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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Scarn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Liam St. Georges !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scarn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scarn (0) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarn is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges trying to move into half guard but instead Scarn has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (2) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Scarn tries to pass.
Scarn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St. Georges is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
St. Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St. Georges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (2) vs (4) St. Georges
St. Georges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scarn is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
Scarn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
St. Georges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scarn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St. Georges has managed to get both his arms back between Scarn's legs - danger averted.
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Scarn is defending well. #SUB2#
St. Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Scarn tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges wants to take a breather but Scarn is having none of it.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.
St. Georges is thwarting Scarn's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Scarn wants to get back to full guard.
Scarn trying to hold on to St. Georges 's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
Scarn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scarn.
St. Georges controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully. #T5#
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges won't allow Scarn to sweep him here.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Scarn is keeping the position.#T6#
St. Georges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scarn trying to control the position.
#SUB#
St. Georges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scarn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St. Georges has managed to get both his arms back between Scarn's legs - danger averted.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that St. Georges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarn is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
St. Georges is stalling in the full guard.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully. #T8#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard.
St. Georges trying to control but Scarn is working from the bottom. #T9#
Scarn being controlled here, momentarily.
Scarn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scarn working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St. Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St. Georges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scarn (2) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scarn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
St. Georges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scarn wants to get back to full guard.
Scarn won't allow St. Georges to pass to mount.
St. Georges is keen to just control but Scarn is a slippery customer.
St. Georges trying to control the pace.
St. Georges is stalling here. Scarn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! St. Georges seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scarn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scarn (6) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges regains half guard.#T12#
St. Georges trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Scarn is working for a kimura here but St. Georges manages to reverse the position and he's now in Scarn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (6) vs (9) St. Georges
St. Georges passes Scarn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
St. Georges slows the pace down in half guard.
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Scarn is working away.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
St. Georges is working for a kimura but Scarn is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13#
St. Georges not doing much here.
Scarn is staying active underneath St. Georges , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scarn trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St. Georges in particular looking to stall.
Scarn tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.#T14#
Scarn controlling the position well.
St. Georges controlling the pace.
Scarn is looking to control St. Georges 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scarn avoid being mounted?
St. Georges trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scarn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
St. Georges is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 9 to 6.
Liam St. Georges took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kai Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kona.
Kona darts in looking for a takedown but Scarn gets double underhooks and turns Kona into the cage. #TD2#
Scarn jumps guard.
Kona looking to pass the guard.
Scarn controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kona wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
Kona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scarn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kona manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (0) vs (2) Scarn
Kona keeping moving, preventing Scarn from controlling successfully.
Scarn pushing down on Kona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kona wants to improve his position but Scarn is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Scarn wants to work for an arm triangle but Kona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Scarn is looking for a kimura here.
Kona trying to control but Scarn postures up.
Kona is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scarn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scarn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kona (4) vs (2) Scarn
Kona controlling well, preventing Scarn from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Scarn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kona. #SUB#
Kona patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Scarn prevents Kona from getting a body triangle.
Kona has good solid back control here.
Scarn can't escape the position.
Kona trying to control.#SUB#
Kona looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Kona is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scarn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scarn for a finish. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kona's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Kona is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Scarn turns into Kona and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (4) vs (4) Scarn
Scarn trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kona wants to sweep but no luck.
Kona is trying to control the position but Scarn postures up. #T5#
Scarn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kona's guard.
Scarn is trying to control the action in half guard but Kona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Scarn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Scarn is trying to work for a kimura but Kona is defending well.
#SUB2#
Scarn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scarn.
Scarn is trying to control. Kona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Scarn is working for a submission of some sort.
Kona controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Scarn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kona trying to hold on to Scarn's head to control him but Scarn postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Scarn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scarn.
Kona wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Scarn is looking for a kimura but Kona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scarn to get the leverage.
Kona is looking to improve his position.
#T8##SUB2#
Scarn wants to work for an arm triangle but Kona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kona is pressing down on Scarn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scarn stands and throws Kona's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kona (4) vs (7) Scarn
Kona is trying to control Scarn's posture but Scarn avoids it. #SUB2#
Scarn is trying to get an arm triangle but Kona is defending well.
Kona is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB2#
Scarn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kona rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scarn's guard! Nice work there by Kona! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (6) vs (7) Scarn
Scarn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kona controls the pace.
