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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
JFC 9
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Bravo closes the distance and pushes Wu back into the cage.#TD2# Wu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bravo is trying to keep an underhook but Wu manages to get the takedown into half guard. Bravo wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bravo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wu postures up.
Wu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Bravo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wu controls the pace. Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard. #REVR# Wu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there. Bravo is pushing down on Wu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wu is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through. Bravo is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wu wants to get back to full guard. Bravo controlling the action here. Wu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Wu actively working from the bottom here.#T2# Bravo wants to take a breather but Wu is having none of it. Bravo prevents Wu from improving his position. Bravo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Wu has his hands clasped together around Bravo's back. He's all about the action. Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wu keeps working. Bravo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wu! Bravo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Bravo throwing strikes here but Wu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bravo tries to control but Wu wriggling away. Bravo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bravo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3# Bravo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Wu is working to get back to half guard.
Bravo thowing shots but they're missing. Bravo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wu is looking to improve his position but Bravo isn't that keen on the idea. Wu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bravo.
Wu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Bravo working for a submission but Wu is keeping him at bay. Wu is trying to escape the mount.
#T4# Bravo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wu just holding on. Wu working to try and regain half guard.
Wu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bravo punching from mount but Wu doing a good job of avoiding damage. Bravo tries to control but Wu wriggling away. #SUB# Bravo is working for a guillotine from mount but Wu frees his head quite easily.
Wu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wu tries to get back to half guard but can't. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wu can do anything to dispel that myth. Bravo looking to control and managing it successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bravo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Bravo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Wu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bravo regains guard.
Bravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Wu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bravo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bravo pulls down on the head and he's put Wu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scotty Bravo! |
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Event:
JFC 9
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Err shoots in looking for a takedown but Gentry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Err's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gentry is looking for the big counter here. Gentry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentry wants it to stay on the feet. Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Err paws at him with a jab and circles away. Err goes for a double leg but Gentry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gentry continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Job Err. That's going to take a lot out of him. Err slowing the pace effectively.#TD# Err pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Err is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gentry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gentry stands up over Err, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gentry 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. Err looking to control.
#T1# Err has Gentry pulled in close to control his posture. Gentry looking to sit in guard and control but Err gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Gentry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Gentry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Err is aware though and is defending well. Gentry is pulling down on Err's head. It's preventing any offense from Err, at least for the moment. Gentry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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. Gentry looking to control but Err passes into half guard.
Gentry is trying to maintain the position but Err is very close to passing his half guard. Err wants to take a breather but Gentry is having none of it. Gentry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gentry is refusing to be controlled, as Err sits in half guard. #T3# Gentry is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gentry fails with the takedown. Err misses with a looping right. Gentry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gentry fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gentry tries to clinch there but Err circles away.
Gentry doesn't manage to clinch there - Err circles away.
Gentry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4# Gentry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Err pushes Gentry up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Err jumps guard.
Gentry is looking to advance position but Err has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Gentry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gentry keeps trying to improve his position. Err trying to control but Gentry is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Err unloads with some shots from mount but Gentry bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Job Err dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Err throws the kick towards the body but Gentry avoids it. Gentry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Gentry tries to keep at a distance but Err has taken the fight into the clinch. Err tries to score a body lock takedown but Gentry shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Err drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gentry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Gentry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gentry fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Err looks for a takedown but Gentry sprawls well. Gentry feints the counter takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Job Err. That's going to take a lot out of him. Err darts in looking for a takedown but Gentry gets double underhooks and turns Err into the cage. #T1# Gentry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Err prevents it.
Gentry tries to work over Err's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Err stops a takedown attempt from Gentry.
Gentry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Err is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Gentry gets underhooks to prevent Err's takedown attempt.
Gentry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Err as Gentry tries to tie him up. Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Err pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL# Err closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Err looking to throw knees to the head but Gentry is blocking nicely.
Err has Gentry pressed against the cage, preventing Gentry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# Err jumps into guard, dragging Gentry to the mat.
Err keeping full guard, as Gentry tries to pass. #SUB2# Gentry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Err manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gentry has Err in his guard.#REVR# Err throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Err content to stall in guard here. Gentry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Err. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gentry wants to sweep here but Err controlling him for the moment. Err is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gentry can do to turn this around?#SU# Err stands up and waves to Gentry to follow him. Gentry avoids the head kick by Err.
Err defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gentry.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL# Err clinches. #TD# Err manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Err is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Err not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentry throws an elbow that misses. Err uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gentry's guard. Nice move by Err!#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gentry can do anything to dispel that myth. Gentry pulls Err in close to prevent any damage. Gentry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Job Err 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# Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Err as he avoids it easily. Err gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gentry shoots in and drives through. Err sprawls well. Gentry shoots in for a double leg but Err sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Job Err has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Gentry. Gentry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentry throws a counter combo. Err shoots for a double leg takedown but Gentry sprawls well. He's pushed Err's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice takedown defense from Err. No joy for Gentry on that attempt. #CL# Err closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Err breaks the clinch.
Err wants to clinch.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Err. Gentry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gentry shoots and misses #CL# and Err counters by clinching up. Gentry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Err just stands there and leans against the cage. Gentry wants to get back to striking at distance but Err won't allow it.
