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Event:
Churchill Ponders the Wanis
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Vance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Ossman slips the punch. Vance tries to clinch but Ossman moves away and Ossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A combination from Vance does no damage. Ossman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vance sprawls and moves away.#CL# Ossman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ossman pushes off an throws an elbow but Vance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ossman effectively controlling the action here. Ossman lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ossman fails to land. Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Ossman is looking for a takedown. Ossman throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Vance working hard to break the clinch. Vance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ossman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ossman. Ossman stalling in the clinch.
Ossman tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vance takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut. A shot in the inside from Ossman. Ossman slowing the pace effectively. Ossman has Vance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ossman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vance pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ossman blocks an uppercut.
Ossman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Vance misses with a takedown attempt and Ossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Vance wants to clinch. Ossman is looking to counter the offense by Vance and move into the clinch. Vance misses with the combination.
Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ossman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Vance lands with a nice combination. Ossman backs away looking to recover. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ossman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# Vance fails with the takedown. Ossman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD# Ossman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ossman sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ossman prevents Vance from improving his position. Ossman with the ground and pound but Vance uses the opportunity to regain guard. Ossman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4# Ossman scoring with punches to the head and body. Ossman lands a couple of elbows. Ossman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ossman throws a big elbow that misses. Vance wants to stand up but Ossman is controlling him. Ossman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Vance wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ossman content to stall in guard here. Vance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Ossman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ossman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat. Vance closes the distance looking to clinch and Ossman counters with a stiff right hand. Vance tries to close the distance and clinch but Ossman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vance. Ossman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Ossman circles away.
#CL# Ossman gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ossman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance. #T1# Ossman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards. Ossman throws a head punch that misses. Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Ossman won't allow it.
Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Ossman pushes Vance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Vance is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Ossman on the inside. Ossman looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2# Ossman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD# Ossman wants the takedown. Vance is fighting it off but Ossman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vance's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vance manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Ossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ossman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ossman tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Ossman. Ossman slowing the pace effectively. Vance can't get the takedown.
Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ossman can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Ossman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ossman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3# Ossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ossman wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment. Ossman lands with a light punch inside. Vance is looking to break free of the clinch but Ossman has double underhooks. Vance is trying to pull guard but Ossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ossman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vance up against the cage.#BC2# Vance breaks from the clinch.
#T4# A combination from Vance does no damage. Vance shoots for a takedown but Ossman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD# Ossman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Well, if Ossman 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.
Ossman slips a nice elbow through Vance's hands, connecting with Vance's forehead. Still in half guard, Ossman seems content to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Ossman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marty Ossman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vance misses with a takedown attempt and Ossman counters with a nice uppercut. Vance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ossman lands an overhand right. The fighters circling - Vance throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vance attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Vance fails with the takedown#CL# and Ossman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ossman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Vance working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance. Ossman prevents Vance from breaking the clinch. Ossman has Vance pressed against the cage, preventing Vance from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Marty Ossman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Vance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Marty Ossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ossman. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Ossman won't allow it.
Ossman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vance's efforts to push away. Vance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ossman has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Vance's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ossman avoiding damage.
#T3# Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage. Vance can't get the takedown.
Vance prevents a body shot from Ossman. Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage. Vance is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ossman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment. Vance working hard to break the clinch. Vance misses with some punches.
Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Marty Ossman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ossman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Ossman! An intense looking Marty Ossman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'M A PROBLEM! THE CEO OF EPO IS GOING TO THE TOP!!'. |
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Event:
JF 62 - The Dog vs Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Vance looks to clinch and Newman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# Vance clinches up with Newman and pushes him back against the cage. Newman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Newman pulls guard successfully.
Vance looking to sit in guard and control but Newman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2# Newman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Newman clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vance tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Newman tries to clinch but Vance moves out of range. #T1# Newman tries to clinch there but Vance circles away.
