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Event:
HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Bruce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell wants to clinch.
Bruce throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Joe McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce thinks about countering with a body kick.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McConnell tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruce throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch up
and Bruce counters with a nice body kick.
Bruce stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConnell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bruce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Bruce blocks a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Bruce has been cut.
Bruce swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #T3#
Bruce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Bruce. #BC#
Bruce manages to break the clinch.
Bruce misses with an attempted mid kick.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Bruce avoids it with no problem.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Bruce counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
McConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bruce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McConnell looks winded!
McConnell misses with a right hand
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell misses with an uppercut
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce jabs McConnell right on the nose. McConnell blinks but takes it well.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bruce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell wants to clinch#KD#
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends McConnell toppling to the canvas! McConnell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce throws a quick counter kick to the body but McConnell avoids it.
Bruce catches McConnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Bruce's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bruce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Bruce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch. #BC#
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruce jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bruce looks for the body kick but McConnell saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.
Bruce clobbers McConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McConnell tries to clinch up.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
Bruce is looking to counter punch.
Bruce connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bruce, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Bruce.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?#KD#
Bruce lands a left and a right that send McConnell crashing to the mat, dazed. Bruce thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McConnell out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HRL21
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Motosserra's hands.
Motosserra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Motosserra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Charlinho Motosserra has been cut.
Bruce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Motosserra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Motosserra misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Bruce has knocked Motosserra down with a huge combo! Bruce steps away and waves a wobbly Motosserra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bruce misses with a body shot.
Motosserra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.
Motosserra shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Motosserra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlinho Motosserra.#TD2#
Motosserra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bruce's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Motosserra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bruce wants to improve his position but Motosserra is controlling well.
Bruce trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Motosserra seems to be looking for submissions.
Bruce is controlling Motosserra's trapped leg to prevent Motosserra from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Motosserra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Motosserra trying to control the action but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Motosserra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Motosserra is looking for a kimura but Bruce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Motosserra to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Motosserra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Motosserra on the ground.#SUB2#
Motosserra wants to work for an arm triangle but Bruce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Motosserra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Motosserra 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.
#SUB2#
Motosserra is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Motosserra trying to control the action but Bruce is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Motosserra is trying to work for a kimura but Bruce is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Motosserra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bruce tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Motosserra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlinho Motosserra!
Charlinho Motosserra is the new super heavyweight champion!
Charlinho Motosserra was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Molly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Molly lands a jab to the nose.
Bruce fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molly with a nice cross.
Molly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Molly closes the distance but Bruce moves to the side
and Bruce counters with a nice body kick.
Molly is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruce. Molly shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce delivers a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Molly misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Bruce counters with a crisp right hand that drops Molly! Bruce lets Molly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Molly is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.#T1#
Molly connects with a nice looking jab.
Bruce avoids the body shot from Molly.
Bruce replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Molly blocks it well.#KD2#
Bruce lands a big uppercut and Molly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Molly looks OK. Bruce waves Molly back to his feet!
Oh Molly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molly drops his hands momentarily. Bruce doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Molly staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Molly doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jack Bruce thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Soaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Soaki.
Bruce lands a slapping body shot.
Soaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Bruce misses.
Soaki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soaki missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
A jab from Bruce misses.
Soaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soaki scores with a nice strike.
Soaki shoots in for a double leg but Bruce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Soaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Bruce has been cut.
A slow jab from Bruce misses its intended target.
Bruce blocks a jab.
Soaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
Bruce throws a body punch but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki misses with a hook.#TD2#
Soaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bruce manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce trying to control the position.
Bruce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Bruce controlling Soaki's posture.
Soaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruce controls Soaki momentarily but Soaki frees himself. #T3#
Soaki throwing strikes but missing.
Soaki throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A cross from Soaki lands.
Bruce looks to land a right hand but Soaki moved out of range.
Bruce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soaki.
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Bruce lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruce lands a nice hook to Soaki's body. Soaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruce throws out a powerful jab.
Soaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
Soaki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Bruce cracks Soaki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bruce has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Soaki to stand back up!#CUT#That has opened up Tokoni Soaki's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce takes a swing at Soaki's ribcage but misses.
