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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smack.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smack feints a jab promting Mike to slip. Smack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mike slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mike scores with a one two! Smack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mike tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Mike shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smack is trying to defend but Mike finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike stops Smack from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Smack pushes Mike off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Mike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smack.
Smack misses with a few strikes there.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Smack tries to land a front kick but Mike steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mike misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Mike closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smack to the mat! Smack manages to get full guard. #ES#
Smack kicks Mike off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Mike pushes Smack up against the cage in a clinch.
Smack throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Mike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mike is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Smack.
#T2#
Mike working hard to break the clinch.
Smack stalling.
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!
Mike is looking to break free of the clinch but Smack has double underhooks.
Mike jumps guard but Smack stands there with Mike around his waist. Mike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massey Mike.
Smack lands a knee to the body.
Smack lands with a left to the head.
Mike is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smack to keep the fight standing.
Mike wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mike landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Mike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smack as he avoids it easily.
Mike avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smack misses with the combination.
Mike tries a head kick but it misses.
Smack motions for Mike to come forward. Smack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mike shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike has a takedown stuffed.
Smack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smack lands with a kick to the temple. Mike shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smack was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
Smack looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Mike with the counter takedown but Smack avoids it easily.#T4#
Smack blocks a head kick by Mike.
Smack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mike takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Smack's head coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Mike moves in looking to clinch but Smack pushes him off.
Smack checks a low kick from Mike.
Mike misses with a head kick.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Mike moves out of range easily.
Smack moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMike.
Mike goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mike looks winded!
Smack misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Smack. #TD2#
Mike dives in and scores a takedown into Smack's guard.
Mike tries to free his leg and advance position but Smack is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Smack.
Smack stuns Mike with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Mike instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mike lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smack has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mike is on him like a limpet, forcing Smack back against the cage.
Mike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smack is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike wants to break free but Smack has control.
Mike has had enough of the clinch but Smack keeps him there for the moment.
Mike is trying to drag Smack to the mat but Smack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massey Mike.
Smack lands an elbow just above Mike 's eye.
Mike is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mike is trying to pull guard but Smack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mike is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Mike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike wants to clinch.
It looked like Smack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smack throws a right and a left that Mike avoids nicely. #T2#
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smack swinging wildly here.
Mike shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smack pinned against the cage. Smack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mike looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Mike persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
Smack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mike.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smack misses with a few strikes there.
Mike takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smack 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.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike scores with a jab to the body.
Mike avoids the head kick by Smack.
Mike avoids the head kick by Smack.
#CL#
Smack instigates a clinch.
Mike wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mike drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4##BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mike tries a head kick but it misses.
Mike on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mike counters with a one-two to the body.
Smack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smack digs a good hook to Mike's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smack throws a nice looking combination but Mike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike shoots in looking for a takedown but Smack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mike's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smack misses with a low kick.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Mike is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mike shoots for a takedown but Smack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massey Mike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mike fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smack throws a series of punches but Mike avoids them all with ease.
Mike lands a really nice looking cross but Smack seems unphased.
Smack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smack scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheers as Mike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smack doesn't seem phased though.
Massey Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smack throws a head kick that misses
and Mike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smack connects with a high kick.
Mike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mike tries to clinch but Smack is having none of it.
Mike goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mike is able to avoid easily.
Mike moves out of range of the body kick.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mike can do to turn this around?
Smack delivers a nice body kick.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Smack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smack throws a right hand that Mike ducks under and follows up with a left that Mike also avoids with ease.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smack looks to land a body kick but Mike moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mike.
Smack throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Smack misses with a two punch combination.
Mike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Smack rushes Mike and presses him up against the cage.
Smack tries a knee to the head but Mike blocks it.
Smack lands a knee to the head.
Smack stalls. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike lands with a good body shot.
Smack cracks Mike with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smack connects with a body shot that sends Mike's belly button to the back.
Mike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mike there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smack slips a jab and a cross from Mike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smack as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Smack moves into the clinch.
Mike wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smack lands a jab-cross combination.
Smack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Smack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
After the big win, Johnny Smack made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Mike fails with the takedown.#TD#
Mike shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dunn is trying to control but can't.
