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Event:
RMMA - New York 3
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Bones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Felipe Melo Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo Rocha dives in for a single leg takedown but Bones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Bones. Those never looked like landing.
Melo Rocha shoots in but no luck this time.
Bones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drew Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Melo Rocha.#CL#
Bones moves into range and clinches up with Melo Rocha.
Bones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melo Rocha blocks it with crossed arms.
Bones keeps control of Melo Rocha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo Rocha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bones.
#TD2#
Melo Rocha gets control of Bones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Melo Rocha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Melo Rocha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Bones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones looking to pass the guard.
Bones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bones wants to get up but he can't break Melo Rocha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Melo Rocha wants to stand up but Bones is controlling him.
Bones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Melo Rocha is adopting a defensive guard.
Bones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melo Rocha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bones trying to control but Melo Rocha is working from the bottom.
Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melo Rocha wants to get back to his feet but Bones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Melo Rocha. No joy for Bones on that attempt.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bones as he avoids it easily.
Bones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Melo Rocha wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Melo Rocha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bones is fending him off so far but Melo Rocha persists. Nope, Bones circles away and we're back to standing.
Bones throws a head kick but Melo Rocha moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melo Rocha is defended easily by Bones.
Bones shoots in for a double leg but Melo Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melo Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Melo Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Melo Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melo Rocha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bones avoids it really well and circles away.
Melo Rocha misses with a takedown
and Bones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Melo Rocha looks winded!
Bones leaves Melo Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bones is looking for a counter combo.
Melo Rocha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bones avoids it really well and circles away.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Melo Rocha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Felipe Melo Rocha has been cut.
Melo Rocha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bones counters with a nice uppercut. #T4##CL#
Bones drives through and clinches with Melo Rocha against the cage.
Melo Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Bones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Melo Rocha blocks an elbow strike from Bones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Bones pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Melo Rocha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melo Rocha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Melo Rocha'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.#R2#
Melo Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Melo Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bones.
Melo Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Melo Rocha, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Melo Rocha against the cage but Melo Rocha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Melo Rocha tries to counter it with a takedown but Bones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melo Rocha or perhaps it was just good defense by Bones, which made it look bad. #CL#
Bones has managed to clinch.
Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melo Rocha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Melo Rocha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bones tries to kick Melo Rocha off but Melo Rocha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Melo Rocha seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Bones is trying to control but can't.
Melo Rocha is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Melo Rocha wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bones wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melo Rocha can do to turn this around?
Bones wants to get back to full guard.
Bones tries to kick Melo Rocha off but Melo Rocha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Melo Rocha seems to be working for a kimura but Bones defends the submission attempt.
Melo Rocha prevents Bones from improving his position.#T2#
Bones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Melo Rocha seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bones is defending against the submission attempts here by Melo Rocha.
Bones wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Bones is defending against the submission attempts here by Melo Rocha.
#SUB2#
Melo Rocha seems to be looking for submissions.
Bones is controlling Melo Rocha's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Melo Rocha jumps into side control!
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melo Rocha on the ground.
Melo Rocha working the ground and pound but Bones is defending the strikes.
Bones is looking to reverse the position.
Bones is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Melo Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Bones is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Melo Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Felipe Melo Rocha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melo Rocha trying to control the position but Bones is working away. #SUB2#
Melo Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melo Rocha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Melo Rocha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Melo Rocha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Melo Rocha has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Bones clinches.
Bones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melo Rocha avoids it.
Melo Rocha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Melo Rocha up against the cage.
Melo Rocha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drew Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Melo Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo Rocha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melo Rocha feints the counter takedown.
Bones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Melo Rocha throws a head kick that Bones semi-blocks.
Bones throws a series of strikes that have Melo Rocha backpedaling.
#CL#
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Bones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bones lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bones scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bones has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC#
Bones manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bones, as that shot connected.
Melo Rocha fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bones.
Melo Rocha avoids the head kick by Bones.
Bones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bones avoids the head kick by Melo Rocha.
Bones throws a head kick but Melo Rocha moves out of range.
#CL#
Bones forces Melo Rocha back against the cage and clinches.
Bones is stalling here.
#T3##BC#
Bones manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Bones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Melo Rocha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bones is in Melo Rocha's guard.
Bones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Melo Rocha's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones wants to stand and escape but instead Melo Rocha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Melo Rocha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melo Rocha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bones wants to stand up but Melo Rocha is controlling him. #T4#
Bones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melo Rocha's guard. #REVR#
Bones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Melo Rocha's guard.
