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Event: Grunge 56: Dark Days     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021
#R1##CL#
Juntta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aleksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta connects with a body shot that sends Aleksy's belly button to the back.
Juntta throws a body punch but Aleksy moves out of range.
Aleksy looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aleksy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Juntta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aleksy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juntta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Juntta forces Aleksy back against the cage and clinches.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Aleksy in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Aleksy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Juntta has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Aleksy avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Juntta.
Aleksy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aleksy tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing Aleksy back against the cage. #BC2#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Aleksy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
It looked like Juntta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aleksy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juntta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aleksy moves away.
Aleksy tries to clinch up.
Juntta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juntta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Juntta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta 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.
Juntta misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Aleksy misses with a body punch
and Juntta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Aleksy's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Aleksy misses the target.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aleksy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Aleksy rushes Juntta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Juntta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aleksy blocks an elbow strike.
Juntta tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Aleksy's ribcage. Aleksy let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Juntta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Aleksy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Juntta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aleksy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Aleksy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Juntta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aleksy avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage. #T4#
Aleksy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juntta digs a right hand into Aleksy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aleksy's gas tank.
Aleksy looks winded!
Juntta cracks Aleksy with a nice body shot.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Aleksy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juntta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aleksy.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Juntta as the two fighters clinch.
Aleksy is trying to break the clinch but Juntta is controlling him.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Aleksy avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Aleksy tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Juntta working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Aleksy breaks the clinch.
Aleksy closes the distance but Juntta moves to the side
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aleksy scores with a punch to the head.
Aleksy throws a lazy uppercut
and Juntta counters with a one-two to the body.
Juntta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aleksy on the side of the head.
Aleksy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Aleksy throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Juntta.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksy throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
Juntta slips a jab and a cross from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a double jab
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Aleksy looks to land a body kick but Juntta moved away.
It appears Juntta was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Juntta back to the cage. Aleksy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aleksy throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Juntta throws a good cross that connects.
Juntta is looking to wear down Aleksy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta misses with a wild combination.
Tytus Aleksy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Aleksy misses with a combination
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Juntta lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Aleksy breaks the clinch.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aleksy was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juntta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aleksy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Aleksy moves out of range.
Aleksy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Juntta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aleksy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntta paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Aleksy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aleksy manages to avoid it.
Aleksy throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Jesse Juntta is winning the standup battle so far.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Juntta is having none of it.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aleksy throws a right hand that Juntta ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntta also avoids with ease.
Aleksy fails to land with a series of punches.
Juntta swings for the body but Aleksy moves out of range.
Aleksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Juntta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleksy can do to turn this around?
A big right from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy misses with a combination
and Juntta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aleksy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntta throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Juntta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aleksy doesn't seem phased though.
Juntta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Juntta moves away
and Juntta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aleksy dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aleksy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aleksy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aleksy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juntta counters with a nice leg kick.
Aleksy is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta lands with a nice body kick.
Aleksy tries to clinch up but Juntta circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Aleksy's leg. Aleksy is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Aleksy swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta fakes the leg kick and cracks Aleksy in the body. #CL2#
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Juntta.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Juntta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Aleksy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Tytus Aleksy has been cut.
Juntta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta cracks Aleksy with a nice body shot.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Aleksy 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Juntta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.#ROC#Aleksy is rocked!
Juntta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aleksy is still on wobbly legs! Can Juntta finish him?
A right hand to the body from Juntta.
Aleksy seems to have recovered his senses.
Juntta is working Aleksy over against the cage.
Aleksy blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aleksy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Juntta presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Juntta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tytus Aleksy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Juntta has Aleksy up against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Juntta.
Aleksy tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Juntta lands a big right hand that drops Aleksy! The killer instinct kicks in and Juntta finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Juntta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Juntta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Rivers with a hook.
Juntta scores with a jab.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Tom Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Rivers throws a hook but Juntta avoids it easily.
Juntta scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers slips a straight right by Juntta.
Juntta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Rivers lands a jab to Juntta's midsection.
Juntta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Rivers cracks Juntta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta is looking to wear down Rivers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers checks a leg kick nicely.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Rivers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juntta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juntta tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Juntta throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Juntta blocks the leg kick.
Juntta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Juntta connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
It looked like Juntta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
Rivers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rivers throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
Rivers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Juntta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rivers throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Juntta tries to bum rush Rivers with a series of wild strikes but Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rivers misses with a low kick. #T3#
Juntta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Rivers.
A lazy body kick from Rivers
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntta staying out of range there.
Rivers throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rivers lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Rivers.
Rivers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juntta checks it well.
Rivers throws a low kick but Juntta moves out of range easily.
Rivers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta slips a jab from Rivers.
Juntta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Juntta counters with a nice uppercut.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Juntta checks a low kick from Rivers.
Juntta scores with a body shot.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Juntta.
Rivers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juntta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juntta.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Rivers misses with a body punch
and Juntta counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivers - that will leave a mark!
Rivers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juntta to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Rivers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rivers takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Juntta misses with a head kick.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
As Rivers backs away, Juntta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Juntta checks the leg kick.
Juntta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Juntta throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers tries to work over Juntta's front leg with a kick but Juntta checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Juntta
and Rivers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Juntta moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Juntta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Juntta tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Rivers blocks the elbow strike.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
I was talking to Juntta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Rivers.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage. #T2#
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Juntta.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tom Rivers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Rivers shrugs off.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Juntta's head.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rivers's brow.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Juntta tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it. #T3#
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivers tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivers.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Juntta backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers is leaning against Juntta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Juntta tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rivers works on Juntta's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivers avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivers dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Rivers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
That's time! Juntta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Juntta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivers circles away quickly and effectively.
Tom Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Rivers.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Juntta. #T1#
Rivers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juntta takes a step back to recover.
Juntta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivers's head.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
Juntta misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivers throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick from Juntta.
Rivers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
Rivers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Rivers misses with a body punch
and Juntta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta walks into a jab.
Rivers sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rivers needs to keep his hands up - Juntta had a free shot at his head there.
Juntta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Juntta tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Juntta blocks the low kick.
Rivers misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Juntta jumps back.
Juntta throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juntta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivers misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
Juntta appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Juntta down.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Juntta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rivers tries to score with a low kick but Juntta moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Juntta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivers.
Juntta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta thows a body kick. Rivers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juntta throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Juntta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers misses with a jab to the body
enabling Juntta to counter with a crisp jab.
Juntta swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jesse Juntta did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Juntta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juntta momentarily.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Juntta's head but Juntta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Rivers checks it.
Rivers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivers moves out of range as Juntta strikes.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Juntta is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Rivers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Juntta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.#T1#
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Juntta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivers scores with a nice strike.
Juntta takes one to the chin there.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juntta.
Juntta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Juntta misses its target.
Juntta misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Juntta counter with a right hand. #T2#
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Juntta misses with a kick to the body.
Rivers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivers throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta. #CL#
Juntta rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers takes an elbow to the temple.
Juntta tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Rivers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Nice body punch from Rivers - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow. #T4#
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Juntta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Rivers 's eye.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Rivers shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Tom Rivers's cut even more.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
Rivers avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rivers dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Rivers throws a hook but Juntta avoids it easily.
Rivers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivers avoids a kick to the body.
Rivers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juntta's head.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Juntta cracks Rivers with a good jab.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta walks into a stiff left hand from Rivers.
Juntta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Rivers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
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!
Rivers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivers's head. #T1#
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
And Rivers responds with a good body kick, but Juntta manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juntta.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses.
Rivers scores with a leg kick.
Rivers throws out a powerful jab.
Juntta slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
Jesse Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Juntta throws a front kick that sends Rivers stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers scores with a decent looking hook.
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juntta under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta slips under a jab from Rivers.
Juntta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rivers lands a jab to Juntta's midsection.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Rivers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juntta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers scores with a hook.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers. #T3#
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Juntta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Jab from Rivers.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Tom Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juntta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivers.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Juntta slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers slips a straight right by Juntta.
Juntta checks a low kick from Rivers.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juntta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Juntta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivers counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Rivers.
Rivers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rivers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juntta moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Juntta is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Rivers!