Soaki throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Soaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jack Bruce will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bruce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick.
Soaki throws a right hand that misses
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
Soaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruce.
A punch combination from Soaki misses.
Bruce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a nice body shot.
Soaki is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bruce just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Soaki has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bruce!
An out of breath Jack Bruce thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.
And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammerhand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruce.
Hammerhand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce is looking to counter the offense by Hammerhand and move into the clinch.
Bruce sizes up Hammerhand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Helm Hammerhand has been cut.
Hammerhand misses with a straight left.
Hammerhand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerhand swings for the body but Bruce moves out of range.
Hammerhand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bruce just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerhand throws an off balance right hand
and Bruce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammerhand just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerhand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Bruce has been cut.
Hammerhand misses with a right hand
and Bruce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammerhand throws an overhand right that lands on Bruce's shoulder, as Bruce tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerhand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammerhand! But no joy.
Hammerhand is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Hammerhand throws a big shot that misses.
Hammerhand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helm Hammerhand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerhand throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
Hammerhand lands with a nice body punch.
Hammerhand throws a body punch but Bruce moves out of range.
Hammerhand misses with a hook
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Helm Hammerhand's cut even more.
Hammerhand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruce's head.
A big right from Hammerhand misses.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerhand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Hammerhand looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruce is just out of range.#T2#
Hammerhand throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammerhand looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Hammerhand misses with a hook
and Bruce counters with a nice body shot.
Bruce scores with a jab. Hammerhand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammerhand misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruce counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammerhand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruce on the side of the head.#KD2#
Hammerhand cracks Bruce with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hammerhand has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bruce to stand back up!
Bruce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammerhand misses with a hook.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hammerhand throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruce counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Hammerhand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammerhand misses with an uppercut.
Bruce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammerhand throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruce.
Bruce slips a straight right by Hammerhand.#KD2#
Hammerhand lands a big right hand that sends Bruce crashing to the mat! Hammerhand stays standing though and waves Bruce back to his feet!#ROC2#Bruce is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammerhand misses the target.
Hammerhand misses with a hook
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hammerhand comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bruce falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bruce was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helm Hammerhand!
After winning the bout, Helm Hammerhand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Lipe Ribeiro has been cut.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Bruce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Bruce feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ribeiro sprawling to the canvas! Ribeiro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bruce finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro leaves his chin hanging out and Bruce seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ribeiro 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 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Our winner, Jack Bruce, 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:
KIFC 91-
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Molly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruce throws a big counter combination but Molly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Molly darts in and clinches Bruce up against the cage.
Molly scores with a shoulder strike.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Nice body punch from Molly - that landed with a thud.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by Molly.
Molly takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Molly.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Bruce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molly prevents a body shot from Bruce.
Molly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Molly misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molly.
Molly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Molly tries to work over Bruce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Molly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bruce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molly is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Bruce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Molly lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Molly.
Molly lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Molly takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molly.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Molly.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molly's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Molly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Molly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruces head. #T2#
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Molly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Bruce's ribcage. Bruce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruce.
A short body shot lands from Molly as the two fighters clinch.
Bruce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruce.
Molly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Molly blocking some punches.
Molly lands a nice shot to the body.
Molly pushes Bruce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molly.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruce.
Molly can't find room to land a body shot as Bruce controls the action.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Nice body punch from Molly.
Molly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Molly.
#T3#
Molly lands a shoulder strike.
Molly misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molly. #ROC2#Bruce is rocked!
Bruce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Molly as the two fighters clinch.
Molly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molly creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bruce's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bruce drops to his knees and Molly pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hog Molly!
Hog Molly is the new super heavyweight champion!
Hog Molly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Motosserra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Motosserra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Charlinho Motosserra has been cut.
Motosserra misses with a takedown attempt
and Motosserra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motosserra moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
and Bruce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motosserra with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends Motosserra toppling to the canvas! Motosserra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlinho Motosserra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce scores with a hook to the body. Motosserra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charlinho Motosserra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motosserra fails to land the takedown.