Gentry is trying to break the clinch but Err has him pressed against the cage. Err stalls. Err tries to score a body lock takedown but Gentry shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gentry gets underhooks to prevent Err's takedown attempt.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Gentry working hard to break the clinch.#T2# Gentry trying to control the position but instead, Err has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentry into the cage. Err tries a body shot but Gentry blocks it.
#TD# Err jumps guard.
Err is looking to sweep but instead, Gentry has passed into half guard.
Gentry sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Err manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# Err not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentry trying to control but Err is working from the bottom. Err trying to control the position.
Gentry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gentry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Err swivels though and keeps the full guard. Err preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gentry wants to slow Err down by chopping away at his legs. Err takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses. Err tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Err fails with the takedown and Gentry counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Job Err has been cut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Err misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Slade Gentry seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gentry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Err darts in and clinches Gentry up against the cage.#BC# Err breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Slade Gentry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Job Err is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gentry slaps away a takedown attempt from Err, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Job Err. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Err, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Job Err! |
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Event:
JFC 8
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1# Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hide is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hide connects with the punch. Bravo throws a lazy head kick and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo. Hide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hide works the jab nicely. Bravo wants to clinch and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bravo wants to clinch.#T1# Jab, jab by Hide - just one landing. Bravo misses with a jab to the body
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good standup being displayed there by Hide as he connects with a hook. Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hide lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo's head back.
Bravo looks to clinch and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hide has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hide throws a series of strikes that have Bravo backpedaling.
Hide 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hide with a hook. Bravo wants to clinch but Hide slips to the side and Hide counters with a nice uppercut. Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hide counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Bravo tries to clinch but Hide moves away and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL# Bravo has Hide up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2# Hide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Scotty Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Hide cracks Bravo with an open hand slap. Bravo misses with a hook to the body
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. Hide lunges at Bravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravo's hand. Hide throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bravo on the side of the head. Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hide scores with a hook.#T4# Hide is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bravo moves to clinch but Hide breaks away and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bravo takes one on the button. Bravo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Bravo wants to clinch enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Hide lands a head shot. Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bravo thows a leg kick but Hide checks it and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Bravo wants to clinch and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo takes one to the chin there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bravo tries to clinch and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. Bravo closes the distance but Hide moves to the side and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gregory Hide seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bravo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hide cracks Bravo with a right hand to the side of the head. Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hide circles away.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo throws a leg kick that is checked letting Hide counter with a right hand. Bravo darts in trying to clinch and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo wants to clinch but Hide slips to the side and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Hide counters with a nice uppercut. Bravo throws a leg kick and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Hide lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range. Hide scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bravo misses with a leg kick letting Hide counter with a right hand. Hide connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bravo. Bravo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bravo closes the distance but Hide moves to the side and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hide thuds his right hand into Bravo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bravo swings widly with a right hand
letting Hide counter with a right hand. Bravo tries to clinch enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Bravo wants to clinch and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bravo tries to clinch and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hide lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo's head back.
Bravo tries to clinch and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo wants to clinch but Hide slips to the side enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hide looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Hide scores with a hook. Hide keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bravo wants to clinch and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hide circles away from the clinch attempt and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo tries to clinch but Hide moves out of range. Nice shot lands for Hide. Hide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bravo darts in trying to clinch and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. A low kick from Bravo misses and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide counters with a two punch combo. #T3# Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hide scores with a nice head shot. Hide circles away from the clinch attempt and Hide counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bravo is looking to clinch but Hide is avoiding it.
Hide works the jab nicely. Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Bravo wants to clinch but Hide slips to the side and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bravo wants to clinch but Hide slips to the side and Hide counters with a one-two to the body. 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! Bravo darts in trying to clinch and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bravo wants to clinch and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hide! But no joy. Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Hide counters with a one-two to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. 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# A head kick by Bravo misses and Hide counters with a straight right hand. Hide has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bravo tries to clinch and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hide connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bravo closes the distance but Hide moves to the side and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bravo closes the distance but Hide moves to the side and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. Hide circles away from the clinch attempt and Hide counters with a straight right hand. Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo darts in trying to clinch enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Hide keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bravo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bravo throws a leg kick and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bravo tries to clinch enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bravo wants to clinch and Hide counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hide circles away from the clinch attempt and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bravo darts in trying to clinch and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Bravo tries to clinch up and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. Bravo wants to clinch letting Hide counter with a right hand. Bravo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Hide counter with a right hand. Bravo wants to clinch and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. Hide bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.#T3# Bravo moves to clinch but Hide breaks away letting Hide counter with a right hand. Bravo ducks right into an uppercut from Hide. Bravo tries to clinch enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Bravo throws a leg kick and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bravo looks to clinch and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bravo closes the distance but Hide moves to the side and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hide fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bravo moves to clinch but Hide breaks away enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Hide swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravo. Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hide circles away from the clinch attempt and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bravo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hide. Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bravo tries to clinch and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. Bravo looks to clinch and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo looks to clinch letting Hide counter with a right hand. Hide bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards. Bravo darts in trying to clinch enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Gregory Hide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hide 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Hide! |
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Event:
JFC 8
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1# Grayce throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Wu counters with a takedown into side control. Wu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Wu taking a break here but Grayce is having none of it and regains half guard. Grayce trying to control here.