Tom Rivers is the new lightweight champion!
Tom Rivers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Grunge 43: Pearl Jam     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Juntta
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers with a nice cross.
Juntta keeps Rivers at a distance using the push kick.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Juntta.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers misses with an uppercut
and Juntta counters with a three punch combo that has Rivers backing up. Rivers nods at Juntta to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Juntta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Juntta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Juntta cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.#T1#
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rivers throws a body kick that misses.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers backing away here, and Juntta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Juntta drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Rivers blocks the elbow strike.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rivers. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Juntta works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers is working Juntta over against the cage.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Rivers presses Juntta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards. #T3#
Juntta working aggressively here. #BC#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body kick from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a right hand. Juntta shakes it off.
Juntta feints and then cracks Rivers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivers down.
Juntta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Juntta moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Juntta misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers throws a head kick that Juntta semi-blocks. #ROC#Juntta is rocked!#CL2#
Juntta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntta steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Juntta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juntta.
Juntta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivers misses with a double jab
and Juntta counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rivers swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juntta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivers doesn't seem bothered though.
Juntta moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Juntta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rivers thinking.
Juntta misses with a hook
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juntta throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Rivers misses
and Juntta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers lands with a right hand.
Juntta scores with a one two! Rivers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juntta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juntta jabs Rivers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juntta misses with a straight right.
Rivers misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rivers blocks the body kick.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juntta wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Juntta misses the target.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Rivers throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Juntta jabs at Rivers's body.
Rivers throws a hook but Juntta avoids it easily.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Juntta scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
Juntta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivers.
Juntta checks a leg kick.
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tom Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntta.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Juntta thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juntta misses with a head kick. #T3#
Rivers avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Rivers lands a jab.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers with a nice calf kick.
Juntta slips under a jab from Rivers.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Rivers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juntta misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivers checks a low kick from Juntta.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juntta avoids the head kick by Rivers.
Juntta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Juntta misses with a head kick.
Juntta lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Juntta blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a head kick.
Rivers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
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!
Juntta checks a leg kick.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
Juntta throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Juntta scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juntta misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Rivers takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Juntta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Juntta closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers takes an elbow to the temple.
Juntta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Rivers working aggressively here. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntta throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juntta tries to land a body kick
and Rivers counters with a good low kick that Juntta was not able to check.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a chopping leg kick but Juntta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab. #T1#
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers looks for the body kick but Juntta saw that one coming.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers misses with the body kick
and Juntta counters with a two punch combo.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Juntta checks it.
Rivers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers throws a lazy body kick
and Juntta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rivers thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a big counter head kick but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Juntta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Juntta moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Juntta lands a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivers's defenses. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with the body kick
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntta lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivers off the cage and back into range.
Juntta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivers - that will leave a mark!
Juntta misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Juntta throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta slips under a jab from Rivers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivers.
Rivers lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Juntta.
Juntta lands a jab.
Juntta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.#T4#
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Juntta slips a straight right by Rivers.
Juntta seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivers is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta lands with a nice body kick.
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juntta on the side of the head.
Juntta lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juntta thumps Rivers with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jesse Juntta just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Rivers misses with an uppercut
and Juntta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#KD#
Rivers lands a big uppercut and Juntta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Juntta looks OK. Rivers waves Juntta back to his feet!
Juntta misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Juntta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juntta scores with a head kick. Rivers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rivers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Juntta if he has to take too many more of those.
Juntta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rivers takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Juntta.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Juntta unleashes a big counter combination but Rivers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Juntta checks the leg kick.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJuntta.#CL#
Rivers moves into the clinch.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers wants to slow Juntta down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot by Rivers.#T2#
Juntta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Rivers connects with a body shot.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Juntta counters with a head kick. That will keep Rivers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers. #CL#
Rivers has managed to clinch. #T3#
Rivers misses with some punches.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Juntta presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers tries to break the clinch but Juntta is controlling the position.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Rivers in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Juntta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta feints and then cracks Rivers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivers down.
Juntta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta blocks the body kick.
Juntta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Juntta avoids the head kick by Rivers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tom Rivers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Juntta throws the kick towards the body but Rivers avoids it.
Juntta misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juntta tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta staying out of range there.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Rivers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Rivers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rivers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juntta thows a body kick. Rivers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers throws a chopping leg kick but Juntta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers slips under a jab.
Tom Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Juntta pushes Rivers away with a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Rivers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Juntta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juntta connects with a jab.#CL#
Rivers clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juntta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Rivers shrugs off. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juntta blocks the body kick.
Juntta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Juntta connects with a crisp jab.
Juntta 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.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Juntta throws a series of strikes that have Rivers backpedaling.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rivers throws a shot to the body.
Juntta lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juntta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Rivers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juntta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivers scrambles back to his feet.
Juntta tries to score with a low kick but Rivers moves his leg out of the way.
Juntta digs a good hook to Rivers's body.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta throws a leg kick which misses Rivers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivers tries to avoid it.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Juntta's head but Juntta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntta connects with a leg kick.
Juntta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juntta scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivers should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juntta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

Jesse Juntta is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Juntta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tom Rivers spoke after the fight, saying 'good fight'.

 

Event: Grunge 39: Don’t Follow     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Chang misses with a low kick.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juntta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juntta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Chang connects with a right hand. Juntta shakes it off.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Juntta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chang is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chang or not. #BC#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Juntta with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Chang throws a head kick that half lands.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juntta momentarily.
Juntta moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang takes one on the button.
Juntta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Juntta lands a head kick. Chang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chang throws a head kick that misses
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Juntta.
Chang 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
A big left from Chang misses.
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang tries to clinch up
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Chang lands a jab to Juntta's midsection.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Chang is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
Juntta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Juntta throws a body kick that misses.
Chang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juntta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chang lands an overhand right.
Chang tried to score with a low kick but Juntta checks it.
A left and a right from Chang both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Juntta pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang stalling the fight.
Chang blocks an elbow strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta lands an uppercut.#T4#
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juntta throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
A jab lands there for Chang.
Chang thumps Juntta with a low kick.
Juntta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntta doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Juntta has managed to clinch.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Chang's ribcage. Chang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Chang.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
Chang avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Chang is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Good body shot from Juntta.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Chang tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
Chang looking to stall. #BC#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Juntta was just out of range.
A head kick by Chang misses
enabling Juntta to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Juntta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntta.
Chang throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntta circles away.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang tries to clinch up but Juntta circles away and keeps his distance.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chang with a body shot.#CL2#
Juntta has Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Chang.
Chang blocking some punches.
Chang blocks a body shot from Juntta. #T3#
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Chang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Juntta tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Juntta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juntta can turn it around.
A short left from Juntta.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Chang breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Juntta misses.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Chang throws a head kick that misses
and Juntta counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta connects with a body shot.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Juntta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juntta cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang digs a good hook to Juntta's body.
Juntta throws a lazy body kick
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Juntta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang slips under a jab from Juntta.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Juntta moves his leg out of the way.
Juntta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang slips a jab from Juntta.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntta looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Chang tries to clinch but Juntta is having none of it.
Juntta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chang's brow.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chang cracks Juntta with a nice body shot.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Juntta.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta lands an elbow just above Chang 's eye.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Juntta.
Juntta has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juntta trying to land knees to the body.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang darts in trying to clinch
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang scores with a decent looking hook.
Chang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Juntta's head back.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chang throws a leg kick
and Juntta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chang really felt that one!
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Juntta.
A good leg kick by Juntta.
Chang tries to clinch
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntta scores with the left hand. Chang knows he should have avoided that one.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta misses with a hook.#T4#
Chang scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntta throws a fast counter high kick but Chang manages to duck under it in time.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Juntta as he connects with a hook.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Chang.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Juntta misses.
Juntta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Chang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chang lands a body shot.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juntta pushes Chang away with a front kick.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Chang misses with a body shot
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Juntta throws a chopping leg kick but Chang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses the jab.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Chang is looking to wear down Juntta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws out a leg kick but Juntta moves out of range and Chang only half commits. #T1#
Juntta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chang takes a step back to recover.
Juntta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Chang checks a low kick from Juntta.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Nice body kick from Chang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juntta. Juntta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Chang rushes Juntta and presses him up against the cage.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Chang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
A short left from Juntta. #T3#
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntta has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Chang digs a right hand into Juntta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juntta's gas tank.
Chang works on Juntta's body with a couple of short punches.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Chang avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Chang pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chang blocks a body shot from Juntta. #BC#
Chang manages to break the clinch.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chang cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chang jabs Juntta to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Chang is looking to chop away at Juntta's legs.
Juntta blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Chang clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Chang tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Chang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.#BC#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Juntta avoids the head kick by Chang.
Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juntta counters with a left and a right that stings Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a lazy body kick
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Chang - just one landing.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
A jab from Juntta finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juntta misses with a straight right.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Juntta sees coming a mile off.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Chang.#T1#
Juntta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Juntta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Chang sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Chang drives through and clinches with Juntta against the cage.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang working aggressively here.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Juntta lands a good knee to the midsection. Chang won't want to take too many of those.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Chang in his tracks for a moment.
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chang blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Juntta lands a leg kick that knocks Chang off balance momentarily.
Chang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juntta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Juntta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chang - the referee stops the clock and Juntta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chang. Juntta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Juntta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang misses with a low kick as Juntta jumps back.#T3#
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juntta defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juntta.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Juntta's front leg but catches the back leg as Juntta tries to avoid it. #T4#
Chang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Chang backing away here, and Juntta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Juntta scores with a sloppy right hand. Chang should have avoided that one.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Juntta.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Juntta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang throws a lazy body kick
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juntta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

