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Event:
JF 77 - A Song for a Captain
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Cooper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Viktor wants to control but Cooper postures up.
Viktor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cooper working the ground and pound.
Cooper scores with punches from side control.
Cooper landing a few strikes.
Viktor is trying to control Cooper's posture but Cooper avoids it.
Cooper cracks Viktor with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Viktor is rocked!
Cooper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Viktor looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cooper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Cooper!
Bo Cooper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
JF 68 - Detyna Gets the Smoke
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Viktor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Viktor lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Rocha gets a takedown into half guard.
Viktor trying to control here.
Viktor is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Viktor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocha working over Viktor with some ground and pound. Viktor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rocha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Rocha connects with a nice short shot to Viktor's temple.
Viktor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Rocha connects with a nice short shot to Viktor's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha slips a nice elbow through Viktor's hands, connecting with Viktor's forehead.
Rocha drops an elbow to the side of Viktor's head.
Viktor tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control.
Rocha lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Viktor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Rocha.
Rocha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Viktor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Viktor is rocked!
Rocha slips a nice elbow through Viktor's hands, connecting with Viktor's forehead.
Oh Viktor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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. Rocha connects with a nice short shot to Viktor's temple.
Rocha scores with a big shot! Viktor's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Viktor! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davi Rocha!
A victorious Davi Rocha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JF 62 - The Dog vs Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Viktor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viktor wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Viktor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Juice shoots in and gets a takedown into Viktor's guard.
Juice passes Viktor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Juice is trying to work for a kimura but Viktor is defending well.
Juice is keen to just control but Viktor is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Juice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Juice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Juice is working for a kimura but Viktor is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juice controlling the pace. #T1#
Viktor is staying active underneath Juice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viktor pushes Juice off looking to stand but Juice dives back in and keeps control.
Viktor tries to roll over but Juice keeps him under control.
Juice prevents Viktor from standing back up.
Juice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Juice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Juice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viktor is just riding it out for now. Juice eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viktor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Juice uses his free foot to push down on Viktor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Viktor. #T2##SUB#
Juice looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juice looking to secure an arm triangle but Viktor defends it well. #SUB#
Juice with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Juice trying to control but Viktor is having none of it.
Viktor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Juice working for a submission but Viktor is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Juice is working for a guillotine from mount but Viktor frees his head quite easily.
#T3##SUB#
Juice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Viktor is surviving well by controlling Juice's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Juice looking for a guillotine from mount but Viktor is having none of it.
Viktor can't escape the position.
Viktor is still trying to improve position.
Viktor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Juice trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Juice is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Juice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beetle Juice!
A very excited looking Beetle Juice 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:
Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Viktor backpedaling.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viktor connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Martinez tumbling to the canvas! Viktor pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Martinez was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Viktor!
An out of breath The Viktor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Fleszar misses with a looping left.
Viktor connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Fleszar.
A jab from Fleszar misses.
Fleszar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viktor scores with a nice head shot.
Fleszar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viktor throws a front kick that sends Fleszar stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Fleszar drives through and clinches with Viktor against the cage.
Viktor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fleszar lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktor backwards.
Fleszar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Viktor tries to pull guard but Fleszar won't allow it.
Fleszar cracks Viktor with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Fleszar.
Fleszar lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktor backwards.
Viktor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fleszar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick from Viktor is predictable there #CL#
and Fleszar counters by moving into the clinch.
Fleszar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleszar lands an uppercut.#T1#
Fleszar keeps control of Viktor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fleszar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viktor.
Faustyn Fleszar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Viktor.
Viktor looks winded!
Fleszar pushes Viktor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleszar.
Fleszar scores with a hook to the body.
Fleszar pushes Viktor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fleszar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleszar.
A shot in the inside from Fleszar.
Fleszar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fleszar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fleszar lands a body punch.
Fleszar lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleszar.
Fleszar gets through Viktor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleszar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fleszar lands a left hand.
#ROC#Viktor is rocked!
Fleszar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viktor is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleszar finish him?
Viktor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleszar.
Fleszar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viktor.
Fleszar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleszar has a couple of punches blocked by Viktor.
Fleszar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viktor seems to have recovered his senses.
Viktor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fleszar walks away with a smile on his face. Viktor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viktor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viktor cracks Fleszar with an open hand slap.
Fleszar throws an overhand right that drops Viktor like a sack of potatoes! Fleszar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faustyn Fleszar!
A relieved looking Faustyn Fleszar 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:
JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Viktor misses with a two punch combination.
Fleszar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Viktor.