#SUB2# Wu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Grayce regains full guard. Nicely done. Grayce looking for a sweep. Not yet Grayce , not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu trying to control but Grayce is working from the bottom. #SUB# Wu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Grayce has locked up a guillotine! Grayce 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wu is holding on here and Grayce must be using up a lot of energy. Wu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Grayce gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Early Grayce ! Early Grayce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
JFC 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Wu gets tackled into the ropes by Bravo. Bravo maintains the clinch. #TD# Wu gets a trip takedown into half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground. Wu trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. Wu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bravo looking to control.
Wu is in close to Bravo's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. Wu stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo. Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Wu keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully. #T1# Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wu tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bravo trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom. #SUB# Wu working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Bravo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wu looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bravo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wu is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bravo lets go of the hold and Wu can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scotty Bravo! |
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Event:
JFC 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1# Justice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Justice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Justice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt and Hammer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Hammer gets caught napping as Justice dives in and scores a takedown. Hammer manages to retain guard.#T1##SUB# Justice thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer. Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Justice trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom. Justice 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. Justice throws a big elbow that misses. Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard. Justice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working. Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Justice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Justice prevents Hammer from improving his position.#T2# Justice is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hammer wants to control but Justice is keeping busy.
Justice is looking to advance position but Hammer won't allow it. Hammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justice is working away from the top position though. Justice is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Justice frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Justice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hammer is surviving well by controlling Justice's body position as best he can. Justice working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammer tries to reverse the position but Justice maintains control. Justice trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hammer tries to lock up and control but Justice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Justice looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4# Justice thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hammer is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Justice with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Justice wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely. Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Justice has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice dominated that round. That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD# Justice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hammer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Justice manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Hammer wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Justice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Hammer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Justice manages to pass to mount!
Justice looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Justice is working for a guillotine from mount but Hammer frees his head quite easily.
#SUB# Justice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hammer is surviving well by controlling Justice's body position as best he can. Hammer tries to hold on but Justice postures up. Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Justice punching from mount but Hammer doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2##SUB# Justice is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hammer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hammer shrugs it off. Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hammer reaches up to try and control the position but Justice seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hammer rolls and tries to escape and now Justice has his back!
Justice has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hammer's body.
Gunner Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Justice struggling to land strikes to the head as Hammer covers up. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB# Justice looking for the RNC. #SUB# Hammer showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammer covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3# Hammer trying to control the action but Justice just sinks the hooks in. #SUB# Hammer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Justice. #SUB# Justice looking for the choke from the back. Hammer is really stuck here.
Hammer trying to control the position but Justice manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB# Hammer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Justice's arms. #SUB# Justice is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hammer is defending well though. Justice let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB# Justice is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hammer has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Justice has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hammer taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Justice doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunner Justice! |
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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Baum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Baum lands a glancing blow to the side of Bravo's head. Bravo tries to clinch but Baum moves out of range. Bravo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bravo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Baum connects with a superb combination that knocks Bravo out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Baum before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Baum! Adam Baum retains his super heavyweight title! After the fight, Adam Baum was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Love drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wu is not content to let Love control the position. Love working away. Wu tries to bench press Love off him but Love keeps the position. Wu can't do much from the bottom here. Wu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wu tries to get out of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Love tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Wu tries to improve position but can't. Wu is trying to control Love's posture but Love avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Love wants to control but Wu is keeping him busy. Love should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1# Wu is looking for a sweep. Wu is working hard here to advance position. Wu can't do much from the bottom here. Love trying to control the position but Wu is working away. Wu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wu can't do much from the bottom here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Love working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wu is looking for a sweep. Love wants to control but Wu is keeping him busy. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Love rushes Wu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Love gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wu.
Love is pressed up against the cage. Wu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Love down to the mat. Love avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2# Love bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3# Wu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Wu is staying active underneath Love, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wu. Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wu managing to control the position. Love tries to stand but Wu is controlling from the bottom. Wu wants to sweep here but Love controlling him for the moment. Wu trying to control the position here. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wu 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. Wu keeping full guard, as Love tries to pass. Wu is pulling down on Love's head to control his posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB# Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Love is aware though and is defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there. Wu pulls Love in close to prevent any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Love dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Love throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Wu counters with a single leg into guard. Love didn't expect that. Wu won't allow Love to sweep him here. Wu landing some decent shots from guard. Wu postures up and lands a big shot to Love's brow. Love bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard. #REVB##SUB# Wu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Love wanted to stand there but Wu had control of the position. Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully. #SUB# Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Love is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB# Wu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Love doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Love manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wu keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully. #SUB# Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Love is aware though and is defending well. Wu keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully. #SUB# Wu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Love throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wu's body to avoid the submission. Wu has instead reached around Love's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roy Wu! |
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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Imum Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imum Jr tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range. It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fight stays on the outside here - Imum Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Imum Jr tries to clinch up. Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Sheldon Hammer has been cut. Imum Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Imum Jr backing up. Imum Jr nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes. Imum Jr misses with a body shot.
Imum Jr is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum Jr throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range. Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Imum Jr tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Imum Jr, as that shot connected.
Imum Jr 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.#CL# Imum Jr gets a clinch. #T1# Imum Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Imum Jr has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Imum Jr uses from the top position. Imum Jr throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely. Hammer pulls Imum Jr in to control the position. Imum Jr 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. Hammer looking to control.
