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Event:
SMASH: Hopper vs Suraman
Date: Nov 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Duck wants to clinch up but Dantes keeps it at a distance.
Duck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dantes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Dantes tries to keep at a distance but Duck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes is trying to push Duck away but Duck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Duck keeps control of Dantes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dantes.
Dantes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dantes has had enough of the clinch but Duck keeps him there for the moment.
Duck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1##BC#
Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dantes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dantes scores with a punch to the head.
Duck wants to clinch.
Dantes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes.#CL2#
Duck instigates a clinch.
Duck misses with a knee to the head.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dantes is trying to break the clinch but Duck has him pressed against the cage.
Duck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dantes wants to break free but Duck has control.
Duck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duck misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Duck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Dantes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Duck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Duck tries to clinch up
and Dantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duck moves to clinch but Dantes breaks away
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Dantes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Duck counters with a straight right hand.
Long Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duck tries to clinch
and Dantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dantes misses with a looping right.
Dantes keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duck misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Dantes was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duck scores with a shot to the side of Dantes's head. #T3##BC#
Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duck misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duck doesn't manage to clinch there - Dantes circles away.
Duck tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Dantes counters with a nice right hand that sends Duck toppling to the canvas! Duck scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dantes finish him?!#ROC#Duck is rocked!
Duck tries to clinch but Dantes is having none of it.
Duck is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dantes 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 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmond Dantes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Edmond Dantes waved his t-shirt featuring Nevermore Clothing Co's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Long Duck had this to say: 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Richard vs Hohenthal
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Duck swings widly with a right hand
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duck misses with a wild body shot.
Duck lunges at Montoya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montoya's hand.
Duck misses with a looping left.
Long Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duck throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Duck feints and then cracks Montoya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montoya down.
Duck tries to work over Montoya's front leg with a kick but Montoya checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Duck misses the target.
Duck connects with the punch.
Duck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Montoya's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Duck - just one landing.
Duck swings widly with a right hand
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
Duck clobbers Montoya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duck tries to move into range but Montoya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duck.
Montoya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duck on the side of the head. #T1#
Duck with a hook.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Duck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montoya's hands.
Montoya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duck doesn't seem bothered though.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Montoya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Duck.
Duck throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Duck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duck swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Duck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Duck punishes Montoya's body with a nice straight punch.
Montoya cracks Duck with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duck shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Montoya lands a jab to Duck's midsection.
Duck misses with a low kick.
Montoya scores with a jab to the body.
Duck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duck lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya off the cage and back into range.
Duck throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duck misses the jab.
Duck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duck missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Montoya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ducks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duck misses with a combination
#KD#
and Montoya counters with a crisp one two that drops Duck! Montoya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Duck to his feet! Duck is in big trouble!#ROC#Duck is rocked!
Montoya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duck is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Duck misses with a looping left.#T3#
Duck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Duck misses.
Duck misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duck's hands.
Some wild striking there from Duck.
Montoya lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Duck - just one landing.
Duck seems to have recovered his senses.
Duck misses with an uppercut.
Duck throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya slips a jab from Duck.#KD#
Montoya lands a left and a right that send Duck crashing to the mat, dazed. Montoya thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montoya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duck's head.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Duck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Duck misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Montoya counters with a nice right hand that sends Duck toppling to the canvas! Duck scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Montoya finish him?!
Montoya throws a jab when Duck was well out of range.
Montoya fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Duck to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Duck looks to clinch but Montoya throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Duck taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!
Our winner, Felipe Montoya, 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.
Long Duck spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Choi vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Duck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gable, pushing him back against the cage.
Duck working aggressively here.
Duck working hard to break the clinch.
Duck connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Duck working aggressively here.
Duck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gable has him pressed against the cage.
Duck tries to break the clinch but Gable is controlling the position. #TD2#
Gable gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Duck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck wants to stand but Gable is controlling the position.
Gable trying to control but Duck is working from the bottom.
Gable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Gable wants to control from the top but Duck keeps moving.
Gable is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duck is keeping the position for now.
Gable postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gable's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duck under the eye.
Duck tries to score with a low kick but Gable moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Gable gets tackled into the cage by Duck. Duck maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duck.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gable has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Gable looking for a takedown.
Duck has had enough of the clinch but Gable keeps him there for the moment.
Duck can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duck.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duck.
Gable tries to work over Duck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gable is trying to drag Duck to the mat but Duck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
The referee calls for Gable to work.
Duck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Duck tries a body shot but Gable blocks it.
A short uppercut from Gable.
Gable wants a takedown but no success here.
Long Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Duck misses with a punch on the inside.
Duck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gable prevents Duck from breaking the clinch.
Duck being controlled against the cage.
Duck has had enough of the clinch but Gable keeps him there for the moment.
Duck gets underhooks to prevent Gable's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gable works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duck is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gable throws a big elbow that misses.
Duck trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
Duck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duck wants to sweep but no luck.
Duck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gable on the ground.
Duck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable won't allow Duck to get back to his feet.
Duck trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duck!
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 Long Duck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Duck moves into range and clinches up with Gable.
Duck is trying to push Gable away but Gable has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Gable - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stalling in the clinch from Gable.