Jesse Juntta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Juntta     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta misses with a head kick.
Juntta cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta throws a good cross that connects.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Juntta throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
Juntta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick.
Mazziotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Juntta slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Juntta lands a head kick. Mazziotti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.#T1#
Mazziotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Juntta feints and then cracks Mazziotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazziotti down.
Mazziotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazziotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Juntta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Juntta has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta has Mazziotti pressed against the cage, preventing Mazziotti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Mazziotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mazziotti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Mazziotti 's eye.
We've been informed that Juntta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazziotti moves forwards but Juntta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazziotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juntta throws a combination that misses
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Mazziotti checks it.
Juntta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Juntta is predictable there
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Juntta moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Juntta jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Juntta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Juntta throws a head kick that half lands.
Juntta throws a low kick but Mazziotti avoids it.#T4#
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Juntta walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta connects with a leg kick.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazziotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazziotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazziotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Mazziotti.
Juntta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazziotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazziotti. That snapped Juntta's head back.
Juntta lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Juntta misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Juntta takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Juntta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses its target.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Juntta. Those never looked like landing.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick and Mazziotti moves out of range easily.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Juntta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Juntta drives through and clinches with Mazziotti against the cage. #T2#
Mazziotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Mazziotti is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Mazziotti working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Mazziotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Juntta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Juntta lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Mazziotti shakes it off.
Juntta scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Juntta - that will leave a mark!
Juntta with a jab.#T3#
Juntta tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Juntta scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta misses with a hook.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazziotti throws a combination that misses
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Mazziotti checks a low kick from Juntta.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Juntta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Juntta throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.#T4#
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Juntta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Juntta clinches.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazziotti's efforts to push away.
Juntta gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Mazziotti.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Juntta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
A punch combination from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntta misses the body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juntta connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a push kick but Mazziotti slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Mazziotti.
As Mazziotti backs off Juntta throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Juntta throws an off balance right hand
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juntta has time to react.#ROC#Juntta is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Juntta. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him?
Juntta scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juntta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Juntta seems to have recovered his senses.
Juntta scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mazziotti.
Juntta misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Juntta. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Juntta misses the body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta lands with a kick to the temple. Mazziotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Juntta closes the distance and clinches.
Juntta works on Mazziotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Mazziotti tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
A lazy left from Juntta finds it's target.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.#T3#
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juntta. That's going to slow Mazziotti down.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntta counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntta.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mazziotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Mazziotti.
Juntta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mazziotti counters with a nice right hand that sends Juntta toppling to the canvas! Juntta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mazziotti finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti misses with the combination.
Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a right hand to the body.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juntta feints a jab promting Mazziotti to slip. Juntta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mazziotti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Juntta, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Juntta throws a series of strikes that have Mazziotti backpedaling.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jesse Juntta just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntta.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Juntta lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Juntta throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Juntta.
Juntta throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Juntta misses with a jab to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juntta. That's going to slow Mazziotti down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Juntta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Juntta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##KD#
Mazziotti drops Juntta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Juntta looks back up at him and smiles so Mazziotti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Juntta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juntta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Juntta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Juntta moves in looking to clinch but Mazziotti pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juntta counters with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntta at a distance.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Juntta.
Juntta wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Juntta motions for Mazziotti to come forward. Juntta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta misses with a body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp right that sends Juntta to the canvas! Mazziotti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
Domenico Mazziotti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pawlik lands a nice shot that snaps Juntta's head back.
Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pawlik throws out the jab.
Juntta tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Juntta didn't expect that.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pawlik prevents Juntta from getting back to his feet.
Pawlik wants to pass the guard but Juntta is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta wants to stand and escape but Pawlik is having none of it.
Pawlik is looking to pass into half guard but Juntta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juntta is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Pawlik is trying to hold Juntta in close to prevent damage but Juntta has managed to pass into half guard.
Juntta prevents Pawlik from improving his position.
Pawlik is trying to control but Juntta passes into side control!
Pawlik is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Juntta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juntta throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Juntta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pawlik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pawlik works his way into side control. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Pawlik.#SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juntta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Pawlik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The strikes coming from Pawlik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pawlik throwing strikes but Juntta manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlik is trying to work for a sweep but Juntta has mounted him!
Pawlik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Juntta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Pawlik is looking to get to half guard.#SU2#
Juntta get's back to his feet.
Juntta sizes up Pawlik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pawlik.#T4#
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta jabs Pawlik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Juntta is predictable there #TD#
so Pawlik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pawlik trying to control but Juntta is working from the bottom.
Pawlik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pawlik.
Pawlik trying to control but Juntta is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pawlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Juntta cracks Pawlik with a good jab.
Juntta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pawlik backs up against the cage.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut.
Juntta lands with a good body shot.
Juntta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pawlik throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Juntta throws a head kick but Pawlik moves out of range.
Juntta swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Pawlik goes for a double leg but Juntta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juntta continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a jab when Pawlik was well out of range.
Pawlik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juntta tries to avoid it but Pawlik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juntta to the ground. Juntta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juntta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Juntta throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juntta tries to avoid it but Pawlik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juntta to the ground. Juntta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pawlik looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta looks to land a left hand but Pawlik moved out of range nicely.
Pawlik shoots for a takedown but Juntta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Pawlik avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Pawlik. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Juntta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pawlik with a jab.
Pawlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Pawlik's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Juntta.
Nice uppercut there from Juntta.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Pawlik feints and as Juntta raises his hands in defense, Pawlik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik slips nicely into half guard.
Pawlik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Pawlik stops Juntta from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juntta sees it coming and defends easily.
Juntta won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount.
Well, if Pawlik 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.
Pawlik winds up and cracks Juntta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pawlik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Pawlik drops an elbow to the side of Juntta's head.
Pawlik is looking to advance position but Juntta won't allow it.
Pawlik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juntta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juntta defending well though.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but Juntta defending well.
Juntta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pawlik.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pawlik connects with a nice short shot to Juntta's temple.
Pawlik 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.
Juntta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pawlik.
Juntta is staying active underneath Pawlik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Pawlik is pressing down on Juntta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juntta is holding on for now.
Pawlik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #ES2#
Juntta pushes Pawlik off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pawlik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pawlik shoots for a takedown but Juntta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Juntta. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
Juntta walks into a straight right hand from Pawlik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Juntta scores with a jab. Pawlik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pawlik throws a lazy uppercut
and Juntta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pawlik is defended easily by Juntta.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Pawlik misses with a left hand
and Pawlik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pawlik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juntta prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawlik is looking to control Juntta's arms but Juntta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pawlik has his back to the cage.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Pawlik 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Dick Pawlik has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Juntta. #T1#
Pawlik tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pawlik's defenses.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pawlik misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlik managing to block the knees to the body from Juntta.
Pawlik is struggling to control the position.
Pawlik is trying to maintain a safe position but Juntta gets an underhook and turns Pawlik into the cage.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pawlik fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawlik controls his hands.
Pawlik'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.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juntta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Pawlik in his tracks for a moment.
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Pawlik trying to stall but Juntta improves his position.
Pawlik tries to stall but Juntta uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Pawlik breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body. Pawlik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juntta scores with a shot to the body.
Pawlik loads up on a big right hand but Juntta slips the punch.
Pawlik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pawlik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juntta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pawlik somewhat.
Juntta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Juntta duly obliges. #T3#
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Pawlik loads up on a big right hand but Juntta slips the punch.
Juntta misses with a double jab.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juntta sprawls and moves away.
Pawlik avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
Pawlik shoots for a takedown but Juntta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juntta throws out a powerful jab.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juntta as he jumps to the side.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Juntta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pawlik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juntta avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Pawlik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawlik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juntta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juntta jabs at Pawlik's 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!
Pawlik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juntta scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pawlik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pawlik throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Juntta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Juntta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juntta 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

