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Event:
EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Qarase lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee clobbers Qarase with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jona Qarase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qarase loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Qarase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Qarase lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qarase connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Qarase misses with a straight right.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Qarase's shoulder, as Qarase tries to avoid the shot.
Qarase throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Qarase moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Qarase throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Qarase misses the target.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qarase misses with a looping right.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Qarase throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a hook. Qarase ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Qarase.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Qarase breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Qarase and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Qarase.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Qarase scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qarase might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Qarase moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Qarase throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Qarase breaks away and moves out of range.
Qarase looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Qarase.
Qarase throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qarase throws out the jab.
Qarase misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qarase cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Qarase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qarase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#T3#
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Qarase counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qarase.
Lee tries to move into range but Qarase moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Qarase.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Qarase breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qarase.
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qarase misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Qarase misses with a hook.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qarase.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qarase throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Qarase misses with an uppercut.
Lee defending well as Qarase loads up on a big left hand.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Qarase does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qarase slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qarase swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a jab when Qarase was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jona Qarase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Qarase throws a big shot that misses.
Qarase takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee misses the jab.
Qarase throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qarase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qarase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Qarase is out of range.
Qarase loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Qarase looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qarase walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Qarase has time to react.
Qarase throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.#T1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Qarase looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qarase.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qarase manages to circle out of the way.
Qarase misses with a looping left.
Qarase misses with a straight right.
Qarase connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Qarase misses.
Qarase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qarase throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Qarase connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. #T2#
Qarase misses with a body shot.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Qarase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qarase misses with a looping left.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Qarase lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qarase.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Qarase's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qarase swinging wildly here.
Qarase looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Qarase throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Qarase throws a big shot that misses.
Qarase scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Lee defending well as Qarase loads up on a big left hand.
Qarase misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qarase.
A little jabbing left from Qarase on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Qarase's head but Qarase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qarase throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qarase manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
A big right from Lee misses.
Qarase looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Qarase drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Qarase waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Qarase's belly button to the back.
Qarase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. #T4#
Lee moves out of range as Qarase strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Qarase jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qarase throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Qarase and move into the clinch.
Qarase slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Qarase. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qarase.
Jona Qarase seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Qarase drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Qarase waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qarase fakes the body blow, causing Lee to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lee goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jona Qarase!
Our winner, Jona Qarase, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Qarase feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jardims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jardim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Qarase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Jardim.
Qarase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jardim.
Qarase misses with an uppercut. Jardim saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Jardim misses its intended target.
Jardim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Maycon Jardim has been cut.
Jardim lands the left hand.
Jardim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qarase.
Qarase looks to land a right hand but Jardim moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Jardim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jardim defending well as Qarase loads up on a big left hand.
Jardim staying out of range there.
Jardim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Qarase lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jardim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Jardim works Qarase's body with a nice hook.
Qarase uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jardim.
Qarase is looking to counter punch.
Jardim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Qarase as he checks the leg kick.
Qarase throws a hook to the side of Jardim's head but Jardim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jardim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Qarase defends it well.
Qarase misses with an uppercut. Jardim saw that one coming.
Jardim misses with a straight right.
Jardim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jardim misses with a hook
enabling Qarase to counter with a crisp jab.
Qarase misses with a hook. Jardim ducked under it nicely.
Qarase keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jardim throws a body kick that misses.
Qarase swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Jardim throws a right and a left that Qarase avoids nicely.
Qarase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jardim staying out of range there.
Jardim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Qarase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Jardim shoots and misses
and Qarase counters with a crisp right that sends Jardim to the canvas! Qarase follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jona Qarase!
Jona Qarase bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Riak misses with a hook.
Riak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riak moves out of range of the strikes.
Riak loads up on a big right hand but Qarase slips the punch.#TD#
Riak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Qarase's half guard.
Qarase is looking to get back to is feet but Riak passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Riak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Riak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Qarase has escaped the position, nice work there.
Qarase can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Riak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Qarase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Riak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qarase knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qarase really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Riak tries for a kimura but Qarase is defending well.
