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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
#1 Contender Series 265
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Jab by Soares.
A big left from Soares misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soares lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Ham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Ham controls his hands.
Ham wants a takedown but no success here.
Ham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ham has his back to the cage.
Ham tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Soares breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ham.
A punch lands to the side of Ham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ham takes one to the side of the head.
Ham walks into a straight right hand from Soares.
Soares lands a nice hook to Ham's body. Ham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ham or perhaps it was just good defense by Soares, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ham doesn't manage to clinch there - Soares circles away.
Soares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ham shoots and misses
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
Ham doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Ham is breathing heavily.
Soares works Ham's body with a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Soares lands a left and a right that send Ham crashing to the mat, dazed. Soares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Ham has been cut.
Ham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soares digs a good hook to Ham's body.
Soares cracks Ham with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Soares lands a big uppercut and Ham crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ham looks OK. Soares waves Ham back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ham is rocked!
Soares fakes the body blow, causing Ham to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ham goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilbervan Soares!
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Event:
Championship Series 170 - rd 1
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Montana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montana wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuhn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuhn fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Montana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Montana passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Montana is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kuhn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Montana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuhn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuhn is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Montana takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Montana has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuhn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Montana looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Montana patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Montana working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kuhn is doing well to defend. Montana seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kuhn is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toni Montana!
Our winner, Toni Montana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
#1 Contender Series 205
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mazanov slips a jab from Foster.
Foster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Foster has been cut.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Mazanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazanov thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Foster takes one to the side of the head.
Mazanov jabs at Foster's body.
Mazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazanov connects with a jab.
Mazanov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazanov jabs at Foster's body.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Foster is rocked!
Mazanov lands a body shot.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Mazanov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Foster! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2#
Jeff Foster's cut is getting worse.#T1##SU2#
Mazanov stands up and waves to Foster to follow him.
Foster seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Mazanov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Foster is backing up but Mazanov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Foster covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Mazanov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Mazanov!
An out of breath Dmitry Mazanov 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:
HFC - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Ham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ham is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ris manages to get to full guard.
Ris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ris working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Ham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ham throws a big elbow that misses.
Ham has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ham postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Ham gets a clinch. #TD#
Ham has hold of one of Ris's legs. Ris is fighting the takedown attempt but Ham gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ris has eaten all the pies!
Ris looks winded!
Ham looking to sit in guard and control but Ris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ris is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ris wants to pass the guard but Ham is keeping the position.
Ham pulls Ris in to control the position. #SUB#
Ham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ham working a defensive guard here.
Ris wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving. #T3#
Ham has control of Ris's left arm, preventing Ris from doing any damage.
Ham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ris on the ground.
Ris wants to pass the guard but Ham is keeping the position.
Ris stops Ham from standing up. #SUB2#
Ris has gone for a leg lock! Ham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ris's guard.#REVR#
Ris seems keen to control Ham's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ris trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Ham gets to his feet. Ris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ham tries to avoid it but Ris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ham to the ground. Ham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ham throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Ham moves into range and clinches up with Ris.
Ris wants a takedown.
#TD#
Ham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ris uses from the top position.
Ham wants to stand but Ris is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ham looking to control.
Ham looking for a sweep. Not yet Ham, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Ham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Ham stands up and waves to Ris to follow him.
Ham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ris can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ham gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Ris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Ris pulls guard successfully.
Ham lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ris is breathing heavily.
Ham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ham working some strikes from top position.
Ham works over Ris with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham throwing strikes from guard but Ris blocks nicely.
Ham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ris's guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Ham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Ris won't allow Ham to sweep him here.
Ris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ham pulls Ris in close to his closed guard and prevents Ris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ham is trying to keep Ris in close.
Ham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ris's guard. #REVR##T4#
Ris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ris looking to pass the guard.
Ris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ham seems keen to control Ris's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ham swings for the body but Ris moves out of range.
Ham misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ham.
Ris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
An elbow from Ham crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ris keeps working.
Ris is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ham working away.
Ris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ham taking a breather here.
Ham wants to stand but Ris has his arm trapped.
Ham scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ham landing strikes.
Ham misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Ham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ris has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Ham stands up and beckons Ris to his feet.
Ham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Ham pushes Ris up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Ham lands a body punch. #TD#
Ham gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ris wants to get back to his feet but Ham passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Ham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ris is looking to control Ham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ris avoid being mounted?
Ham drops an elbow to the side of Ris's head.
Jack Ham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ris wants to control but Ham is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Ris tries to get to full guard but Ham has control of the leg.
Ris trying to hold on to Ham's head to control him but Ham postures up.
Ham working the head and body with strikes.
Ris trying to hold on to Ham's head to control him but Ham postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ham wants to pass to mount but Ris is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ham 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ham!