Imum Jr pushes down on Hammer's leg and manages to get into half guard. Imum Jr thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imum Jr. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Imum Jr sits in half guard. Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Imum Jr. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hammer tries to roll over but Imum Jr keeps him under control. Imum Jr throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely. Hammer wants to improve his position but Imum Jr is controlling well.
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Imum Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hammer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Imum Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Imum Jr trying to control but Hammer is having none of it. #T3# Hammer blocking the ground and pound. Imum Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Imum Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammer because Imum Jr loaded up on that one. Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Imum Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Imum Jr looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!#CUT#That has opened up Sheldon Hammer's cut even more. Imum Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Hammer bucks and avoids them well.
Imum Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Imum Jr throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Imum Jr throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4# Hammer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Imum Jr throws some wild stikes that Hammer manages to avoid easily.
Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Imum Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound. Imum Jr with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#Sheldon Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sheldon Hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Imum Jr! |
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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Weaver goes for a double leg but Bravo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravo continues to drive forward. Bravo tries to circle away but Weaver has him pinned against the cage. Bravo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weaver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bravo is looking for a takedown. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it. Bravo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Weaver 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. A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land. #T1# Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Weaver has the dominant position. A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bravo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo. Bravo tries to stall but Weaver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weaver just stands there and leans against the cage. Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo. Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Weaver is controlling him. Weaver pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo. Weaver working aggressively here.
Weaver lands on the inside with an uppercut. Weaver lands a right hand. Weaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weaver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bravo throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely. #T3# Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice jab there from Bravo. Weaver scores with the left hand. Bravo knows he should have avoided that one. Weaver with a nice calf kick. Weaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo. Bravo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with an outside leg kick.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Weaver. Weaver staying out of range there. Bravo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weaver. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Bravo. Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Bravo avoids it well and moves away. Donk. Bravo catches Weaver right on the button with a cross. Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Weaver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bravo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weaver counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4# Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Weaver ducks down to avoid it. Bravo moves into range and connects with a jab. Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with an outside leg kick.
Weaver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bravo connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off. Bravo scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Weaver walks into a left hand. John Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Weaver blocks a jab. Weaver is looking to counter punch. Bravo misses with a left hand letting Weaver counter with a right hand. Bravo misses with a right hand and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand! A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target. Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Weaver counters with a leg kick. Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bravo connects with a crisp jab. Bravo connects with a looping right hand.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Weaver.
Bravo misses with a straight left. Bravo scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weaver doesn't seem phased though. Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bravo looks to land a right hand but Weaver moved out of range. Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver counters with an inside leg kick. #CL# Weaver clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo. #T1# A short left from Weaver. Weaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards. Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Weaver has the dominant position. Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Weaver won't allow it.
Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo. Liam Weaver has scored more points in the clinch so far. Weaver scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head. Bravo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bravo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weaver is defending well. Weaver misses with a hook from the clinch. Weaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Weaver shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo. Still in the clinch, Weaver scores with a nice short uppercut. Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Weaver has the dominant position. A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo. Bravo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Weaver has him pressed against the cage. Bravo tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage.#T3# Bravo tries to pull guard but Weaver forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Weaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bravo tries to stall but Weaver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo. Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weaver just stands there and leans against the cage. Weaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver. Weaver keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Weaver has double underhooks. Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weaver walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4# Bravo missing with a left hand there. Weaver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Weaver moves out of range as Bravo strikes. Weaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bravo sizes up Weaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. John Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bravo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo scores with a hook. Weaver staying out of range there. A low kick lands for Weaver.
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Weaver dips to his left and cracks Bravo with an uppercut! Weaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weaver slips a straight right by Bravo. Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with a leg kick. Good leg kick by Weaver. #CL# Weaver moves into the clinch successfully.
Weaver scores with a nice hook to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Weaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters with a nice leg kick. Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss! A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target. A jab from Weaver misses. Bravo misses with a straight right. A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target. Bravo 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. Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver counters with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Bravo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bravo scores with a nice strike. Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bravo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Weaver blocks a jab. Weaver misses with an uppercut. #T1# Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver counters with a good low kick that Bravo was not able to check. Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Weaver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand. Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a low kick, right behind Bravo 's knee. Bravo misses with a looping right. Weaver throws a big counter combination but Bravo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bravo misses with a left hand and Weaver counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bravo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Weaver to counter with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Weaver. An attempted straight right counter from Weaver misses the target. Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Weaver counters with a low kick, right behind Bravo 's knee. Weaver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye. Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Weaver ducks under a wild hook from Bravo. Weaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Weaver throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# Bravo misses with an uppercut
enabling Weaver to counter with a crisp jab. Bravo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Decent striking displayed by Weaver there. Weaver defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand. Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Weaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bravo throws the left hand but Weaver avoids the punch easily. Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand! Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Bravo is rocked! Weaver tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Weaver finish him?#TD# Weaver shoots in and bounces Bravo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bravo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Weaver manages to pass to side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB# Weaver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Weaver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bravo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around? Weaver not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Weaver controlling the action here. Bravo seems to have recovered his senses. Weaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bravo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bravo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weaver. Weaver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Bravo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Weaver passes into side control! Bravo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Weaver is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4# Bravo tries to reverse the position but Weaver maintains control. Bravo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weaver.
