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Event:
RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Sakiki takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Sakiki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Sakiki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Sakiki decides to stand up.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sakiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.#CL2#
Sakiki takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Sakiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Sakiki blocks with his arms.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Sakiki has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Sakiki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Sakiki from standing up. #T2#
Sakiki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sakiki from controlling successfully.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Sakiki stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Sakiki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sakiki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position. #T3#
Sakiki trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but Sakiki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones won't allow Sakiki to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sakiki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Sakiki is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sakiki.#ES2#
Sakiki wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD2#
Sakiki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Sakiki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sakiki wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sakiki seems content to control.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sakiki has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakiki tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakiki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kumshot Sakiki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sakiki closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#TD2#
Sakiki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Sakiki manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakiki stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Sakiki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakiki preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakiki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakiki looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sakiki from controlling successfully.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Sakiki misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Sakiki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sakiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Sakiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakiki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sakiki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sakiki stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Sakiki lands a couple of elbows.
Sakiki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sakiki content to stall in guard here.
Sakiki preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakiki wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kumshot Sakiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakiki counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Sakiki to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Sakiki moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakiki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Sakiki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sakiki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sakiki.
#CL2#
Sakiki forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sakiki has him pressed against the cage.
Jones trying to stall but Sakiki improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakiki as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sakiki is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#TD2#
Sakiki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakiki.
Kumshot Sakiki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakiki.
#T2#
Sakiki prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones won't allow Sakiki to pass to mount. #T3#
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Sakiki trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Sakiki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakiki is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakiki is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sakiki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Sakiki off but instead Sakiki has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakiki keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumshot Sakiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakiki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumshot Sakiki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sulivan's shoulder, as Sulivan tries to avoid the shot.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sulivan.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sulivan.
#TD2#
Sulivan scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sulivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulivan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Sulivan forces his way into half guard.
Jones controlling the position well.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulivan controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sulivan wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sulivan slips nicely into half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sulivan has control of the leg.
Sulivan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones trying to control here.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sulivan as he jumps to the side.
Sulivan goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sulivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sulivan off to one side. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Sulivan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4##TD2#
Sulivan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sulivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulivan is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Jones is pressing down on Sulivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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Jones is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sulivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Sulivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sulivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sulivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones leaves Sulivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sulivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Sulivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sulivan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulivan, which made it look bad. #T1#
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sulivan is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Sulivan.
Jones throws a body punch but Sulivan moves out of range.
Sulivan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones sets himself, and Sulivan steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sulivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Sulivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Sulivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Sulivan wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range. #CL2#
Sulivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sulivan won't allow it.
Sulivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sulivan is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Sulivan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Sulivan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Sulivan into the cage.
Sulivan is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Sulivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Jones tries a knee to the head but Sulivan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #TD2#
Sulivan jumps guard.
Sulivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Sulivan stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sulivan swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Sulivan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sulivan misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sulivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sulivan as Jones shoots in.
Sulivan shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sulivan moves out of range easily.
Sulivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sulivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sulivan shoots in.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sulivan clinches.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sulivan moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sulivan blocks a head kick by Jones.
Sulivan feints the counter takedown.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones prevents Sulivan from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sulivan blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Sulivan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones prevents Sulivan from breaking the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sulivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Sulivan drops back down to his feet.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sulivan.
Sulivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sulivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jake Sulivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sulivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sulivan avoids the body shot from Jones.
Sulivan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sulivan. No joy for Jones on that attempt. #CL2#
Sulivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sulivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Sulivan throws an elbow but it misses.
Sulivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Sulivan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Sulivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sulivan.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulivan.
Sulivan tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Sulivan jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Sulivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulivan controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T4#
Sulivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sulivan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sulivan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sulivan circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Sulivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Sulivan shows good takedown defense.
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 Jon Jones.
I think Sulivan 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Sulivan! |
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