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Event:
HFC - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuhn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Kuhn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hamada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hamada wants to control but Kuhn is keeping him busy.
Kuhn tries to get to full guard but Hamada has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hamada seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuhn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 1 - Genesis
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Foster dives in and scores a takedown into McGee's guard.
Foster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McGee wants to stand up but Foster is controlling him. #SUB2#
McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McGee is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster throws a strike but McGee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
McGee trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee advances to half guard.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
McGee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foster has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
McGee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McGee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Foster tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim McGee!
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Event:
HFC - Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuhn swivels and escapes.
Kuhn is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuhn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuhn tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
John Kuhn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuhn. That did some damage!
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuhn with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kuhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn throws a head kick that misses.
Kuhn tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuhn tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuhn sprawls well. Kuhn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Kuhn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuhn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davis manages to circle out of the way.
Kuhn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuhn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Kuhn.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuhn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuhn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuhn dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Kuhn's head and hops out.
Kuhn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuhn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Davis shoots in and drives through. Kuhn sprawls well.
Kuhn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Davis looks winded!
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis throws a leg kick but Kuhn sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuhn is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuhn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kuhn tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Kuhn's takedown attempt.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis looking for a takedown.
Kuhn has Davis pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuhn dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Kuhn's head and hops out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuhn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuhn tries to clinch up.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Kuhn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuhn with a poor takedown
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Kuhn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuhn swivels and escapes.
Kuhn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuhn shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Kuhn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuhn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuhn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Kuhn wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Davis darts in and clinches Kuhn up against the cage.
Davis just leaning against Kuhn, taking a breather. #TD2#
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kuhn is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
Kuhn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Kuhn from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Davis is looking for a triangle but Kuhn pushes his legs off easily.
Kuhn wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kuhn trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuhn motions for Davis to come forward. Kuhn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis misses with the combination.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuhn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Kuhn ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuhn's waist but Kuhn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
John Kuhn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Davis.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Kuhn, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Kuhn against the cage but Kuhn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kuhn has managed to clinch.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuhn taking a breather.
Kuhn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuhn stuffs the takedown.
As Davis tries to get set, Kuhn tries to push him back and clinch up but Davis manages to avoid the attempt.
Kuhn shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Kuhn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kuhn looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Kuhn drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.#ES2#
Davis wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Kuhn.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Kuhn shoots in.
Kuhn is looking to clinch.
Kuhn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuhn.
Kuhn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.
Kuhn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuhn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuhn lands with a right hand.
Kuhn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuhn closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Kuhn pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuhn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Kuhn ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuhn tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuhn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kuhn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuhn misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kuhn breaks from the clinch.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuhn.
Davis tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kuhn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Kuhn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Kuhn gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage.
Kuhn appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuhn.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis throws out a counter right but Kuhn avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuhn shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuhn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kuhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Kuhn shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuhn. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuhn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuhn somewhat.
As Kuhn backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Kuhn manages to avoid it all.
Kuhn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John Kuhn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuhn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuhn.
Kuhn closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Kuhn pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuhn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Davis. That one must have hurt.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis throws a counter combo.
Kuhn tries to clinch up.
Kuhn misses with a wild combination.
Kuhn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Davis pushes Kuhn up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Davis jumps guard.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Davis controlling the action here.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuhn is trying to stand.
#T4#
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kuhn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Davis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Davis!
Davis controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Davis!
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Event:
Core Combat VI - Finale
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Soares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ham looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares trying to control but Ham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soares content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ham has locked up a guillotine! Ham's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Soares is holding on here and Ham must be using up a lot of energy. Soares has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ham gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Ham!
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Event:
Core Combat V
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Kuhn tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuhn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kuhn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Kuhn is defending the position.
Kuhn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Davis stalling. #SUB2#
Kuhn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuhn is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis controlling the action here.#SU#
Davis decides to return to a standing position.
Kuhn shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Kuhn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis throws a head kick that Kuhn semi-blocks.
Kuhn tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Kuhn shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuhn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kuhn.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kuhn has Davis pressed against the cage.
Davis looking for a takedown.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuhn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Davis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuhn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
Kuhn goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Kuhn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuhn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
Kuhn stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
#TD#
Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuhn uses from the top position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Kuhn from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuhn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuhn works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuhn with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuhn shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuhn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuhn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuhn misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuhn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Kuhn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kuhn.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuhn.
Davis is looking to counter the offense by Kuhn and move into the clinch.#CL#
Davis clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuhn drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Davis pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuhn is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuhn defends it easily.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Davis is keen to just control but Kuhn is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuhn is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuhn defending well though. #T2#
Kuhn is concentrating on defense, preventing Davis from advancing position.
Davis prevents Kuhn from improving his position.
Kuhn trying to control here.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuhn wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
#T3#
Davis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuhn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Davis has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kuhn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis wants to control the pace but Kuhn is squirming around nicely.