Vance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Newman wants to counter the offense by Vance and move into the clinch position.#CL# Vance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Vance manages to break the clinch.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2# Newman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vance manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC# Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vance defends well and Newman ends up having to push Vance into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Titus Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman. Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat. Vance tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Vance tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Newman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat. Newman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Newman shoots in for a double leg but Vance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vance tries to clinch up. Vance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes. Newman fails with the takedown.#T3# Vance with a poor takedown enabling Newman to counter with a crisp jab. Vance is breathing heavily. Vance fails to land the takedown. Newman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2# Newman drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
Vance tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newman tries to land knees in the clinch but Vance avoids the damage to the body. Newman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Newman is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4# Newman wants to get back to striking at distance but Vance won't allow it.
#TD2# Newman jumps guard.
Vance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard.
#REVB# Newman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Vance blocks a head kick by Newman.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss. Vance keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Vance shoots in and gets a takedown into Newman's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Newman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vance manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Newman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Newman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Alex Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Newman wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position. Newman passes Vance's left leg - he's now in half guard. Newman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vance defending well though. Vance is looking for a sweep. Newman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Vance on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vance tries to get out of the position.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Newman is keen to just control but Vance is a slippery customer. Newman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vance trying to control here.
Vance wants to control the action here but instead Newman manages to pass to full mount! Vance is desperately trying to improve his position but Newman has a good base and remains in mount. Newman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vance because Newman loaded up on that one. #SUB2# Newman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Newman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3# Vance can't escape the position.
Newman controlling his opponent. Newman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Newman controlling his opponent. Newman looking to finish with strikes here!
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Newman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vance can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#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. Newman unloads with some shots from mount but Vance bucks and avoids them well.
Newman controlling the position easily from mount. Newman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Newman throws some wild stikes that Vance manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Newman stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Vance throws a combination that misses and Newman counters with a two punch combo. Vance misses with a two punch combination.
Vance throws an off balance right hand
and Newman counters with a two punch combo. Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Newman circles away.
Vance tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance. Vance keeps the fight on the outside. Vance shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Vance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newman. Newman tries to clinch but Vance is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL# Vance has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newman tries to break the clinch but Vance is controlling the position. Newman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1# Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Newman has Vance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Vance has Newman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Newman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Newman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vance defends well.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Newman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vance manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Newman stopping the sweep attempt from Vance. Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Newman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vance haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Vance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground. Vance being controlled here, momentarily. #T3# Newman is continuing to stall. Vance 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. Vance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Newman passes into half guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Newman passes to side control. The ground and pound from Newman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Vance pushes Newman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Newman tries to score with some ground and pound. Vance controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Newman taking a breather here. Newman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Newman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman! A relieved looking Alex Newman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Vance or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarkson, which made it look bad. Vance goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward.#CL# Clarkson clinches up with Vance and pushes him back against the cage. Clarkson goes for a takedown attempt but Vance pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vance misses with a double jab
and Vance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vance throws a right hand that Clarkson ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarkson also avoids with ease. Clarkson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Vance misses with a left hand #TD# and Clarkson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Clarkson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vance keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully. Clarkson 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. Clarkson cracks Vance with a solid left hand. Clarkson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vance's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Clarkson drops back looking for a leg! Vance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vance manages to kick Clarkson off! Clarkson jumps back into Vance's guard. #T1# Vance wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment. Clarkson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Clarkson pushes down on Vance's leg and manages to get into half guard. Clarkson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Vance taking some punishment here, with Clarkson in his half guard. Clarkson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarkson connects with a nice short shot to Vance's temple. Clarkson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB# Clarkson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Vance is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarkson scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Vance is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
Clarkson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vance's head. Clarkson not landing any meaningful shots this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vance can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##ES2# Vance pushes Clarkson off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Clarkson tries to keep at a distance but Vance has taken the fight into the clinch. Vance misses with a body punch.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now. Clarkson is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clarkson tries to pull guard but Vance forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Clarkson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vance is defending well. Clarkson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vance walks away with a smile on his face. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Clarkson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4# Nice defenses there by Vance.#CL# Clarkson closes the distance and clinches. Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Clarkson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Clarkson is breathing heavily. Vance wants to break free but Clarkson has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Vance drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Clarkson throws a big elbow that misses. Clarkson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clarkson dominated that round. 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# The fight stays on the outside here - Vance looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clarkson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Clarkson rushes Vance and presses him up against the cage. Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Clarkson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around? Clarkson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vance moves in looking to clinch but Clarkson pushes him off.#CL2# Vance moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Clarkson wants a takedown.