Melo Rocha trying to control the position.
Bones preventing the sweep.
Melo Rocha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bones has Melo Rocha pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Bones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bones 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Bones! |
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Event:
RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Bones slips a jab from Lidl.
As Lidl backs off Bones throws a huge counter combo but Lidl manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Lidl misses. #CL2#
Bones forces Lidl back against the cage and clinches.
Lidl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bones.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Lidl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lidl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones scores with a shot to the side of Lidl's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bones tries to pull guard but Lidl forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lidl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lidl struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Lidl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bones or not. #T1#
Bones stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Bones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Bones has managed to clinch.
Lidl prevents the takedown attempt.
Chuck Lidl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
A short uppercut from Lidl.
Bones blocking some punches.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lidl.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl digs a right hand into Bones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bones's gas tank.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bones looks winded!
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lidl after a bit of a struggle.
Lidl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lidl. #T2#
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
Lidl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Lidl is controlling the position.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Lidl misses with some punches.
#BC#
Lidl breaks from the clinch.
Lidl throws out a loose jab but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Lidl is looking to clinch but Bones is avoiding it.
Lidl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lidl tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lidl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lidl avoiding damage as Bones throws knees to the body.
Bones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lidl misses with a punch to the body.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Bones blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidl.
Lidl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lidl scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lidl.
Lidl tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl tries to throw a body punch but Bones avoids it by throwing Lidl back against the cage.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones tries to land a knee to the head but Lidl blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Bones breaks from the clinch.
Lidl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bones. Bones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
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!
Lidl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lidl throws a monster overhand right that drops Bones! Lidl follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lidl! |
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Event:
RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Atsushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atsushi throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Atsushi as Bones shoots in.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atsushi's waist but Atsushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bones off to one side.
A head kick misses from Atsushi. #CL#
Bones clinches.
Bones tries to pull guard but Atsushi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bones is keeping busy.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atsushi is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Bones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
#T1#
Bones is stalling here.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Bones improves position. #BC2#
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bones has managed to clinch.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atsushi after a bit of a struggle.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Atsushi can't break the clinch.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atsushi prevents it.
Atsushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bones - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Bones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atsushi up against the cage.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Bones dives in for a single leg takedown but Atsushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bones as Atsushi tries to tie him up.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atsushi circles away.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones is looking to counter the offense by Atsushi and move into the clinch.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3##CL#
Bones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Bones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Bones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bones has Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Bones gets control of Atsushi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Bones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Bones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atsushi won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bones slips under a jab.
Bones tries for a takedown but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atsushi misses with a straight right.
Bones is looking for a counter combo.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
#CL#
Bones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
Atsushi wants to stall.
Bones lands a nice shot to the body.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones has Atsushi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atsushi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atsushi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Bones breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Bones fails to land the takedown.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Bones is looking for a counter combo.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Atsushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bones blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones goes for a double leg but Atsushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atsushi continues to drive forward.#BC#
Bones breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atsushi sprawls and moves away.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones fails with the takedown.
Atsushi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Onishi Atsushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Atsushi. #T2##CL#
Atsushi tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bones pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving. #SUB#
Bones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Atsushi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bones keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Bones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bones goes for a double leg but Atsushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atsushi continues to drive forward.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atsushi wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atsushi is defending well.
Atsushi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atsushi avoiding damage as Bones throws knees to the body.
Bones fails to pull guard.
Bones stalling in the clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones jumps guard but Atsushi stands there with Bones around his waist. Bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bones avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones digs a right hand into Atsushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atsushi's gas tank.
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atsushi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones tries to counter with a takedown but Atsushi is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones tries to land knees in the clinch but Atsushi avoids the damage to the body.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi trying to stall but Bones improves his position.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushi controls his hands.
Bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Atsushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atsushi connects with a high kick. #CL#
Bones rushes Atsushi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Atsushi tries to stall but Bones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atsushi is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi throws a powerful right kick. Bones tried to block low but the kick was high! Bones was taken right off of his feet! Atsushi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onishi Atsushi! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Cricket closes the distance and clinches.
Cricket misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cricket forces Bones back against the cage and clinches.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones cracks Cricket with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Rickety Cricket has been cut.#CL2#
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cricket prevents it.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket digs a right hand underneath Bones's ribcage. Bones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Bones.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Cricket tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Cricket working aggressively here.