Duck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gable.
Gable taking a breather.
Duck prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Gable on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duck tries to land knees in the clinch but Gable avoids the damage to the body.
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Duck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Duck closes the distance and pushes Gable back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Gable changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Long Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Duck lands with a shot to the body.
Gable shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Duck forces Gable back against the cage and clinches.
Duck is trying to push Gable away but Gable has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Duck is trying to push Gable away but Gable has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Gable gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Duck tries to get to full guard but Gable has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gable is trying to work for a kimura but Duck is defending well.
Duck wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Gable lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gable is trying to control the action in half guard but Duck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duck wants to improve his position but Gable is controlling well.
Duck trying to control but Gable postures up.
Gable trying to control the action but Duck is working from the bottom.
Gable has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Duck is trying to get back to full guard.
Gable working Duck over with strikes.
Duck tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Duck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gable is working away from the top position though.
Gable is nestled in close to Duck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gable scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duck wants to control but Gable is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duck keeps working.
Duck pushes Gable off looking to stand but Gable dives back in and keeps control.
Dan Gable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gable working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Duck's thigh. Duck counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gable works over Duck with some ground and pound from guard.
Duck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Duck blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gable lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gable preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Long Duck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable'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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gable bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gable cracks Duck with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Gable politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gable prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gable working away.
Gable landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Duck is trying to control Gable's posture but Gable avoids it. #SUB2#
Gable is trying to get an arm triangle but Duck is defending well.
Gable grinds an elbow into Duck's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duck struggling a bit here.
Duck is trying to improve his position.
Gable looks up at the clock and then as Duck takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gable smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Gable tries to score with some ground and pound. Duck controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gable cracks Duck with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#Duck is rocked!
Duck is trying to improve his position.
Oh Duck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Gable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duck is looking for a sweep.
Duck seems to have got his legs back now.
Gable working the ground and pound from side control.
Duck gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Duck working to try and regain half guard.
Gable trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Gable dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Gable with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Duck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gable lands a couple of good shots and Duck has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gable loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Duck hold on?
Duck trying to get back to his feet but Gable is in full control for now.
Duck tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Gable scores with punches and elbows.
Duck is really stuck here.
Duck is trying to stand back up.
Gable lands a shot to the body.
Gable is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gable 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. Gable gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gable apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Long Duck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Duck instigates a clinch.
Duck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gable has Duck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gable pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duck tumbling to the mat - Gable dives into Duck's guard.
Duck looking for a sweep. Not yet Duck, not yet. #T4#
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duck is looking to stand up but Gable isn't so interested in that idea.
Gable distracts Duck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duck controlling Gable's posture.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gable is working Duck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gable stands up over Duck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dan Gable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gable being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Gable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Duck!
Long Duck opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
SMASH: Matti vs Leao
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Shakes cracks Duck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakes! But no joy.
Duck misses with an uppercut.
Duck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Shakes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Shakes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shakes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duck has had enough of the clinch but Shakes keeps him there for the moment.
Duck can't break the clinch.
Shakes throws a head punch that misses.
Duck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Duck.
Duck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shakes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duck.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Duck breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Shakes moves into the clinch successfully.
Duck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakes.
Duck tries to break the clinch but Shakes is controlling the position. #T1#
A short right from Shakes on the inside.
Duck is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes scores with a shoulder strike.
Duck can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duck.
Shakes gets through Duck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duck lands a right hand.
Duck throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
Duck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes misses with the head strike.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Shakes throws an elbow but misses.
Shakes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shakes working aggressively here.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duck is defending well for now.
Shakes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Duck.
Shakes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakes blocking some punches.
Shakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shakes prevents Duck from breaking the clinch.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Duck.
Shakes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duck's elbow.
Shakes prevents Duck from breaking the clinch.
Shakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duck managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Duck has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Duck controls his hands.
Shakes is working Duck over against the cage.
Shakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Duck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Duck wants to break free but Shakes has control.
Shakes tries to work over Duck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Duck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duck misses with the combination.
Duck throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Shakes moves into the clinch.
Duck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duck blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Duck fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duck.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Duck blocks with his arms.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shakes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shakes looks winded!#BC#
Duck manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Duck throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shakes counter with a right hand.
Duck throws a hook to the side of Shakes's head but Shakes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakes.
A big right from Duck misses.
Duck cracks Shakes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Shakes has managed to clinch.
Shakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duck scores with a hook to the body.
Duck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Duck.
Duck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakes misses with some punches.
#BC#
Duck breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Shakes clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Duck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shakes misses the body punch #KD#
and Duck counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shakes! Duck lets Shakes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Shakes is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Duck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakes is still on wobbly legs! Can Duck finish him?
Shakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Duck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BAM! Duck delivers a spinning backfist that drops Shakes like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Long Duck!
A pretty intense looking Long Duck took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Marcus Shakes was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gamboa vs Bjorkman
Date: Jul 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Duck cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Duck just misses with a punch to the body.
Duck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duck.
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Duck feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Machado sprawling to the canvas! Machado rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Duck finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Duck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado throws a hook but Duck blocks it.
