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Event:
EVO 264: Cortes vs Lesnoe
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jamison swings widly with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Jamison was not able to check.
Dragneel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Jamison forces Dragneel back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Dragneel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Jamison is leaning against Dragneel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Jamison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Jamison wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.
Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dragneel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dragneel lands with a left to the head.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragneel lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragneel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dragneel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamison digs a right hand underneath Dragneel's ribcage. Dragneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison presses Dragneel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison is working Dragneel over against the cage.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragneel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Jamison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragneel is pressed up against the cage. Jamison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dragneel down to the mat. Dragneel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Jamison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dragneel is trying to defend but Jamison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison prevents Dragneel from improving his position.#T3#
Jamison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dragneel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jamison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dragneel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison throwing shots but Dragneel is blocking nicely.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jamison misses with a head shot. Dragneel uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jamison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it. #T4#
Jamison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dragneel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragneel, not yet.
Jamison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragneel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamison with a nice head shot there.
Jamison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dragneel's head.
Jamison postures up and lands a big shot to Dragneel's brow.
Jamison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragneel can't keep his opponent in guard - Jamison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel is trying to maintain the position but Jamison is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Jamison will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jamison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragneel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Jamison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Jamison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jamison.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dragneel pinned against the cage. Dragneel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamison.
A punch lands to the side of Jamison 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Jamison tries to clinch up.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragneel as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jamison fails with the takedown.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body shot.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Jamison.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.#T2#
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Jamison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragneel is fending him off so far but Jamison persists. Nope, Dragneel circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamison shoots and misses
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Jamison with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Dragneel counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragneel misses with an elbow over the top.
Dragneel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dragneel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison dodges an elbow strike from Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dragneel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel misses with a body punch.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dragneel.
Jamison wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Dragneel.
A head punch on the inside from Jamison fails to land.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamison lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison. #T4#
Jamison lands a body shot.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamison.
Jamison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragneel or not.
Jamison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Dragneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Jamison.
Dragneel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamison.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison connects with a body shot that sends Dragneel's belly button to the back.
Jamison tries to clinch up
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Dragneel takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Jamison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jamison lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel. #TD#
Jamison wants the takedown. Dragneel is fighting it off but Jamison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dragneel's guard against the cage.
Jamison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jamison postures up.
Jamison postures up and lands a big shot to Dragneel's brow.
Jamison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragneel has wrist control.
Dragneel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragneel keeping full guard, as Jamison tries to pass. #T2#
Dragneel working a defensive guard here.
Jamison works over Dragneel with some ground and pound from guard.
Jamison stands up over Dragneel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jamison stopping the sweep attempt from Dragneel.
Jamison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragneel has wrist control.
Dragneel pulls Jamison in to control the position.
Jamison postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it. #T3#
Jamison postures up in Dragneel's guard and throws a big left but Dragneel blocks it.
Jamison throws a big elbow that misses.
Dragneel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jamison or perhaps it was just good defense by Dragneel, which made it look bad.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragneel as he avoids it easily.
Dragneel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamison.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Jamison avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Jamison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Jamison dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Jamison attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Jamison scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jamison.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Jamison has a takedown stuffed.
Jamison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jamison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragneel momentarily.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Jamison gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dragneel throws Jamison to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Jamison did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Dragneel tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamison looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Jamison swinging wildly here.
Dragneel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jamison lands a nice hook to Dragneel's body. Dragneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jamison misses with a straight right.
Jamison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jamison takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragneel circles away.
A big left from Jamison misses.
Jamison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dragneel scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel walks into a left hand.
Dragneel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jamison.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dragneel lands a lovely overhand right.
Jamison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jamison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Jamison tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Jamison scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamison staying out of range there.
Jamison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamison misses the target. #T2#
Jamison tries to land a leg kick but Dragneel saw it coming and moves away.
Dragneel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison misses with a looping right.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Jamison dives in and grabs Dragneel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragneel pushes down on Jamison's head and hops out.
Jamison throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamison thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison looks to land a body kick but Dragneel moved away.
Jamison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragneel's waist but Dragneel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jamison off to one side.
Jamison has a takedown stuffed.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamison's head backwards.#T3#
Dragneel throws a hook but Jamison blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Jamison there.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dragneel pinned against the cage. Dragneel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Jamison.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Jamison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Jamison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Jamison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dragneel!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Jamison crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Jamison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jamison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamison throws a strike aimed at the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel avoids it well.