#T1# Vance drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clarkson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vance has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Vance pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch. Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vance prevents it.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vance prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2# Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vance shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Clarkson keeps control of Vance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vance prevents the takedown attempt.
Vance has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clarkson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Vance stalling.
Clarkson looking for a takedown. Vance tries to break the clinch but Clarkson is controlling the position. Vance is looking to break free of the clinch but Clarkson has double underhooks. Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clarkson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Jordan Clarkson has been cut.#CL2# Vance gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Vance lands with a left to the head. Vance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarkson.
Vance tries for a takedown but Clarkson circles away easily letting Clarkson counter with a right hand. Vance goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward. Vance displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Vance throws a nice looking combination but Clarkson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Vance pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL# Clarkson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vance shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Vance trying to land knees to the body.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarkson won't allow it.
Vance blocks an elbow strike from Clarkson.
Vance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Vance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jordan Clarkson'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. This is the final round!#R3# Vance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clarkson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vance closes the distance but Clarkson moves to the side #TD# and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Vance fights it but they end up in guard. Clarkson working some strikes from top position. Clarkson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Clarkson working some strikes from top position. Clarkson works over Vance with some ground and pound from guard. Vance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarkson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Vance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Clarkson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Clarkson seems to have locked his on tight now - Vance screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Clarkson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jordan Clarkson! |
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Event:
Year of the DAWG? Or Legend?
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1# Salinas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vance.#CL2# Vance has managed to clinch.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment. Vance lands a right hand. Salinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Vance won't allow it.
#BC2# Vance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Salinas or perhaps it was just good defense by Vance, which made it look bad. Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vance keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salinas fails to land the takedown. Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Salinas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Salinas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinas pinned against the cage. Salinas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2# Vance moves into the clinch. Salinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Salinas keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Vance manages to break the clinch.
Vance misses with a series of wild punches.
Vance has a takedown stuffed. Vance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2# Salinas with a poor takedown and Vance counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Vance to acknowledge the strikes. Salinas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salinas fails with the takedown#CL2# and Vance counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vance. #BC2# Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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! Vance stuffs the takedown attempt from Salinas. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet. Vance wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Vance rushes Salinas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Salinas is trying to break free. Vance tries to pull guard but Salinas holds him up against the cage and eventually Vance drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Vance throws a chopping leg kick but Salinas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Salinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salinas as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Vance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Vance. Salinas is trying to break free. Salinas wants to break free but Vance has control.
Vance is trying to break free. Vance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salinas blocks it with crossed arms. #T4# Salinas jumps guard but Vance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Salinas is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now. Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Vance has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Salinas's face as he tries to break the clinch. Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vance digs a right hand underneath Salinas's ribcage. Salinas let out a lung full of air as it connected. Salinas keeps control of Vance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Salinas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Vance dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Salinas defending well as Vance loads up on a big left hand. Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Salinas jabs Vance to the body, keeping him at a distance. Vance shoots in but no luck this time. Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup. Salinas tries to clinch but Vance moves out of range. #CL# Salinas drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vance. #BC2# Vance breaks from the clinch.
Vance has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Salinas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vance checks it well. A combination from Vance does no damage. Salinas appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Vance moves into the clinch. Salinas wants to break free but Vance has control.