Mike prevents Dunn from improving his position.
Mike throwing shots but Dunn is blocking nicely.
Mike 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike stops Dunn from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mike trying to control the action but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Dunn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mike's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mike's back!#T1#
Mike is trying to break free.
Dunn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Mike as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dunn!
Dunn struggling to land strikes to the head as Mike covers up.
Dunn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mike's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn keeps control of the position as Mike tries to break free.
Dunn lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mike tries to escape but Dunn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mike looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mike rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mike wants to get back to his feet.
Dunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Dunn not doing much here.
Dunn throwing shots but Mike is blocking nicely.
Mike trying to control from the bottom.
Mike is looking to improve his position.
Dunn is trying to control the action in half guard but Mike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dunn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU2#
Dunn stands up and beckons Mike to join him on the feet.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Mike fails with the takedown.
Romeo Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunn!
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mike fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mike with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense.
Mike's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mike scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dunn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mike shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romeo Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Dunn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Dunn clinches.
Dunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Dunn avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Dunn prevents Mike from breaking the clinch.
Mike trying to control the position but instead, Dunn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mike into the cage.#BC2#
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Mike fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat.
Dunn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike throws a head kick that misses.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunn wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Dunn throws out a loose jab but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunn misses with a looping right.
Mike shoots in but Dunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunn dips to his left and cracks Mike with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunn!
Massey Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dunn moves into the clinch.
Dunn lands a damaging elbow.
Mike is trying to push Dunn away but Dunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mike's defenses.
Dunn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mike up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike tries for a takedown but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mike appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Dunn stuffs the takedown.
Mike throws out a loose jab but Dunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunn misses with a two punch combination.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Mike ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Dunn misses.
Dunn swinging wildly here.
Mike wants to clinch.#T3#
Mike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Mike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Mike ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn lunges at Mike with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mike's hand.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mike. #CL2#
Dunn rushes Mike and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mike is defended easily by Dunn.
Mike misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Dunn forces Mike back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn avoids the elbow strike from Mike, against the cage.
Dunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dunn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dunn pushes Mike back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dunn digs a right hand into Mike's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mike's gas tank. #BC2#
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Dunn 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#
No luck for Mike with that takedown attempt.
Mike with a poor takedown
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunn.
Mike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunn.
Mike seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Mike's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn cracks Mike with a good jab.
Mike throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunn thuds a left hand into Mike's body.
Dunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mike's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Mike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunn throws out the jab. #CL2#
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Dunn slows down the pace here.
Mike misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Dunn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dunn.
Mike tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Massey Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romeo Dunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mike.
Mike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Dunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn throws a right hand that Mike ducks under and follows up with a left that Mike also avoids with ease.
Dunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mike slips a straight right by Dunn.
Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Mike.
Dunn throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mike's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Dunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Mike avoids them all with ease.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
Mike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice combination there by Dunn.
Mike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Mike moved out of range nicely.
Dunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mike's head backwards.#CL2#
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Dunn lands an elbow just above Mike 's eye. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunn cracks Mike with a good jab.#ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Dunn tries to bum rush Mike with a series of wild strikes but Mike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mike wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Mike slips a straight right by Dunn.
Mike tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunn manages to circle out of the way.
Mike wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Dunn tries to counter with a clinch but Mike shakes him off and moves away.
Mike walks into a straight right hand from Dunn.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Romeo Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Dunn moves into range and clinches up with Mike.
Mike takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mike has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunn 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Dunn!
After winning the bout, Romeo Dunn 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 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Mike. Mike gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Li counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Li working Mike over with strikes.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mike trying to control from the bottom.
Li controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Mike is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mike is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mike taking shots to the head.
Li punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mike takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Li's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weichung Li!
An out of breath Weichung Li 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 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Carey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike unleashes a big counter combination but Carey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carey shoots for a takedown but Mike saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike throws a head kick that Carey semi-blocks.
Mike dives in for a single leg takedown but Carey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mike moves into the clinch successfully.
Mike tries to break free but Carey pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey fails to land with a series of punches.
Carey misses with a takedown
and Mike counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karter Carey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Mike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Carey throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Carey rushes Mike and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mike breaks the clinch.