Jamison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Jamison misses with a body punch
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Jamison rushes Dragneel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Jamison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dragneel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jamison dives in and grabs Dragneel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragneel pushes down on Jamison's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Dragneel. No joy for Jamison on that attempt.
Dragneel flicks out a counter leg kick but Jamison steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Jamison was not able to check.
Jamison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a left and a right that stings Jamison.
Jamison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Dragneel finds it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dragneel!
#T1#
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Jamison's defenses.
Jamison misses with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches up with Dragneel, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes Dragneel against the cage but Dragneel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jamison. That's going to slow Dragneel down. #CL#
Jamison forces Dragneel back against the cage and clinches.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jamison is working for takedown but Dragneel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dragneel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Jamison's head.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jamison on the inside.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamison takes a shot to the head.
Dragneel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jamison is defending well for now.
Dragneel tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Jamison avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jamison.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Jamison tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Jamison prevents a body shot from Dragneel.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Dragneel.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Dragneel.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Dragneel misses with a body punch.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamison.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Jamison's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragneel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel lands a nice uppercut.
Jamison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dragneel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Jamison ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamison tries to land a front kick but Dragneel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragneel.#T4#
Dragneel cracks Jamison with an open hand slap.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense.
Dragneel wants to clinch up but Jamison keeps it at a distance.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Jamison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison managing to block the knees to the body from Dragneel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragneel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Dragneel with a nice cross.
Cortes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dragneel eats them both and turns towards Cortes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cortes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortes misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Dragneel counters by clinching up.
Dragneel lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes working aggressively here.
Dragneel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cortes breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cortes misses with a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
We've been informed that Cortes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cortes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel tried to counter with a leg kick but Cortes avoided it.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Cortes lands an overhand right.
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Cortes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes lands with an overhand left.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Cortes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Cortes slips under a jab.#T2#
Cortes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragneel's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cortes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cortes scores with a leg kick.
Dragneel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragneel counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Cortes cracks Dragneel with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cortes doesn't seem phased though.
Cortes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cortes is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
Cortes misses the jab.
Cortes lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Cortes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cortes misses with a low kick.
Dragneel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Cortes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Cortes misses
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Cortes misses.
Dragneel with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dragneel rushes Cortes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel is trying to maintain a safe position but Cortes gets an underhook and turns Dragneel into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragneel.
Cortes tries to break free but Dragneel pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Cortes just leaning against Dragneel, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Dragneel - that landed with a thud.
Dragneel scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Cortes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragneel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortes blocking some punches.
Cortes blocking some punches.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes working hard to break the clinch.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Cortes misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Cortes.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Cortes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
A short left from Dragneel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jab from Cortes.
Ferdinand Cortes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Dragneel moved away.
Cortes lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Dragneel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dragneel is looking to clinch but Cortes is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel tries to clinch there but Cortes circles away.
Cortes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dragneel blocks it well.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Cortes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortes throws out the jab.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Cortes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel jabs Cortes right on the nose. Cortes blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Dragneel keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortes connects with a looping right hand.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Cortes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortes throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
Cortes avoids a kick to the body.
Dragneel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortes circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortes throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Cortes moved away.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Cortes.
Cortes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferdinand Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Cortes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortes.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortes.
Cortes throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Cortes walks into a stiff left hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Cortes does it's job there.
Dragneel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cortes works Dragneel's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Cortes darts in and clinches Dragneel up against the cage.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
Natsu Dragneel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dragneel misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Cortes. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Cortes lands a left hand.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Dragneel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dragneel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortes is defending well for now.
Dragneel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Cortes.
Good body shot from Dragneel.
Cortes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Dragneel connects with a knee to the head.
Cortes working hard to break the clinch.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Dragneel has Cortes pushed against the cage.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Cortes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Dragneel cracks Cortes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragneel tries to clinch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Dragneel scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Cortes - just one landing.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes jabs at Dragneel's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortes connects with a looping right hand.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cortes throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
Cortes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cortes tries to clinch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Cortes lands with an overhand left.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Cortes.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Cortes keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick.
Dragneel scores with a decent looking hook.
Dragneel wants to clinch.
