Just Fights Grand Finale
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Jokic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia has gone for a leg lock! Jokic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kvaratskhelia's guard.#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokic is fighting to break Kvaratskhelia's control of his arms but Kvaratskhelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokic wants to pass the guard but Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia working for a triangle but Jokic defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Jokic's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jokic is sitting in close to Kvaratskhelia's body. Kvaratskhelia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jokic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jokic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kvaratskhelia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Giorgi Kvaratskhelia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
JF 72- Please Beat Ugly Giorgi
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcintyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcintyre lands a jab to the nose.
Mcintyre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokic lands a jab to the head.
Jokic slips under a jab from Mcintyre.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokic pushes Mcintyre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Jokic.
Jokic lands an uppercut.
Jokic lands a shot to the body.
Mcintyre is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokic.
Jokic pushes Mcintyre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Jokic.
Jokic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcintyre backwards.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Jokic is working Mcintyre over against the cage.
Jokic works on Mcintyre's body with a couple of short punches.
Jokic lands a body punch.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcintyre is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokic has double underhooks.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a shot to the side of Mcintyre's head.
Jokic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcintyre or not.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokic is pressed up against the cage. Mcintyre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jokic down to the mat. Jokic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcintyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcintyre throws a combination that misses
and Jokic rattles Mcintyre with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mcintyre tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jokic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mcintyre stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Jokic!
Nick Jokic took some time post fight to say the following; 'I wanna thank my family and my little children, who can't watch me but is the greatest source of strength I've ever had.
Let's go Nuggets!
Billy, Give me some Rakija, please!'. |
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Event:
Big Ugly Giorgi vs Cutie Pie
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Li fails to land the takedown.
Jokic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokic stuffs the takedown.
Li tries for a takedown but Jokic circles away easily
and Jokic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuchung Li. 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.
Li with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Jokic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Li! Jokic lets Li back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Li is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li with a poor takedown
and Jokic counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Li out cold! What a finish! Jokic is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Jokic!
As Nick Jokic got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I wanna thank my family and my little children, who can't watch me but is the greatest source of strength I've ever had.
Let's go Nuggets!
Billy, Give me some Rakija, please!'. |
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Event:
JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Jokic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Li rushes Jokic and presses him up against the cage.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Jokic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokic swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A short uppercut from Jokic.
Li taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Jokic misses with the head strike.
Jokic lands a left hand.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
Jokic lands a body punch.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Jokic.
Jokic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Jokic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokic digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic lands with a light punch inside.
Jokic lands with a left to the head.
Jokic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic lands with a light punch inside.
Li trying to stall but Jokic improves his position.
Jokic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A short left from Jokic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
Jokic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokic misses with some punches.
#T2#
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokic.
Li looks winded!
Jokic lands a right hand.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jokic.
Jokic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Jokic lands an uppercut.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li is trying to pull guard but Jokic has him pressed against the cage.
Nick Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhun Li.
Jokic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokic lands a shoulder strike.
Jokic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokic lands a nice uppercut.
Jokic tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Jokic working aggressively here.
#T3#
Jokic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head. #TD2#
Li gets control of Jokic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Li will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li is trying to keep Jokic in close.
#SUB2#
Jokic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokic has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokic is one step ahead there.
Jokic being controlled here momentarily.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
Li escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jokic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokic tries to get out of the position.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li stands up over Jokic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jokic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Li is looking to clinch.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Jokic pushes him off.
Jokic throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Li wants to clinch but Jokic slips to the side
and Jokic counters with a straight right hand.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jokic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking to clinch.
Jokic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Li tries to clinch
and Jokic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Li tries to clinch but Jokic moves away
and Jokic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Li has Jokic up against the cage in a clinch.
Li taking a breather.
Jokic throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li is trying to stall.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Li tries to pull guard but Jokic holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Jokic lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Li blocks an uppercut.
Jokic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokic.
Nick Jokic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Li is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokic up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jokic.
Still in the clinch, Jokic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokic misses with a punch to the body.
Jokic struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Jokic lands an uppercut.#T3#
Jokic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jokic walks away with a smile on his face. Li gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Li slips a straight right by Jokic.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokic scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Li has managed to clinch.
Jokic can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokic smiles and moves away.
Nick Jokic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhun Li.
Li wants to clinch
letting Jokic counter with a right hand. #ROC#Li is rocked!#T4##CL2#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokic cracks Li with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokic.
Jokic lands a nice uppercut.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokic finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Jokic fails to land.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Jokic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li controlling Jokic's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jokic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jokic gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Jokic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokic throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokic digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Jokic lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Jokic misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokic is keeping busy.
Jokic tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Li wants to stall.
Jokic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
A nice left hand lands by Jokic.
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokic lands a left hand.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jokic.
Jokic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic.
Jokic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokic swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Jokic throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Li drags the fight down to the ground.
Jokic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jokic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jokic postures up.
#T2#
Li pulls Jokic in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nick Jokic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokic is trying to keep Li in close.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li is continuing to stall.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li trying to control but Jokic is working from the bottom.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li works over Jokic with some ground and pound from guard.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li advances to half guard.