Motosserra tries to clinch but Bruce moves away #KD#
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends Motosserra toppling to the canvas! Motosserra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!#T1#
Bruce lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Motosserra ducks into an uppercut from Bruce and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Jack Bruce seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bruce swings for the body but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruce.
Soaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soaki is looking to counter punch.
Bruce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Bruce avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Soaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Bruce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soaki doesn't seem phased though.
Bruce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Bruce drops Soaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soaki looks back up at him and smiles so Bruce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Soaki is rocked!#T2#
Bruce drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Soaki's head, knocking him out cold! Bruce is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack Bruce thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tokoni Soaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.
And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'. |
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Event:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruce moves away.
Bruce appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vegas's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vegas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vegas fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vegas with a poor takedown
and Bruce counters with a nice body shot.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Vegas. Vegas gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Vegas.#T1#
Vegas fails with the takedown#KD#
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends Vegas toppling to the canvas! Vegas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Las Vegas has been cut.
Vegas fails with the takedown
and Bruce counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
After winning the bout, Jack Bruce thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KIFC 53
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce cracks Soaki with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Bruce slips a jab from Soaki.
Soaki is looking to clinch.
Soaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Soaki ends up having to push Bruce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soaki throws the left hand but Bruce avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Soaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bruce parries the strikes from Soaki easily there. Soaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bruce to escape.
You can see the frustration on Bruce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Soaki is working to tighten his grip on Bruce's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bruce has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Soaki is really squeezing tight and eventually Bruce passes out! Soaki breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki 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:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bruce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Bruce. Bruce maintains the clinch.
Bruce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Bruce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruce throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Bruce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Bruce tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bruce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruce swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Still in the clinch, Bruce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Bruce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Bruce has control.
A short right from Bruce.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Bruce has control.
Bruce lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Bruce.
Bruce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Bruce has Ribeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ribeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruce works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Bruce misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruce digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruce works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Bruce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bruce lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruce. #T2#
Bruce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro or not.
Bruce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Bruce keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Bruce misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Bruce drops Ribeiro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ribeiro is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce presses Ribeiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruce lands a right hand.
Bruce creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ribeiro's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ribeiro drops to his knees and Bruce pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Jack Bruce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 31
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce scores with a body shot.
Bruce scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Titan Zeus has been cut.
Bruce connects with a right that clearly hurt Zeus. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Bruce proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Zeus collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jack Bruce, 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:
KIFC 20
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Bruce. Beautiful body shot.
Havas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Havas throws a right hand that misses
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Havas takes a swing at Bruce's ribcage but misses.
Bruce throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Havas tries to keep at a distance but Bruce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bruce misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Bruce.
Nice body punch from Bruce.
Bruce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bruce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Havas looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Havas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Havas's efforts to push away.
Bruce misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Bruce.
Bruce tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Bruce lands with a short shot to the head.
Havas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bruce lands a shoulder strike.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce lands a body punch.
Bruce throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Havas backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruce lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruce struggles to land a body shot inside as Havas controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Bruce.
Bruce scores with a shot to the side of Havas's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce is working Havas over against the cage.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruce scores with a shot to the side of Havas's head. #CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Bruce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havas backwards. #ROC#Havas is rocked!
Bruce unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Havas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bruce is unloading with more strikes now! Havas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Jack Bruce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConnell looks to clinch
and Bruce counters with a three punch combo that has McConnell backing up. McConnell nods at Bruce to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruce lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McConnell tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
McConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruce circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
Bruce misses with a hook. McConnell ducked under it nicely.
Joe McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell lands with a nice combination. Bruce backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruce throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Bruce comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruce cracks McConnell with a good jab.
McConnell tries to clinch but Bruce moves away
and Bruce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruce was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bruce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McConnell.
Nice straight punches there by McConnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McConnell.
McConnell tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Bruce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruce lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruce.
Bruce lands with a nice combination. McConnell backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McConnell throws a combination that misses
and Bruce counters with a series of strikes. McConnell will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Bruce misses with a looping right.