Kona pushing down on Scarn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kona trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Kona content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Scarn is defending against the submission attempts here by Kona.
#T10#
Kona controlling the action here.
Kona wants to advance to full mount but Scarn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Scarn pulls Kona in close to his closed guard and prevents Kona from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Kona pushes down on Scarn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kona is trying to control. Scarn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scarn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Scarn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scarn.
Kona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kona looking to sit in guard and control but Scarn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (6) vs (9) Scarn
Scarn wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Scarn looking to sit in guard and control but Kona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (8) vs (9) Scarn
Scarn pulls Kona in to control the position. #T13#
Scarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Kona from controlling successfully.
Kona controlling from the top position.
Kona is looking to advance position but Scarn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kona (8) vs (13) Scarn
Scarn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Kona is trying desperately to improve position.
Scarn wants to control the pace but Kona is squirming around nicely.
Kona is looking to improve his position but Scarn isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Scarn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kona has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kona! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (10) vs (13) Scarn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scarn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scarn wins on points by 13 to 10.
After the fight, Michael Scarn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Scarn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Captain Gonza!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gonza keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scarn is looking to clinch but Gonza is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Gonza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scarn quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scarn (0) vs (2) Gonza
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scarn is looking to control Gonza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scarn avoid being mounted?
Scarn controlling the position for now.
Gonza wants to pass the guard but Scarn is defending well.
Scarn keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn wants to improve his position but Gonza is controlling well.
#T1#
Gonza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scarn is trying to control but can't.
Gonza is just content to waste time from the top position. Scarn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scarn keeping full guard, as Gonza tries to pass.
Gonza looking to sit in guard and control but Scarn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (2) vs (2) Gonza
Scarn postures up.
Gonza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (2) vs (4) Gonza
Gonza is thwarting Scarn's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Gonza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scarn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonza slows the pace down in half guard.
Scarn moves into full guard.
#T3#
Gonza trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarn is keeping the position for now.
Scarn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scarn controlling Gonza's posture.
Gonza slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gonza is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scarn still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scarn has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scarn (6) vs (4) Gonza#T4#
Scarn is looking to take a break and control but Gonza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scarn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scarn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scarn (6) vs (8) Gonza
Gonza tries to get the hooks in deep but Scarn pushed the leg off.
Scarn is really stuck here.
Scarn is working hard here to advance position.
Scarn staying busy and making it hard for Gonza to control.
Gonza controlling from the back.#T5##SUB2#
Scarn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gonza controlling well, preventing Scarn from escaping the position.
Gonza trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gonza is trying to stick to Scarn's back but Scarn is turning into Gonza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scarn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (8) vs (8) Gonza
Scarn trying to control but Gonza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Scarn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scarn has managed to get both his arms back between Gonza's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Gonza wants to sweep but no luck.
Scarn passes Gonza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scarn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scarn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scarn (8) vs (12) Gonza#SUB2#
Gonza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scarn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Scarn trying to control the position but Gonza manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Scarn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Scarn right now.
#T7#
Scarn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gonza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Scarn showing good submission defense here.
Gonza is looking to control Scarn but Scarn is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gonza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scarn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scarn for a finish. #T8#
Scarn trying to control the hands but Gonza won't let him.
Scarn tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gonza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scarn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gonza controlling well, preventing Scarn from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB2#
Gonza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scarn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scarn for a finish. #SUB2#
Scarn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonza's arms.
Gonza gets his hands free as Scarn looks to control. #SUB2#
Gonza tightening his grip on Scarn, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scarn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonza's arms. #T10##SUB2#
Scarn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Scarn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gonza working for the choke. #T11#
Scarn is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gonza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scarn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scarn for a finish.
Gonza is looking to control Scarn but Scarn is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gonza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scarn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Scarn breaks Gonza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (10) vs (12) Gonza#T12#
Scarn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonza is retaining full guard.
Scarn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scarn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonza is retaining full guard.
Gonza looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonza, not yet.
Scarn trying to control but Gonza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Scarn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scarn has Gonza in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (10) vs (14) Gonza
Gonza stopping the sweep attempt from Scarn.#T13#
Gonza trying to control but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Gonza 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.
Gonza trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gonza has gone for a leg lock! Scarn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scarn (12) vs (14) Gonza
Gonza can't keep his opponent in guard - Scarn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Gonza wants to improve his position but Scarn is controlling well.