A big strike lands for Weaver! That's really hurt Bravo and he's turned his back - Weaver keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Weaver jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Weaver! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Montes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montes. Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Montes looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.#T1# Montes misses with an uppercut. Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A big right from Montes misses. Montes throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# so Bravo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bravo wants to pass the guard but Montes is keeping the position.#T2# Bravo trying to control but Montes is working from the bottom. Bravo's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bravo looking to pass the guard. Montes wants to stand but Bravo is controlling the position. Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Montes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Montes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bravo is tightening it up a little... Montes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scotty Bravo! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Hammer tries to clinch up but Hide circles away and keeps his distance. Hide looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. An attempted straight right counter from Hide misses the target. Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hide finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head. Hide dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt. Hammer tries to clinch and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hide keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Hide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gregory Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Hammer. The fighters circle momentarily. Hide darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hide throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily. Hammer feints the counter takedown.#T1# Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hammer misses with a takedown attempt and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Hide on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hammer tries for a takedown but Hide circles away easily and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hammer looks winded! The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hide was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hide throws out the jab. Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hammer shoots and misses and Hide counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer. Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Hide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2# Hide bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hide uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hide misses with a straight left. Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hide counter with a right hand. Hide lands with a right hand. Hide smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hide circles away. Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hide circles away.
Hide was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hide pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sheldon Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Hide lands with a right hand. Nice defenses there by Hammer. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer. Hide lands the left hand. A head kick misses from Hammer. Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hide. Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An attempted straight right counter from Hide misses the target. Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hide lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover. Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hide. Hide throws a series of strikes that have Hammer backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hammer shoots in and drives through. Hide sprawls well. Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hide cracks Hammer with an open hand slap. Hide misses with a straight right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sheldon Hammer's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Hide backs off Hammer throws a huge counter combo but Hide manages to avoid it all.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Hide manages to break the clinch.
Hammer slips under a jab. Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer slips under a jab from Hide. The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Hammer tries to land a body kick and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hide fails to land with a series of punches.
Hide is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hammer fails with the takedown letting Hide counter with a right hand. Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hammer misses with a combination
and Hide counters with a straight right hand. Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hammer is breathing heavily.#CL2# Hammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hide, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Hammer manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Hide connects with a single shot there. Gregory Hide is winning the standup battle so far. Hammer wants to clinch up but Hide keeps it at a distance. Hide uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammer has time to react. Hide throws a big shot that misses. Gregory Hide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hammer moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammer shoots and misses enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Gregory Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Hammer. Hide tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hide stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet. Hammer misses with a takedown and Hide counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Hide sizes up Hammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice cross by Hide. Hide misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer shoots and misses and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hammer moves away from the strike by Hide. Hammer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Hide. Hammer wants to counter with a clinch but Hide pushes him away. Gregory Hide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Horrible takedown attempt by Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hide, which made it look bad. Left hook, right uppercut from Hide. #T4# Hide throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it. Hammer moves to clinch but Hide breaks away and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hide connects with the punch. Hide looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well. Hide moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donk. Hide catches Hammer right on the button with a cross. Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hide counters with a straight right hand. Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sheldon Hammer's cut. That's time! Hide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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# The crowd cheers as Hide lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammer doesn't seem phased though. Hammer misses with a takedown attempt and Hide counters with a one-two to the body. Hide scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hide slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hammer tries to clinch but Hide is having none of it. Hide throws a series of strikes that have Hammer backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gregory Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Hammer. Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer staying out of range there. Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Hide clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hide looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well. Hammer darts in trying to clinch enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab. Hammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hide is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Hide circles away and we're back to standing. Hide throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range. Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch. Hide misses with a looping left.#T2# Hammer needs to keep his hands up - Hide had a free shot at his head there. Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hide connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet. Hide throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range. Hammer tries to clinch up but Hide circles away and keeps his distance. A head kick misses from Hammer. Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hide takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hide lands a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hide connects with a looping right hand.
#T3# Hide lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hide. Hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hide throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hammer dives in and grabs Hide's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hide pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out. It looked like Hide was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jab from Hide. Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hide defends it nicely. Hide slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4# Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Hide shows good takedown defense. Hammer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hide is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hammer. Hide throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily. Hide cracks Hammer with an open hand slap. Hide throws a one two combo.
Hide throws a combination. Hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hide is looking to counter punch. Hammer misses with a takedown and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hide cracks Hammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sheldon Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gregory Hide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A combination from Hide does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Gregory Hide showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hide, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Hide! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo tries to clinch up. Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vargas throws a counter combo. Vargas scores with a head kick. Bravo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Vargas misses with a body shot.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.#CL# Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Vargas in a clinch.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing. Bravo avoiding damage.
Vargas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bravo tries to pull guard but Vargas won't allow it.
#T1# Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Vargas tries a knee to the head but Bravo blocks it.
#BC2# Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Vargas. Bravo tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it. Bravo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Bravo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bravo avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Vargas tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vargas lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bravo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2# Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily. Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. This has been an exciting period of action! Bravo avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bravo connects with a body shot. Vargas cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vargas lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo misses with a kick to the body.