McConnell darts in trying to clinch
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McConnell tries to clinch but Bruce moves out of range.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Bruce was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell wants to clinch but Bruce slips to the side
and Bruce counters with a nice body shot.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruce connects with a body shot.
McConnell looks winded!
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
McConnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bruce lands a really nice looking cross but McConnell seems unphased.
McConnell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bruce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
Bruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruce punishes McConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruce is looking to wear down McConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McConnell tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Bruce just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Bruce misses the shot to the body.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Bruce and move into the clinch position.
McConnell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell closes the distance but Bruce moves to the side
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruce scores with a nice head shot.
McConnell walks into a jab.
Bruce is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Bruce. Beautiful body shot.
Bruce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruce is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Bruce.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce has McConnell pressed against the cage.
Bruce lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bruce dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McConnell pushes Bruce up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Nice body punch from Bruce - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Bruce.
Bruce lands a right hand. #BC#
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
McConnell tries to move into range but Bruce moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Bruce cracks McConnell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McConnell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bruce finish him?
#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Bruce counters with a crisp right hand that drops McConnell! Bruce lets McConnell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnell seems to have recovered his senses.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruce.
#T1#
Bruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bruce as he connects with a hook.
McConnell tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Are you kidding me?! Bruce ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McConnell clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jack Bruce 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:
KIFC 7
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Dren Jr.
Bruce looks to land a left hand but Dren Jr moved out of range nicely.
Dren Jr tries to clinch up.
Bruce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dren Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dren Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dren Jr.
Bruce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dren Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Dren Jr lands a nice hook to Bruce's body. Bruce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Dren Jr thuds a left hand into Bruce's body.
Dren Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Dren Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Bruce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dren Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dren Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dren Jr misses with a body shot
and Bruce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dren Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dren Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dren Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
Dren Jr looks winded!
Bruce lands a jab to the head.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dren Jr takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Bruce.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dren Jr connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Dren Jr is looking to land body kicks.#KD#
Bruce sends Dren Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bruce is motioning to the referee to let Dren Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dren Jr is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Dren Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Bruce feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dren Jr sprawling to the canvas! Dren Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bruce finish him?!
Dren Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Dren Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Bruce counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jack Bruce made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce scores with a hook.#CL#
Bruce clinches up with Island and pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Bruce.
Bruce is struggling to control the position.
Island wants a takedown.
Bruce is pushing Island up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bruce just leaning against Island, taking a breather.
Bruce gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Island's elbow.
Good body shot from Bruce.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruce creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bruce.
Bruce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Bruce. #T1#
Bruce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islands head.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Island backwards.
Bruce taking a breather.
Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Island is trying to drag Bruce to the mat but Bruce just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Island has Bruce pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruce manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Island.
A short right from Bruce.
A shot in the inside from Bruce.
Bruce is pressed up against the cage. Island has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bruce down to the mat. Bruce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Island fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bruce counters by moving into the clinch.
Island drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Bruce lands a body punch.
Island looks winded!
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruce.
Bruce lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Island is rocked!
Bruce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Island is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce misses with some punches.
Come on Bruce - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
Bruce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by Island.
A head punch on the inside from Bruce fails to land.
Bruce throws a punch but it's blocked by Island.
Island blocks an uppercut.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
Island blocks an uppercut.
Bruce misses with some punches.
Bruce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruce swings wildly with an uppercut but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce working aggressively here.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by Island.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
Island blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bruce fails to land.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Bruce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce swings wildly with an uppercut but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bruce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Island seems to have recovered his senses.
Bruce avoiding damage.
Bruce is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bruce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruce stops a takedown attempt from Island.
Bruce creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Island with a big uppercut! Island tries to clinch up but Bruce pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Island to the mat! Island covers up and Bruce unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Walker.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Walker wants to slow Bruce down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walker throws a push kick but Bruce slaps the foot to one side.
Walker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Bruce seems unphased.
#CL#
Bruce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce cracks Walker with a nice body shot.
Walker looks winded!
Bruce blocks a body shot from Walker.
Bruce lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Terry Walker has been cut.
Bruce digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Bruce pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Walker out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce! |
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