Zhun Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jokic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokic, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jokic!
In his post fight interview, Nick Jokic gave a big smile as he said 'I wanna thank my family and my little children, who can't watch me but is the greatest source of strength I've ever had.
Let's go Nuggets!
Billy, Give me some Rakija, please!'. |
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Event:
JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Li dives in and scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
Jokic pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Jokic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li 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.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Li is working Jokic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jokic has been cut.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokic has wrist control.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokic being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokic throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li with a poor takedown
and Jokic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li with a poor takedown
enabling Jokic to counter with a crisp jab.
Li shoots in and drives through. Jokic sprawls well.
Jokic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Jun Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li shoots and misses
and Jokic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokic tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokic to the ground. Jokic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Jokic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokic misses with a wild combination.
Li misses with a takedown
and Jokic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li tries for a takedown but Jokic circles away easily
and Jokic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Jokic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jokic'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.#R2#
Jokic misses with a right hand #TD#
and Li counters with a single leg into guard. Jokic didn't expect that.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jokic looking to control.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokic's head.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li is in close to Jokic's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#That has opened up Nick Jokic's cut even more.
Li distracts Jokic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokic can do to turn this around?
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li works over Jokic with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#The cut above Nick Jokic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jokic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li 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.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Jokic counters with a stiff right hand.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one. #T4#
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jokic counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Jun Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokic moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Li closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Jun Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jokic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Jokic misses #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li is in close to Jokic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jokic can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokic has wrist control.
Li wants to control from the top but Jokic keeps moving.
Li with a nice head shot there.#CUT#Nick Jokic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Jokic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li!
Jun Jun Li retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jun Jun Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
JF 41 - SANTA WANTS VIOLENCE
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fialkowska throws a hook to the side of Jokic's head but Jokic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fialkowska throws a right hand that Jokic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokic also avoids with ease.
Jokic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fialkowska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fialkowska throws an overhand right that lands on Jokic's shoulder, as Jokic tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Fialkowska misses.
A little jabbing left from Jokic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fialkowska misses with a hook
enabling Jokic to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Fialkowska fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jokic sprawls well initially but Fialkowska persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jokic wants to control but Fialkowska is keeping busy.
Fialkowska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fialkowska not doing much here.
#T2#
Fialkowska thows a huge punch but Jokic dodges it nicely.
Jokic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fialkowska.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fialkowska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jokic is controlling Fialkowska's trapped leg to prevent Fialkowska from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fialkowska connects with a nice short shot to Jokic's temple. #T3#
Fialkowska thows a huge punch but Jokic dodges it nicely.
Fialkowska is trying to control. Jokic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fialkowska trying to pass the guard but Jokic defending well.
Fialkowska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokic defending well though.
Fialkowska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokic wants to get back to full guard but Fialkowska has passed into side control.
Fialkowska trying to control the position but Jokic is working away. #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.
Fialkowska lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jokic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fialkowska presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fialkowska looking to ground and pound but Jokic is blocking nicely.
Jokic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fialkowska.
Jokic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fialkowska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fialkowska lands a couple of good shots and Jokic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matas Fialkowska dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fialkowska throws a shot from downtown. Jokic moves away and avoids it.
Jokic throws out a counter right but Fialkowska avoids it with no problem.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jokic has been cut.
Fialkowska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokic can do to turn this around?
Jokic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fialkowska misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Jokic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jokic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fialkowska.
Matas Fialkowska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fialkowska.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fialkowska. Jokic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A cross from Fialkowska lands.#CUT#That has opened up Nick Jokic's cut even more.
Jokic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fialkowska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that Jokic avoids nicely.
Fialkowska looks to throw the jab but Jokic is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jokic! But no joy.#T2#
Fialkowska misses with a hook. Jokic ducked under it nicely.
Jokic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jokic avoids the body shot from Fialkowska.
A nice side step and Jokic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fialkowska takes a swing at Jokic's ribcage but misses.
Fialkowska works Jokic's body with a nice hook.
Jokic slips under a jab from Fialkowska.
Jokic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Fialkowska misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nick Jokic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matas Fialkowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fialkowska misses with a few strikes there.
Jokic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fialkowska misses with a right hand
and Jokic counters with a nice uppercut.
Fialkowska misses with a hook
and Jokic counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fialkowska misses with a right hand
letting Jokic counter with a right hand.
Jokic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fialkowska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fialkowska throws a body punch but Jokic moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fialkowska throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokic counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matas Fialkowska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jokic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jokic slips under a jab from Fialkowska.
Nick Jokic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fialkowska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fialkowska throws a body punch but Jokic moves out of range.
Jokic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fialkowska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokic moves away.#T1#
Fialkowska misses with a right hand
and Jokic comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Fialkowska stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Jokic is on him like rabid pit bull! Fialkowska slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jokic!
Nick Jokic took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
JF 33 - Bai Li vs Marcelo
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jokic tries to keep at a distance but Solis has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a shot to the side of Solis's head.