Scarn trying to control from half guard but Gonza is working away. #SUB2#
Gonza actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonza is trying to get back to full guard.
Scarn moves into full mount! Gonza won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Scarn (15) vs (14) Gonza
And that's the end of the fight!
Scarn takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Michael Scarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Scarn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Payne.
Scarn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payne in his tracks.
Scarn throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Scarn. Those never looked like landing.
Payne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab, jab by Scarn - just one landing.
Scarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Scarn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Payne is trying to defend but Scarn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position.
Scarn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Scarn is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scarn connects with a nice short shot to Payne's temple.
Scarn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scarn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scarn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payne taking some punishment here, with Scarn in his half guard.
Scarn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scarn winds up and cracks Payne with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Payne is rocked!
Scarn slips a nice elbow through Payne's hands, connecting with Payne's forehead.
Oh Payne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scarn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Scarn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scarn is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Payne is hurt! He's hurt bad - Scarn fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Payne from any more punishment! Congratulations to Scarn! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Ibbi tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarn counters with a good low kick that Ibbi was not able to check.
Scarn lands a jab-cross combination.
Ibbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scarn. Scarn obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scarn tries to bum rush Ibbi with a series of wild strikes but Ibbi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Ibbi misses.
Scarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Ibbi wants to clinch up but Scarn keeps it at a distance.
Ibbi looks for a takedown but Scarn sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scarn.#TD#
Scarn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Scarn slips a nice elbow through Ibbi's hands, connecting with Ibbi's forehead.#SUB#
Scarn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ibbi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Scarn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Big Ibbi spoke after the fight, saying 'Honestly i dont care cause u do lose at some points yk so im not sad'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn scores with a kick to the body.
Clarkson throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Scarn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scarn scores with a head kick. Clarkson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn defending well as Clarkson loads up on a big left hand.
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Clarkson counters with a single leg into guard. Scarn didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Scarn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarkson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scarn pulls Clarkson in to control the position. #T1#
Scarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
Scarn has Clarkson pulled in close to control his posture.
Scarn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clarkson trying to hold on to Scarn's head to control him but Scarn postures up.
Scarn trying to control the pace.
Clarkson moves into full guard.
Clarkson controls Scarn momentarily but Scarn frees himself. #T3##SU2#
Scarn gets to his feet - Clarkson follows without any prompting.
Scarn feints and then cracks Clarkson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clarkson down.
Clarkson blocks a head kick by Scarn.
A good leg kick by Scarn.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarkson tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clarkson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scarn. Scarn obviously looking to wear him down.
Scarn lands with a kick to the temple. Clarkson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn lands a head kick. Clarkson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarkson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Scarn throws a big counter head kick but Clarkson avoids it with no problem.
Scarn scores with a head kick.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn connects with a high kick.
Scarn throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn lands a head kick!
Clarkson blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Clarkson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scarn sprawls and moves away.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Clarkson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scarn lands with a kick to the temple. Clarkson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson feinted with a counter takedown.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarn counters with a two punch combo.
Scarn throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Clarkson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Clarkson has gone for a leg lock! Scarn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clarkson's guard.#REVB##T1#
Scarn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Michael Scarn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarkson is trying to keep Scarn in close.
Clarkson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scarn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson working a defensive guard here.
Scarn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clarkson looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarkson, not yet.
Scarn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scarn is looking to advance position but Clarkson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Clarkson wants to finish this one by submission but Scarn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clarkson.
Scarn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarkson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Clarkson tries to control but Scarn wriggling away.
Clarkson prevents Scarn from getting the reversal.
Clarkson wants to take his opponent's back but Scarn doesn't allow it.
Clarkson moves to the back.
Scarn tries to break free.
Scarn trying to control but not successfully.
Will Clarkson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Scarn tries to roll but Clarkson sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Clarkson working for a choke but Scarn is defending well.
Scarn tries to escape but Clarkson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarn is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Scarn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clarkson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hudson Clarkson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Scarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Clarkson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scarn.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarkson misses with a straight left.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Clarkson tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Scarn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A knee to the head by Scarn.
#TD#
Clarkson tightens his grip and picks Scarn up, before dumping him to the ground. Scarn manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn pulls Clarkson in to control the position.
Clarkson trying to control but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Clarkson being controlled here momentarily.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Clarkson prevents Scarn from getting back to his feet.