Duck lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Long Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Duck is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Machado like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Machado from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Duck!
A determined Long Duck didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -69-
Date: Jun 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Duck throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so FrownFelter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
FrownFelter is fighting to break Duck's control of his arms but Duck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
FrownFelter postures up.
FrownFelter with a flurry of punches that miss.
FrownFelter connects with a couple of short punches.
Our spies down at at Mighty MMA inform us that Duck has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Duck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
FrownFelter 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.
Duck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duck is trying to keep FrownFelter in close.
Duck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
FrownFelter throwing strikes from guard but Duck blocks nicely.
FrownFelter with a flurry of punches that miss.
FrownFelter is working Duck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
FrownFelter landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
FrownFelter postures up in Duck's guard and throws a big left but Duck blocks it.
FrownFelter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
FrownFelter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duck trying to keep a closed guard but FrownFelter is proving a slippery customer.
FrownFelter won't allow Duck to sweep him here.
Duck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
FrownFelter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells FrownFelter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duck is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
FrownFelter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
FrownFelter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Duck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing FrownFelter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - FrownFelter pulls down on the head and he's put Duck to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ken FrownFelter!
Ken FrownFelter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Long Duck stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -60-
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Erthegg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Erthegg working away.
Duck wants to get back to his feet but Erthegg is dominant here and he's now got Duck's back!
Erthegg has the hooks in. Duck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Duck looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Duck tries to escape the position.
Duck looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Duck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good control from Erthegg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erthegg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Duck is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Duck is trying to get back to his feet but Erthegg has full control of the position and if anything, Duck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Erthegg is trying to stick to Duck's back but Duck is turning into Erthegg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Erthegg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Duck.
Erthegg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duck's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erthegg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duck has Erthegg pulled in close to control his posture.
Erthegg trying to control the position from guard on top but Duck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Erthegg won't allow Duck to sweep him here.
Duck controls Erthegg momentarily but Erthegg frees himself.
Erthegg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duck is pulling down on Erthegg's head. It's preventing any offense from Erthegg, at least for the moment.
Duck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Erthegg has passed into side control.
Duck is trying to control Erthegg's posture but Erthegg avoids it. #T3#
Duck looks to move to half guard but instead Erthegg has passed into mount! Damn!
Erthegg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Duck regains half guard.
Duck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erthegg is working away from the top position though.
Erthegg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Duck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erthegg trying to control from half guard but Duck is working away.
Duck wants to get back to full guard.
Duck moves into full guard.
Erthegg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erthegg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Erthegg trying to control the position from guard on top but Duck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shteve Erthegg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duck throws a body punch but Erthegg moves out of range.
Erthegg feinted with a counter takedown.
Duck connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Shteve Erthegg has been cut.
Erthegg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erthegg.
Erthegg slips a jab from Duck.
Duck misses with a hook.
Erthegg misses the shot to the body.
Duck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erthegg.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Erthegg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duck.
We've been told by Erthegg's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Long Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erthegg doesn't seem bothered though.
Erthegg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Duck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duck scores with a jab. Erthegg acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Erthegg throws a jab when Duck was well out of range.
Duck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duck scores with a hook.
Erthegg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Erthegg is rocked!
Duck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Erthegg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Duck cracks Erthegg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Erthegg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Duck finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erthegg slips a jab from Duck.
Erthegg ducks under a wild hook from Duck.
Nice uppercut there from Duck.
Duck circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Erthegg tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Duck wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Long Duck!
Long Duck opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -48-
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duck.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Duck's head.
Long Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Duck.
Hatfield is looking to counter the offense by Duck and move into the clinch.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Duck throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duck tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Duck misses.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Duck takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Duck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duck takes one on the button.
Hatfield with a nice cross.#ROC#Duck is rocked!
Duck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Duck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Duck.
A left lands for Hatfield.
Duck misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Duck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Duck is out of range.
It seemed like Duck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Duck ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Duck misses with a body punch
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Duck.
Duck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Duck throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Duck on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Duck moves away and avoids it.
Duck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatfield's head backwards.
Duck throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
Duck walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hatfield drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Duck swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hatfield's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Duck!
A determined Long Duck didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Giovani Hatfield had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -37-
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Dover shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dover showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Duck tries to kick Dover off but Dover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duck is looking to control Dover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duck avoid being mounted?
Dover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Dover.
Dover prevents Duck from improving his position.
Duck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duck has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Duck trying to hold on to Dover's head to control him but Dover postures up.
Dover stalling.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Dover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duck tries to roll over but Dover keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Dover there.
Duck is looking for a sweep. Dover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Duck is rocked!
Dover lands a big elbow - Duck is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover!
The defeated Long Duck had this to say: 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Duck is looking to escape.
Duck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck.
Gracie prevents Duck from getting back to his feet.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duck holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Duck wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Duck wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Duck connects with a combination that backs up Gracie into the cage. Duck lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gracie's guard. Gracie is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Duck bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Duck!
Long Duck took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duck tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duck to the ground. Duck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BOOM! Duck lands a beautiful left hook that drops Burns. Burns tries to recover but Duck is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Burns lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Duck!
An out of breath Long Duck 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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