Vance has Salinas pressed against the cage, preventing Salinas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# Vance can't get the takedown.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.#BC2# Vance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salinas is defended easily by Vance. Vance throws a series of punches but Salinas avoids them all with ease. Vance throws a body kick that misses. Vance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Salinas wants to clinch up but Vance keeps it at a distance. Salinas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut. Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Vance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Vance takes the fight into the clinch. Salinas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vance has him pressed against the cage.#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Salinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vance keeps control of Salinas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vance tries to land knees in the clinch but Salinas avoids the damage to the body. Salinas has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment. Salinas is trying to push Vance away but Vance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by Salinas.#T3# Vance leaves Salinas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Salinas closes the distance and clinches up with Vance, looking for a takedown. Salinas pushes Vance against the cage but Vance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Salinas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes.#CL2# Vance has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salinas has him pressed against the cage. Salinas working hard to break the clinch. Vance is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.#BC2# Vance manages to break the clinch.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vance swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Vance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salinas, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2# Vance breaks from the clinch.
Salinas fails to land with a series of punches.
Salinas throws a combination. Vance tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Salinas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Salinas is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Salinas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Vance darts in and clinches Salinas up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vance is trying to break the clinch but Salinas has him pressed against the cage. Salinas is trying to push Vance away but Vance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titus Vance will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Titus Vance'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. This is the final round!#R3# Left hook, right uppercut from Salinas. Salinas misses with a takedown attempt - Vance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Vance clinches up against the cage. Vance is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salinas pulls him back up using the underhooks. Vance working hard to break the clinch. Vance is trying to break the clinch but Salinas is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vance is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vance scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Salinas can't break the clinch.
Titus Vance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Vance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vance is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. Vance tries to break free but Salinas pushes him back against the cage. Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Salinas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Salinas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salinas tries to circle away but Vance has him pinned against the cage. Salinas tries to break the clinch but Vance is controlling the position. Vance is trying to break free. Vance tries for a takedown but Salinas manages to get underhooks.
#T3##BC2# Vance breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Vance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vance is in Salinas's guard.
Salinas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Vance is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position. Salinas is looking to break free of the clinch but Vance has double underhooks. Salinas tries to break free but Vance pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salinas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Vance darts in looking for a takedown but Salinas gets double underhooks and turns Vance into the cage. Barrett Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Vance rushes Salinas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2# Vance manages to break the clinch.
Vance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Salinas checks a leg kick. Salinas throws a right hand that Vance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vance also avoids with ease. Salinas is looking to clinch. Salinas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Salinas leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Titus Vance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Salinas closes the distance and lands a one-two. Sloppy strikes from Vance. Those never looked like landing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vance sprawls well. Vance wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet. Salinas swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Barrett Salinas showed his dominance in that final round. I think Vance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Vance! |
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Event:
JF39- Ruffy the Dog vs Tomsett
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1# Vance throws a sloppy head kick and Beneteau moves out of range easily. Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vance misses with a looping left. A little feinted left hand from Beneteau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Vance instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Vance's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Beneteau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Beneteau lands with a shot to the body. Vance with a hook. Vance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneteau manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Beneteau does no damage. Beneteau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance. Vance tries to counter by closing the distance. Vance shoots in for a takedown but Beneteau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Vance throws a leg kick and Beneteau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Vance misses with a double jab
and Beneteau counters with an inside leg kick. Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beneteau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat. Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss. Beneteau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vance works over Beneteau's head and body with a nice combination. Beneteau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Vance dodges the punch combination from Beneteau.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneteau circles away.
#T2# Vance wants to clinch up but Beneteau keeps it at a distance. Vance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneteau. Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Beneteau and move into the clinch position. Vance shoots in and drives through. Beneteau sprawls well. Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vance misses the body punch and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Beneteau stuffs the takedown. Vance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beneteau is fending him off so far but Vance persists. Nope, Beneteau circles away and we're back to standing. Vance looks winded! Vance takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Vance is predictable there and Beneteau counters with a one-two to the body. Vance misses with a combination
and Beneteau counters with a series of strikes. Vance will be more careful next time no doubt. Beneteau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Vance shoots in for a double leg but Beneteau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3# Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneteau connects with a body shot that sends Vance's belly button to the back. Beneteau thuds a left hand into Vance's body. Beneteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneteau punishes Vance's body with a nice straight punch. Vance dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Vance looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beneteau!