Cortes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortes's sensitive parts.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3#
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cortes.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Dragneel circles away.
Cortes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cortes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dragneel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel throwing a counter right hand but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Dragneel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Cortes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortes tries to score with a low kick but Dragneel moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Cortes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range.
Cortes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortes lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Cortes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Dragneel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Cortes misses.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters with a solid body kick.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Cortes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Dragneel throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortes checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Cortes misses #CL#
and Dragneel moves into the clinch.
Cortes lands a right hand. #BC2#
Cortes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortes misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dragneel gets a clinch.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel can't find room to land a body shot as Cortes controls the action.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel misses with an elbow strike.
Dragneel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Cortes.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Cortes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortes tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Dragneel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cortes.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Cortes. #T2#
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragneel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Dragneel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Cortes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dragneel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Dragneel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dragneel. #BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Cortes misses its intended target. #T3#
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Cortes is out of range.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cortes swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel is looking to clinch but Cortes is avoiding it.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cortes misses with a low kick.
Cortes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortes defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel misses the jab.#T4#
Dragneel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortes's head.
Dragneel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Cortes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragneel's calf.
Good leg kick by Cortes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortes looks for the body kick but Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cortes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortes.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel had his way with Ferdinand Cortes in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Cortes has closed the distance and engaged Dragneel in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cortes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cortes is working Dragneel over against the cage.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes trying to stall but Dragneel improves his position.
Dragneel has Cortes pressed against the cage, preventing Cortes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dragneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragneel tries a knee to the head but Cortes blocks it.
#T1#
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel is looking to score with low kicks.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortes tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortes! But no joy.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Cortes tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
and Cortes counters with a nice body kick.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.#T2#
Cortes throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Cortes cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
Cortes stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cortes will feel that in the morning.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Cortes.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel defending well as Cortes loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Cortes.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Cortes.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel jabs Cortes right on the nose. Cortes blinks but takes it well.
Cortes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel tries to counter by clinching up but Cortes breaks away and moves out of range.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dragneel there.
Cortes lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragneel on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragneel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragneel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel thows a body kick. Cortes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Cortes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cortes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Ferdinand Cortes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 248: Seia vs Vinetto
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Dragneel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Dragneel blocks the leg kick.
Dragneel feints a counter leg kick.
Scissorhands looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel blocks a low kick nicely.
Scissorhands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Dragneel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Dragneel.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dragneel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Scissorhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragneel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragneel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Dragneel works the jab nicely.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragneel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scissorhands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Dragneel avoids it.
Scissorhands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Dragneel moves into the clinch.
Scissorhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel can't find room to land a body shot as Scissorhands controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Dragneel as the two fighters clinch.
Dragneel misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel lands a body punch. #T2#
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragneel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scissorhands has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scissorhands presses Dragneel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Scissorhands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Scissorhands.
Dragneel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scissorhands tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
Dragneel lands a body punch.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Scissorhands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scissorhands looking to stall.
#T3#
Dragneel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scissorhands or not.
Dragneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragneel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dragneel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands stalling in the clinch but Dragneel improves position.
Dragneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissorhands's elbow.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Scissorhands stalling the fight.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Scissorhands tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
A short right from Dragneel on the inside.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
A short right from Dragneel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands pushes Dragneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scissorhands.
Dragneel looking to stall.
Dragneel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scissorhandss head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scissorhands throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scissorhands - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scissorhands.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Scissorhands avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
Scissorhands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Scissorhands throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Scissorhands scores with a nice body kick.
Scissorhands throws a solid leg kick but Dragneel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scissorhands.
Dragneel works the jab nicely.
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Dragneel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dragneel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scissorhands checks it well.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragneel's head.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragneel wants to counter with a clinch but Scissorhands pushes him away.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Dragneel sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.#T1#
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scissorhands lands a head shot.
Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Scissorhands sets himself, and Dragneel steps forward looking for the clinch! Scissorhands avoids it this time.
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scissorhands ducks right into an uppercut from Dragneel.
Good leg kick by Dragneel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scissorhands tries to land a body kick
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Scissorhands checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab from Dragneel.#ROC2#
Scissorhands is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel looks to land a combination but Scissorhands avoids it well. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
A lazy body kick from Scissorhands
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Scissorhands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragneel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands seems to have got his legs back now.
