TITAN FIGHT TEAM 1. Gareth Weaver - Gazza 2. Bjørn Berg - Mariner 3 (HW). Tee 'Big Brown' Baracus - Theo 4. Joshua Ritchie - [MENTION=1644]99*[/MENTION] 5 (HW). Jake Howe - Howe VS Team Ninja Gym 1. Brett "The Hitman" Hall - brettman135 2. Halfie - [MENTION=5040]The Half Back[/MENTION] 3 (HW). Juggernaugt - big J 4. Tom Clough - cloughie09 5 (HW). Vitali Klitschko - Eds This fight is a MUST win for TNG and has huge playoff implications for TNG!
Gareth 'Taco' Weaver VS Brett 'The Hitman' Hall Round 1 Code: (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: John McCarthy, Sal D'Amato, and Marcos Rosales.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:25) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Gareth Weaver hits a jab and also lands a spin kick. Brett Hall scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:10) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Brett Hall doesn't connect with a right jab but lands a nice high roundhouse kick. Gareth Weaver hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Gareth Weaver hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Brett Hall hits a right jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Backing off, Brett Hall looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt! (Rd 1 - 03:33) A big right hand from Gareth Weaver drops Brett Hall! (Rd 1 - 03:19) Gareth Weaver quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Brett Hall! (Rd 1 - 03:19) Gareth Weaver pounds away, but Brett Hall calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Gareth Weaver throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Gareth Weaver fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Gareth Weaver blocks Brett Hall as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Gareth Weaver throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Brett Hall tries to move to guard, but Gareth Weaver doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Brett Hall takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Gareth Weaver starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 01:19) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Gareth Weaver scrambles to his feet, but Brett Hall immediately drives him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Brett Hall shows his grappling ability by trapping Gareth Weaver up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:49) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Gareth Weaver is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 1 - 00:02) The rest of the round sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Gareth Weaver, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Gareth Weaver uses a left jab and also nails a right cross. Brett Hall misses with a right jab but hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:26) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Gareth Weaver uses a left jab and also lands a nice high roundhouse kick. Brett Hall misses with a right jab but lands a spin kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Gareth Weaver comes forward and strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Brett Hall hit two counter right hands. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Gareth Weaver hits a left jab and then lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Gareth Weaver tries a right hook but misses. Brett Hall misses with a right jab and also doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:06) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 02:34) They exchange strikes, but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 02:10) The two fighters comes forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Gareth Weaver lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Brett Hall doesn't connect with a brace of jabs and also fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:47) The two fighters comes forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Gareth Weaver uses a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body. Brett Hall doesn't connect with a right jab and also comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Gareth Weaver initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Brett Hall hit two counter right hands. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Gareth Weaver connects with a nice jab and then catches Brett Hall with a powerful right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Brett Hall limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Gareth Weaver confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Brett Hall, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Gareth Weaver hits a left hand, but Brett Hall avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Gareth Weaver uses a left jab, but Brett Hall evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Gareth Weaver forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Brett Hall hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Gareth Weaver lands a left hand and then hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Gareth Weaver steps forward and strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Brett Hall hits two right hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Gareth Weaver hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Brett Hall. (Rd 2 - 00:11) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Gareth Weaver took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Brett Hall is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Brett Hall moves in fast and grapples with his opponent. (Rd 3 - 04:34) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Brett Hall looked like he was going to shoot, but Gareth Weaver simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Gareth Weaver connects with two left hands and then catches Brett Hall with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Gareth Weaver connects with a nice jab and then hits Brett Hall with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:40) That last strike may have hurt Brett Hall, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk! (Rd 3 - 03:40) [B]Gareth Weaver smashes Brett Hall with a big right head kick! Down he goes![/B] (Rd 3 - 03:25) Gareth Weaver knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Brett Hall, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 3 - 03:25) Gareth Weaver pounds away, landing several great shots that threaten to KO Brett Hall! (Rd 3 - 03:25) The referee jumps in and stops the fight! (Rd 3 - 03:14) The winner, by TKO, is Gareth 'Taco' Weaver! (Rd 3 - 03:14) Official Result: [B]Gareth 'Taco' Weaver defeats Brett Hall (TKO (Strikes) in 1:46 of round 3)[/B]. The match was rated as being Great. TFT - 1 TNG - 0 Awesome fight! and Gazza goes 6 - 0!!!! can he be stopped?