Vargas rushes Bravo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bravo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vargas piles on the pressure and Bravo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Vargas! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Wu drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wu walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Grant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wu tries to avoid it but Grant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wu to the ground. Wu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wu shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wu motions for Grant to come forward. Wu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wu leaves Grant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Wu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Wu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Grant has a closed guard, preventing Wu from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu sitting in guard here, content to control. Wu stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.#T1# Grant keeping full guard, as Wu tries to pass. Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grant is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wu swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant lands with a cross. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Wu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant sprawls well initially but Wu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wu wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy. Wu trying to control the pace. Wu wants to stand but Grant has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Grant moves into full guard.
Grant being controlled here, momentarily. #T3# It looks like Wu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Wu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now. Grant trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Wu working some strikes from top position. Wu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wu throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Grant wants to clinch. Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wu pinned against the cage. Wu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wu takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses. Wu tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily#CL# and Grant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Wu dominated that round. That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Wu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wu avoids a kick to the body.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wu, pushing him back against the cage. Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Grant has Wu pressed against the cage.
Wu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Wu gets a trip takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Grant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Wu slowing the pace effectively. Wu managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Wu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.#T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Grant jumps guard but Wu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Grant manages to break the clinch.
Wu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Grant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Wu breaks the clinch.
#T2# Wu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant shoots for a takedown but Wu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Wu moves into range and clinches up with Grant. Grant is trying to push Wu away but Wu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wu stalling the fight.
Grant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wu is looking for a takedown. Grant tries to pull guard but Wu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Wu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Grant gets caught flat footed, as Wu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Grant kicks Wu off and gets to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wu circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Wu closes the distance and clinches. #T3# Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grant.
Wu trying to land knees to the body.
#TD# Grant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Wu lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wu wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. Wu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Wu working some strikes from top position.#T4# Grant being controlled here, momentarily. Wu trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom. Wu lands a couple of digs. Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Grant preventing the sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Moses Grant will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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# Grant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2# Wu rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage. Wu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.#TD2# Wu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Wu cracks Grant with an elbow. That is naaassty. Grant is trying to get back to half guard. Wu controls the position. Wu trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom. Wu tries to stand but Grant is controlling his head. #T1# Wu in side control lands a decent elbow. Grant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Wu tries to stand and escape but Grant is controlling the position. #ES# Grant has one foot on Wu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Grant dives in for a single leg takedown but Wu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wu as Grant tries to tie him up. #BC2# Wu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant tries for a takedown but Wu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wu is looking for the big counter here.#T2# Wu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side. Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but Wu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Wu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wu showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grant sees it coming and defends easily. Grant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grant tries to get out of the position. Wu lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Grant is trying to maintain the position but Wu is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Wu is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Wu is working for a submission of some sort.
Wu is thwarting Grant's attempts to control the position. Wu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Wu is taking a breather. Grant 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. Grant trying to hold on to Wu's head to control him but Wu postures up.
Wu scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Well, if Wu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wu wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Roy Wu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wu 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Wu! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD# Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into Bravo's guard. Bravo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo trying to control the position.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.#T1# Hamilton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2# Bravo working for a triangle but Hamilton defends it easily.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bravo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB# Hamilton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Hamilton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bravo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Hamilton is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Bravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground. Bravo wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bravo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Hamilton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hamilton working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
#SUB# Hamilton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bravo has picked Hamilton up and slammed him! Hamilton can't keep hold of the triangle and Bravo manages to pass to side control! Hamilton is breathing heavily. An elbow from Bravo crashes against the mat.
Hamilton parries the strikes from Bravo easily there. Bravo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hamilton to escape.
#T3# An elbow from Bravo crashes against the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Bravo throwing shots but missing, from side control. Hamilton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Hamilton regains half guard. Hamilton is refusing to be controlled, as Bravo sits in half guard. #SUB# Hamilton looking for submissions off his back. Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamilton defends it well. Bravo works his way into side control. Hamilton sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB# Hamilton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily. Bravo throwing shots but Hamilton is blocking nicely. #SUB# Hamilton looking for submissions off his back. Hamilton is looking to improve his position.
