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Event:
XFC 36: Title Wave
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Kane looks for a takedown but Imum Jr sprawls well.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Kamso Kane has been cut.#CL#
Imum Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Imum Jr prevents it.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.#BC#
Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Imum Jr clinches with his opponent.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Imum Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Imum Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
#T1#
Imum Jr stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane looks winded!
Kane has Imum Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Imum Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Imum Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Imum Jr is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kane wants to take the fight to the mat but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
#BC#
Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Imum Jr connects with a jab.
Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imum Jr misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Imum Jr as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Imum Jr misses with the combination.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imum Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Imum Jr misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.#T3#
Imum Jr throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Imum Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Imum Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imum Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr strikes.
Imum Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum Jr misses the target.
Kane slips under a jab.
Imum Jr with a hook.
Imum Jr lands a jab to Kane's midsection.#T4#
Kane dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
Imum Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well.
Imum Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
Imum Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Imum Jr. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Imum Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Imum Jr scores with a nice strike.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Imum Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Imum Jr instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Imum Jr throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Imum Jr.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane wants a takedown.
#TD#
Imum Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Imum Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imum Jr thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imum Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Imum Jr looks to land a strike but Kane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Imum Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Imum Jr tries to stand but Kane is controlling from the bottom.
Imum Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imum Jr throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imum Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Imum Jr has his hands on Kane's head, controlling the position.
Imum Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Imum Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Imum Jr continues to stall.#T3#
Imum Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard. #REVR#
Imum Jr wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imum Jr defends well.
Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane has momentary wrist control but Imum Jr slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Imum Jr 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.
Imum Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Imum Jr manages to pass to mount!
Imum Jr raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Imum Jr's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Imum Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Imum Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Imum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum Jr is pressed up against the cage. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Imum Jr down to the mat. Imum Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imum Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.#CL#
Imum Jr darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imum Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imum Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kane back to the cage. Imum Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Imum Jr throws a series of strikes that have Kane backpedaling.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane tries for a takedown but Imum Jr manages to get underhooks.
Imum Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Imum Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Imum Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imum Jr stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
Kane is looking to sweep but instead, Imum Jr has passed into half guard.
Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though. #T2#
Kane is not content to let Imum Jr control the position.
Imum Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.
Imum Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Imum Jr sits in half guard.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imum Jr.
Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Imum Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Imum Jr throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Kane tries to roll over but Imum Jr keeps him under control.
Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Imum Jr wants to stand up but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Imum Jr wants to stand but Kane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Imum Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Imum Jr is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Imum Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
Imum Jr misses with a double jab.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imum Jr as he avoids it easily.
Imum Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Imum Jr clinches.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Imum Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately.
Imum Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
That's time! Imum Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Imum Jr rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Imum Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kane regains guard immediately.
Imum Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Imum Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imum Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Imum Jr controlling the position.#T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane stops Imum Jr from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane dives in and grabs Imum Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imum Jr pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.#CL#
Imum Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.
#BC#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kane moves out of range as Imum Jr throws a body kick.
Imum Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.#T3#
Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Imum Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Imum Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imum Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.
Imum Jr tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Imum Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Imum Jr has hold of one of Kane's legs. Kane is fighting the takedown attempt but Imum Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imum Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imum Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Imum Jr pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Imum Jr is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Imum Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Imum Jr throws a strike but Kane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Max Imum Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Imum Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imum Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Imum Jr trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr had his way with Kamso Kane in that round.
The cut man is working on Kamso Kane's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Imum Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Imum Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kane blocks a head kick by Imum Jr.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Imum Jr instigates a clinch.
Imum Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamso Kane.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imum Jr lands with an overhand left.
Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Imum Jr tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Imum Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Max Imum Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Imum Jr lands a left hand.
Imum Jr can't get the takedown.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Imum Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imum Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imum Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Imum Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane feints the counter takedown.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane shoots in and drives through. Imum Jr sprawls well.
Imum Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Imum Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imum Jr throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Max Imum Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Imum Jr throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Imum Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kane staying out of range there.