Qarase is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Riak has an Americana. Qarase didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Riak is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Riak hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak gave a mention to Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Gane drives through with a takedown into Qarase's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gane working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Qarase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Qarase is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gane advances to half guard.
Gane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Qarase defending well though.
Gane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qarase avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gane.
Qarase wants to get back to full guard.
Qarase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gane is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gane is looking for a kimura here.
Qarase trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Gane is nestled in close to Qarase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gane winds up and cracks Qarase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qarase manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qarase looking for a sweep. Not yet Qarase, not yet.
Gane postures up.
Qarase looking for a sweep. Not yet Qarase, not yet.
Gane connects with a couple of short punches.
Gane wants to control from the top but Qarase keeps moving.
Qarase wants to sweep but no luck.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qarase pulls Gane in close to prevent any damage.
Gane with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Qarase trying to control the position.
Gane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Qarase's head.
Gane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gane connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Qarase is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gane postures up in Qarase's guard and throws a big left but Qarase blocks it.
Qarase trying to control the position here.
Gane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gane wants to control from the top but Qarase keeps moving.
Qarase has Gane pulled in close to control his posture.
Gane postures up and lands a big shot to Qarase's brow. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gane works over Qarase with some ground and pound from guard.
Gane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gane looking to pass the guard.
Gane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gane throws a big elbow that misses.
Gane stands up over Qarase, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Qarase is trying to keep Gane in close.
Qarase has momentary wrist control but Gane slips an elbow through the middle.
Qarase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gane on the ground.
Qarase is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Qarase lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gane is looking to stand up but Qarase isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Qarase wants to stand and escape but instead Gane has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Qarase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gane is one step ahead there.
Gane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gane chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gane drops back looking for a leg! Qarase is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Qarase manages to kick Gane off! Gane jumps back into Qarase's guard.
Qarase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gane wants to pass the guard but Qarase is keeping the position.
Qarase working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gane.
Qarase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Gane dominated that round.
That's time! Qarase's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gane shoots in but Qarase avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Qarase's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gane under the eye.
Gane fails with the takedown
letting Qarase counter with a right hand.
Gane slips a jab and a cross from Qarase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qarase counters with a nice uppercut.
Jona Qarase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Gane.
Qarase lands a really nice looking cross but Gane seems unphased.
#T1#
Qarase lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qarase connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Qarase scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gane in his tracks. #ROC#Gane is rocked!
No luck for Gane with that takedown attempt.
Gane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qarase to score with a decent uppercut.
Qarase stuffs the takedown attempt from Gane. Gane gets slowly back to his feet.
Gane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jona Qarase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gane misses with a takedown attempt
and Qarase connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Qarase feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gane sprawling to the canvas! Gane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Qarase finish him?!
Gane is still on wobbly legs! Can Qarase finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Qarase counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gane out cold! What a finish! Qarase is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jona Qarase!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jona Qarase thanked Bondi MMA 🏝️ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qarase.
Reynolds walks into a left hand. #KD#
Qarase feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reynolds sprawling to the canvas! Reynolds rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Qarase finish him?!
#ROC#Reynolds is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds leaves his chin hanging out and Qarase seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Reynolds crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jona Qarase!
Jona Qarase made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Qarase tries to keep at a distance but Dangerfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dangerfield tries for a takedown but Qarase manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qarase.
A right hook to the body lands for Qarase.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Qarase is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Qarase cracks Dangerfield with a nice body shot.
Qarase scores with a shot to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Qarase misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qarase tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerfield can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dangerfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Qarase clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Qarase showing good submission defense here.
Dangerfield avoiding Qarase 's attempts to control his hands. #T1##SUB#
Dangerfield looking for the RNC.
Qarase tries to escape but Dangerfield has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Qarase felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Qarase is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Dangerfield is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Qarase is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Qarase lands a lovely overhand right.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries to break free but Qarase pushes him back against the cage.
Qarase pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from James.
#TD#
James manages to pull guard.
Qarase wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Qarase stands up from James's guard - Qarase perhaps looking for a knockout.
Qarase lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James tries to clinch up but Qarase circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qarase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qarase finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head. #CL2#
Qarase forces James back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jona Qarase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Qarase!
Qarase digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Qarase steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from James. That one must have hurt.
James throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Qarase lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James moves in looking to clinch but Qarase pushes him off.
Qarase throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qarase. #T2#
Qarase throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Qarase.
Qarase throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Qarase lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Qarase misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Qarase moves into the clinch.
Qarase prevents the takedown attempt.
Qarase controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Qarase as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Qarase.
Qarase lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qarase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qarase slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Qarase - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Qarase scores with a nice short uppercut.
Qarase lands a nice uppercut.
Qarase throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Qarase effectively controlling the action here.
Qarase lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Qarase lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Qarase.
Qarase controlling the action here for a moment.
James jumps guard but Qarase turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Qarase stalls.
A short uppercut from Qarase. #T4#
James slowing the pace effectively.
James is trying to pull guard but Qarase turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginald James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qarase lands with a light punch inside.
Qarase keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Qarase stalling against the cage.
Qarase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qarase is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Qarase lands a shot to the body.
Qarase scores with a nice hook to the head.
Qarase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Qarase scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qarase lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Qarase stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jona Qarase dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Qarase fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qarase lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James moves in looking to clinch but Qarase pushes him off.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qarase finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Qarase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qarase lands with a nice body punch.
James tries to clinch there but Qarase circles away.
Qarase lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Qarase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Qarase rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Qarase.
Qarase lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
A right hand to the body from Qarase.
Qarase is working James over against the cage.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Qarase.
Qarase is stalling here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Qarase stalling the fight.
#T1#
Qarase lands a shoulder strike.
Qarase lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Qarase - that landed with a thud.
Qarase lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qarase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Qarase pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qarase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Qarase.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Qarase scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qarase lands a shot to the body.
James seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qarase is working James over against the cage.
Qarase lands with a light punch inside.
Qarase gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qarase lands a body shot.
Qarase lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Qarase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qarase scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Qarase is working James over against the cage.
Qarase lands with a right to the head.
Qarase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qarase.
A short left from Qarase.
Qarase lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qarase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qarase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Qarase.
#T3#
Qarase lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qarase.
Qarase slows down the pace here.
Qarase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Qarase lands with a left to the head.
Qarase lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Qarase works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Qarase.
A short uppercut from Qarase.
Nice body punch from Qarase.
Qarase lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Qarase on the inside.
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!
Qarase unloads with a big right hand that wobbles James! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Qarase is unloading with more strikes now! James drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jona Qarase!
Jona Qarase really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Qarase tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.
Qarase walks into a straight right hand from Spade.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but Qarase is just out of range.
Spade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qarase cracks Spade with an open hand slap.
Spade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Qarase feints a jab promting Spade to slip. Qarase then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Qarase takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qarase lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Qarase connects with a jab.
Qarase staying out of range there.
Spade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qarase momentarily.
#T1#
Qarase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Qarase.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spade! But no joy.
Jona Qarase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade misses the jab.
Qarase throws a big counter combination but Spade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spade takes one on the button.
Spade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qarase swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Qarase takes a swing at Spade's ribcage but misses.
Qarase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Spade throws a jab but it's blocked by Qarase.
Qarase throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.
Qarase throws a big shot that misses.
Qarase scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spade takes one to the chin there.
Qarase misses the shot to the body.
Spade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Qarase throws a right and a left that Spade avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Spade does no damage. #CL#
Qarase takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spade.
Spade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Qarase manages to break the clinch.
Qarase circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spade's corner calls for a 1-2. Spade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spade misses with a straight right.
Spade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qarase.
Qarase is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Spade does it's job there.
Qarase throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Spade throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Qarase counter with a right hand.
Spade looks to land a right hand but Qarase moved out of range.
Qarase bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qarase swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spade.
Spade lands a nice shot that snaps Qarase's head back.
Qarase swings for the body but Spade moves out of range.
Spade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Qarase lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Qarase wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade lands an overhand right.
Spade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Qarase lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spade backs up against the cage.
Spade connects with a jab.#T4#
Qarase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.
Qarase lands a jab.
Qarase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spade.
Spade avoids the body shot from Qarase.
It seemed like Spade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spade throws a jab when Qarase was well out of range.
Qarase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spade.