Bravo is trying to control. Hamilton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hamilton is staying active underneath Bravo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Hamilton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bravo trying to control from half guard but Hamilton is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Hamilton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Hamilton actively working from the bottom here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scotty Bravo will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Bravo blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
Bravo with the counter takedown but Hamilton avoids it easily.#TD# Hamilton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bravo to the mat! Bravo manages to get full guard. Bravo keeping full guard, as Hamilton tries to pass. Hamilton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2# Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bravo is trying to control the position but Hamilton postures up. Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now. Hamilton is working hard here to advance position. Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
Hamilton preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Bravo has his feet on Hamilton's thighs here. He's pushed Hamilton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hamilton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scotty Bravo! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bravo throws a lazy head kick and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bravo dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Bravo's head and hops out. Bravo with a poor takedown and Walker counters with a series of strikes. Bravo will be more careful next time no doubt. Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jimmy Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo misses with a takedown attempt and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo shoots and misses and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Bravo fails with the takedown and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo misses with a takedown and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bravo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bravo gets off balance looking for a body kick and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2# Bravo with a poor takedown and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bravo misses with a takedown attempt and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo looks winded! Walker blocks a head kick by Bravo.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bravo fails with the takedown letting Walker counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bravo tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bravo misses with a hook to the body
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bravo misses with a takedown attempt and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bravo is rocked!#T3# Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch letting Walker counter with a right hand. Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him? Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Walker counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Walker! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Frost.#CL2# Hammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Hammer gets control of Frost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Frost slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1# Frost is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth. Frost thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard. Frost is taking a breather. Hammer 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. Frost wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well. Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Hammer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sheldon Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Hammer fails with a takedown attempt. Hammer misses with a takedown and Frost counters with a right hand to the body. Devan Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Hammer. Frost lands with an overhand left. Frost tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Sheldon Hammer has been cut. Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well. Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad. Frost is looking to counter punch.#T4# Hammer tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range. Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat. Hammer misses with a takedown and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hammer has his takedown stuffed and Frost counters with a nice uppercut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A punch combination from Frost misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sheldon Hammer's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer fails with the takedown. Frost throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Some wild striking there from Hammer.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Frost finds it's way through Hammer's defenses. Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Frost counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off. Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands. Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed. Devan Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Hammer. Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hammer throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily. Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Hammer throws a lazy head kick and Frost counters with a one-two to the body. Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. Hammer should have avoided that one. Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around? Frost swinging wildly here.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance. Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost. Frost appears to be looking for a big counter. Devan Frost is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.#T3# Frost throws a one two combo.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat. Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target. Frost connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off. Hammer shoots and misses and Frost counters with a straight right hand. Frost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frost wants it to stay on the feet. Hammer is breathing heavily. Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Devan Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost. Hammer throws a big counter head kick but Frost avoids it with no problem. Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Hammer on that attempt. Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost. Devan Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well. Frost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frost tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Frost scores with a jab to the body. Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Frost dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sheldon Hammer's cut. 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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head. Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily. Hammer shoots and misses and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely. Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer. Devan Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Hammer. Frost keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Frost throws a series of strikes that have Hammer backpedaling.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hammer tries for a takedown but Frost circles away easily and Frost counters with a straight right hand. Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer wants to counter the offense by Frost and move into the clinch position. Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2# Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet. Frost misses the shot to the body. Hammer is looking for the big counter here. Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammer fails with the takedown. Frost looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range. Hammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well. Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing. Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Frost throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range. #T3# Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#That has opened up Sheldon Hammer's cut even more. Hammer misses with a head kick.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet. A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination. Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Frost moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#The cut above Sheldon Hammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hammer moves to clinch but Frost breaks away letting Frost counter with a right hand. Devan Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Hammer throws a leg kick and Frost counters with a nice uppercut. 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! Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes. Nice jab there from Frost. #KD# Frost drops Hammer with a beautiful combination! Hammer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frost is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hammer is rocked!#CUT#Sheldon Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him? Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off. Frost throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Frost. Hammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frost connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hammer tumbling to the canvas! Frost pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hammer was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devan Frost! |
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Event:
JFC 3
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Bravo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A head kick by Bravo misses #CL2# and Hammer moves into the clinch. Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes. Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes. Hammer keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Hammer clinches up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Come on Hammer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Hammer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Bravo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1# Bravo can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2# Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bravo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively. Hammer blocks a leg kick. Hammer tries to counter by closing the distance. Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Hammer darts in and clinches Bravo up against the ropes. Hammer is pushing Bravo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bravo misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
A right hand to the body from Hammer.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch. Hammer lands with a left to the head. A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bravo tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position. Hammer tries to stall but Bravo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2# Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2# Hammer scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Bravo to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John Bravo has been cut.#T3# A head kick misses from Hammer. Bravo is looking to counter punch. Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bravo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now. Bravo is trying to break free. Bravo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Bravo. Bravo checks a leg kick. Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hammer wants to counter the offense by Bravo and move into the clinch position. A head kick misses from Bravo. Hammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bravo. Bravo takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses. Bravo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice uppercut lands for Bravo. That snapped Hammer's head back.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4# Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes. Hammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Bravo. Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bravo is keeping busy.#BC2# Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Bravo misses with a body kick. Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Sheldon Hammer should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. The cut man is working on John Bravo's cut. That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it. Hammer throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
#CL# Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bravo has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment. Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bravo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Hammer has Bravo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bravo being controlled against the ropes.#T1# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bravo tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the ropes. Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely. #KD2# Hammer closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bravo crashing to the mat! Bravo uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue! A combination from Bravo does no damage. Hammer looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range. Hammer is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
#T2# Hammer is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Sheldon Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bravo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Bravo closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the ropes.#BC2# Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Hammer forces Bravo back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2# Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo tries to clinch up. Bravo misses with a head kick.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Hammer clinches with his opponent.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bravo avoids it. Come on Hammer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3# Bravo tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the ropes. Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
#BC2# Hammer breaks from the clinch.
#KD2# Hammer scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Bravo to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Hammer away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Bravo got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?! Hammer tries to clinch up.#CL# Bravo closes the distance and clinches. Hammer has Bravo pressed against the ropes, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hammer wants to stall.
Bravo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheldon Hammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Bravo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.#BC2# Hammer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Hammer moves into the clinch. 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!#BC2# Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bravo is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Hammer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bravo wants to clinch. Hammer looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely. Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Hammer will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round. The cut man is working on John Bravo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Bravo misses with a low kick.
Bravo throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Bravo's head back.
#CL2# Hammer clinches. #BC2# Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Hammer moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Hammer has managed to clinch.
