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Event:
HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Topuria misses with a shot to the body
and Dukes counters with a one-two to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dukes blocks the leg kick.
Topuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukes.
Dukes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Topuria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dukes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Topuria's head.
Topuria scores with a hook to the body. Dukes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Topuria.
Topuria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dukes. Dukes obviously looking to wear him down.
Dukes missing with a left hand there. Topuria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukes lands a leg kick that knocks Topuria off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topuria keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dukes takes one to the side of the head.
Topuria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dukes flicks out a counter leg kick but Topuria steps away.
Topuria throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Topuria misses with an uppercut
and Dukes counters with an outside leg kick.
Topuria scores with the left hand. Dukes knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A slow jab from Topuria misses its intended target.
Dukes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Topuria missing with a left hand there. Dukes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Topuria moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dukes.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Topuria.
Dukes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dukes defending well as Topuria loads up on a big left hand.
Topuria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukes connects with a solid leg kick.
Topuria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukes was well out of range. Poor timing from Topuria.
Dukes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Dukes lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Dukes with a nice calf kick.
Dukes tries to clinch up
and Topuria counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dukes thinking.
Dukes looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Topuria is avoiding it.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Topuria moves out of range easily.
Topuria tests Dukes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Buzz Dukes has been cut.
Topuria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Topuria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes throws a head kick but Topuria moves out of range.
Jab by Topuria.#KD#
Topuria lands a big uppercut and Dukes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dukes looks OK. Topuria waves Dukes back to his feet!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Jorge Topuria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topuria lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dukes off his feet! Dukes tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Topuria!
An out of breath Jorge Topuria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Buzz Dukes was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to get better'. |
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Event:
HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch but Topuria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Topuria as he connects with a hook.
Dukes takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Buzz Dukes has been cut.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Topuria circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dukes has Topuria up against the cage in a clinch.
Topuria cracks Dukes with a nice body shot.
Topuria is struggling to control the position.
Topuria avoiding damage as Dukes throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Topuria is trying to force a seperation but Dukes has the dominant position.
Dukes keeps control of Topuria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dukes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Dukes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dukes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Our sources have told us that Dukes has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dukes is working for takedown but Topuria is calmly controlling the position for now.
Topuria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dukes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Topuria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.
Dukes tries to clinch but Topuria moves out of range.
Topuria looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Topuria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Topuria circles away.
Topuria throws a shot from downtown. Dukes moves away and avoids it.
Topuria misses the jab.
Jorge Topuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topuria misses with a kick to the body
and Topuria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Topuria scores with a jab. Dukes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Topuria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Topuria is avoiding it.
Topuria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Dukes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes is pushing Topuria up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Topuria is trying to push Dukes away but Dukes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dukes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukes works on Topuria's body with a couple of short punches.
Dukes has Topuria pressed against the cage, preventing Topuria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Topuria has had enough of the clinch but Dukes keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Topuria pulls guard.
Topuria working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Topuria has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Topuria will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Topuria has control of Dukes's left arm, preventing Dukes from doing any damage.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Topuria blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dukes trying to control but Topuria is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Topuria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Topuria throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Topuria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Topuria circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topuria throws a leg kick but Dukes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dukes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Topuria finds it's target.#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Topuria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Dukes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dukes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Topuria ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dukes clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Topuria!
Buzz Dukes spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get better'. |
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Event:
HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagon lands a jab to the head.
Stanley Wagon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Wagon.
Wagon throws the left hand but Dukes avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Wagon.
Wagon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagon tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagon to the ground. Wagon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dukes wants to clinch.
Wagon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Dukes forces Wagon back against the cage and clinches.
Dukes 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.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon lands a shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Wagon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dukes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wagon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Dukes presses Wagon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wagon.
Dukes landing knees to the body.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Dukes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dukes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Wagon's head.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dukes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dukes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagon backwards.
Wagon lands a shot to the body.
Dukes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dukes lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagon controls his hands.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage. #T3#
Dukes looking to stall.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes can't find room to land a body shot as Wagon controls the action.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dukes's elbow.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon. #TD2#
Dukes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wagon is trying to keep an underhook but Dukes manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4#
Wagon is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes is looking to take a break and control but Wagon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagon pushes Dukes off looking to stand but Dukes dives back in and keeps control.
Dukes trying to control the action but Wagon is working from the bottom. #SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dukes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wagon to stand up.
Wagon throws out a powerful jab.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagon misses the target.
Wagon swings widly with a right hand
and Dukes counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagon keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stanley Wagon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wagon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dukes's hands.#CL2#
Wagon tries to keep at a distance but Dukes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wagon is working Dukes over against the cage.
Dukes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wagon tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes landing knees to the body.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzz Dukes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wagon scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagon is defending well.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dukes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagon.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
A right handed body shot lands from Wagon.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagon is keeping busy.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagon.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Wagon lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes has Wagon pushed against the cage.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Wagon manages to get underhooks.
#T3##BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Wagon.
A swing and a miss from Wagon.
Wagon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagon works the jab nicely.
Dukes takes one on the button.
Wagon lands a head shot.