Scarn controlling Clarkson's posture.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Scarn fights it but they end up in guard.
Scarn kicks Clarkson off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Scarn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clarkson.
Scarn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Clarkson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clarkson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarkson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn lands a leg kick that knocks Clarkson off balance momentarily.
Scarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn throws out a leg kick but Clarkson moves out of range and Scarn only half commits.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Clarkson attempts a counter takedown but Scarn avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Clarkson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scarn pushes Clarkson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Clarkson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarn counters with a one-two to the body.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Clarkson checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn misses with a low kick as Clarkson jumps back.
Clarkson misses with a hook.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Scarn, which made it look bad.
Clarkson shoots in but Scarn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scarn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CEC New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Scarn clinches up against the cage.
Paunovic dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Paunovic.
Paunovic blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
#BC#
Paunovic breaks from the clinch.
Paunovic scores with a nice body kick.
Paunovic misses with a wild combination.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Paunovic counters with a three punch combo that has Scarn backing up. Scarn nods at Paunovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Paunovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Scarn moved away.
Paunovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn needs to keep his hands up - Paunovic had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paunovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Paunovic. Those never looked like landing.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paunovic lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.#T1#
Paunovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Paunovic.
Paunovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Scarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scarn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Scarn pushes Paunovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Paunovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn moves out of range as Paunovic throws a body kick.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Paunovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paunovic throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn avoids a kick to the body.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Scarn. Beautiful body shot.
Scarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Paunovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paunovic lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
A left and a right from Paunovic both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Paunovic.
Scarn misses with a leg kick
and Paunovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Scarn saw that one coming.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. Paunovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paunovic.
Paunovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand. #KD#
Paunovic lands a big right hand that sends Scarn crashing to the mat! Paunovic stays standing though and waves Scarn back to his feet!#ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Paunovic finish him?
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Scarn seems to have recovered his senses.
Look low, kick high! Paunovic uses the oldest trick in the book to send Scarn tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Paunovic is absolutely delighted - when Scarn wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zoran Paunovic!
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Event:
Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Scarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scarn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva misses the jab.
Scarn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Silva.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Silva wants to slow Scarn down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Silva misses the jab.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Scarn down.
Scarn throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Scarn tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Scarn
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Scarn's knee but Scarn avoids it well.
Starling Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Scarn moves out of range easily.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Silva misses with a body shot.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Scarn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva. #T3#
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Scarn connects with a body shot.
Scarn tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Scarn walks into a left hand.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Scarn down.
Scarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
That kick from Scarn tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Scarn tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Scarn misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Scarn moved out of range.
Scarn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scarn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Scarn finds it's target.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's time! Scarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Scarn instigates a clinch.
Silva is leaning against Scarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarns head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva presses Scarn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva lands a right hand.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Scarn in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Scarn shrugs off.
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!
Good body shot from Silva.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva cracks Scarn with a nice body shot.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva pushes Scarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarn's defenses.
Silva works on Scarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva lands an elbow just above Scarn 's eye. #T1#
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Starling Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Scarn's ribcage. Scarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Scarn is rocked!
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Oh Scarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Michael Scarn's cut is getting worse.
Clinched against the cage, Silva lands a big elbow that drops Scarn! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Scarn is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Starling Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Scarn misses with a jab to the body
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scaletta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scarn wants to clinch up but Scaletta keeps it at a distance.
Scaletta looks to land a right hand but Scarn moved out of range.
Scarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scarn.
Scaletta avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Scaletta lands a jab.
Scaletta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Scarn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scaletta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scaletta moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Scaletta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scarn 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 Scaletta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scaletta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scaletta half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Scaletta lands with a hook. Scarn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scarn tried to score with a low kick but Scaletta checks it.
Scarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scaletta.
Scarn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn is looking to clinch.
Scaletta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarn under the eye.
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaletta lands a nice looking body shot.
Scarn misses with a double jab
and Scaletta counters with a nice leg kick.
Scarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaletta tries to work over Scarn's front leg with a kick but Scarn checks it.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.
Scaletta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scarn at a distance.
#T2#
Scarn tries to clinch
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn moves away from the strike by Scaletta. #CL2#
Scarn clinches.
Scaletta lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scaletta.
Scaletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scaletta backwards.
Scaletta lands a shoulder strike.
Scaletta blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Scaletta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scaletta lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Scaletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scaletta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scaletta is trying to force a seperation but Scarn has the dominant position.