#T1# Hammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2# Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease. Bravo wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Hammer clinches up against the ropes. Hammer taking a breather. Bravo slowing the pace effectively.#BC2# Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside. Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bravo tries to clinch up.#T2##CL# Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer is looking to control Bravo's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hammer has his back to the ropes. Hammer has Bravo pressed against the ropes, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bravo tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range. Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo tries to clinch up. Bravo blocks the body kick.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. An inside leg kick from Bravo misses. Bravo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravo. Bravo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hammer blocks the body kick.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily. #CL2# Hammer closes the distance and clinches. Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo. #T4# Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position. Hammer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Hammer forces Bravo back against the ropes and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick by Hammer misses and Bravo counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Bravo to acknowledge the strikes. Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Bravo appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Sheldon Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hammer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Hammer! |
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Event:
XFC 37: Extinction Level
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Bravo takes one on the button. McGuffin lands a jab to the head.
McGuffin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuffin misses with a two punch combination.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from McGuffin. Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McGuffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. McGuffin scores with a hook. 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!#TD# McGuffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2# Bravo is looking for a triangle but McGuffin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. McGuffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU# McGuffin stands up and waves to Bravo to follow him. McGuffin misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely. Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. McGuffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McGuffin connects with a solid leg kick. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by McGuffin. #SUB# McGuffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bravo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuffin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# McGuffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well. #SUB# McGuffin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bravo as he works his way to full guard.
#T2# McGuffin controls from within his opponent's guard. McGuffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# McGuffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. McGuffin trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. McGuffin passes Bravo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bravo is looking to control McGuffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bravo avoid being mounted? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Bravo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Bravo wants to control but McGuffin is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've been hearing good reports from McGuffin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Bravo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McGuffin is staying active.#SUB# Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuffin.
#SUB# McGuffin seems to be working for a kimura but Bravo defends the submission attempt.#SUB# McGuffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# McGuffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# McGuffin's corner is telling him to maintain position. McGuffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McGuffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. McGuffin scoring with some ground and pound. Bravo keeping moving, preventing McGuffin from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bravo looking for a triangle here. McGuffin is fighting it but it looks tight! Bravo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McGuffin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scotty Bravo! Scotty Bravo is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
JFC 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1# Montes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bravo wants to clinch but Montes slips to the side and Montes counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bravo trying to stall but Montes improves his position.
#BC# Montes breaks from the clinch.
Montes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jab by Montes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravo. Bravo is looking to clinch but Montes is avoiding it.
Montes misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# Bravo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montes defends it nicely. Leroy Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo. Bravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch and Montes counters with a stiff right hand. Montes swinging wildly here.
Montes misses with a series of wild punches.
Leroy Montes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Montes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Montes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A punch combination from Bravo misses. Montes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Montes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight. Montes keeps the fight on the outside. Bravo avoids the body shot from Montes.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away. Bravo throws a head kick that misses and Montes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bravo darts in trying to clinch and Montes counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# A punch combination from Montes misses. Montes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively. Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Montes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Montes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montes circles away quickly and effectively. Bravo misses with a right hand enabling Montes to counter with a crisp jab. Montes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montes throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease. #T4# Montes misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming. Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch. Bravo tries to clinch up letting Montes counter with a right hand. Montes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Montes.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montes avoids it really well and circles away. Montes missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Montes pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Montes dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Bravo wants to clinch up but Montes keeps it at a distance. Bravo misses with a double jab
and Montes counters with a three punch combo that has Bravo backing up. Bravo nods at Montes to acknowledge the strikes. Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat. Montes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A head kick misses from Bravo. Leroy Montes is winning the standup battle so far. Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Montes, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Montes against the cage but Montes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Montes tried to counter with a leg kick but Bravo avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around? Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Montes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Leroy Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo. Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montes swivels and escapes. A little feinted left hand from Montes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Montes's corner calls for a 1-2. Montes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. John Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montes misses the jab. Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montes as he avoids it easily. Montes lands with a big left! Bravo is wobbled badly! Montes comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bravo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leroy Montes! Leroy Montes is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JFC 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1# Rotel scores with a one two! Hammer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Sheldon Hammer has been cut.#CL2# Hammer closes the distance and pushes Rotel back into the cage. Hammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rotel walks away with a smile on his face. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch. Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Rotel pushes him off. Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Rotel pushes him off. An attempted straight right counter from Rotel misses the target. Sheldon Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammer tries to clinch up but Rotel circles away and keeps his distance. A little feinted left hand from Rotel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rotel circles away. Rotel throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range. Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Rotel pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rotel swivels and escapes. A little feinted left hand from Rotel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ricky Rotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Hammer. Hammer tries to bum rush Rotel with a series of wild strikes but Rotel uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rotel lands with an overhand left. Rotel misses with a two punch combination.
Rotel 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.#T1# Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rotel but Rotel pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jab by Rotel.#CUT#That has opened up Sheldon Hammer's cut even more. Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Rotel.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Rotel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hammer tries to clinch but Rotel moves out of range. Rotel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer. Hammer takes one to the chin there.#T2# Rotel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer. Ricky Rotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotel circles away.
Rotel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Rotel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Rotel throwing a counter right hand but Hammer manages to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Rotel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammer doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#The cut above Sheldon Hammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hammer fails with the takedown and Rotel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rotel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammer on the side of the head. Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rotel lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hammer off his feet! Hammer tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rotel! |
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