Bones has Cricket pushed against the cage.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones. #BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cricket doesn't manage to clinch there - Bones circles away.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cricket is fending him off so far but Bones persists. Nope, Cricket circles away and we're back to standing.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Bones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cricket tries to clinch but Bones moves out of range.
Cricket avoids the head kick by Bones.
#CL#
Cricket instigates a clinch.
Cricket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bones pushes Cricket up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cricket tries to clinch up.
Bones swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.#CL#
Cricket rushes Bones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Bones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rickety Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.#T3#
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cricket as the two fighters clinch.
Bones is trying to pull guard but Cricket turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bones fails to pull guard.
Bones takes a shot to the head. #T4##TD2#
Bones decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones has his hands on Cricket's head, controlling the position.
Bones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Bones 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
That's time! Cricket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Bones prevents a body shot from Cricket.
Rickety Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket lands a right hand.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Cricket.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Bones tries to circle away but Cricket has him pinned against the cage.
Cricket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land. #BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickety Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bones.
Cricket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
Rickety Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Bones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cricket smiles and moves away.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cricket blocks the body kick.
#T2##CL#
Cricket has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Cricket lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
Bones blocks a body shot from Cricket. #BC2#
Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Bones throws a counter combo.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cricket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cricket moves to clinch but Bones breaks away
and Bones counters with a straight right hand.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Cricket moves to clinch but Bones breaks away
letting Bones counter with a right hand.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Cricket clinches up against the cage.
Cricket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow. #TD2#
Bones manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Bones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bones is pulling down on Cricket's head. It's preventing any offense from Cricket, at least for the moment.
Cricket has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Bones controls Cricket momentarily but Cricket frees himself.
Bones is controlling Cricket's posture.
Bones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bones passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bones throws the left hand but Cricket avoids the punch easily.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cricket as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bones is defended easily by Cricket.
Cricket stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Rickety Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Bones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Cricket has managed to clinch.
Cricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Cricket pushes Bones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land. #TD2#
Bones jumps guard and drags Cricket to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bones is continuing to stall.
Bones trying to control the position.
Bones is pulling down on Cricket's head. It's preventing any offense from Cricket, at least for the moment.#T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cricket can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bones trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rickety Cricket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones keeps the fight on the outside.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Cricket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cricket defends it well.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Bones circles away and keeps his distance.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Bones darts in and clinches Cricket up against the cage.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones blocking some punches.
#T4#
Cricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bones tries to circle away but Cricket has him pinned against the cage.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Bones jumps guard and drags Cricket to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bones is controlling Cricket's posture.#SUB2#
Bones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cricket defends well.
Drew Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickety Cricket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cricket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drew Bones.
I think Cricket 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickety Cricket! |
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Event:
RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Kerkermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerkermann.#CL2#
Bones clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Kerkermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerkermann postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerkermann wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving. #T1#
Kerkermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kerkermann advances position into side control!
Bones is pushing Kerkermann's head away, looking to escape. Kerkermann manages to hold on to the position though.
Kerkermann tries to score with some ground and pound. Bones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kerkermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bones has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kerkermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bones tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bones regains half guard.
Bones tries to roll over but Kerkermann keeps him under control.
Kerkermann stalling. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerkermann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bones won't allow Kerkermann to pass to mount.
Bones trying to hold on to Kerkermann's head to control him but Kerkermann postures up.
Bones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kerkermann seems to be working for a kimura but Bones defends the submission attempt.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Kerkermann slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Kerkermann tries to counter with a takedown but Bones is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Bones has managed to clinch.
Kerkermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bones smiles and moves away.
#T4##TD2#
Bones dives in and scores a takedown into Kerkermann's guard.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerkermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kerkermann working for a triangle but Bones defends it easily.
Kerkermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drew Bones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kerkermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerkermann defends well and Bones ends up having to push Kerkermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerkermann shoots and misses
and Bones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Kerkermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerkermann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kerkermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bones's head backwards.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bones leaning against his opponent.
Kerkermann is looking for a takedown.
Bones slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bones actively working from the bottom here.
Kerkermann controlling the action here.
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann is keeping busy.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Bones looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is trying to stand back up but Kerkermann is controlling him
Bones is looking to control Kerkermann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bones avoid being mounted?
Kerkermann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerkermann wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Kerkermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Kerkermann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones tries for a takedown but Kerkermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerkermann throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Kerkermann pushes him away.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones throws a right hand that Kerkermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerkermann also avoids with ease.