Jesse Juntta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta lands a really nice looking cross but Aziz seems unphased.
Aziz scores with a sloppy right hand. Juntta should have avoided that one.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Aziz checks it.
Juntta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aziz scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Aziz throws a shot to the body.
Aziz cracks a nice hook into Juntta's ribs.
Juntta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juntta thumps Aziz with a low kick.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Aziz wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aziz throws a combination that misses
and Juntta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aziz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta throws a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Aziz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Juntta drives through and clinches with Aziz against the cage.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta 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.
Aziz blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aziz's elbow.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz takes a shot to the head.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Aziz.
Juntta pushes Aziz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aziz.
Aziz takes a shot to the head.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands. #TD2#
Aziz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta pushes Aziz off looking to stand but Aziz dives back in and keeps control.
Aziz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aziz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Juntta to regain full guard.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Juntta is keeping the position.
Aziz stops Juntta from standing up.
Aziz looking to sit in guard and control but Juntta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Aziz is looking for a triangle but Juntta pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Juntta stands up from Aziz's guard - Juntta perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Juntta tries to clinch up.
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aziz misses with a wild combination.
Aziz scores with a nice right hand.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Aziz shakes it off.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Juntta.
Juntta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aziz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Juntta lands with an uppercut that bounces Aziz off the cage and back into range.
Aziz lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Aziz throws out a counter right but Juntta avoids it with no problem.
Juntta tries to score with a low kick but Aziz moves his leg out of the way.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Aziz avoids them all with ease.
Aziz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juntta.
Juntta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aziz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aziz.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Aziz's ribs.
Juntta scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz'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.#R2#
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Juntta throws a body punch but Aziz moves out of range.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta tries to clinch but Aziz moves out of range.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Aziz misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesse Juntta is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Aziz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Aziz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Juntta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Juntta avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Juntta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Aziz's ribs.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz. #T1#
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz. #TD2#
Aziz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juntta to the mat! Juntta manages to get full guard.
Juntta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
Aziz won't allow Juntta to get back to his feet.
Aziz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aziz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aziz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juntta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Aziz wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Juntta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juntta lands a lovely overhand right.
Aziz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aziz slips a jab from Juntta.
As Juntta backs off Aziz throws a huge counter combo but Juntta manages to avoid it all.
Juntta chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Aziz walks into a left hand.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aziz tries to bum rush Juntta with a series of wild strikes but Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juntta scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Juntta.
Aziz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz shoots in but Juntta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aziz looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aziz. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
Aziz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aziz connects with a couple of short punches.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aziz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Juntta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Juntta scores with a push kick.
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aziz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta staying out of range there.#CL#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Juntta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aziz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Juntta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Aziz shrugs off.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juntta lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Juntta.
Aziz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juntta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juntta defends it well.
Aziz 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.
Aziz dodges the punch combination from Juntta.
A little jabbing left from Aziz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Aziz lands a jab to the head.
Juntta thows a leg kick but Aziz checks it
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Juntta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Aziz misses.
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aziz avoids a kick to the body.
Juntta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Juntta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aziz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Aziz 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. #CL#
Juntta has managed to clinch.
Aziz working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aziz's brow. #T3#
Juntta keeps control of Aziz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta gets underhooks to prevent Aziz's takedown attempt.
Jesse Juntta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.#BC2#
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta misses with a hook. Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick and Aziz moves out of range easily.
Juntta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta tries to clinch but Aziz moves away
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juntta throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Aziz counters with a left hand that sends Juntta to the canvas! #ROC2#Juntta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz throws a strike but Juntta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Oh Juntta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##SUB2#
Aziz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Juntta has picked Aziz up and slammed him! Aziz can't keep hold of the triangle and Juntta manages to pass to side control!
Aziz is looking for a sweep.
Aziz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juntta's best efforts.
Aziz is looking to control Juntta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?
Juntta seems to have got his legs back now.#SU#
Juntta stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juntta. Aziz shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Aziz misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juntta, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

After winning the bout, Jesse Juntta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: JAG Sunmer Madness 1     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Shalit is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juntta jabs Shalit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shalit clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Juntta 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.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Shalit in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Juntta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shalits head.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Shalit avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shalit misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Shalit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Nice body punch from Shalit - that landed with a thud.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit working aggressively here.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Shalit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Shalit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juntta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shalit can turn it around.
Shalit blocks an elbow strike.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Shalit 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Elazar Shalit's cut even more.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Juntta misses with some punches.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Shalit scores with a shot to the side of Juntta's head.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta prevents Shalit from breaking the clinch.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shalit avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shalit is leaning against Juntta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta presses Shalit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Shalit shrugs off. #ROC#Shalit is rocked!
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Shalit shrugs off.
Shalit is still on wobbly legs! Can Juntta finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Juntta lands a big elbow that drops Shalit! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Shalit is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: JAG Jones-Garuda     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Juntta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Volkov has Juntta up against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Volkov has been cut.
Juntta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Juntta gets underhooks to prevent Volkov's takedown attempt.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juntta pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juntta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov fails with the takedown.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Juntta darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volkov stalling against the cage.
Volkov blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Volkov.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Volkov just leaning against Juntta, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Juntta stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Volkov avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Juntta.
A right handed body shot lands from Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juntta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Juntta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Juntta has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Juntta.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Volkov blocks the elbow strike.
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juntta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Volkov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta pushes Volkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Juntta up against the cage.#T4#
Juntta tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it. #TD#
Volkov is trying to trip Juntta. He has hold of a leg but Juntta is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Volkov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Juntta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Volkov stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juntta feints a jab promting Volkov to slip. Juntta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Volkov defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Juntta moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntta misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
A right-left combo lands from Volkov.
Volkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Juntta misses with a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Juntta.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov moves forwards but Juntta connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1##CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
Juntta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike from Juntta. #TD#
Juntta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juntta to the mat. Juntta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Juntta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Volkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Juntta stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juntta circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juntta tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juntta to the ground. Juntta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Juntta dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov with a poor takedown
and Juntta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juntta wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Juntta slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Juntta.
Volkov shoots in but Juntta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juntta, as that shot connected.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Juntta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juntta's head backwards.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkov back to the cage. Juntta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntta.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juntta. That's going to slow Volkov down. #T4#
Volkov lands a jab.
Juntta lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Juntta lands a slapping body shot.
Juntta misses with a series of wild punches.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov staying out of range there.#CL2#
Juntta closes the distance and clinches.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta prevents the takedown attempt.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juntta has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch successfully.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Juntta is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Juntta.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Juntta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juntta lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Ivan Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Juntta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice elbow from Juntta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
Juntta prevents the takedown attempt.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkov's defenses.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off. #CUT2#Ivan Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juntta.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Juntta prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Volkov tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Juntta digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov is trying to stall.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Juntta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov stalling.
A right hand to the body from Juntta. #T4#
Juntta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Ivan Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: JAG Rivalry     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juntta connects with a body shot.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Juntta lands the left hand.
Juntta throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Diego slips a straight right by Juntta.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Juntta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Juntta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Juntta tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Juntta catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juntta cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Juntta 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.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Juntta misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Juntta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Juntta and move into the clinch.
Juntta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Diego misses with a hook.
Juntta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.#T3#
Juntta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juntta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juntta looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.#CL2#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Diego.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Juntta swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Juntta.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Juntta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta connects with a high kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Juntta moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Juntta throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Juntta keeps Diego at a distance using the push kick.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Juntta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
Diego went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diego takes a step back to recover.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Juntta is rocked!#T1##KD#
Diego feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Juntta sprawling to the canvas! Juntta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diego finish him?!
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Diego points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Juntta wakes up just in time to hear Diego thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
A very excited looking Kron Diego made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: JAG Plus     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haaparanta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haaparanta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haaparanta wants to clinch.
Haaparanta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juntta keeps the fight on the outside.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Haaparanta is out of range.
Haaparanta misses with a low kick.
Haaparanta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haaparanta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haaparanta throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Haaparanta has Juntta up against the cage in a clinch.
Haaparanta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but Juntta blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haaparanta's brow.
I was talking to Haaparanta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaparanta throws an elbow that misses.
Juntta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta missing with knees to the body.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haaparanta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta avoids the elbow strike from Haaparanta, against the cage.
Juntta missing with knees to the body.
Juntta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haaparanta backwards.
Juntta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haaparanta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juntta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juntta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juntta dodges an elbow strike from Haaparanta.
Juntta gets through Haaparanta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Juntta on the inside.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Haaparanta controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haaparanta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juntta's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haaparanta.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta avoiding damage as Haaparanta throws knees to the body.
Haaparanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta avoiding damage as Haaparanta throws knees to the body.
Haaparanta dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Haaparanta avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Haaparanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haaparanta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haaparanta's elbow.
Haaparanta tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing Haaparanta back against the cage.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Harri Haaparanta has been cut.
Juntta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Haaparanta in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juntta blocks it with crossed arms.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haaparanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juntta blocks it with crossed arms.
Haaparanta blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juntta tries a body shot but Haaparanta blocks it.
Haaparanta scores with a knee to the head.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Haaparanta avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta tries to work over Haaparanta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haaparanta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juntta dodges an elbow strike from Haaparanta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haaparanta avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Haaparanta shrugs off.
Haaparanta blocks a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Haaparanta shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but Juntta blocks with his arms.
Haaparanta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta lands with a light punch inside.
Juntta lands a shot to the body.
Haaparanta is breathing heavily.
Juntta works on Haaparanta's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haaparanta pushes off an throws an elbow but Juntta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juntta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haaparanta or not.
Haaparanta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haaparanta takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Haaparanta shrugs off.
Haaparanta takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Haaparanta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!