No joy there for Qarase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qarase counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Qarase is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Qarase gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Qarase breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qarase swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spade throws a jab when Qarase was well out of range.
Qarase is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spade.
Qarase getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jona Qarase dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Qarase walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Qarase swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Qarase moves into the clinch successfully.
Qarase lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Spade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Qarase lands an uppercut.
Qarase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Qarase scores with a shoulder strike.
Qarase just leaning against Spade, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Qarase manages to break the clinch.
Qarase takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jona Qarase is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Qarase.
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!
Qarase misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Qarase swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Qarase misses.
Spade misses with a hook.
Qarase just misses with a punch to the body.
Qarase misses with a wild combination.
Qarase takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spade connects with a nice looking jab.
Jona Qarase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qarase scores with a shot to the body.
Qarase swings for the body but Spade moves out of range.
Spade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spade cracks Qarase with a right hand to the side of the head.
Qarase slips a jab from Spade.#T2#
Spade throws an off balance right hand
and Qarase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qarase.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qarase works over Spade's head and body with a nice combination.
Qarase is looking to clinch.
A jab from Qarase misses.
Spade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qarase shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qarase.
Spade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Qarase tries to close the distance and clinch but Spade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spade throws out a counter right but Qarase avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Qarase moves out of range of the strikes.
Qarase cracks Spade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Qarase scores with a four punch combination!
Qarase moves in looking to clinch but Spade pushes him off.
Qarase feints a jab promting Spade to slip. Qarase then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qarase, as that shot connected.
Spade lands a jab.
Spade looks to throw the jab but Qarase is out of range.
Qarase throws a big counter combination but Spade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spade defending well as Qarase loads up on a big left hand.
Qarase misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qarase ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Qarase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spade.
A little jabbing left from Spade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Spade gets tackled into the cage by Qarase. Qarase maintains the clinch.
Qarase misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qarase is struggling to control the position.
Qarase content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spade is trying to stall.
Qarase lands a hook that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Qarase fails to land.
Qarase is struggling to control the position.
Qarase stalling.
Qarase seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jona Qarase dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Qarase blocks a jab.
Qarase lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Qarase connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spade avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qarase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Qarase to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Qarase misses.
Spade walks into a left hand.
Qarase is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spade! But no joy.
Qarase throws a combination that misses
and Qarase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Spade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Qarase looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spade throws a hook but Qarase avoids it easily.
Qarase has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Qarase there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qarase connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spade's hands.
Danga de danga de dang - Qarase scores with a four punch combination!
Qarase lands with an uppercut that bounces Spade off the cage and back into range.
Qarase misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Spade.
Spade tries to move into range but Qarase moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qarase swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Spade lands with a cross.
Qarase scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spade throws a jab when Qarase was well out of range.
Qarase closes the distance but Spade moves to the side
and Spade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spade sizes up Qarase with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Qarase is rocked!
Qarase bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spade's head backwards.
Oh Qarase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qarase throws a right hand that Spade ducks under and follows up with a left that Spade also avoids with ease.
Qarase seems to have got his legs back now.
Qarase slips a straight right by Spade.
Qarase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Qarase misses with a right hand
and Spade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spade throws a hook but Qarase blocks it.
Spade lunges at Qarase with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Qarase's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spade misses the target.
Spade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qarase.
A little jabbing left from Spade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qarase displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spade throws out the jab.
Spade throws a right and a left that Qarase avoids nicely.
As Spade looks to move away, Qarase throws a big counter combo but Spade just gets out of the way.
Qarase throws a right and a left that Spade avoids nicely.
Jona Qarase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qarase takes one on the button.
A jab from Qarase does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qarase. Spade does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spade! But no joy.
Spade scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Spade swings for the body but Qarase moves out of range.
Qarase misses with a wild body shot.
Spade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qarase misses with a hook. Spade ducked under it nicely.
Spade throws a counter combo.
Tony Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qarase counters with a nice body shot.
Qarase sizes up Spade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spade looks to land a right hand but Qarase moved out of range.
Spade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Qarase counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qarase lands a two punch combo.
Qarase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Qarase.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jona Qarase showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qarase has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jona Qarase!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jona Qarase made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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