Carey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Carey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Carey clinches. #BC#
Carey manages to break the clinch.
Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat.
Mike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Mike tries for a takedown but Carey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Carey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mike looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carey lands an elbow.
Mike is looking for a sweep.
Carey controlling the position from side mount.
Carey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Carey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mike has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Carey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mike gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Carey seems content to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carey trying to pass the guard but Mike defending well.
Carey is trying to control the action in half guard but Mike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mike knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carey. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mike lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike with a poor takedown #CL#
and Carey counters by clinching up.
Mike being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Carey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Karter Carey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Carey closes the distance and clinches.
Mike fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mike jumps guard but Carey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mike being controlled against the cage.
Mike is trying to force a seperation but Carey has the dominant position.
Mike fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karter Carey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massey Mike.#BC2#
Mike breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Carey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SU#
Carey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mike to get to his feet.
Carey fails with the takedown.
Mike steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carey.
Mike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carey.
Mike changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mike.
Karter Carey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Carey moves into the clinch successfully.
Carey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carey walks away with a smile on his face. Mike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Carey keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Carey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carey gets underhooks to prevent Mike's takedown attempt.
Mike missing with knees to the body.
Mike has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carey after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Carey as Mike shoots in.
Mike moves in looking to clinch but Carey pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carey.#T3##CL#
Carey takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Carey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Carey drives through with a takedown into Mike's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carey stopping the sweep attempt from Mike.
Mike is trying to control the position but Carey postures up.
Carey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mike for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Mike wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carey is now in half guard.
Carey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mike is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Carey jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carey advances to full mount.
Carey working Mike over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Carey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mike closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carey did well to prevent Mike getting side control.
Carey pushes Mike off and gets back to his feet.
Carey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mike can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Carey. No joy for Mike on that attempt.
Mike shoots for a double leg takedown but Carey sprawls well. He's pushed Mike's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Carey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mike is trying to drag Carey to the mat but Carey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karter Carey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massey Mike.
Carey stalling in the clinch.
Mike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Carey breaks the clinch.
Mike connects with a high kick.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mike goes for a double leg but Carey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carey continues to drive forward.#CL#
Carey takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Carey.
Mike looking to stall.
Carey has Mike pushed against the cage.#TD#
Carey jumps into guard, dragging Mike to the mat.
Massey Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Carey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Carey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mike's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karter Carey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carey stands and throws Mike's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Carey slows the pace down.
Mike manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carey is working away from the top position though.
Carey prevents Mike from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Carey there.
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. Carey connects with a nice short shot to Mike's temple. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carey in particular looking to stall.
Mike controlling the position well.
Carey works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Carey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carey, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Carey! |
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Event:
JF 43 - Will Fu Li Submit!?
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Mike half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mike looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
letting Mike counter with a right hand.
Mike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mike wants to clinch.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Mike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holmes swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mike misses.
Mike wants to clinch up but Holmes keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mike has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Mike closes the distance and clinches up with Holmes, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes Holmes against the cage but Holmes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Holmes misses. #T1#
Mike blocks a jab.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Mike ducks down to avoid it.
Mike connects with an inside leg kick.
Holmes keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes throws a shot from downtown. Mike moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Mike closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes kicks Mike off and gets to his feet.
Mike shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Mike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a hook but Mike blocks it.
Mike shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mike goes for a double leg but Holmes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holmes continues to drive forward.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
#BC2#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A lazy left from Holmes finds it's target.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Holmes lands.
Mike misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Mike misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Holmes counters by clinching up.
Mike can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Mike counters with a one-two to the body.
Mike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mike.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mike.
#T3#
Mike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Mike appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mike moves away from the strike by Holmes.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Mike is out of range.
Mike goes for a double leg but Holmes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holmes continues to drive forward.
Mike has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Mike ducks down to avoid it.
Mike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Mike moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mike.
Holmes misses with a left hand
and Mike counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Mike saw that one coming.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Mike saw that one coming.
Mike scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Holmes misses with a hook.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Mike blocks a jab.
Mike lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mike counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mike looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Holmes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mike, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holmes throws a jab when Mike was well out of range.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Holmes misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to avoid it but Mike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holmes to the ground. Holmes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holmes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Holmes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Mike slams his shin into Holmes's torso.