Juntta clinches.
Haaparanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Haaparanta blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
A short left from Juntta.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Juntta.
A short left from Juntta.

Haaparanta is rocked!
Juntta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haaparanta backwards.
Oh Haaparanta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haaparanta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juntta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juntta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Juntta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juntta.
Haaparanta tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing Haaparanta back against the cage.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clinched against the cage, Juntta lands a big elbow that drops Haaparanta! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Haaparanta is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
A victorious Jesse Juntta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: JAG Exodus     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit slips a straight right by Juntta.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juntta.
No joy there for Juntta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntta backing away here, and Shalit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shalit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Shalit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juntta misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Juntta has managed to clinch.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Shalit avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.#TD2#
Shalit successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit is controlling Juntta's posture.
Juntta 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.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Shalit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juntta uses it to pass to side control.
Shalit wants to control but Juntta postures up.
Shalit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juntta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shalit is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Juntta stands up. #T3#
Shalit thuds his right hand into Juntta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Shalit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shalit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juntta.
Shalit lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shalit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Juntta.
Shalit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Shalit lands a right hand.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
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!
Juntta lands an elbow just above Shalit 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntta's elbow.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Shalit pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Juntta scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Shalit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shalit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Juntta being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juntta defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shalit has his foot on Juntta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntta works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit is controlling Juntta's posture.#SUB2#
Shalit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Juntta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shalit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elazar Shalit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit'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.
#R2#
Juntta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juntta throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. Shalit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shalit tries to clinch up.
Shalit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Shalit's head.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Shalit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juntta is out of range and Shalit settles back down.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shalit misses with a shot to the body
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntta misses with an uppercut. Shalit saw that one coming.
Shalit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Shalit blocks the low kick.#T1#
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Juntta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shalit lands with a shot to the body.
Shalit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Shalit.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shalit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Juntta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juntta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shalit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Juntta to counter with a crisp jab.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shalit.
Juntta lands a nice shot that snaps Shalit's head back.
Juntta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shalit tries a low kick but Juntta avoids it.
Shalit connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta is working Shalit over against the cage.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
A hook to the body from Juntta. #TD2#
Shalit pulls guard successfully.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Shalit has his foot on Juntta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntta works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Shalit has his foot on Juntta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntta works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit working a defensive guard but Juntta passes into half guard. #SU#
Juntta stands up out of the half guard.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalit.
Juntta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shalits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juntta moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Shalit keeps the fight on the outside.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Juntta. #T4#
Juntta lands with a nice body punch.
Juntta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shalit is out of range and Juntta settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Shalit.
Juntta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Shalit. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit throws a low kick but Juntta moves out of range easily.
Shalit tried to score with a low kick but Juntta checks it.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta tried to counter with a leg kick but Shalit avoided it.#CL2#
Shalit closes the distance and clinches.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntta's elbow.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit's cut.
That's time! Juntta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juntta!
Shalit misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit checks a leg kick.
Jesse Juntta is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Shalit's leg. Shalit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shalit lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Shalit just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Shalit slips a straight right by Juntta.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntta.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juntta checks a leg kick nicely.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shalit motions for Juntta to come forward. Shalit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shalit lands a body shot.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Shalit sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Juntta is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shalit gets a clinch.
Shalit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
Jesse Juntta has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Juntta as the two fighters clinch.
Shalit cracks Juntta with a nice body shot.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Shalit fails to land.
Nice body punch from Juntta - that landed with a thud.
Shalit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shalit scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Shalit jumps guard but Juntta stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juntta is leaning against Shalit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Shalit fails to land.
Shalit blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Shalit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards. #T3#
Shalit lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalit dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shalit pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Shalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands a hook that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Shalit misses with some punches.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
Shalit misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Shalit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shalit avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Shalit fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit is working Juntta over against the cage.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shalit tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Shalit shrugs off.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shalit's brow.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Shalit scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elazar Shalit.
I think Shalit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jesse Juntta!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: JAG Aorigele vs Blood     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQuirre throws out the jab.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but McQuirre moved out of range.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juntta tries to clinch but McQuirre moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a body shot that sends McQuirre's belly button to the back.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses with a wild combination.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta. #CL#
McQuirre pushes Juntta up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from McQuirre.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntta at a distance.
McQuirre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
McQuirre stalks Juntta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Juntta's face. Juntta staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Juntta misses.
Juntta misses with a head kick.
Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juntta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McQuirre's hands.
Juntta swings away with a body shot that misses
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta throws a series of punches but McQuirre moves out of range.
Juntta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL#
McQuirre closes the distance and clinches.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
Nice body punch from McQuirre - that landed with a thud.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards McQuirre's brow.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Nice body punch from McQuirre - that landed with a thud.
Juntta lands with a left to the head.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head. #T3#
McQuirre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuirre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juntta blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntta's elbow.
Juntta blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McQuirre's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from McQuirre.
McQuirre takes an elbow to the temple.
McQuirre blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from McQuirre.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Juntta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards McQuirre's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre working aggressively here.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McQuirre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
McQuirre takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Harry McQuirre's cut is getting worse.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Juntta. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuirre moves away.
McQuirre misses the jab.
Juntta flicks out a counter leg kick but McQuirre steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McQuirre just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McQuirre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juntta throws a poor cross that misses
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McQuirre misses with a hook.
It seemed like Juntta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juntta falls off balance throwing a combination
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McQuirre misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre misses with a hook
and Juntta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McQuirre misses with a combination
and Juntta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
McQuirre clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Juntta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
Juntta has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
McQuirre breaks from the clinch.
A big right from McQuirre misses.
McQuirre misses with a double jab
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntta at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McQuirre.#T2#
Juntta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McQuirre has closed the distance and engaged Juntta in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
Juntta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juntta prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Juntta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harry McQuirre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQuirre lands a nice uppercut.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Juntta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirre loads up on a big right hand but Juntta slips the punch.#T3#
Juntta digs a good hook to McQuirre's body. #CL2#
Juntta gets a clinch.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta lands a right hand.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta scores with a shoulder strike.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McQuirre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Juntta.
A swing and a miss from McQuirre.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McQuirre misses with a looping right.
McQuirre backing away here, and Juntta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
McQuirre clobbers Juntta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta jabs McQuirre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McQuirre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McQuirre throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta misses with some punches.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McQuirre's defenses.
McQuirre pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McQuirre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McQuirre throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
McQuirre misses with a wild combination.
Juntta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQuirre works on Juntta's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
McQuirre blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Juntta lands a good knee to the midsection. McQuirre won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
Juntta blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
Juntta tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Juntta tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
McQuirre avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards McQuirre's brow.
Jesse Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from McQuirre as the two fighters clinch.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
McQuirre lands a right hand.
McQuirre lands a right hand.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it. #T3#
Juntta tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta lands with a left to the head.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McQuirre's defenses.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McQuirre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McQuirre tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta is working McQuirre over against the cage.#BC#
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McQuirre instigates a clinch.
Harry McQuirre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
McQuirre avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.#T4#
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
McQuirre avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
McQuirre tries to break the clinch but Juntta is controlling the position.
McQuirre avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre lands a body punch.
McQuirre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre blocks an elbow strike.

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 Harry McQuirre.
Well McQuirre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!

A very excited looking Harry McQuirre rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: JAG The Gauntlet     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Grossman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grossman.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juntta!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Juntta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta misses with some punches. #T1#
Grossman tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juntta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Grossman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Juntta's head.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman presses Juntta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Grossman as the two fighters clinch.
Juntta swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossman.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grossman avoids it.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Grossman.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman is working Juntta over against the cage.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Grossman in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage. #T4#
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Juntta.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman misses with a left hand
letting Juntta counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Juntta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juntta misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Vasily Grossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juntta blocking some punches. #T1#
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Juntta on the inside.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Juntta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Juntta misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grossman's brow.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards. #T2#
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Grossman has been cut.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta. #T3#
Grossman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juntta.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grossman is working Juntta over against the cage.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
A shot in the inside from Juntta.
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!
Juntta lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Grossman.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasily Grossman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Juntta throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Juntta tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Juntta manages to avoid the attempt.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Grossman is out of range.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Juntta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards.
We've been told by Grossman's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Juntta.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Juntta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Juntta lands an uppercut.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grossman lands a left hand.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntta's elbow.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta scores with a shoulder strike.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman lands a body punch.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land. #T3#
Grossman lands a right hand.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards. #T4#
Grossman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grossman dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Good body shot from Juntta.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Grossman.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta scores with a shot to the side of Grossman's head.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.