A jab from Wagon finds it's way through Dukes's defenses.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Wagon keeps it at a distance.
Wagon looks to throw the jab but Dukes is out of range.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanley Wagon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Dukes.#T4#
Wagon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes staying out of range there.#CL2#
Dukes rushes Wagon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dukes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon is leaning against Dukes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon is pressed up against the cage. Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagon down to the mat. Wagon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dukes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukes unleashes a big counter combination but Wagon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wagon scores with a hook.
Stanley Wagon is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Wagon misses.
Dukes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagon looks to land a left hand but Dukes moved out of range nicely.
Wagon loads up on a big right hand but Dukes slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Wagon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagon throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Wagon avoids it easily.
Wagon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
Wagon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Wagon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wagon continues to drive forward.
Wagon is looking to counter punch.
Dukes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wagon defends it nicely.
Wagon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagon looks to land a right hand but Dukes moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes wants to counter the offense by Wagon and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes wants to clinch
and Wagon counters with a stiff right hand.
Buzz Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagon lands an overhand right.
Wagon throws a poor cross that misses
and Dukes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dukes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagon.
Wagon misses with a looping left.
Dukes blocks a jab.
Dukes is looking for the big counter here.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stanley Wagon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Dukes.
Dukes staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Dukes has closed the distance and engaged Wagon in a clinch.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dukes's elbow.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Dukes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagon's waist but Wagon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dukes off to one side.
Stanley Wagon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Stanley Wagon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagon throws a lazy right hand but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
Wagon backing away here, and Dukes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wagon connects with the punch.
Dukes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
A jab from Wagon misses.
Wagon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Dukes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
A big left from Wagon misses.
Wagon misses with an uppercut.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Wagon had a free shot at his head there.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagon as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagon as he avoids it easily.
Dukes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
Wagon throws a shot from downtown. Dukes moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
Wagon lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes moves out of range as Wagon strikes.
Wagon scores with a hook.
Wagon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dukes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Dukes tries to clinch up but Wagon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes shoots in for a double leg but Wagon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice jab there from Wagon.
Wagon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukes.
Dukes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagon.
Dukes slips a jab from Wagon.
Buzz Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagon cracks Dukes with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Wagon.
Dukes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukes looking to throw knees to the head but Wagon is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Wagon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagon, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Wagon!
A relieved looking Stanley Wagon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Buzz Dukes had this to say: 'I need to get better'. |
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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Dukes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dukes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dukes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dukes to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes tries to escape but Robinson is in control.
Robinson landing strikes.
Oh Dukes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robinson lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dukes is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Robinson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Robinson!
Hank Robinson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Buzz Dukes had this to say: 'I need to get better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch.
Dukes lands a jab.
Pretzel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Dukes counters by moving into the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dukes stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pretzel defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Pretzel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zach Pretzel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Dukes.
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pretzel sprawls well. Pretzel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Zach Pretzel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dukes drives through and clinches with Pretzel against the cage.
Dukes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pretzel after a bit of a struggle.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Dukes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pretzel prevents it.
Pretzel tries to break the clinch but Dukes is controlling the position.
Pretzel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pretzel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dukes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dukes is working for takedown but Pretzel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dukes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pretzel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dukes prevents it.
Pretzel is trying to push Dukes away but Dukes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Dukes is pressed up against the cage. Pretzel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dukes down to the mat. Dukes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pretzel defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Pretzel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pretzel defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Pretzel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pretzel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pretzel tries to clinch there but Dukes circles away.
Dukes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pretzel with a body shot.
Pretzel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pretzel tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it. #CL#
Pretzel has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Pretzel closes the distance and clinches.
Pretzel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dukes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pretzel avoids it.
Pretzel has Dukes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pretzel gets a clinch.
Dukes controlling the action here for a moment.
Dukes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pretzel's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Dukes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Dukes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pretzel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pretzel tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dukes.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pretzel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Dukes tries to clinch but Pretzel is having none of it.
Dukes fails with the takedown
and Pretzel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zach Pretzel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a head kick that half lands.
Pretzel wants to clinch.#T1#
Pretzel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but Pretzel gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Zach Pretzel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Dukes.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
Pretzel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pretzel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dukess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pretzel tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Pretzel swinging wildly here.
Dukes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pretzel.#T2#
Pretzel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dukes circles away.
#CL#
Pretzel rushes Dukes and presses him up against the cage.
Pretzel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pretzel is trying to break free.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Pretzel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukes pinned against the cage. Dukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pretzel wants to clinch up but Dukes keeps it at a distance.
Dukes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pretzel defends it nicely.#T3#
Pretzel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukes feints the counter takedown.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pretzel but Pretzel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Pretzel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Pretzel clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes trying to stall but Pretzel improves his position.
Dukes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pretzel's elbow.
Pretzel working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukes.
Pretzel dodges an elbow strike from Dukes.
#BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Dukes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pretzel forces Dukes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Pretzel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pretzel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pretzel tries to clinch up.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pretzel tries to clinch up but Dukes circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Pretzel keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Pretzel.
Dukes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pretzel defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Pretzel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pretzel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pretzel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pretzel tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pretzel is looking to clinch.