Fleszar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Fleszar has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Fleszar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleszar.
Viktor tries to pull guard but Fleszar won't allow it.
Fleszar lands a nice uppercut.
Fleszar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fleszar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viktor backwards.
A short right from Fleszar.
A short right from Fleszar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viktor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleszar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fleszar as the two fighters clinch.
Fleszar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fleszar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktor backwards.
Fleszar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fleszar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viktors head.
Fleszar gets underhooks to prevent Viktor's takedown attempt.
Fleszar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Viktor is rocked!#T1#
Viktor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleszar.
Viktor looks winded!
A short uppercut from Fleszar.
Viktor is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleszar finish him?
Fleszar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fleszar fails to land.
Viktor seems to have recovered his senses.
Fleszar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viktor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fleszar walks away with a smile on his face. Viktor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faustyn Fleszar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Viktor.
Fleszar measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Viktor! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Faustyn Fleszar! |
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Event:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Viktor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inoue takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Viktor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viktor.
Viktor misses with a straight left.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viktor throws a lazy body kick
and Viktor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inoue chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Viktor can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue checks a leg kick.
Viktor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viktor throws a lazy head kick
and Inoue counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Viktor throws a poor cross that misses
and Viktor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like The Viktor has been cut.
Viktor falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab.
Viktor jabs Inoue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viktor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naoki Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viktor throws a one two combo.
Viktor wants to slow Inoue down by chopping away at his legs.
Inoue checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Inoue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viktor misses with a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Viktor throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Viktor throws a low kick but Inoue moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viktor misses with a jab to the body
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viktor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inoue counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Viktor looks winded!
No joy there for Viktor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Viktor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inoue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viktor somewhat.
Viktor misses with a double jab
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Inoue checks a leg kick.
Viktor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Viktor is rocked!
Viktor tries to land a body kick
and Inoue counters with a right hand from hell and Viktor is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naoki Inoue!
A very excited looking Naoki Inoue 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:
New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Ayers drops his hands momentarily and Viktor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Ayers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ayers is in close to Viktor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ayers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ayers won't allow Viktor to get back to his feet.
Ayers postures up in Viktor's guard and throws a big left but Viktor blocks it.
Viktor trying to control the position.
Ayers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ayers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Ayers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Ayers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ayers lands in his opponent's guard.
Viktor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ayers controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viktor is looking to sweep but instead, Ayers has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Ayers wants to pass the guard but Viktor is defending well.
Viktor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ayers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ayers's back!
Ayers trying to control the position but Viktor manages to sink in the hooks.
Viktor has the hooks in. Ayers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Ayers wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Ayers right now.
Viktor avoiding Ayers 's attempts to control his hands. #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.
Viktor tries to get the hooks in deep but Ayers pushed the leg off.
Viktor is not going to allow Ayers to sit and survive in this position.
Ayers prevents Viktor from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viktor gets his hands free as Ayers looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Viktor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Viktor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Ayers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ayers throws an elbow but it misses.
Ayers stalls. #TD#
Ayers pulls Viktor into guard.
Viktor wants to control from the top but Ayers keeps moving.
Ayers trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viktor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ayers's guard.#T1##SUB#
Ayers looking for a guillotine here but Viktor defends easily.
#SUB#
Ayers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viktor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Viktor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ayers, up you get! #KD2#
Viktor drops Ayers with a nice combination! Viktor dives into Ayers's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Ayers is rocked!#T2#
Ayers keeping moving, preventing Viktor from controlling successfully.
Oh Ayers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktor tries to stand but Ayers is controlling from the bottom.
Viktor throwing strikes but missing.
Viktor wants to stand but Ayers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ayers wants to sweep here but Viktor controlling him for the moment.
Viktor tries to stand but Ayers is controlling from the bottom.
Viktor trying to control but Ayers is working from the bottom.
Viktor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ayers wants to get back to his feet but Viktor passes into half guard.
Viktor wants to pass to mount but Ayers is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Viktor stops Ayers from getting back to his feet.
Ayers seems to have got his legs back now.
Viktor stalling away here and it's allowed Ayers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Viktor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ayers's guard.#T3#
Ayers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ayers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ayers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ayers pulls Viktor in to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ayers continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Ayers gets a takedown into half guard.
Ayers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Viktor wants to control but Ayers is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ayers there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayers slips a nice elbow through Viktor's hands, connecting with Viktor's forehead.
Ayers wants to pass to mount but Viktor is defending the position.