#T4# Vance fails with the takedown and Beneteau counters with a nice uppercut. Vance throws a head kick that misses. Vance misses with a takedown and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beneteau misses with a double jab.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Beneteau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Beneteau thuds a left hand into Vance's body. Beneteau is working the combinations to good effect here. Beneteau lands a nice looking body shot.
Beneteau throws a nice looking combination but Vance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vance tries to clinch but Beneteau moves away and Vance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Beneteau throws a combination. Vance tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Beneteau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blase Beneteau dominated that round. That's time! Beneteau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Vance is looking to clinch but Beneteau is avoiding it.
Beneteau is looking to wear down Vance with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Vance throws a series of punches but Beneteau moves out of range. Vance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beneteau paws at him with a jab and circles away. Beneteau stuffs the takedown attempt from Vance. Vance gets slowly back to his feet. Beneteau swinging wildly here.
Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
Vance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Beneteau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Beneteau. Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vance shoots and misses and Beneteau counters with a nice leg kick. Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. Beneteau keeps the fight on the outside. Vance is breathing heavily.#T1# Vance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Beneteau throws a right hand that Vance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vance also avoids with ease. Vance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Beneteau works Vance's body with a nice hook. Vance with a poor takedown and Beneteau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Beneteau misses with a few strikes there.
Beneteau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneteau lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut. Beneteau misses with a double jab.
Beneteau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vance moves forwards but Beneteau connects with a nice, crisp jab. Vance has a takedown stuffed. Beneteau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Beneteau throws a one two combo.
Beneteau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Vance misses. Beneteau tried to counter with a leg kick but Vance avoided it. Vance misses with a left hand and Beneteau counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Beneteau to acknowledge the strikes. Vance has his takedown stuffed and Beneteau counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Beneteau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3# Vance looks to clinch and Beneteau counters with a one-two to the body. Beneteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vance has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Vance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. As Vance looks to move away, Beneteau throws a big counter combo but Vance just gets out of the way. Beneteau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Vance throws a combination that misses enabling Beneteau to counter with a crisp jab. Beneteau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A right-left combo lands from Beneteau. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beneteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneteau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blase Beneteau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Beneteau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss. A head kick by Vance misses and Beneteau counters with a two punch combo. Beneteau stuffs the takedown attempt from Vance. Vance gets slowly back to his feet. Beneteau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Blase Beneteau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Beneteau lands with a nice combination. Vance backs away looking to recover. Vance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beneteau pinned against the cage. Beneteau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Beneteau jabs Vance to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blase Beneteau dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Vance throws a sloppy head kick and Beneteau moves out of range easily. A head kick by Vance misses and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Vance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vance misses with a combination
and Beneteau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vance closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Beneteau to counter with a crisp jab. Beneteau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beneteau misses with a two punch combination.
Vance throws out a counter right but Beneteau avoids it with no problem. Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Beneteau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beneteau counters with a right hand to the body. Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Vance takes one to the chin there. Vance fails to land the takedown. Blase Beneteau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Beneteau blocks a head kick by Vance.
Beneteau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Beneteau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vance stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Beneteau misses with a two punch combination.
Beneteau connects with a right hand. Vance shakes it off. A low kick from Vance misses enabling Beneteau to counter with a crisp jab. Beneteau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Vance throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Beneteau to acknowledge the strikes.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beneteau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vance eats them both and turns towards Beneteau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Vance is trying desperately to land a takedown but Beneteau is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vance. Beneteau throws a series of strikes that have Vance backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vance is defended easily by Beneteau. Beneteau connects with a solid leg kick. Beneteau misses with a series of wild punches.
Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Beneteau counters with a left to the body. #T3# Beneteau connects with a body shot. Vance with a poor takedown and Beneteau counters with a nice leg kick. Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. Beneteau lands a jab to Vance's midsection. Vance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Beneteau throws a big counter combination but Vance scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Beneteau lands a jab-cross combination. Beneteau with a nice calf kick. Vance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Beneteau scores with a one two! Vance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Beneteau throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely. Vance misses with the combination.