No joy there for Imum Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Imum Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Imum Jr has Kane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Imum Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kane tumbling to the mat - Imum Jr dives into Kane's guard.#SUB2#
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Imum Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kane has his foot on Imum Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imum Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Imum Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Kane trying to control the position.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Imum Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imum Jr controlling from the top position.
Imum Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Imum Jr 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.
Kane trying to hold on to Imum Jr's head to control him but Imum Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Imum Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imum Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:42
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr!
Max Imum Jr retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
XFC 34: Bravo vs Justice
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Imum Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Imum Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weaver backs up against the cage.
Imum Jr drops his hands momentarily and Weaver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weaver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weaver.
Weaver ducks right into an uppercut from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr avoids the body shot from Weaver.
Weaver throws a hook but Imum Jr blocks it.
Max Imum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver misses with a straight left.
Weaver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imum Jr can pounce on him.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imum Jr.
Imum Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Imum Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr lands with a left to the head.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch but Imum Jr keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Imum Jr.
Weaver dips to his left and cracks Imum Jr with an uppercut!#CL2#
Imum Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head. #BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Imum Jr has Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.#TD2#
Imum Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
Weaver has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Weaver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Imum Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver prevents Imum Jr from improving position.
Weaver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Imum Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weaver is avoiding damage well.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Imum Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Imum Jr trying to control the action but Weaver is working from the bottom. #T3#
The strikes coming from Imum Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weaver is avoiding damage well.
Imum Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Imum Jr is looking to take a break and control but Weaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imum Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weaver is avoiding damage well.
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
Imum Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Weaver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weaver tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from Imum Jr crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imum Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Weaver's head but Weaver avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Imum Jr stalls from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Imum Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Imum Jr advances to full mount.
Imum Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Imum Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Imum Jr misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Imum Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weaver throws a hook but Imum Jr avoids it easily.
Imum Jr throws a jab when Weaver was well out of range.
Imum Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Imum Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Imum Jr moved out of range.
Max Imum Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imum Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Weaver feinted with a counter takedown.
Imum Jr stalks Weaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weaver's face. Weaver staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.
Weaver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
#BC2#
Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Imum Jr.
Imum Jr misses with a double jab.
Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Imum Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Imum Jr has Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Imum Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head. #BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Imum Jr tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Imum Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imum Jr digs a good body shot into Weaver's ribs.
Imum Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weaver lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imum Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Weaver darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Imum Jr clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imum Jr looking for a takedown.
Imum Jr is trying to drag Weaver to the mat but Weaver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
#T2#
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Imum Jr has the dominant position.
Imum Jr wants a takedown.
Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Imum Jr manages to break the clinch.
Imum Jr slips a straight right by Weaver.
Weaver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Imum Jr eats them both and turns towards Weaver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Weaver throws a jab when Imum Jr was well out of range.
Weaver misses with a few strikes there.
Imum Jr stalks Weaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weaver's face. Weaver staggers backwards, shaken.
Imum Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.#CL2#
Imum Jr forces Weaver back against the cage and clinches.
Imum Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weaver is pressed up against the cage. Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weaver down to the mat. Weaver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum Jr.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imum Jr.
#T4#
Imum Jr throws a series of punches but Weaver avoids them all with ease.
Imum Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Weaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weaver moves out of range as Imum Jr strikes.
Weaver slips a straight right by Imum Jr.
Weaver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Weaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imum Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Imum Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Imum Jr needs to keep his hands up - Weaver had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weaver walks into a straight right hand from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weaver circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Weaver misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Weaver staying out of range there.
Imum Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Weaver throws a jab when Imum Jr was well out of range.
Weaver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Imum Jr backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Weaver gets tackled into the cage by Imum Jr. Imum Jr maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Imum Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imum Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Imum Jr gets a clinch.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.#BC2#
Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imum Jr throws a nice looking combination but Weaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weaver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imum Jr has time to react.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Imum Jr.