Scissorhands misses with a hook
and Dragneel counters with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Dragneel sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Dragneel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Scissorhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Dragneel sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Dragneel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Dragneel saw that one coming.
Scissorhands misses with a straight right.
Dragneel feints and then cracks Scissorhands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scissorhands down.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Scissorhands has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands tries to land a front kick but Dragneel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a low kick, right behind Scissorhands 's knee.
Dragneel lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Scissorhands 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Dragneel moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Scissorhands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Scissorhands
and Dragneel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Scissorhands blocks a jab.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Dragneel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with the body kick
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Scissorhands was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Scissorhands's defenses.
Dragneel checks a leg kick nicely.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scissorhands is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dragneel.#T1#
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Scissorhands misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scissorhands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragneel doesn't seem phased though.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scissorhands misses with a body punch
and Dragneel scores with a counter punch that sends Scissorhands to the canvas! Dragneel smells blood - he's punishing Scissorhands with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scissorhands has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel is the new featherweight champion!
Natsu Dragneel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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EVO 246: Hess vs Turpin
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camatta works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camatta.
Camatta shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragneel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camatta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragneel.
A combination from Dragneel does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragneel. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Dragneel tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Camatta. That snapped Dragneel's head back.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Camatta.#TD2#
Camatta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dragneel is looking to stand back up but Camatta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dragneel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragneel is trying to control but can't.
Camatta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dragneel trying to control here.
Camatta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dragneel trying to control here.
Dragneel is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Camatta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dragneel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Camatta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dragneel gets back to half guard.
Dragneel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
Dragneel is looking to improve his position.
Camatta throws a strike but Dragneel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Dragneel.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Camatta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dragneel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragneel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Camatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragneel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragneel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Dragneel defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Dragneel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dragneel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dragneel trying to control from half guard but Camatta is working away. #SUB2#
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragneel pulls his head out easily.
Dragneel is trying to control the action in half guard but Camatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Camatta misses with a hook
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragneel's sensitive parts.
Dragneel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camatta is defended easily by Dragneel.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Dragneel cracks the inside of Camatta's front leg.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta moves to clinch but Dragneel breaks away
and Dragneel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta shoots for a takedown but Dragneel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Camatta lands a jab to the head.
Camatta takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Camatta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camatta with a hook.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragneel checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camatta.#CL#
Dragneel has Camatta up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Dragneel can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dragneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Dragneel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Dragneel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camatta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camatta misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel tries to stall but Camatta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camatta tries to pull guard but Dragneel holds him up against the cage and eventually Camatta drops back down to his feet.
Camatta pushes Dragneel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Camatta takes a shot to the head.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Camatta fails to pull guard.
Dragneel stalling in the clinch but Camatta improves position.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Camatta is trying to force a seperation but Dragneel has the dominant position.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camatta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragneel walks away with a smile on his face. Camatta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragneel. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Camatta fails with the takedown.#T4#
Camatta lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back.
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dragneel duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Camatta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel tries to work over Camatta's front leg with a kick but Camatta checks it. #TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camatta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dragneel trying his best to control but Camatta has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Camatta.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a big counter combination but Camatta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Camatta's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel tries to work over Camatta's front leg with a kick but Camatta checks it.
Dragneel feints a jab promting Camatta to slip. Dragneel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camatta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Camatta's cut even more.
Camatta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Dragneel lands a nice shot that snaps Camatta's head back.
#CL2#
Camatta takes the fight into the clinch.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camatta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
A head punch on the inside from Camatta fails to land.
Camatta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dragneel smiles and moves away.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Camatta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2##KD#
Dragneel lands a big head kick that sends Camatta tumbling to the mat! Dragneel takes a step backwards and waves Camatta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Camatta is rocked!
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!
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a left to the body.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
Camatta scores with a punch to the head.
Camatta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camatta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Camatta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragneel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Camatta scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Dragneel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camatta is trying to ground and pound but Dragneel uses the momentary lack of control by Camatta to regain half guard. #T3#
Camatta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragneel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but Dragneel defending well.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragneel's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camatta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dragneel!
Camatta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dragneel looks a forlorn figure.
Camatta trying to control but Dragneel is having none of it.
Camatta cracks Dragneel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Camatta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Camatta landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Natsu Dragneel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Dragneel sizes up Camatta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Dragneel tries to counter by clinching up but Camatta breaks away and moves out of range.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dragneel enables Camatta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dragneel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragneel is keeping the position for now.