Bjorn 'Super Trouper' Fernando Berg VS The Half Back Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Junichiro Kamijo, and Adelaide Byrd.(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Halfie. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Halfie lands two left hands, but Bjørn Fernando Berg dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Halfie looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:39) A jab lands from Halfie, but Bjørn Fernando Berg avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Halfie comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Halfie lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Bjørn Fernando Berg is hurt, that blow looks like it may have broken his jaw. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Bjørn Fernando Berg appeared to be going for a takedown, but Halfie took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Halfie hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Halfie lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Halfie steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Halfie lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Bjørn Fernando Berg is on wobbly legs, he almost fell over as he attempted to back off! (Rd 1 - 03:27) Halfie sees an opportunity and lands a big head kick! Bjørn Fernando Berg goes down! (Rd 1 - 03:15) Halfie moves in quickly, kneeling beside Bjørn Fernando Berg and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 03:15) Halfie tries to pound on Bjørn Fernando Berg, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Halfie throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Halfie throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Halfie blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Halfie throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Bjørn Fernando Berg struggles and does well, managing to get full guard. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Halfie throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Halfie gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Halfie throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Bjørn Fernando Berg applies double underhooks and keeps Halfie from launching any attacks. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Halfie, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Halfie moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab hit home from Halfie and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Halfie confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Halfie hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Bjørn Fernando Berg lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Halfie connects with a jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Bjørn Fernando Berg may have been setting up to shoot, but Halfie aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Halfie hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Bjørn Fernando Berg looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike! (Rd 2 - 03:56) Halfie moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand! Bjørn Fernando Berg goes down! (Rd 2 - 03:42) Halfie starts pounding away on Bjørn Fernando Berg, looking to finish him off! (Rd 2 - 03:42) Halfie pounds away and Bjørn Fernando Berg is in serious trouble! (Rd 2 - 03:42) The referee jumps in and pulls Halfie away! (Rd 2 - 03:22) The Half Back takes the win by TKO! (Rd 2 - 03:22) [B]Official Result: The Half Back defeats Bjørn 'Super Trouper' Fernando Berg (TKO (Strikes) in 1:38 of round 2).[/B] The match was rated as being Good. TFT - 1 TNG - 1 Prison has made Halfie angry! a dominating victory
Tee 'Big Brown' Baracus VS 'The' Juggernaut Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Marcos Rosales, and Junichiro Kamijo.(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:47) The two fighters come together and strike, but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Juggernaut comes forward with an attack. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Tee Baracus lands a right hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Juggernaut lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Juggernaut comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Tee Baracus fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Juggernaut hits a left hand, but Tee Baracus dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 03:46) The two fighters come together and strike, but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Juggernaut forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Tee Baracus tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Juggernaut connects with two left jabs, but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Juggernaut attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Tee Baracus fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Juggernaut hits a left hand, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Juggernaut uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Tee Baracus is off target with a right jab but hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:09) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Juggernaut steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Tee Baracus throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Juggernaut lands a jab and then catches Tee Baracus with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Juggernaut moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Juggernaut lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Juggernaut attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Tee Baracus hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Juggernaut hits a left hand, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Juggernaut comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Tee Baracus tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Juggernaut lands two left hands and then hits Tee Baracus with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:30) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 00:08) A jab is wide from Juggernaut, but then catches Tee Baracus with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Juggernaut. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:52) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage, but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 04:17) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Tee Baracus, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Juggernaut connects with two left hands and then hits Tee Baracus with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Tee Baracus may have been aiming to get in close, but Juggernaut aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Juggernaut lands a jab and then hits Tee Baracus with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Juggernaut comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Tee Baracus throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Juggernaut lands a jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 03:00) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Juggernaut steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Tee Baracus misses with a right hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Juggernaut lands a left hand and then hits Tee Baracus with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Juggernaut attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Tee Baracus fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Juggernaut lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:52) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 01:28) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Juggernaut lands two jabs and then hits Tee Baracus with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Juggernaut attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Tee Baracus throws a counter right but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Juggernaut hits a left jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Juggernaut initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Tee Baracus fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Juggernaut lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Juggernaut uses a left jab, but Tee Baracus avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round belonged to Juggernaut to the tune of 10-8. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Tee Baracus is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Juggernaut initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Tee Baracus lands two right hands in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Juggernaut hits two left jabs and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Tee Baracus wades through some punches in order to close the distance and grab Juggernaut into a grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Tee Baracus tries to wrestle Juggernaut backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Tee Baracus does it, Juggernaut is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Juggernaut takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Tee Baracus looks for an elbow strike, but Juggernaut out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Juggernaut steps back, apparently not wanting to grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Juggernaut steps forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Tee Baracus throws a counter right but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Juggernaut lands a left jab, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Juggernaut comes forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Tee Baracus tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Juggernaut lands a left jab, but Tee Baracus dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 3 - 02:33) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage, but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Juggernaut moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Juggernaut connects with a nice jab and then hits Tee Baracus with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Breathing very hard, Juggernaut is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Juggernaut closes in on Tee Baracus, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Juggernaut hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Tee Baracus backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy! (Rd 3 - 01:41) Juggernaut acts fast, moving in and flooring Tee Baracus with a right hand to the jaw! (Rd 3 - 01:30) Juggernaut moves in quickly, kneeling beside Tee Baracus and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 3 - 01:30) Juggernaut tries to pound on Tee Baracus, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Juggernaut throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Juggernaut blocks Tee Baracus as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Juggernaut punches down at Tee Baracus, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Tee Baracus tries to pull guard on Juggernaut but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Juggernaut throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Juggernaut, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 30-27 (Sal D'Amato), 30-26 (Marcos Rosales) and 30-27 (Junichiro Kamijo). (Rd 3 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The' Juggernaut! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result:[B] 'The' Juggernaut defeats Tee 'Big Brown' Baracus (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3).[/B] The match was rated as being Good. TFT - 1 TNG - 2
Joshua 'The Reaper' Ritchie VS Tom 'The Lionheart' Clough Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: John McCarthy, Sal D'Amato, and Marcos Rosales.(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Joshua Ritchie forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Tom Clough manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab hit home from Joshua Ritchie and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Tom Clough times his approach perfectly and moves in to get the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Joshua Ritchie tries to wriggle free, but Tom Clough controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Tom Clough is trying to push Joshua Ritchie so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Tom Clough manages it, and controls Joshua Ritchie up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Tom Clough tries to use dirty boxing against Joshua Ritchie, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Tom Clough hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 03:24) With the cage trapping Joshua Ritchie, Tom Clough looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 1 - 03:24) A great inside leg trip sees Joshua Ritchie get thrown to the mat, and Tom Clough is left in half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:11) In half guard, Tom Clough throws a couple of punches designed to keep Joshua Ritchie guessing. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Joshua Ritchie gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 02:43) It's a bad choice though, as Tom Clough seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Tom Clough fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Tom Clough looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:59) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Joshua Ritchie rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Joshua Ritchie prevents Tom Clough from applying a body triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Joshua Ritchie attempts to turn over. (Rd 1 - 01:02) The effort is successful, Tom Clough loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 00:37) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:21) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Tom Clough, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:48) Joshua Ritchie comes forward with an attack. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Tom Clough fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Joshua Ritchie lands two jabs and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:24) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Joshua Ritchie hits a pair of jabs and also hits a right cross. Tom Clough misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Joshua Ritchie forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Tom Clough lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Joshua Ritchie connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Joshua Ritchie comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Tom Clough hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Joshua Ritchie lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Joshua Ritchie steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Tom Clough lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Joshua Ritchie throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Joshua Ritchie closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Joshua Ritchie lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Joshua Ritchie steps forward and strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Tom Clough lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Joshua Ritchie fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Tom Clough with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Joshua Ritchie comes forward with an attack. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Tom Clough fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Joshua Ritchie hits a left jab and then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Joshua Ritchie comes forward and strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Tom Clough misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Joshua Ritchie uses a left jab, but Tom Clough evades a big right to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Joshua Ritchie comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Tom Clough hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Joshua Ritchie uses a left jab, but Tom Clough evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 00:30) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Tom Clough shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The takedown is completed, Joshua Ritchie is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Awesome round of action. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Joshua Ritchie, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think we're even at one round apiece. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Joshua Ritchie comes forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Tom Clough hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Joshua Ritchie lands a left hand and then hits Tom Clough with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Joshua Ritchie steps forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Tom Clough throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Joshua Ritchie connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Joshua Ritchie steps forward and strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Tom Clough fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Joshua Ritchie lands a jab and then hits Tom Clough with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:52) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 03:19) A pair of tentative jabs from Tom Clough land, but have zero effect. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Joshua Ritchie connects with two left hands and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Joshua Ritchie comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Tom Clough misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Joshua Ritchie connects with a nice jab and then hits Tom Clough with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Joshua Ritchie moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Joshua Ritchie fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Tom Clough with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:18) Joshua Ritchie forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:18) Tom Clough hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:18) Joshua Ritchie lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Tom Clough times his approach perfectly and moves in to get the clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Tom Clough is trying to push Joshua Ritchie so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Joshua Ritchie ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Tom Clough tries to use dirty boxing against Joshua Ritchie, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Tom Clough goes to use some dirty boxing, but Joshua Ritchie is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 3 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:53) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Tom Clough keeps Joshua Ritchie stuck against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:53) The rest of the round sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Joshua Ritchie. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 3 - 00:00) John McCarthy has scored it[B] 29-28 Joshua Ritchie. [/B](Rd 3 - 00:00) Marcos Rosales has scored it [B]29-28 Tom Clough.[/B] (Rd 3 - 00:00) Sal D'Amato gives a score of [B]29-28 in favour of Joshua Ritchie.[/B] (Rd 3 - 00:00) Making Joshua 'The Reaper' Ritchie the winner by split decision! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result:[B] Joshua 'The Reaper' Ritchie defeats Tom 'The Lionheart' Clough (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3)[/B]. The match was rated as being Good. TFT - 2 TNG - 2 We're heading to a final match!