Jokic tries to throw a body punch but Solis avoids it by throwing Jokic back against the cage.
Jokic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Solis working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokic.
Jokic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Solis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokic is defending well for now.
Jokic pushes Solis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jokic lands a left hand.
Jokic lands a hook that snaps the head of Solis backwards.
Solis working hard to break the clinch.
Jokic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Jokic.
Jokic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solis's efforts to push away.
Solis throws a head punch that misses.
Jokic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokic.
Solis looks winded!
Jokic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Jokic.
Jokic digs a right hand underneath Solis's ribcage. Solis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Jokic scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Solis is rocked!
Jokic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Solis is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokic finish him?
Jokic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokic throws a head punch that misses.
Solis seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokic presses Solis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jokic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokic lands a body shot.
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jokic.
Jokic pushes Solis against the cage. Jokic is working some dirty boxing. Jokic pushes off with a quick right hook! Solis goes down! Solis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jokic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jokic!
After winning the bout, Nick Jokic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
JF 25 - Return Of Jump Nelson
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Jokic. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Nice shot by Jokic.
Jokic cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Li shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Li passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jokic!
Li lands a couple of good shots and Jokic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li is punishing Jokic with some ground and pound.
Jokic is trapped and Li is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Li is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jokic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Good control from Li.#T1#
Jokic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Li punches Jokic on the ear.
Li scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jokic is looking for a way out.
Jokic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Li lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jokic's head.
Jokic tries to roll but Li sticks to his back.
Jokic is trying to remain composed but Li is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Li throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Li has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jokic's body.
Li 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.
Li loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jokic hold on?
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li lands strikes to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jokic has been cut.
Li lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Li.
Jokic covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Li is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#CUT#That has opened up Nick Jokic's cut even more.
Li is landing with strikes. Jokic can't take much more of this.
Li lands a shot to the body. #ROC#Jokic is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Nick Jokic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Li is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jokic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jokic is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Li cracks Jokic with a big right hand from the back mount! Jokic immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Li takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chengji Li!
A relieved looking Chengji 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Jokic has closed the distance and engaged Clegane in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jokic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Jokic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Jokic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jokic throwing shots but Clegane is blocking nicely.
Jokic thows a huge punch but Clegane dodges it nicely.
Clegane trying to hold on to Jokic's head to control him but Jokic postures up.
#SUB#
Jokic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clegane has hold of Jokic's hands but Jokic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Jokic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clegane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jokic.
Jokic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Jokic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clegane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokic.
Jokic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clegane's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.
Clegane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jokic.
Jokic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clegane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokic is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.#T2#
Jokic chips away with some ground and pound.
Clegane looks winded!
Clegane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clegane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jokic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jokic tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
Jokic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Jokic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jokic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jokic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jokic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jokic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clegane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokic lands a couple of elbows.
Jokic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jokic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Jokic wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jokic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jokic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clegane's head.
Jokic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jokic working the ground and pound.
Clegane dodges the ground and pound from Jokic.
Clegane is looking for a sweep.
Jokic landing a few strikes.
Jokic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Clegane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jokic working the ground and pound but Clegane is defending the strikes.
Jokic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clegane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Jokic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jokic working the ground and pound.#SU#
Jokic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Jokic has managed to clinch.
Jokic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Jokic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Jokic there. #ROC#Clegane is rocked!
Jokic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jokic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Clegane checks a leg kick.
Jokic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Jokic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane clobbers Jokic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Jokic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clegane tries to work over Jokic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jokic manages to break the clinch.
Nick Jokic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Jokic moves into the clinch.
Jokic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around?
Clegane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokic's elbow. #TD#
Jokic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jokic wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokic postures up in Clegane's guard and throws a big left but Clegane blocks it.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Jokic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Jokic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jokic trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clegane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokic throwing strikes from guard but Clegane blocks nicely.
Jokic throwing strikes but missing.
Jokic throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokic throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Jokic gets to his feet - Clegane follows without any prompting. #T2#
Jokic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Jokic has closed the distance and engaged Clegane in a clinch.
Clegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jokic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clegane dodges the punch combination from Jokic.
Jokic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
#CL#
Jokic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clegane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Jokic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Nice shot by Jokic.#CL#
Jokic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jokic has Clegane pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Jokic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Jokic cracks Clegane with an uppercut from hell and Clegane crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jokic's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Clegane is still in real trouble! Can Jokic finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clegane seems to have recovered his senses.
Clegane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokic throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokic landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Jokic gets to his feet - Clegane follows without any prompting.
Jokic tried to score with a low kick but Clegane checks it.
Jokic has his takedown stuffed
and Clegane counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Jokic shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Clegane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jokic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clegane.
Jokic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
Jokic drops Clegane with a big left hand and mounts him. Clegane is in big trouble! #SUB#
Jokic wants to finish this one by submission but Clegane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jokic.
Clegane taking shots to the head.
Jokic drops a big elbow. That's hurt Clegane! More shots from Jokic and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jokic!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Jokic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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