Kuhn is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuhn trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Davis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuhn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis jumps guard but Kuhn stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Kuhn throws a head kick that misses.
Davis is looking to counter the offense by Kuhn and move into the clinch.
Kuhn shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Kuhn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuhn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuhn tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuhn. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuhn after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuhn being controlled against the cage.
Kuhn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuhn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davis has Kuhn pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuhn.
Kuhn missing with knees to the body.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuhn prevents it.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Mark Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kuhn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuhn preventing the sweep.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuhn's guard. #REVR#
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuhn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuhn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Davis trying to control but Kuhn is working from the bottom.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
I wouldn't like to be where Kuhn is right now.
Davis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Davis moves into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Davis looking to ground and pound but Kuhn is blocking nicely.
Kuhn is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuhn tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Davis!
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Event:
Core Combat IV
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Foster misses with a head kick.
Yada shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Yada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yada throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yada tries to counter by clinching up but Foster breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yada looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toson Yada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Yada catches Foster right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Foster has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Yada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Yada is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Foster rolls with it to try and escape but Yada cranks on the arm and Foster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toson Yada!
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Event:
Core Combat II
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ham shoots in looking for a takedown but Hasangjekaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hasangjekaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Ham gets a takedown into half guard.
Ham looks winded!
Hasangjekaj tries to roll over but Ham keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hasangjekaj actively working from the bottom here.
Ham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hasangjekaj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ham pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hasangjekaj defending well though. #SUB#
Hasangjekaj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ham pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hasangjekaj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ham controlling the action here.
Hasangjekaj tries to roll over but Ham keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hasangjekaj tries to roll over but Ham keeps him under control.
Hasangjekaj tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ham has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hasangjekaj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Hasangjekaj wants to hold on but Ham pushes him away.
Hasangjekaj is trying desperately to improve position.
Hasangjekaj is working hard here to advance position.
Ham working Hasangjekaj over with strikes here.
Ham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hasangjekaj tries to lock up and control but Ham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Ham raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ham is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hasangjekaj can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ham working Hasangjekaj over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasangjekaj tries to hold on but Ham postures up.
Hasangjekaj is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ham drives through with a takedown into Hasangjekaj's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ham working some strikes from top position.
Hasangjekaj wants to stand up but Ham is controlling him.
Jack Ham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hasangjekaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ham scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham throws a strike but Hasangjekaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ham wants to stand up but Hasangjekaj is controlling him. #SUB2#
Ham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ham is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hasangjekaj prevents Ham from getting back to his feet.
Ham wants to sweep here but Hasangjekaj controlling him for the moment.
Ham wants to stand up but Hasangjekaj is controlling him.
Hasangjekaj trying to control but Ham is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasangjekaj moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sukalem Hasangjekaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasangjekaj displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hasangjekaj misses with a double jab.
Ham wants to counter the offense by Hasangjekaj and move into the clinch position.
Hasangjekaj throws a nice looking combination but Ham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasangjekaj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ham.
Ham shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hasangjekaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ham throws a big counter head kick but Hasangjekaj avoids it with no problem.
Hasangjekaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Ham responds with a good body kick, but Hasangjekaj manages to step out the way in time.
Sukalem Hasangjekaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ham looking to score a takedown here. Hasangjekaj is defending well but Ham drives through and ends up in Hasangjekaj's guard.
Ham lands a couple of elbows.
Hasangjekaj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Ham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hasangjekaj throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ham controlling from the top position.
Hasangjekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ham is one step ahead there.
Ham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ham tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasangjekaj is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hasangjekaj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ham.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasangjekaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasangjekaj moves in looking to clinch but Ham pushes him off.
Ham shoots in for a takedown but Hasangjekaj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hasangjekaj stalks Ham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ham's face. Ham staggers backwards, shaken.
Hasangjekaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasangjekaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham darts in looking for a takedown but Hasangjekaj gets double underhooks and turns Ham into the cage.
Hasangjekaj tries to clinch up.
Ham has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sukalem Hasangjekaj dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hasangjekaj scores with a nice head shot.
Hasangjekaj closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hasangjekaj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Hasangjekaj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hasangjekaj on the inside.
Hasangjekaj tries to pull guard but Ham holds him up against the cage and eventually Hasangjekaj drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hasangjekaj has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ham uses from the top position.
Hasangjekaj being controlled here, momentarily.
Ham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ham is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hasangjekaj is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hasangjekaj has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hasangjekaj won't allow Ham to sweep him here.
Hasangjekaj trying to control but Ham is working from the bottom.
Ham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ham looking for a sweep. Not yet Ham, not yet.
Ham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hasangjekaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hasangjekaj!
#T3#
Hasangjekaj scores with a one two! Ham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hasangjekaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ham circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Hasangjekaj coming out on top.
Hasangjekaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ham circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Ham gets a takedown into half guard.
Ham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##ES#
Hasangjekaj kicks Ham off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasangjekaj scores with a three punch combo!
Ham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasangjekaj is looking to clinch.
Hasangjekaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ham slips a jab and a cross from Hasangjekaj.
Ham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hasangjekaj's waist but Hasangjekaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ham off to one side.
Ham misses with a low kick.
Hasangjekaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sukalem Hasangjekaj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hasangjekaj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sukalem Hasangjekaj!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 941 Round 1
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Kuhn with that takedown attempt.
Kuhn slips under a jab.
Kuhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from James as Kuhn shoots in.
Johnny James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kuhn.#CL2#
Kuhn closes the distance and clinches.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuhn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to break free but Kuhn pushes him back against the cage.
Kuhn is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuhn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuhn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Kuhn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Kuhn does no damage.
Kuhn keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by James.
James jabs Kuhn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuhn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuhn looks winded!
James scores with a punch to the head.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Kuhn gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kuhn tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but James is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kuhn buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kuhn!! Kuhn is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. James throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jenkins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Foster stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet. #TD#
Foster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foster is in Jenkins's guard.
Foster 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. #T1#
Foster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Foster is pushing down on Jenkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Foster stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jenkins to get to his feet.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiger Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Foster clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Foster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foster stalling the fight.
#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Foster looking for a takedown.
Jenkins keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Foster gets the takedown into side control.
Foster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Check out the look on Foster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Foster takes a little break here. Jenkins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Foster working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Foster tries to move to mount but Jenkins blocks the move with his legs.
Foster moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jenkins prevents Foster from moving into mount.
Foster slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Foster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Foster has managed to clinch.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foster is defending well.
Foster misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Foster pulls guard effortlessly.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Foster looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Jenkins pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Foster is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster is trying to stand.
#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.
Foster is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foster showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Jenkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster is taking a breather. Jenkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SU#
Foster escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Foster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!#SUB#
Foster tries for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Foster controls the position. #T4#
Foster'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#
Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jenkins, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Foster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jenkins gets caught napping as Foster dives in and scores a takedown. Jenkins manages to retain guard.#SU#
Foster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Foster scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Foster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Foster 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.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foster lands a couple of digs.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.#T3##TD#
Foster tightens his grip and picks Jenkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Jenkins manages to land in guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Foster passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Foster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foster content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Foster.
Foster is pressing down on Jenkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now. #T4#
Foster moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Foster decides to stand back up. #TD#
Foster 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.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tiger Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Foster stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foster 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ham shoots in and bounces Del Meyers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Del Meyers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Meyers trying to keep a closed guard but Ham is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ham looking to pass the guard.
Ham lands a couple of digs.
Ham content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham stops Del Meyers from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Ham gets a double leg takedown into Del Meyers's guard.
Ham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Meyers on the ground.
Ham wants to pass the guard but Del Meyers is keeping the position.
Ham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ham is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Ham drops back looking for a leg! Del Meyers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Meyers manages to kick Ham off! Ham jumps back into Del Meyers's guard.
Ham stays in close to Del Meyers's body and controls the position. #T3#
Del Meyers keeping full guard, as Ham tries to pass.
Ham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Meyers's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ham cracks Del Meyers with a solid left hand.
Ham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ham'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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Del Meyers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Meyers can't keep his opponent in guard - Ham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Del Meyers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ham trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ham dominated that round.
That's time! Ham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Del Meyers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Del Meyers has momentary wrist control but Ham slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Del Meyers is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Del Meyers for as long as he can get away with.
Ham postures up and lands a big shot to Del Meyers's brow.
Ham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Meyers can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Del Meyers is looking to clinch but Ham is avoiding it.
#CL#
Ham gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Del Meyers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ham 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. #T3#
Ham is in close to Del Meyers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Meyers is keeping the position for now.
Del Meyers being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ham is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Meyers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Del Meyers was covering up waiting for the punch and Ham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ham controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ham drops an elbow to the side of Del Meyers's head.
Ham not doing much here.
Ham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Del Meyers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ham continues to stall.#SUB#
Ham is trying to work for a kimura but Del Meyers is defending well.
Ham wants to pass to mount but Del Meyers is defending the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ham passes to full mount!
Ham lands a couple of good shots and Del Meyers has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ham really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Del Meyers.
Del Meyers trying to control but not successfully.
Ham trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Del Meyers doesn't escape.
Jack Ham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Ham tightening his grip on Del Meyers, looking for the choke.
Ham scores with strikes from the back.
Ham throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Del Meyers!
Del Meyers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ham keeps control of the position easily here as Del Meyers tries to buck him off.
Ham scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Del Meyers is looking for a way out. #ROC#
Del Meyers is rocked!
Ham is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Del Meyers is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ham!
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