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 Vasily Grossman.
I think Juntta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Grossman!

During a confident post fight interview, Vasily Grossman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: New Year Bash     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Juntta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perez digs a good hook to Juntta's body.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Perez digs a good body shot into Juntta's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juntta as he avoids it easily.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Perez misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juntta's hands.
Nice shot lands for Juntta.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Juntta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Juntta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Juntta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Juntta tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Perez blocks the body kick.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Juntta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.#T2#
Juntta stuffs the takedown.
Jesse Juntta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Perez.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juntta throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Juntta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Juntta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Juntta counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Juntta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juntta misses with a low kick.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez misses with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juntta's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Juntta. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juntta doesn't seem phased though.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Perez.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.#CL#
Juntta pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perez tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
Juntta scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Juntta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez avoids the body shot from Juntta.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juntta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juntta slips a jab from Perez.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Perez needs to keep his hands up - Juntta had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Juntta lands a front kick.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juntta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Juntta works over Perez's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
A counter left hand to the body from Juntta misses its target.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Juntta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Juntta slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Juntta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.#T3#
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Juntta seems unphased.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Perez misses the body punch
and Juntta counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntta.
Perez throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.#CL#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juntta misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Perez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Juntta regains guard immediately.
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!
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Juntta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Perez working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Perez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juntta uses it to pass to side control.
Perez struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Perez can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Juntta decides to stand back up. Juntta steps back and let's Perez get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
A shot to the body from Perez misses
and Juntta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Juntta throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Juntta moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Juntta.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Juntta won't allow it.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Juntta. #T1#
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Juntta takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Perez wants to break free but Juntta has control.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Perez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juntta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Perez throws a sloppy body shot
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Juntta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perez looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Perez catches Juntta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Juntta does it's job there.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta dodges the punch combination from Perez. #T3#
Perez looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta is looking to score with low kicks.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juntta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Juntta.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juntta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Juntta's defenses.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Perez misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Perez misses.
Juntta walks into a left hand.
Juntta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Juntta dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook.
A big right from Perez misses.
It looked like Juntta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perez.
Juntta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Juntta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juntta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

Jesse Juntta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Eternity 1: Origin Story     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Juntta misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Juntta lands with a slapping head kick.
Juntta misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juntta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juntta staying out of range there.
Juntta lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Juntta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Juntta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Juntta.
A punch lands to the side of Juntta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Juntta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Juntta slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Juntta with a series of wild strikes but Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juntta.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Juntta scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Juntta scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Juntta misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Juntta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Juntta jabs at Barbosa's body.
Juntta throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juntta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Juntta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juntta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbosa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Juntta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Juntta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbosa - that will leave a mark!
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Barbosa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Juntta lands with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juntta. Juntta obviously looking to wear him down.
Juntta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juntta avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Juntta misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juntta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Juntta cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.#T1#
Juntta tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Juntta scores with a nice body kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Juntta takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Juntta takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Barbosa backs off Juntta throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juntta.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Juntta moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Juntta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
Juntta connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Juntta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.#T3#
Juntta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Juntta misses the target.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Juntta's knee but Juntta avoids it well.
Juntta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Juntta is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Juntta.
Juntta checks a leg kick.
Juntta jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Juntta misses with an uppercut
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Juntta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Juntta feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Juntta seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juntta tries to clinch up.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Juntta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta scores with a decent looking hook.
Juntta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Juntta looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juntta.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Juntta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa. #CL2#
Juntta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Juntta scores with a nice head shot.
Juntta lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Juntta does it's job there.
Juntta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Juntta's head back.
Juntta tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Juntta misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Juntta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juntta avoids a kick to the body.
Juntta tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juntta scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta counters with a leg kick.
Juntta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Juntta.
I think Juntta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

In his post fight interview, Jesse Juntta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 95     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1##CL#
Juntta has managed to clinch.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Fried shrugs off.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fried pushes Juntta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Fried working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Fried leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
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!
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta lands a left hand.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Fried shrugs off.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta misses with some punches.
Fried takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Juntta misses with some punches.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fried lands with a short shot to the head.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fried backwards.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Fried avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Juntta.
Juntta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Fried has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fried controls his hands.
Fried lands a hook that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Fried blocking some punches.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Fried in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Fried is rocked!
Juntta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fried backwards.
Fried is still on wobbly legs! Can Juntta finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fried.
Juntta pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Fried! Juntta unloads with more strikes and Fried sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 90     
Date:   Oct 11, 2019
#R1#
Schlong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juntta throwing a counter right hand but Schlong manages to avoid it.
Juntta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schlong to score with a decent uppercut.
Juntta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Juntta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schlong cracks Juntta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Good exchange - Schlong coming out on top.
Juntta checks a low kick from Schlong.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but Schlong moved out of range.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Schlong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Juntta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schlong.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schlong throws a leg kick but Juntta moved away.
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Juntta.
A jab from Schlong misses.
It looked like Juntta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schlong.
Juntta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schlong misses with a low kick as Juntta jumps back.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlong.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juntta with a body shot.
Juntta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schlong misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Juntta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juntta tests Schlong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Schlong slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Schlong.
Juntta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juntta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schlong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Schlong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juntta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Schlong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juntta has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Schlong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Juntta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schlong but great work by Juntta.#T3#
Juntta wants to stand but Schlong has his arm trapped.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom here.
Schlong tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Schlong is looking to get to half guard.
Schlong tries to hold on but Juntta pushes him away.
Juntta controlling his opponent.
Schlong tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schlong wants to hold on but Juntta pushes him away.
Schlong working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schlong is still trying to improve position.
Schlong regains 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.
Schlong has a hand on Juntta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Juntta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Schlong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Juntta closes the distance and pushes Schlong back into the ropes.
Schlong lands with a left to the head.
Schlong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schlong prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Schlong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#TD2#
Schlong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schlong trying to keep a closed guard but Juntta is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schlong's guard.
Schlong controls Juntta momentarily but Juntta frees himself. #T1#
Juntta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schlong's guard.
Juntta preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schlong misses the shot to the body.
Juntta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schlong.
Schlong blocks a jab.
Schlong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
A jab lands there for Juntta.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schlong scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Juntta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntta is looking to counter punch.
Juntta misses with a body shot
and Schlong counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlong tries a low kick but Juntta avoids it.
Juntta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schlong just manages to avoid it.
Juntta tries to land a front kick but Schlong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juntta backing away here, and Schlong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schlong throws a leg kick
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Schlong misses with a straight right. #T3#
Schlong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.
Juntta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schlong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schlong just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Juntta.
Schlong misses the shot to the body.
Schlong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlong.
Schlong connects with a nice looking jab.
Juntta throws a hook but Schlong avoids it easily.
Juntta throws a shot from downtown. Schlong moves away and avoids it.
Schlong tries to move into range but Juntta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Juntta connects with a jab.
Schlong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but Schlong moved out of range.
Juntta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlong throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Jesse Juntta is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta misses with a right hand
and Schlong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Schlong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juntta doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schlong, right into the meat.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlong moves away.
And Schlong tries to counter it with a takedown but Juntta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juntta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Juntta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Juntta.
Schlong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juntta.
Schlong lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Schlong.
Juntta throws a leg kick which misses Schlong's front leg but catches the back leg as Schlong tries to avoid it.
A big right from Schlong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Juntta, right into the meat.
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Schlong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schlong feints a counter leg kick.
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Juntta.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schlong thumps Juntta with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Schlong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Schlong.
Juntta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlong.
Juntta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schlong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juntta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schlong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juntta blocks a low kick nicely.
Juntta scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlong was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juntta moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Juntta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schlong lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta slips under a jab.
Schlong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntta.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
Juntta tries to score with a low kick but Schlong moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.#T3#
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schlong throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juntta scores with a nice head shot.
Juntta checks the leg kick.
Schlong misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Schlong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juntta lands a really nice looking cross but Schlong seems unphased.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlong keeps the fight on the outside.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Schlong's ribs.
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schlong takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlong.
Schlong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juntta misses with a body shot
and Schlong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Long Schlong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlong blocks a jab.
Schlong feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Juntta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta tries to work over Schlong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schlong looking to throw knees to the head but Juntta is blocking nicely.
Schlong blocks an uppercut.
Schlong can't get the takedown.
Schlong blocks the elbow strike.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juntta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Jesse Juntta!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jesse Juntta!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jesse Juntta!