Jake 'Hotfingers' Howe VS Vitali Klitschko Round 1 Code: [/SIZE](Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Junichiro Kamijo, Adelaide Byrd, and John McCarthy.(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Jake Howe comes forward and strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Vitali Klitschko fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Jake Howe doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Jake Howe comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Vitali Klitschko hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Jake Howe hits a left hand, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:10) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Jake Howe attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Jake Howe throws a two-punch combo but Vitali Klitschko avoids both. (Rd 1 - 03:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Vitali Klitschko uses a pair of left jabs but can't make contact on a right head kick. Jake Howe is off-target with a jab and also is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Vitali Klitschko hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook. Jake Howe is off target with a left jab and also misses a high kick. (Rd 1 - 02:49) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Vitali Klitschko comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Jake Howe throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Vitali Klitschko lands a jab and then catches Jake Howe with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:37) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Jake Howe, but Vitali Klitschko was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Vitali Klitschko lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Vitali Klitschko comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Jake Howe misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Vitali Klitschko uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:58) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Jake Howe scores with a jab and also connects with a quick head kick. Vitali Klitschko lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Vitali Klitschko initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Jake Howe scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Vitali Klitschko uses a left jab, but Jake Howe dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Jake Howe hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Vitali Klitschko misses with a left jab and also misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Vitali Klitschko, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Code: (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Vitali Klitschko hits a left jab but misses with a low kick. Jake Howe is off-target with a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:27) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Jake Howe is off-target with two jabs but launches a right head kick that did damage. Vitali Klitschko hits a pair of jabs and also nails a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Vitali Klitschko uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Jake Howe uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Vitali Klitschko comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Jake Howe misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Vitali Klitschko hits a left jab and then catches Jake Howe with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Looking glassy-eyed, Jake Howe staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! (Rd 2 - 03:27) A big right hand from Vitali Klitschko drops Jake Howe! (Rd 2 - 03:15) Vitali Klitschko starts pounding away on Jake Howe, looking to finish him off! (Rd 2 - 03:15) Vitali Klitschko fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Looking to catch his breath, Vitali Klitschko is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Jake Howe tries to move to guard, but Vitali Klitschko doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Vitali Klitschko throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Jake Howe takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Looking to catch his breath, Vitali Klitschko is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Jake Howe tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Vitali Klitschko doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Vitali Klitschko fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:43) In half guard, Vitali Klitschko catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Vitali Klitschko blocks Jake Howe as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Vitali Klitschko keeps Jake Howe guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Vitali Klitschko, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Jake Howe is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 3 Code: (Rd 3 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:50) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Vitali Klitschko hits a left jab and also lands a low kick. Jake Howe is off target with a pair of jabs but lands a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:20) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Vitali Klitschko initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Jake Howe throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Vitali Klitschko lands a jab and then catches Jake Howe with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:34) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Vitali Klitschko lands two jabs but misses a high kick. Jake Howe misses with a left jab and also misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Vitali Klitschko comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Jake Howe throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Two jabs hit home from Vitali Klitschko and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Jake Howe is on wobbly legs, he almost fell over as he attempted to back off! (Rd 3 - 02:57) Vitali Klitschko sees an opportunity and lands a big head kick! Jake Howe goes down! (Rd 3 - 02:46) Vitali Klitschko senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 3 - 02:46) Vitali Klitschko pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Vitali Klitschko fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Vitali Klitschko blocks Jake Howe as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Vitali Klitschko throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 01:34) Jake Howe tries to move to guard, but Vitali Klitschko doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Vitali Klitschko fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Vitali Klitschko blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Vitali Klitschko punches down at Jake Howe, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Vitali Klitschko blocks Jake Howe as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Vitali Klitschko took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 30-27. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Vitali Klitschko is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: [B]Vitali Klitschko defeats Jake 'Hotfingers' Howe (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3)[/B]. The match was rated as being Decent. TFT - 2 TNG - 3 TNG pick up their second ever win and keep their finals hopes alive!
Great win lads. Think I was damn unlucky to lose that match though. Saying that there some awesome matches there.