#T4# Nice body punch from Beneteau. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown. Beneteau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Beneteau lands a leg kick that knocks Vance off balance momentarily. Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vance ducks right into an uppercut from Beneteau. Vance misses with a takedown and Beneteau counters with a straight right hand. Beneteau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vance backs up against the cage.
Vance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Blase Beneteau showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beneteau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blase Beneteau! Blase Beneteau thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
JF X - Welcome the Frog Man
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Vance pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Vance pushes Nye up against the cage in a clinch. Vance stalls. #BC# Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Nye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nye is looking for a counter combo. Vance throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nye to counter with a crisp jab. Vance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Vance moves into range and clinches up with Nye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Vance manages to break the clinch.
Nye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Vance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nye sprawls well. Nye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Vance goes for a double leg but Nye avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nye continues to drive forward. Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. Vance shoots in looking for a takedown. Nye tries to sprawl out of it but Vance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut. Vance dives in for a single leg takedown but Nye sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Vance misses with a takedown attempt - Nye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Vance fails to land the takedown. Vance looks winded! Vance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vance tries for a takedown but Nye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Nye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vance slaps away a takedown attempt from Nye, before circling back to the center of the mat. Vance tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nye counters with a one-two to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Vance throws a sloppy head kick and Nye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Vance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. As Vance looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Vance just gets out of the way. Nye throws a series of strikes that have Vance backpedaling.
Nye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nye lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nye shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vance eats them both and turns towards Nye to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nye, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Vance darts in and clinches Nye up against the cage.#T3# Nye is trying to push Vance away but Vance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Vance manages to break the clinch.
Nye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Vance looks to land a combination but Nye avoids it well. Vance has his takedown stuffed and Nye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vance shoots in for a takedown but Nye shows good takedown defense. Nye misses with a wild combination.
Vance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4# Vance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nye as he jumps to the side. Nye swinging wildly here.
Vance shoots in and drives through. Nye sprawls well. Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nye throws a series of punches but Vance avoids them all with ease. Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vance tries to clinch up but Nye circles away and keeps his distance. Vance shoots in but Nye avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Vance moves in looking to clinch but Nye pushes him off. Nye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around? A cross from Nye lands. Vance is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vance shoots in looking for a takedown. Nye tries to sprawl out of it but Vance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nye appears to be looking for a big counter. Vance blocks a low kick nicely. Vance connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vance is defended easily by Nye. It looked like Nye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vance doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. Vance is breathing heavily.#T1# Vance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vance steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nye. Vance is looking to clinch. As Vance looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Vance just gets out of the way. Nice sprawl there from Nye as Vance shoots in. A punch combination from Vance misses. Vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vance defends well and Nye ends up having to push Vance into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC# Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye throws a right and a left that both miss. Bill Nye is winning the standup battle so far. A combination from Nye does no damage. Vance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nye as he avoids it easily. Vance with a lazy takedown attempt and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Vance will be more careful next time no doubt. Vance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nye. Bill Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# A combination from Nye does no damage. Nye leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nye tries to counter with a takedown but Vance is quick to defend against it. Vance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nye defends it nicely. Nye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vance moves out of range and avoids them all easily. 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! Nye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Vance drives through and clinches with Nye against the cage.
#BC# Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nye's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nye duly obliges. #T3# Nye dives in and grabs Vance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vance pushes down on Nye's head and hops out. Vance misses with a takedown attempt - Nye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nye tries to clinch up but Vance circles away and keeps his distance. Vance looks to land a combination but Nye avoids it well. Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vance throws out the jab. Nye lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vance throws a leg kick and Nye counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Nye to acknowledge the strikes. Vance dives in for a single leg takedown but Nye sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Vance drops his hands momentarily and Nye takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vance on the side of the head. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nye throws a one two combo.