Jesse Juntta wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, Jesse Juntta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 79     
Date:   Sep 06, 2019
#R1#
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juntta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Juntta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Juntta gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the ropes.
Juntta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Juntta.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Juntta darts in and clinches Morgan up against the ropes.
Morgan pushes Juntta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Morgan. #T2#
Juntta lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Juntta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Still in the clinch, Juntta scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juntta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morgan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juntta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Morgan can turn it around.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Juntta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head. #ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Juntta finish him?
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta dips a shoulder and cracks Morgan with a mighty uppercut! Morgan falls back against the ropes and Juntta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Morgan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Juntta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
Our winner, Jesse Juntta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 72     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1##CL#
Banchamek gets a clinch.
Juntta's coach down at Malmi Aitta was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Juntta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juntta avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
Juntta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.
Juntta tries to work over Banchamek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Banchamek 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Juntta scores with a shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek gets through Juntta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses.
Banchamek 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.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banchamek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banchamek pushes Juntta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juntta.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banchamek's brow.
Juntta blocking some punches. #T1#
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banchamek or not.
Juntta blocks an elbow strike.
Banchamek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banchamek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juntta's brow.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Banchamek in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Juntta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Juntta in his tracks for a moment.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banchamek working Juntta over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Juntta avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the ropes.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
A short left from Juntta.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta scores with a shoulder strike.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banchamek presses Juntta against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banchamek avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the ropes.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banchamek's defenses. #CUT2#
Buakaw Banchamek's cut is getting worse.
Juntta takes an elbow to the temple.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Banchamek is rocked!
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses.
Oh Banchamek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Juntta.
Banchamek blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Banchamek 's eye.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banchamek's defenses.
Juntta creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Banchamek's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Banchamek drops to his knees and Juntta pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
A relieved looking Jesse Juntta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 62     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta is looking to chop away at Hull's legs.
Hull throwing a counter right hand but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Hull looks to land a body kick but Juntta moved away.
Hull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hull.
Hull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hull looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
Hull misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juntta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hull throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull throws a lazy right hand but Juntta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juntta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hull.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juntta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Hull does no damage.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juntta throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Juntta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hull slips a straight right by Juntta.
Juntta feints and then cracks Hull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hull down.
Juntta misses with a straight left.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Hull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juntta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hull rather than just go for the knockout.
Hull is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juntta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hull takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Juntta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hull walks into a straight right hand from Juntta.
Good leg kick by Juntta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hull swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a left and a right that stings Hull.
Hull looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta throws a head kick that half lands.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hull.
Juntta slips a straight right by Hull.
Juntta misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that Juntta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Juntta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hull throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hull is out of range and Juntta settles back down.
Hull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hull misses with a looping right.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Hull went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Juntta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hull lands a glancing blow to the side of Juntta's head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hull! Juntta is out on his feet! Hull rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Juntta is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Juntta is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caspian Hull!
Our winner, Caspian Hull, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 55     
Date:   Jun 14, 2019
#R1#
Juntta swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Juntta.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Juntta moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Juntta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juntta misses with a hook to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juntta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Juntta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Reinikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Juntta blocks the low kick.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Juntta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juntta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juntta scores with the left hand. Reinikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta misses with a leg kick.
Juntta cracks the inside of Reinikainen's front leg.
Reinikainen tests Juntta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Juntta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen counters with a body kick.
Juntta takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Juntta as he checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Juntta throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Juntta.
Juntta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Juntta.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Reinikainen avoids nicely.
Juntta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Juntta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Juntta moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Juntta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Juntta is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Juntta scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinikainen should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Juntta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Juntta. That one must have hurt.
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntta is able to avoid easily.
Juntta is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Juntta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body. Juntta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta jabs Reinikainen right on the nose. Reinikainen blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Juntta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juntta throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Juntta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juntta down.
Reinikainen cracks the inside of Juntta's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juntta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen lunges at Juntta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juntta's hand.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juntta throws a series of strikes that have Reinikainen backpedaling.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntta is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Juntta.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinikainen is able to avoid easily.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juntta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juntta takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Juntta is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Despite the aggression on Reinikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Juntta off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Juntta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juntta is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Juntta.
A solid body kick from Juntta.
Juntta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juntta swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Juntta misses with a hook.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juntta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Juntta misses
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
A combination from Juntta does no damage.
Juntta tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juntta throws a big counter combination but Reinikainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntta throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reinikainen lunges at Juntta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juntta's hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen blocks a leg kick.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Juntta throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinikainen is able to avoid easily.
Juntta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Reinikainen throws a counter combo.
Juntta takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Juntta misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Juntta moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen throws a big counter head kick but Juntta avoids it with no problem.
Juntta is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Juntta avoids it with no problem.
Juntta digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
No joy there for Juntta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntta scores with a shot to the body.
Juntta tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntta.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Juntta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reinikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reinikainen takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen lands a nice hook to Juntta's body. Juntta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juntta seems to have got his legs back now.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
As Reinikainen backs away, Juntta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Juntta avoids it.
It looked like Juntta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Juntta misses.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Reinikainen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juntta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juntta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juntta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juntta connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
Juntta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Juntta throws a solid leg kick but Reinikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juntta.
Juntta looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Juntta scoring well with a low kick there.
Juntta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Reinikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juntta on the side of the head.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen cracks Juntta with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Juntta misses with a wild combination.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juntta has time to react.
Juntta is looking to wear down Reinikainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juntta tried to counter with a leg kick but Reinikainen avoided it.#T1#
Juntta moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
Juntta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Reinikainen cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juntta checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juntta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juntta tries to clinch up.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta tried to counter with a leg kick but Reinikainen avoided it.
Juntta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Juntta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Juntta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen counters with a body kick.
Reinikainen defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Reinikainen moved away.
A shot to the liver by Reinikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta misses with a double jab
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Juntta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2#
Reinikainen lands a left and a right that send Juntta crashing to the mat, dazed. Reinikainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jesse Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen rushes Juntta and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Juntta is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Reinikainen piles on the pressure and Juntta crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 36     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oriola at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Juntta.
Oriola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oriola moves away.
Juntta scores with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Oriola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juntta connects with an inside leg kick.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Juntta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oriola.
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oriola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Oriola avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Juntta avoids it well and moves away.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Oriola sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Oriola ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Oriola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Juntta misses with a combination #TD#
and Oriola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oriola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juntta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juntta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oriola trying to pass the guard but Juntta defending well.
Oriola content to control rather than advance.
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.
Oriola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juntta keeps working.
Oriola is really struggling to control Juntta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juntta looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Oriola wants to pass the guard but Juntta is defending well. #SUB#
Oriola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juntta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oriola.
Oriola trying to advance position but Juntta counters by regaining guard.
Oriola is looking to advance position but Juntta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Oriola tries to lock up and control but Juntta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Juntta is looking to stand but Oriola has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Oriola working to try and regain half guard.
Oriola is working hard here to advance position.
Oriola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oriola wants to get back to full guard but Juntta has passed into side control.
Oriola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SU2#
Juntta decides to return to a standing position.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Oriola is just out of range.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Juntta avoids it well and moves away.
Juntta misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Oriola counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Oriola is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Juntta is trying to escape and Oriola transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Juntta is forced to tap! Nice work there by Oriola! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Oriola!
A less than humble Diego Oriola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 28     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
A cross from Gedo lands.
Gedo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntta tries to land a front kick but Gedo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gedo checks a low kick from Juntta.
Gedo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gedo. #SUB#
Gedo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juntta, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juntta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gedo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gedo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Juntta is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gedo tries for a kimura but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Gedo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gedo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Juntta!
We've been hearing good reports from Gedo'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.
Gedo wants to take Juntta's back here but Juntta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gedo tries to control but Juntta wriggling away. #T3#
Juntta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Gedo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Juntta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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.
Gedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juntta is looking to escape. #SU#
Gedo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gedo checks a low kick from Juntta.
Juntta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gedo's calf.#T4#
Gedo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gedo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Juntta blocks the low kick.
Juntta misses with a jab to the body
and Gedo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gedo looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gedo tried to counter with a leg kick but Juntta avoided it.
Juntta throws a head kick but Gedo moves out of range.
Juntta looks to land a body kick but Gedo moved away.
Gedo half committed to a counter leg kick.
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!
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Gedo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gedo misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gedo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Gedo.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gedo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gedo. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hirooki Gedo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Juntta misses.