Viktor tries to kick Ayers off but Ayers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Viktor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Viktor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ayers's head.#TD#
Ayers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viktor is looking to get back to his feet here but Ayers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Viktor's back.#SUB#
Ayers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Viktor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Viktor for a finish.
Viktor is trying to stand back up. #T1##SUB#
Ayers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ayers controlling from the back.
Viktor trying to get back to his feet but Ayers is in full control for now.
Viktor is taking damage to the body and head.
Viktor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Viktor is really stuck here.
Viktor is trying to stand back up.
Ayers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jonathan Ayers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Viktor is trying to stand back up.
Ayers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ayers landing with strikes.
Viktor is trying to stand back up.
Viktor takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T3##SUB#
Viktor showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Viktor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ayers.
Ayers controls the action.
Viktor wants to control his opponent's hands but Ayers gets his hands free.
Viktor is trying to get back to his feet but Ayers has full control of the position and if anything, Viktor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ayers is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Viktor up.
#SUB#
Viktor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ayers. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The Viktor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Viktor tries to roll but Ayers sticks to his back.
Ayers is not going to allow Viktor to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathan Ayers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Viktor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ayers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Ayers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viktor 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Viktor!
An intense looking The Viktor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Listen, if you’re a man and you’ve got weight on your shoulders, and you think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself, please speak to someone. Speak to anyone.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Viktor moves in looking to clinch but Ayers pushes him off.
Viktor misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Ayers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ayers.
Viktor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ayers to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Ayers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Viktor tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayers is retaining full guard.
Ayers has control of Viktor's left arm, preventing Viktor from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ayers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ayers keeping moving, preventing Viktor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ayers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ayers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ayers has his hands on Viktor's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viktor looks for a takedown but Ayers sprawls well.
As Viktor backs off Ayers throws a huge counter combo but Viktor manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Viktor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ayers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viktor is looking to get back to his feet here but Ayers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Viktor's back.
Viktor is covering up but some of the strikes from Ayers are getting through and doing damage.
#T2#
Viktor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Viktor is trying to remain composed but Ayers is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Viktor is trapped and Ayers is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ayers keeps control of the position easily here as Viktor tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Ayers working for a choke but Viktor is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayers controlling from the back.#T3#
Viktor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ayers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Viktor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Viktor tries to hold on but Ayers pushes him away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ayers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Viktor wants to hold on but Ayers pushes him away.
Viktor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayers is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ayers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ayers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Viktor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ayers back to the cage. Viktor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Viktor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ayers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ayers. #TD2#
Ayers manages to pull guard.
Ayers has his hands on Viktor's head, controlling the position.
Ayers keeping moving, preventing Viktor from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktor tries to stand but Ayers is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Ayers has Viktor pulled in close to control his posture.
Ayers keeping moving, preventing Viktor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ayers looking for subs off his back but Viktor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Viktor is looking to take a break and control but Ayers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ayers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ayers tries to kick Viktor off but Viktor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ayers is not content to let Viktor control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Viktor tries to clinch up but Ayers circles away and keeps his distance.
Viktor looks for a takedown but Ayers sprawls well.
Viktor scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Ayers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ayers lands in his opponent's guard.
Ayers 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.
Ayers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Ayers is looking to stand up but Viktor won't let him.
Viktor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ayers controls the pace.
Ayers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viktor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ayers is controlling him.
Ayers wants to get up but he can't break Viktor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ayers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viktor trying to keep a closed guard but Ayers is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viktor looking for a sweep. Not yet Viktor, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ayers 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.
Ayers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ayers stopping the sweep attempt from Viktor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viktor working a defensive guard but Ayers passes into half guard.
Viktor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ayers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ayers controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ayers 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Ayers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viktor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Ayers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ayers showed some decent athleticism there.
Ayers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ayers prevents Viktor from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ayers controlling from the full mount.
Viktor is desperately trying to improve his position but Ayers has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Ayers controlling the position easily from mount.
Ayers looking to finish Viktor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Viktor!
Viktor is in a horrible position here. Ayers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ayers controlling from the full mount.
Ayers working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2##SUB2#
Ayers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viktor tries to hold on but Ayers postures up.
Ayers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viktor is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Viktor reaches up to try and control the position but Ayers seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Viktor rolls and tries to escape and now Ayers has his back!
#SUB2#
Ayers is persistently looking for the submission but Viktor is defending it well.
Ayers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ayers punishes Viktor with strikes from the back mount.
Viktor rolls, trying to escape but Ayers keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Ayers looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ayers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Viktor tries to escape but Ayers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ayers controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Ayers looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Ayers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ayers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Ayers! |
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