Nye scores with a one two! Vance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Vance is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vance wants to counter with a clinch but Nye pushes him away. Vance leaves Nye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Vance looks for a takedown but Nye sprawls well. Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Nye counters with a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2# Vance rushes Nye and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vance. Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Vance throws a leg kick that is checked and Nye counters with a two punch combo. Vance shoots in for a double leg but Nye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A big left from Vance misses. No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nye tries to bum rush Vance with a series of wild strikes but Vance uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vance has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nye lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vance tries to clinch up and Nye counters with a lovely shot to the body. Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Nye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vance in his tracks. Vance has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Nye is working the combinations to good effect here. A right-left combo lands from Nye. A head kick by Vance misses and Nye counters with a two punch combo. Vance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Vance wants to clinch and Nye counters with a stiff right hand. Nye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance. Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nye throws a right and a left that both miss. Nye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vance.#T2# Nye throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely. #CL# Vance tries to keep at a distance but Nye has taken the fight into the clinch. Nye has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment. Vance pushes Nye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Vance breaks from the clinch.
Vance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nye moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A head kick misses from Nye. Vance looks for a takedown but Nye sprawls well.#T3# Nye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good work by Nye as he checks the leg kick. Nye tries to bum rush Vance with a series of wild strikes but Vance uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nye lands a jab to the head.
Vance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nye avoids it really well and circles away. Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.#T4# Nye lands with an overhand left. Danga de danga de dang - Nye scores with a four punch combination! Vance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nye.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vance misses with a takedown attempt and Nye counters with a straight right hand. Nye throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nye misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Vance clinches. Bill Nye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vance is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nye is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vance.#BC2# Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Bill Nye showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye! |
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Event:
JF 30 - Mora vs Carlos
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1# Vance tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Padrilo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Padrilo prevents Vance from standing back up.
#SUB2# Padrilo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vance tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Padrilo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessandro Padrilo! After winning the bout, Alessandro Padrilo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Vance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses. Cena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cena off to one side. No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena tries to score with a low kick but Vance moves his leg out of the way. Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cena is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vance tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It looked like Cena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vance swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cena. Vance misses with a double jab
#CL# and Cena counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vance is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vance prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A nice combination there by Vance.
#TD# Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Vance's guard.#SUB# Cena 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. Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##ES2# Vance scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vance works Cena's body with a nice hook. Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena. A punch combination from Vance misses. Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes. Cena is breathing heavily. Cena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vance looks to land a body kick but Cena moved away. Vance connects with a body shot.#T3# Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vance throws a head kick that misses. Cena dodges the punch combination from Vance.
A combination from Vance does no damage. Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well. Vance avoids a kick to the body.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss. Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Vance. Vance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively. A combination from Vance does no damage. Vance moves out of range of the body kick from Cena.
Vance wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away. Cena fails in his attempt to clinch. Titus Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cena rather than just go for the knockout.#CL# Cena closes the distance and pushes Vance back into the cage.#BC# Cena breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vance. Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vance but Vance pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cena throws a sloppy head kick and Vance moves out of range easily. Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vance throws a leg kick that misses. Cena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Vance dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Vance throws a series of punches but Cena moves out of range. Vance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well. Vance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vance is looking to score with low kicks. Cena wants to land a leg kick but Vance is out of range. Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cena throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range. Vance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vance blocks a head kick by Cena.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Cena misses. Vance misses with a double jab.
Cena fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vance just manages to avoid it.#T1# Vance scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cena fails in his attempt to clinch. Cena scores with a nice right hand.
Vance lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cena backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cena looks for a takedown but Vance sprawls well. Vance moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Some wild striking there from Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena. Vance lands a nice hook to Cena's body. Cena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cena throws a head kick that misses. Vance throws a low kick, looking for Cena's leg but Cena calmly moves out of range. Cena avoids the body shot from Vance.
A left and a right from Vance both land. Nice combination. Vance throws a series of punches but Cena avoids them all with ease. Vance falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Vance is trying to escape back to his feet but Cena uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB# Cena tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cena has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Cena has an Americana. Vance didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cena is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cena hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Cena! John Cena 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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