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Event:
CDFC 14:Valle vs Gomez
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Biko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Biko rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia 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.
Biko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Biko throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Biko avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
I was talking to Biko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Biko. #TD2#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Biko is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biko defends well.
Biko throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Biko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biko stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.#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.
Biko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biko throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Biko is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Biko loads up on a big left hand. Garcia felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Biko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Garcia can't hide his disappointment, as Biko celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Biko!
Jon Biko retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jon Biko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CDFC 10: Biko vs Cortez
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Biko swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Biko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Biko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Biko tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Biko, which made it look bad.
Biko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Biko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jon Biko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Cortez.#CL#
Biko drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Biko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Biko holds him up against the cage and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Biko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biko scores with a hook to the body.
Biko misses with a punch on the inside.
Biko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Biko lands with a right to the head.
Biko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Biko.
Still in the clinch, Biko scores with a nice short 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!
Biko pushes Cortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biko scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Biko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortezs head.
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
Biko lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Biko.
Biko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Cortez is rocked!
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
Biko lands with a left to the head.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Biko finish him?
Cortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biko smiles and moves away.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez looks for a takedown but Biko sprawls well.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Biko moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Biko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Biko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A short uppercut from Biko.
Cortez jumps guard but Biko stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Biko pushes Cortez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortez looks winded!
A short right from Biko.
Biko has Cortez pressed against the cage.
Biko gets through Cortez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Biko just leaning against Cortez, taking a breather.
Cortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biko smiles and moves away.
Biko throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
Cortez lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4##KD#
Biko drops Cortez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cortez looks back up at him and smiles so Biko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Eddie Cortez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biko.
Biko throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jon Biko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biko throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biko throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Biko moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Biko stalling against the cage.
Biko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biko prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Biko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Cortez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Biko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Biko moves into the clinch successfully.
Biko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biko taking a breather.
Biko taking a breather.
Biko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jon Biko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Biko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Biko.
Biko pushes Cortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Cortez tries to pull guard but Biko holds him up against the cage and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Biko manages to get underhooks.
Jon Biko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Cortez.
A short right from Biko.
Biko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Biko misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Biko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Biko.
Biko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
Biko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
A short right from Biko.
Biko gets through Cortez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
Biko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cortez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Biko is unloading with more strikes now! Cortez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Biko!
Jon Biko is the new lightweight champion!
Jon Biko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 5:Tarver vs Goff
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Buddha falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Biko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buddha!
Biko happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Biko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buddha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Biko lands some shots froms side control.
Buddha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buddha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Biko wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Biko lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biko controls the position from side control.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko cracks Buddha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buddha is trying to buck Biko off.
Buddha is not content to let Biko control the position.
Buddha is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Biko asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Buddha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biko trying to control the action but Buddha is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buddha is pushing Biko's head away, looking to escape. Biko manages to hold on to the position though.
Biko wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Biko advances to full mount. #T3##SUB#
Biko looking for a guillotine from mount but Buddha is having none of it.
The referee warns Buddha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Biko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buddha?
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko is landing with some decent strikes but Buddha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Buddha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Biko dominating with strikes here.
Biko unloading with bombs!
Biko landing strikes from the mount and Buddha is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha is bucking up trying to escape but Biko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Biko scoring with strikes but Buddha is staying in there.
BOOM! Biko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Biko tries to control but Buddha wriggling away.
Biko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Biko working for a guillotine from mount but Buddha is in no mood to give up.
Biko wants to control the pace but Buddha is squirming around nicely.
Biko is really struggling to control Buddha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Biko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Biko.
Biko misses with a wild combination.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biko tries to clinch up.
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buddha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Biko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Biko shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense.
Biko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddha can do to turn this around?
Biko doesn't manage to clinch there - Buddha circles away.
Biko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Biko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biko.
Buddha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Biko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buddha avoids it.
Biko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biko tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Biko is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Biko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha tries to circle away but Biko has him pinned against the cage.
Biko prevents Buddha from breaking the clinch.
Biko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buddha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Biko moves out of range.
Biko throws a big counter combination but Buddha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Biko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biko showed some decent athleticism there.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Buddha is trying to stand.
#T2#
Biko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Biko.
Biko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biko lands with a punch from half guard.
Biko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biko controlling the pace.
Buddha is trying to stand up here but Biko is controlling him well. #T3#
Biko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buddha pushes Biko off looking to stand but Biko dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Biko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha is looking to get back to is feet but Biko passes into side control.
Biko landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Biko is trying to get an arm triangle but Buddha is defending well.
Biko trying to control the position but Buddha is working away.
Biko 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.#T4#
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biko cracks Buddha with a big right hand but Buddha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biko lands a few punches from side control.
Biko working the ground and pound.
Biko is chipping away with strikes.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buddha can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Biko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Biko dominated that second round.
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#
Biko dives in and grabs Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes down on Biko's head and hops out.
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko staying out of range there.
Jon Biko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha throws a nice looking combination but Biko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biko shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jah Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
Buddha lands with a hook. Biko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buddha misses with a double jab.
Biko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Buddha.#CL#
Biko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biko misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Biko is pushing Buddha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Biko has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
#T1#
Biko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha being controlled against the cage.
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Biko drags the fight down to the ground.
Biko 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.
Biko trying to keep a closed guard but Buddha is proving a slippery customer.
Buddha preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biko is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Buddha wants to get back to his feet but Biko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biko wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Buddha wants to stand and escape but Biko is having none of it.
Biko throws a big elbow that misses.
Biko won't allow Buddha to get back to his feet.
Biko is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
Buddha can't keep his opponent in guard - Biko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buddha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Biko lands strikes from half guard.
Biko performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Biko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Buddha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Buddha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buddha lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Buddha. Those never looked like landing.
Buddha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Biko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Biko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Biko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biko scoring with some ground and pound.
Jah Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Biko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biko is pushing down on Buddha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buddha is fighting to maintain full guard but Biko has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jah Buddha.
I think Biko 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Biko!
An out of breath Jon Biko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CDFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biko ducks under a wild hook from Covington.
Biko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Covington.#TD2#
Biko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Biko tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Covington.
Biko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Covington defending well though.
Biko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Covington controls his leg.
Biko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Covington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Covington is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Biko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Covington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Covington wants to control but Biko is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Covington!
Biko with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#It looks like Brian Covington has been cut.#T2#
Biko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Biko landing punches. #ROC2#Covington is rocked!
Biko lands a big shot to the head and Covington winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Biko!
Jon Biko made sure to mention his sponsor, Brachial Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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