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Event:
VF 17: Whyte Jr. Vs. Jack
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Whyte Jr circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Whyte Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jack! Whyte Jr lets Jack back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whyte Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whyte Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Jack to the canvas! Whyte Jr smells blood - he's punishing Jack with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jack has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte Jr!
Benson Whyte Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Benson Whyte Jr 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:
VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Mcmahon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcmahon duly obliges.
Jack tries to clinch up
letting Mcmahon counter with a right hand. #CL#
Mcmahon moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcmahon's elbow.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcmahon lands an elbow that stopped Jack in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.#TD#
Mcmahon pulls Jack into guard.
#SU2#
Jack gets to his feet - Mcmahon follows without any prompting.
Jack shoots in for a double leg but Mcmahon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Jack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack. #T1#
Jack controlling the action here.
Jack throwing shots but Mcmahon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Mcmahon is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Jack has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Mcmahon is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Reed Jack! |
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Event:
VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
Reed Jack really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 209.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Alijah Mcmahon was cancelled. |
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Event:
VF 6: Peto Vs. McTavish
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack moves away from the strike by Strazdins.
Strazdins throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Jack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strazdins on his heels. He'll look to pass Strazdins's guard now, I'm sure.
Strazdins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strazdins wants to control but Jack passes easily into half guard.
Jack tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Strazdins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strazdins tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strazdins is trying to control but can't.
Strazdins wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
#T1#
Strazdins trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Jack's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Strazdins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Strazdins won't allow Jack to pass to mount.
Well, if Jack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Strazdins looking for submissions off his back.
Strazdins trying to control here.
Jack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strazdins's head.
Strazdins wants to get back to full guard.
Strazdins won't allow Jack to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Strazdins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack is pressing down on Strazdins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strazdins is holding on for now.
Strazdins is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jack.
Strazdins misses with a straight right. #T3#
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strazdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.#TD2#
Strazdins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jack explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Strazdins loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Strazdins misses with a wild combination.
Jack tries to counter with a takedown but Strazdins is quick to defend against it.
Strazdins lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strazdins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Strazdins.#T4#
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Strazdins feints the counter takedown.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Jack misses with the combination.
Strazdins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strazdins just manages to avoid it.
Strazdins throws a body shot but no joy.
Strazdins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Jack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Strazdins closes the distance and clinches.
Strazdins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strazdins wants a takedown.
Reed Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danils Strazdins.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strazdins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Reed Jack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strazdins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack is looking to counter the offense by Strazdins and move into the clinch.
Strazdins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Strazdins misses with a straight right.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Strazdins pushes him off.
Danils Strazdins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strazdins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strazdins.
Strazdins punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
Strazdins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strazdins somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Strazdins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack defending well as Strazdins loads up on a big left hand.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack fails with the takedown.#T1#
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danils Strazdins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strazdins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Strazdins.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strazdins manages to avoid it.
Strazdins looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Strazdins looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range. #TD2#
Strazdins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strazdins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jack's legs.
Jack stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Strazdins is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Strazdins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jack! #SUB2#
Strazdins wants to finish this one by submission but Jack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strazdins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strazdins trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Strazdins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Strazdins wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it. #SUB2#
Strazdins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strazdins tries to pass to full mount but Jack defends it. #SUB2#
Strazdins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strazdins pulls his head out easily.
Jack is not content to let Strazdins control the position.#SUB2#
Strazdins is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strazdins is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danils Strazdins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Strazdins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strazdins wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strazdins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strazdins keeps the fight on the outside.
Strazdins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Strazdins rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Strazdins is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Jack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jack manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strazdins tries to bench press Jack off him but Jack keeps the position.
Jack wants to control but Strazdins is keeping him busy.
Strazdins can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SU#
Jack decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strazdins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jack.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Strazdins - just one landing.
Strazdins misses the jab.
Strazdins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Strazdins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strazdins off to one side.
Reed Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danils Strazdins.
Strazdins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack avoids the body shot from Strazdins.
#T2##TD#
Jack gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Strazdins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Jack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strazdins!
Strazdins tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
Strazdins tries to control Jack's body but Jack pushes him off. Strazdins squirms to his side and now Jack has his back!
Strazdins prevents Jack from getting a body triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strazdins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Strazdins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strazdins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jack keeping moving, preventing Strazdins from controlling successfully.
Strazdins looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Strazdins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Strazdins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Strazdins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jack is posturing up here but Strazdins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jack tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jack has to tap! Slick submission there by Strazdins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danils Strazdins!
A relieved looking Danils Strazdins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VF 4: Jack Vs. Perez
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Jack persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Perez sends Jack crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perez is motioning to the referee to let Jack up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Perez flashes Jack a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jack's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jack crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Perez punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adolis Perez!
Adolis Perez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Adolis Perez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
VF: 1
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cohen was covering up waiting for the punch and Jack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen controls Jack momentarily but Jack frees himself. #T1#
Cohen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Cohen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack stands and throws Cohen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jack tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Jack stands up.
Jack throws a push kick but Cohen slaps the foot to one side.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Cohen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cohen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Cohen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack blocks a head kick by Cohen.
#CL2#
Jack has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Jack pulls guard.
Jack throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cohen is aware though and is defending well.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Jack controlling the position.
Cohen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack striking off his back but it's not causing Cohen any problems. #T3#
Jack keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Cohen wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.#ES2#
Jack has his feet on Cohen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Cohen misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Cohen as the two fighters clinch.
Cohen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards. #T4#
Cohen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Cohen. #BC2#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cohen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jack feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cohen wants to get back to his feet but Jack passes into half guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack prevents Cohen from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Jack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cohen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Cohen with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cohen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cohen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cohen!
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cohen!
Reed Jack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cohen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cohen hang on?
Jack content just to control the position here. #T1#
Cohen tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
Jack throws some wild stikes that Cohen manages to avoid easily.
Jack lands a big elbow.
Jack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cohen has given up his back here.
#T2#
Cohen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jack.
Jack thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jack misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Jack has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cohen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Jack looking for the choke but no joy.
Jack controls the position.#T3#
Cohen tries to roll but Jack sticks to his back.
Jack controls the position.
Cohen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jack controls the action.
Jack is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jack gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jack gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jack apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Cohen gets caught napping as Jack dives in and scores a takedown. Cohen manages to retain guard.
Cohen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jack dives into side control.
#T4##REVR#
Cohen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jack presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cohen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jack.
Jack controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Jack working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cohen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Cohen connects with a jab.
Sammy Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cohen tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Cohen is looking to clinch.
Jack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cohen defends it well.
Cohen moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
Jack unleashes a big counter combination but Cohen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Jack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cohen is trying to stand back up but Jack is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack is pressing down on Cohen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cohen is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cohen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Cohen is kicking away at Jack from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Jack grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Cohen trying to push Jack off... Cohen taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Reed Jack!
Reed Jack is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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