Scaletta lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Scarn.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scaletta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Scaletta blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scaletta's brow.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn gets through Scaletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scaletta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarn.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scaletta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scaletta blocks an elbow strike.
Scaletta scores with a shoulder strike.
Scaletta works on Scarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Scaletta.
#BC#
Scaletta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Scarn darts in and clinches Scaletta up against the cage.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Scaletta is trying to maintain a safe position but Scarn gets an underhook and turns Scaletta into the cage.
Scarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Scaletta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Scaletta 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Scaletta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scaletta punishes Scarn's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Scarn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scaletta checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Scaletta misses its target.
Scarn takes one on the button.
Scarn misses with a double jab
enabling Scaletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Scarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scarn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scarn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scaletta counters with a leg kick.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaletta scores with a one two! Scarn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Scaletta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Scaletta as he checks the leg kick.
Scarn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scaletta backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.#T1#
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with a decent looking hook.
Scaletta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scaletta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scarn can pounce on him.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Scaletta throws a leg kick which misses Scarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarn tries to avoid it.
Scaletta throws a lazy right hand but Scarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scaletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Scaletta throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Scarn counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarn.
Scaletta takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scaletta's brow.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Scaletta tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Scaletta back against the cage. #T2#
Scaletta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scarn has him pressed against the cage.
Scaletta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scaletta's brow.
Michael Scarn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scaletta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scaletta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scaletta has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Scaletta struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn.
Scarn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scaletta backwards.
A short body shot lands from Scaletta as the two fighters clinch.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Scaletta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scaletta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scaletta.
Scaletta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Scaletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scaletta working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Scaletta.
#T3##BC#
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaletta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Scarn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scarn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Scaletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn walks into a straight right hand from Scaletta.
Scarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scaletta in his tracks.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaletta scores with a nice right hand.
Scarn tries to clinch but Scaletta moves away
and Scaletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Scarn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn tries to land a leg kick but Scaletta saw it coming and moves away.
Vito Scaletta is winning the standup battle so far.
Scaletta blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Scarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.#T4#
Scarn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scaletta throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scaletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarn misses with a hook
#KD#
and Scaletta counters with a crisp one two that drops Scarn! Scaletta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Scarn to his feet! Scarn is in big trouble!#ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Scaletta.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Scaletta finish him?
A bone on bone clash there as Scaletta blocks the leg kick.
Scarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scaletta.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Scarn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Scarn misses
and Scaletta counters with a huge left! Scarn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Scaletta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Scarn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Scaletta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Scaletta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vito Scaletta waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Scarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the ropes.
Scarn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn. #CUT2#
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.#CL2#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt pushes Scarn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Scarn lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarn. Scarn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Scarn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
#T2#
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunt cracks Scarn with a nice body shot.
Scarn looks winded!
Scarn misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Scarn moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Scarn's body.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Despite the aggression on Scarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt cracks Scarn with a good jab.
Hunt lunges at Scarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarn's hand.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.#ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
Scarn is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hunt connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.#CL2#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Scarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Scarn is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt cracks Scarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarn gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Maze closes the distance and clinches.
Maze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn working aggressively here.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Scarn.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Maze lands with a short shot to the head.
Maze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze working aggressively here.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Maze shrugs off. #T1#
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Maze dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with some punches.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maze working aggressively here.
Scarn lands a left hand.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maze dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maze.
Scarn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Maze blocks an uppercut.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze gets through Scarn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
A short uppercut from Maze.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maze told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn pushes Maze back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Maze.
Maze takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Scarn tightens his grip and picks Maze up, before dumping him to the ground. Maze manages to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scarn's guard. #REVB#
Maze works over Scarn with some ground and pound from guard.
Maze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maze is in close to Scarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maze tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Maze rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Maze shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Moonlight Maze has been cut.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Scarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scarn lands a right hand.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Maze lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maze blocks an elbow strike.
Scarn lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Maze lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Maze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maze's defenses.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael Scarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
A short left from Scarn.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn. #T2#
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarn.
Maze lands with a right to the head.
Scarn working aggressively here.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Maze takes an elbow to the temple.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Maze 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moonlight Maze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Maze moves into range and clinches up with Scarn.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maze pushes Scarn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Maze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarn is trying to stall.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Scarn lands an uppercut.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Maze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maze misses with some punches.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Maze lands a shoulder strike.