Pretzel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pretzel throws a nice looking combination but Dukes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pretzel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukes or perhaps it was just good defense by Pretzel, which made it look bad.
Zach Pretzel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Dukes.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dukes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
Pretzel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dukes backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dukes.#T2#
Pretzel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dukes misses with a body punch.
Dukes lands a knee to the head.
Pretzel wants a takedown but no success here.
Dukes stalls.
Pretzel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pretzel keeps control of Dukes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pretzel's efforts to push away.
Pretzel working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Dukes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pretzel avoids a wild elbow strike from Dukes.
Pretzel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pretzel up against the cage.
Dukes looking for a takedown. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dukes wants to take the fight to the mat but Pretzel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Pretzel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pretzel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Pretzel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dukes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pretzel slips a nice elbow through Dukes's hands, connecting with Dukes's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pretzel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Dukes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pretzel.
Pretzel not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Pretzel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pretzel 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Pretzel!
Buzz Dukes was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to get better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Are For U moves into the clinch.
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dukes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Are For U is trying to push Dukes away but Dukes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Are For U is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dukes pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Are For U pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deadlines Are For U seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Are For U counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dukes is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Dukes pushes Are For U off and gets back to his feet.
Are For U fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dukes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buzz Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deadlines Are For U.
Dukes moves in looking to clinch but Are For U pushes him off.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Are For U sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dukes forces Are For U back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Are For U manages to break the clinch.
Dukes slaps away a takedown attempt from Are For U, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Are For U shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Are For U counters with a body kick.
Dukes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Are For U is fending him off so far but Dukes persists. Nope, Are For U circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes shoots in but Are For U avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Are For U.
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Are For U.
A jab lands there for Are For U.#CL#
Dukes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Are For U looking for a takedown. #T3#
Dukes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Are For U pulls his leg out and moves away.
Are For U shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukes sprawls well. Dukes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Are For U gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Are For U closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes stalling.
Dukes is working for takedown but Are For U is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dukes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Are For U fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Dukes is working for takedown but Are For U is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dukes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Are For U's defenses.
Are For U is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes closes the distance but Are For U moves to the side #TD2#
and Are For U counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dukes won't allow Are For U to pass to mount.
Dukes is refusing to be controlled, as Are For U sits in half guard.
Are For U wants to stand up but Dukes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buzz Dukes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Are For U tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Are For U.
Are For U fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dukes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Are For U sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Are For U.
Buzz Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Are For U doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Dukes moves into the clinch.
Are For U has Dukes pushed against the cage.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Are For U is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Are For U lands a takedown into guard.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet but Are For U passes into half guard.
#REVR##ES#
Dukes pushes Are For U off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Are For U shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dukes as he jumps to the side.
Buzz Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deadlines Are For U.
Are For U throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dukes's waist but Dukes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Are For U off to one side.
A head kick misses from Are For U.
Are For U is breathing heavily.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Are For U as he jumps to the side.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Are For U shoots in for a takedown but Dukes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Are For U saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Are For U sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Dukes pushes Are For U up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukes is pressed up against the cage. Are For U has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dukes down to the mat. Dukes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Are For U swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
Are For U doesn't manage to clinch there - Dukes circles away.
Dukes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Are For U sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Are For U avoiding damage as Dukes throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dukes forces Are For U back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Are For U is trying to break the clinch but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Are For U. #TD2#
Are For U pulls Dukes into guard.
#SU#
Dukes stands up from Are For U's guard - Dukes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Are For U defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dukes.
Are For U fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Are For U shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time.
Are For U swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
Dukes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Are For U moves into the clinch.
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes slowing the pace effectively.
Are For U has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dukes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Are For U blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Dukes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Are For U gets a clinch.
Dukes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Are For U changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dukes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Are For U scores with a spinning back kick!
Are For U shoots in but Dukes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Are For U shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukes sprawls well. Dukes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Are For U gets slowly back to his feet.
Buzz Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deadlines Are For U.#T1#
Are For U misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Dukes counters by clinching up. #BC#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Are For U shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dukes as he avoids it easily.
Dukes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Are For U keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dukes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Are For U is trying to trip Dukes. He has hold of a leg but Dukes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Are For U persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Are For U takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dukes pulls Are For U in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dukes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dukes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Are For U is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dukes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Are For U is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt - Are For U sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dukes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Are For U is fending him off so far but Dukes persists. Nope, Are For U circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Are For U was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Are For U moves into the clinch.#T3#
Are For U has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Are For U wants to get back to striking at distance but Dukes won't allow it.
Dukes stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes tries to clinch but Are For U moves out of range. #CL2#
Are For U pushes Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukes looking for a takedown. #BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Are For U is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dukes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dukes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Are For U counters with a two punch combo.
Buzz Dukes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dukes leaves Are For U with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Are For U shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Are For U or perhaps it was just good defense by Dukes, which made it look bad.
Dukes dives in and grabs Are For U's left leg, looking for a takedown. Are For U pushes down on Dukes's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Are For U shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dukes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Deadlines Are For U has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Are For U sprawls well.
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 Buzz Dukes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dukes, 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Dukes!
A very excited looking Buzz Dukes 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. |
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