Gedo misses with a wild body shot.
Gedo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jesse Juntta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juntta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gedo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Gedo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Juntta sprawling to the canvas. Gedo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Juntta hang on? #ROC#
Juntta is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Juntta has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gedo trying to control from half guard but Juntta is working away.
Juntta is still in real trouble! Can Gedo finish him?
Gedo stops Juntta from getting back to his feet.
Juntta seems to have recovered his senses.
Gedo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SU#
Gedo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Gedo is out of range.
Juntta throws a looping overhand right but Gedo ducks down to avoid it.
Juntta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Gedo looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Gedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gedo ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Gedo moves out of range.
Gedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Gedo scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Gedo connects with a leg kick. Juntta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gedo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juntta tries to clinch up but Gedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Gedo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gedo.
Juntta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Gedo moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gedo lands a nice hook to Juntta's body. Juntta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gedo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gedo misses with an uppercut.
Juntta throws a leg kick
and Gedo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Gedo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta wants to slow Gedo down by chopping away at his legs.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Gedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Juntta blocks the leg kick.
Juntta unleashes a big counter combination but Gedo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hirooki Gedo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Gedo closes the distance and pushes Juntta back into the ropes.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gedo blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Gedo struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Gedo looking to slow down the pace here.
Gedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?
Gedo lands with a right to the head.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Juntta cracks Gedo with a nice body shot.
Gedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Juntta - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Gedo.
Gedo misses with some punches.
Gedo dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Gedo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gedo tries to throw a body punch but Juntta avoids it by throwing Gedo back against the ropes.
Gedo lands a hook that snaps the head of Juntta backwards. #T4#
Gedo lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta. #BC2#
Juntta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gedo throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gedo with a body shot.
Hirooki Gedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gedo with a hook.
Gedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Gedo misses the body punch
and Juntta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gedo. Those never looked like landing.
Juntta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta lands a jab to Gedo's midsection.
Juntta ducks right into an uppercut from Gedo.
Juntta tries to clinch but Gedo moves out of range.
Gedo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hirooki Gedo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Juntta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gedo thuds a left hand into Juntta's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gedo.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juntta misses with a few strikes there.
Gedo tests Juntta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Gedo.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick and Gedo moves out of range easily.
Juntta with a hook.
Gedo jabs Juntta right on the nose. Juntta blinks but takes it well.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Juntta cracks Gedo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Juntta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gedo is out of range and Juntta settles back down.
Gedo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta moves out of range as Gedo strikes.
Juntta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Juntta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juntta takes a swing at Gedo's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Gedo both land. Nice combination.
Gedo slips a jab and a cross from Juntta.
Juntta walks straight into a right hand from Gedo - that's dropped him! Gedo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Juntta from any more punishment! Juntta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hirooki Gedo!
After winning the bout, Hirooki Gedo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 18     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juntta's waist but Juntta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Escobar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juntta counters with a good, hard body kick but Escobar shrugs it off.
Escobar throws a one two combo.
Juntta misses with a looping left.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Juntta back to the ropes. Escobar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Escobar lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar tries to bum rush Juntta with a series of wild strikes but Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juntta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.#T1#
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar throws a right hand that Juntta ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntta also avoids with ease.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Juntta there.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juntta swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Juntta scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Juntta.
Escobar lands with a nice combination. Juntta backs away looking to recover.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Juntta finds it's target.
Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Juntta dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Escobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Juntta saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juntta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juntta.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juntta.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Juntta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Escobar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juntta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Juntta.
Escobar misses with a knee to the head.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye. #T4#
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escobar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Escobar wants to break free but Juntta has control. #BC2#
Juntta breaks from the clinch.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Juntta circles away.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar slips a straight right by Juntta.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws a head kick but Juntta moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Juntta has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Juntta turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Escobar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escobar misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Juntta flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Juntta scores with a nice head shot.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntta doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Juntta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Juntta sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juntta is keeping busy.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
Juntta is working Escobar over against the ropes.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Juntta turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar. #T2#
Escobar misses with an elbow over the top.
Escobar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juntta.
Juntta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Escobar tries to circle away but Juntta has him pinned against the ropes.
Juntta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta avoids a wild elbow strike from Escobar.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Escobar in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Riley Escobar has been cut.#BC2#
Juntta breaks from the clinch.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juntta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juntta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Juntta didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Juntta coming out on top.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Juntta does no damage.
Juntta swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.#CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar tries to pull guard but Juntta holds him up against the ropes and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta lands an uppercut.#T4#
Juntta lands a shot to the body.
Juntta dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Juntta pushes Escobar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off. #BC2#
Juntta breaks the clinch.
A cross from Juntta lands.
Escobar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Juntta gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Escobar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
A victorious Jesse Juntta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 10     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Juntta works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Juntta moves out of range easily.
Juntta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Juntta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Juntta drives through and clinches with Anderson against the ropes.
Anderson looking to stall.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juntta connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Anderson moves out of range as Juntta strikes.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Juntta takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Juntta counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson lands an overhand right.#CL#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juntta has him pressed against the ropes.
Anderson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juntta throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Juntta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juntta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta slips a jab from Anderson.
Juntta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juntta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Juntta slips a straight right by Anderson.
A counter left hand to the body from Juntta misses its target.
Juntta throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juntta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Juntta.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Juntta scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Juntta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Juntta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Juntta. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Juntta should have avoided that one.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Juntta is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Juntta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juntta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juntta seems to have got his legs back now.
Luther Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juntta's head.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Juntta throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Juntta looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Juntta misses the jab.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntta.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juntta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Juntta does no damage.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juntta moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luther Anderson will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Juntta swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Juntta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Juntta moves out of range easily.
Juntta tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson misses the jab.
Juntta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta lands with an overhand left.
Juntta ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Juntta checks it
and Juntta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta misses with a straight right. #T1#
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson moves out of range as Juntta strikes.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntta misses with a straight left.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juntta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juntta misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jesse Juntta is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta with a hook.#T2#
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Anderson throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
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!
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Juntta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Juntta's head back.
Juntta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juntta wants to clinch.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juntta counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Juntta connects with a jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Juntta moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A lazy left from Juntta finds it's target.
Juntta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Juntta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juntta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Juntta.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Juntta clinches with his opponent.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Juntta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Juntta rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Anderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luther Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Juntta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Juntta.
Juntta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Anderson digs a good hook to Juntta's body.
Juntta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juntta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Juntta moves out of range easily.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntta at a distance.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.#CL#
Juntta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesse Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Juntta misses the jab.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juntta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson clobbers Juntta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juntta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juntta misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Juntta misses.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Juntta defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntta avoids the head kick by Anderson.
A big right from Juntta misses.
Anderson blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juntta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juntta tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Juntta misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juntta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Juntta throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luther Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Juntta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juntta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a head kick by Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Juntta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luther Anderson.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Anderson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 24, 2018
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Moans.
Moans blocks a head kick by Juntta.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moans - that will leave a mark!
Juntta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Moans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta throws a leg kick
and Moans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta throws a leg kick that misses.
Moans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Moans tenderised Juntta's leg. Juntta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntta walks into a stiff left hand from Moans.
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moans circles away quickly and effectively.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Moans slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juntta misses with a hook
and Moans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moans avoids the head kick by Juntta.
Moans scores with a hook to the body. Juntta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juntta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A low kick from Juntta misses
and Moans counters with a stiff right hand.
Moans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Moans is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moans.
Juntta tries to work over Moans's front leg with a kick but Moans checks it.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Jab by Moans.
Juntta thows a leg kick but Moans checks it
and Moans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moans checks a low kick from Juntta.
Jab by Moans.
Juntta misses with a leg kick
and Moans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moans jabs at Juntta's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moans checks a low kick from Juntta.
Moans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juntta wants to land a leg kick but Moans is out of range.
Moans lands with a good body shot.
Moans lands with a nice body punch.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Moans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juntta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juntta there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Juntta misses with a head kick.
Moans scores with a leg kick.
Moans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntta doesn't seem bothered though.
Moans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moans connects with a leg kick. Juntta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moans checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Juntta misses.
Juntta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juntta tries a low kick but Moans avoids it.
Moans lands with a good body shot.
Moans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Moans. #ROC2#
Juntta is rocked!
Moans lands a really nice looking cross but Juntta seems unphased.
Oh Juntta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moans is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Juntta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moans manages to avoid it.
Moans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Moans throws a wild body kick that Juntta sees coming a mile off.
Juntta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moans throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Juntta stumbling backwards into the cage! Juntta bounces back off the cage towards Moans, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Moans lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Moans celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shaq Moans!
Shaq Moans bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 22, 2018
#R1#
Griffin blocks a leg kick.
Juntta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Juntta throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juntta won't be happy with that.
Juntta is looking to get back to his feet here but Griffin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Juntta's back.#SUB#
Griffin has his arm under Juntta's chin here. Game over son! Griffin squeezes tightly and Juntta is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Griffin!

 

 
 
 
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