Maze lands a shoulder strike.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Scarn lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Maze.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Maze 's eye.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Maze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Moonlight Maze's cut even more.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maze backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Scarn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Michael Scarn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Moonlight Maze spoke after the fight, saying 'blessed'.
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Event:
NSC 41: Glatt vs Shorton
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Scarn ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
Scarn misses with a left hand
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Scarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarn staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Bolleke misses the body punch
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarn's hands.
A left and a right from Bolleke both land. Nice combination.
Scarn tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scarn won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolleke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolleke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bolleke trying to control the position but Scarn is working away.
Scarn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Scarn is defending well.
Scarn looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Scarn wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bolleke is working for a kimura but Scarn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but Scarn defends the submission attempt.
Scarn trying to hold on to Bolleke's head to control him but Bolleke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bolleke tries to clinch up
and Scarn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Scarn wants to counter with a clinch but Bolleke pushes him away.#CL#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Bolleke avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Bolleke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scarn after a bit of a struggle.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
#T1#
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Bolleke.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolleke.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scarn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bolleke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scarn can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolleke's brow.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bolleke pulls Scarn into guard.
Bolleke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scarn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scarn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scarn passes into side control, despite Bolleke's attempt to control the position.
Bolleke is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Scarn crashes against the mat.
Bolleke tries to buck Scarn off but Scarn is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scarn is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bolleke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Scarn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bolleke slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn takes one to the side of the head.
Bolleke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke jabs at Scarn's body.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Bolleke tries to bum rush Scarn with a series of wild strikes but Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.#T1#
Scarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Scarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it.
Scarn throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Scarn only half commits.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Scarn lands a nice hook to Bolleke's body. Bolleke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolleke lands with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Bolleke tries to keep at a distance but Scarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Scarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scarn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolleke connects with the punch.
Bolleke throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.#CL#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Michael Scarn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
Bolleke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Diallo dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
And Diallo tries to counter it with a takedown but Scarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diallo somewhat.
Diallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarn.
Diallo with the counter takedown but Scarn avoids it easily.
Scarn scores with a jab. Diallo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scarn. Diallo shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Diallo tries to pull guard but Scarn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Scarn wants the takedown. Diallo is fighting it off but Scarn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diallo's guard against the ropes.
Diallo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scarn manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Diallo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diallo is looking for a sweep. Scarn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scarn wants to control but Diallo is keeping him busy.
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scarn connects with a nice short shot to Diallo's temple.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Scarn has control of the leg.
Scarn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Scarn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diallo keeps trying to improve his position.
Diallo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scarn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scarn's back!
Scarn rolls, trying to escape but Diallo keeps control of the position.
Diallo is looking to control Scarn but Scarn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Scarn turns into Diallo and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scarn is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diallo.
Scarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Diallo scores with a takedown into Scarn's guard.
Diallo advances to half guard.
Diallo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Scarn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Diallo is looking for a sweep. Scarn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Diallo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Scarn passes into side control!#T1#
Diallo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diallo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diallo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scarn off and has taken his back!
Diallo is trying to stick to Scarn's back but Scarn is turning into Diallo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diallo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scarn.
Scarn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diallo wants to improve his position but instead Scarn has moved into half guard.
Diallo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scarn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scarn wants to control from the top but Diallo keeps moving.
Michael Scarn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diallo can do to turn this around?
Scarn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scarn stopping the sweep attempt from Diallo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diallo catches Scarn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scarn lands with a nice body kick.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn scores with a leg kick.
Diallo shoots for a double leg takedown but Scarn sprawls well. He's pushed Diallo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Diallo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scarn to the mat! Scarn manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Diallo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scarn dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Scarn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scarn with a nice head shot there.
Scarn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Diallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scarn is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Diallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scarn defends it easily.
Scarn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diallo wants to sweep but no luck.
Scarn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scarn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Scarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scarn stopping the sweep attempt from Diallo.
Diallo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Scarn keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
Youssoufa Diallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarn wants to sweep here but Diallo controlling him for the moment.
Diallo postures up in Scarn's guard and throws a big left but Scarn blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Youssoufa Diallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scarn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Michael Scarn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
NSC 27: Zuma vs Wolf
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Scarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Scarn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Cortez throws a push kick but Scarn slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortez tries to score a body lock takedown but Scarn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cortez's defenses.
Cortez avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cortez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarn under the eye.