Camatta trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dragneel has control of Camatta's left arm, preventing Camatta from doing any damage.
Camatta distracts Dragneel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Dragneel blocks nicely.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camatta prevents Dragneel from getting back to his feet.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Antonio Camatta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragneel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camatta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Dragneel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragneel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camatta off and has taken his back!
Camatta breaks Dragneel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Camatta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camatta won't allow Dragneel to sweep him here. #T3#
Camatta throws a strike but Dragneel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Camatta is trying to control the position but Dragneel postures up. #SUB2#
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dragneel is aware though and is defending well.
Dragneel wants to get up but he can't break Camatta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dragneel passes into side control.
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camatta trying to remain calm as Dragneel controls from the top position.#T4#
Dragneel continues to stall.
Camatta is looking to reverse the position.
Camatta is trying to work for a sweep but Dragneel has mounted him!
Camatta is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Camatta throws a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Camatta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragneel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Dragneel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Camatta misses.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Nice shot by Camatta.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Camatta saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Camatta misses
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Camatta's ribs.#T1#
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camatta throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a thumping low kick.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camatta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragneel is fending him off so far but Camatta persists. Nope, Dragneel circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel throws a lazy head kick
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick from Camatta.
Camatta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camatta scores with a punch to the head.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a low kick, right behind Camatta 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camatta checks a leg kick. #T2#
Camatta throws a leg kick but Dragneel checks it.
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Camatta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camatta throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel is looking to clinch.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camatta has his takedown stuffed
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Dragneel is looking to clinch. #T3#
Camatta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Camatta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camatta showed some decent athleticism there.
Camatta prevents Dragneel from improving his position.
Camatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camatta with the ground and pound but Dragneel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Camatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dragneel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Dragneel blocks nicely.
Camatta throws a strike but Dragneel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camatta is trying to hold Dragneel in close to prevent damage but Dragneel has managed to pass into half guard.
Dragneel trying to control the action but Camatta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camatta misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dragneel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Natsu Dragneel!
A victorious Natsu Dragneel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 239: Seia vs Deck
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilju getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilju darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilju.
Kilju lands with a shot to the body.
Kilju moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilju misses the shot to the body.
Kilju misses with a low kick.
Dragneel drops his hands momentarily and Kilju takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dragneel blocks a leg kick.
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel scores with a punch to the head.
Kilju throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Kilju slips the punch.#T1#
Kilju checks a leg kick.
Kilju lands with a shot to the body.
Dragneel connects with a jab.
Kilju tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragneel is able to avoid easily.
Kilju is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Kilju.
Kilju misses with a body shot
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilju throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Kilju lands a jab.
Kilju defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Kilju. Beautiful body shot.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Kilju
and Dragneel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilju.
Kilju looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Kilju was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kilju throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilju scores with a jab to the head.
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Kilju scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragneel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kilju.
Dragneel is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kilju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragneel keeps working.
Dragneel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kilju has a hand on Dragneel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dragneel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kilju really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragneel controlling from mount.
Kilju sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Kilju is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragneel pulls his head out easily.
Kilju tries to roll over but Dragneel keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragneel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Kilju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilju can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragneel controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kilju looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel connects with a looping right hand.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Kilju checks it
and Kilju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilju dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dragneel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilju, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragneel.
Kilju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Kilju avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
Kilju throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kilju blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilju.
Kilju blocking some punches.
Dragneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel pushes Kilju back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilju blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dragneel lands an elbow inside that Kilju shrugs off.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kilju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilju throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilju misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Dragneel moves into the clinch.
Kilju makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilju working aggressively here.
Kilju has a couple of punches blocked by Dragneel.
#BC2#
Kilju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kilju.
Kilju stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju connects with a single shot there.
Kilju misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
#T2#
Kilju checks a leg kick.
Kilju has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilju's head.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Kilju counters with a straight right hand.
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilju dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilju scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Kilju misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it.
Kilju stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilju scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilju takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Dragneel takes one to the side of the head.
Kilju throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilju with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragneel to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Kilju is rocked!
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a left to the body.
Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Natsu Dragneel!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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