Weaver tries to land a front kick but Imum Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imum Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Decent striking displayed by Imum Jr there.
Weaver throws a head kick but Imum Jr moves out of range.
Imum Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weaver.
Weaver with a jab.#CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Weaver breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Weaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imum Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Imum Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Imum Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imum Jr ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Imum Jr scores with a one two! Weaver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Imum Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weaver on the side of the head.
Imum Jr jabs Weaver right on the nose. Weaver blinks but takes it well.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up.
Imum Jr throws a shot from downtown. Weaver moves away and avoids it.
Weaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Imum Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr lands a two punch combo.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Imum Jr.
Weaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum Jr throws a hook to the side of Weaver's head but Weaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Imum Jr instigates a clinch.
Weaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
Imum Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imum Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weaver takes a step back to recover.
Imum Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imum Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weaver eats them both and turns towards Imum Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Imum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Weaver tries to counter with a takedown but Imum Jr is quick to defend against it.
Weaver lands a nice shot that snaps Imum Jr's head back.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Imum Jr works over Weaver's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Imum Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Imum Jr is just out of range.
Imum Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Imum Jr.
Imum Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Imum Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Imum Jr moves away from the strike by Weaver.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Imum Jr blocks the low kick.
Imum Jr throws a right hand that Weaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Weaver also avoids with ease.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Weaver lands with an overhand left.
Imum Jr slips a straight right by Weaver.
Imum Jr with the counter takedown but Weaver avoids it easily.#T1#
Imum Jr feints a jab promting Weaver to slip. Imum Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weaver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weaver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Imum Jr on the side of the head.
Liam Weaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imum Jr lands with a good body shot.
Weaver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Imum Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Imum Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver fails to land with a series of punches.
Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.
Imum Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Weaver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weaver misses with a hook.
Imum Jr slips under a jab from Weaver.
Imum Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Imum Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Imum Jr misses with a body kick.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Imum Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Weaver circles away.
Imum Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Imum Jr misses with a wild combination.
Imum Jr looks to land a combination but Weaver avoids it well.
Weaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weaver defending well as Imum Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Imum Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Imum Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imum Jr.
#T3#
Imum Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imum Jr throws out the jab.
Imum Jr connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Imum Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Max Imum Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Imum Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weaver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.#BC2#
Imum Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weaver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Imum Jr lands a head shot.
Imum Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imum Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Imum Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
Imum Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imum Jr throws a series of strikes that have Weaver backpedaling.
Imum Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Imum Jr.
Weaver dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
Imum Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imum Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Weaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Imum Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Imum Jr lands a head shot.
Weaver dodges the punch combination from Imum Jr.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Imum Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imum Jr throws a shot from downtown. Weaver moves away and avoids it.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Imum Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Imum Jr tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver slips under a jab from Imum Jr.
Weaver misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Imum Jr clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imum Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Imum Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weaver lands a glancing blow to the side of Imum Jr's head.#CL2#
Imum Jr rushes Weaver and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weaver thumps Imum Jr with a low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Weaver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Imum Jr.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Imum Jr.
#BC#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Imum Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imum Jr cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Weaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imum Jr sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Imum Jr does no damage.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imum Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Imum Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weaver backs up against the cage.
Weaver throws the left hand but Imum Jr avoids the punch easily.#T3##CL2#
Imum Jr drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imum Jr is trying to drag Weaver to the mat but Weaver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Imum Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weaver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Imum Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Imum Jr throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imum Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Max Imum Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Imum Jr moves into the clinch.
Imum Jr pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imum Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
Imum Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weaver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Imum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Imum Jr tries for a takedown but Weaver manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Imum Jr breaks the clinch.
Imum Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Imum Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Imum Jr moves in looking to clinch but Weaver pushes him off.
A lazy left from Weaver finds it's target.
Imum Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liam Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Imum Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Imum Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imum Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum Jr!
Max Imum Jr is the new middleweight champion! |
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