Kerkermann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Bones moves into range and clinches up with Kerkermann.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Bones.
Bones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kerkermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bones slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerkermann misses the target.
Milan Kerkermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Kerkermann, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Kerkermann against the cage but Kerkermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bones dives in for a single leg takedown but Kerkermann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerkermann avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Bones sizes up Kerkermann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kerkermann dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Kerkermann's head and hops out.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Kerkermann sprawls well.
Bones takes one to the side of the head.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Kerkermann throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
Bones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kerkermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerkermann scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Bones tries a knee to the head but Kerkermann blocks it.
Bones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Bones manages to pull guard.
Bones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Kerkermann is staying active underneath Bones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerkermann is looking for a sweep. Bones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones is looking to stall here but Kerkermann recovers full guard.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerkermann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bones trying to control the position.
#T2#
Kerkermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kerkermann uses it to pass to side control.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerkermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerkermann working the ground and pound but Bones is defending the strikes.
Bones tries to improve position but can't.
Kerkermann trying to control the position but Bones is working away. #T3#
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Kerkermann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kerkermann misses with a two punch combination.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerkermann as he jumps to the side.
Milan Kerkermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Kerkermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerkermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerkermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL2#
Kerkermann tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerkermann is trying to pull guard but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones has Kerkermann pressed against the cage, preventing Kerkermann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerkermann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kerkermann is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kerkermann down to the mat. Kerkermann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Kerkermann moves out of range easily.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Bones rushes Kerkermann and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Bones just leaning against Kerkermann, taking a breather.
Milan Kerkermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerkermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milan Kerkermann.
I think Bones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Bones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Bones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kante.
Kante lunges at Bones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bones's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kante misses the target.
Kante with a nice cross.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from Kante.
Bones attempts a counter takedown but Kante avoids it well and moves away.
Kante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kante lands with an uppercut that bounces Bones off the cage and back into range.
Kante misses with a body punch
and Bones counters with a series of strikes. Kante will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kante connects with a body shot that sends Bones's belly button to the back.#CL#
Bones drives through and clinches with Kante against the cage.
Kante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Bones pulls Kante into guard.
Bones looking for a sweep. Not yet Bones, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Bones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kante defends well.
Kante would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bones trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bones looking for subs off his back but Kante has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bones has a hand on Kante's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kante takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bones is trying desperately to improve position.
Bones is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Bones wants to control but Kante is having none of it.
Bones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bones is looking to get to half guard.
We've been informed that Kante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bones regains half guard.
Bones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kante is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Kante stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Kante misses its intended target.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Kante, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Kante against the cage but Kante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bones throws a right hand that Kante ducks under and follows up with a left that Kante also avoids with ease.
Bones fails with the takedown
and Kante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brehima Kante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kante takes the fight into the clinch.
Kante has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Kante slows down the pace here.
Kante wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kante has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Bones looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Kante looking to stall.
#T1#
Bones leaning against his opponent.
Bones prevents a body shot from Kante.
Bones 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 Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kante avoids it.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kante taking a breather.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Kante misses with a punch to the body.
Bones blocks a body shot from Kante. #TD#
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Bones working a defensive guard here.
Kante would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Kante postures up.
Kante would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kante won't allow Bones to sweep him here.
Kante postures up.
Bones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bones shoots and misses
letting Kante counter with a right hand.
Brehima Kante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kante with a hook.
Kante throws an overhand right that lands on Bones's shoulder, as Bones tries to avoid the shot.
Kante misses with a jab to the body
and Bones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kante looks to score with a jab to the body but Bones is just out of range.
Kante scores with a jab to the body.
Kante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bones is looking to counter the offense by Kante and move into the clinch.
Kante lands the left hand.
Bones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kante throws out the jab.
Bones is looking to counter the offense by Kante and move into the clinch.
Bones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kante tries to clinch but Bones moves out of range.
Bones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kante to counter with a crisp jab.
Kante keeps the fight on the outside.
Kante lunges at Bones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bones's hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kante fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bones on the side of the head.
Bones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kante but Kante pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bones.
Kante looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kante cracks Bones with an open hand slap.
Bones tries to clinch
and Kante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kante, as that shot connected.
Bones is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Kante moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brehima Kante!
During a confident post fight interview, Brehima Kante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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