Mike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Mike counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
Mike tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Mike ducks down to avoid it.
Mike slips under a jab.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Holmes scores with a sloppy right hand. Mike should have avoided that one.
Massey Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mike counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Mike slips the punch.
Mike works Holmes's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.#TD#
Mike decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mike is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Mike eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Holmes kicks off Mike and gets to his feet.
Holmes throws a hook but Mike avoids it easily.#CL#
Mike rushes Holmes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mike moves out of range of the strikes.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
As Holmes tries to get set, Mike tries to push him back and clinch up but Holmes manages to avoid the attempt.
Mike is looking to clinch. #T2#
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Mike persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Mike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holmes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes, as that shot connected.
Mike staying out of range there.
Mike slips a jab from Holmes.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holmes's head.
Holmes with a nice cross.
Mike slips under a jab.
Mike is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Mike's shoulder, as Mike tries to avoid the shot.
As Holmes looks to move away, Mike throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way.
Mike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Mike ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Mike tries to clinch up but Holmes circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes tries to counter with a clinch but Mike shakes him off and moves away.
Holmes throws a shot from downtown. Mike moves away and avoids it.
Mike tries to counter with a takedown but Holmes is quick to defend against it.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
Holmes misses with a hook. Mike ducked under it nicely.
Mike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mike on the side of the head.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
As Holmes backs away, Mike returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Mike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Holmes cracks Mike with a good jab.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Holmes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Mike.
Holmes wants to counter with a clinch but Mike pushes him away.
Mike is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mike looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Mike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike tries to move into range but Holmes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mike blocks a jab.
Mike slips a jab from Holmes.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mike counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
Mike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mike moves away from the strike by Holmes. #CL#
Mike darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.#BC2#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Mike shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mike.
Mike paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Mike counters with a two punch combo.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Mike feinted with a counter takedown.
Mike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mike moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Mike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to avoid it but Mike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holmes to the ground. Holmes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Holmes misses with a hook.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mike.
Mike shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Holmes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Mike counters with a one-two to the body.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mike counters with a left to the body.
Massey Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike drops his hands momentarily and Holmes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Mike's head but Mike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes misses with a hook
and Mike counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Mike to acknowledge the strikes.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Mike's shoulder, as Mike tries to avoid the shot.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Mike shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike misses with a head kick.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Mike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
Mike defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Mike on that attempt. #T3#
Mike shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmes misses the jab.
Mike moves away from the strike by Holmes.
A jab from Holmes misses.
Mike tries to land a front kick but Holmes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Mike is out of range.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Mike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mike slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Mike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holmes throws a jab when Mike was well out of range.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Mike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Mike persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes throws a hook but Mike avoids it easily.
Mike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Mike slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a hook. Mike ducked under it nicely.
Holmes works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Mike.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Mike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Mike on that attempt.
Holmes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mike moves away from the strike by Holmes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmes 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 James Atkins 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... Thomas Holmes!
A victorious Thomas Holmes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Menacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruno Menacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike misses with a low kick.
Menacho misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike wants to clinch up but Menacho keeps it at a distance.
Menacho misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Menacho closes the distance and clinches.
Menacho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mike.
Menacho lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menacho lands an uppercut.
Menacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike is trying to break the clinch but Menacho has him pressed against the cage.
Mike is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menacho to keep the fight standing.
Mike looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Menacho. #T1#
Mike is looking to break free of the clinch but Menacho has double underhooks.
Menacho is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
Menacho is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Mike fails to pull guard.
Mike drops down looking for an ankle pick but Menacho pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Menacho closes the distance and clinches.
Menacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Menacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Menacho.
Menacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Menacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Menacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menacho cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
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!
Menacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Menacho scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Menacho lands a left hand.
Menacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Menacho.
Menacho cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Menacho.
Menacho is stalling here.
Menacho works on Mike's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Menacho.
Menacho scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Menacho lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Menacho lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Menacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Menacho drops Mike with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mike looks back up at him and smiles so Menacho waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Crack! Menacho connects with the perfect overhand right and Mike falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Menacho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Menacho! |
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