Cortez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cortez throws a combination that misses
and Scarn counters with a two punch combo.
Cortez moves out of range of the leg kick from Scarn.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.#TD2#
Scarn tries to sprawl but Cortez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scarn is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Cortez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cortez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scarn is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cortez is keen to just control but Scarn is a slippery customer.
Scarn taking some punishment here, with Cortez in his half guard.
Scarn is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cortez looks to land a strike but Scarn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez postures up in Scarn's guard and throws a big left but Scarn blocks it.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cortez stuns Scarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juanito Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Scarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez throws a head kick that Scarn semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Cortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Cortez. Beautiful body shot.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez with a jab.
Cortez swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Cortez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Scarn avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Scarn
and Cortez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
And Scarn counters with a quick kick to the body but Cortez blocks it.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarn is looking to counter punch.
Cortez jabs Scarn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarn.
Cortez with a hook.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Cortez throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Scarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scarn rather than just go for the knockout.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
As Cortez looks to move away, Scarn throws a big counter combo but Cortez just gets out of the way.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Cortez dips to his left and cracks Scarn with an uppercut!
Cortez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarn throws out the jab.
Scarn stalks Cortez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cortez's face. Cortez staggers backwards, shaken.
Scarn misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortez checks a leg kick.
Cortez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarn is looking to counter punch.
Juanito Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Scarn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's time! Scarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortez jabs Scarn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Cortez misses
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Scarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cortez thinking.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scarn.#T1#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scarn as he avoids it easily.
Cortez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scarn connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Scarn circles away easily
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scarn counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Cortez is rocked!
Scarn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Scarn finish him?
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!
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Scarn misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Cortez is trying to break the clinch but Scarn is controlling him.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cortez avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the ropes.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scarn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michael Scarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Cortez.
Cortez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cortez blocks an elbow strike.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortez.
Scarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortez is pressed up against the ropes. Scarn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cortez down to the mat. Cortez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Cortez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Michael Scarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Scarn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scarn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Juanito Cortez!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Juanito Cortez!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Juanito Cortez!
Juanito Cortez wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Juanito Cortez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Meeks tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Scarn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn scores with a hook to the body. Meeks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Scarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Meeks avoids nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Meeks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Scarn is avoiding it.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Scarn is avoiding it.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Scarn throws a combination. Meeks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks misses with a leg kick
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Meeks counters with a three punch combo that has Scarn backing up. Scarn nods at Meeks to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scarn.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch
and Scarn counters with a low kick, right behind Meeks 's knee.
Scarn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Meeks thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meeks wants to clinch up but Scarn keeps it at a distance.
Meeks avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks takes one on the button.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
Scarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks tries to clinch up.#T1#
Scarn misses with a kick to the body.
Scarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meeks has time to react.
Scarn with a jab.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Meeks.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Meeks.
Scarn tries to land a body kick
and Meeks counters with a nice leg kick.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meeks can do to turn this around?
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
And Meeks responds with a good body kick, but Scarn manages to step out the way in time.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michael Scarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Meeks misses with a double jab
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Donk. Scarn catches Meeks right on the button with a cross.
Meeks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meeks fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Scarn. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it.
It looked like Scarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meeks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meeks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meeks throws a sloppy head kick and Scarn moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Meeks clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Scarn lands a leg kick that knocks Meeks off balance momentarily.
Scarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meeks tries to clinch
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Meeks.
Scarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarn scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Meeks has Scarn up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Meeks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Meeks moves out of range easily.
Meeks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meekss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1##CL2#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Scarn lands with a light punch inside.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Meeks.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Scarn.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Meeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meeks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Meeks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Buzz Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks misses with the combination.
Meeks looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Meeks.
Scarn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meeks unleashes a big counter combination but Scarn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scarn lands a right hook to the body.
Scarn throws a solid leg kick but Meeks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scarn.
Meeks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Meeks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NSC 12: Mcdonald vs Athanas
Date: Apr 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Scarn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Augustus slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Augustus feints the counter takedown.
Scarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scarn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarn scores with a nice right hand.
Scarn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus with the counter takedown but Scarn avoids it easily.
Augustus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scarn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Scarn.
#ROC#
Augustus is rocked!
Scarn cracks Augustus on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Augustus falls backwards against the ropes. Scarn follows up with more strikes that drop Augustus to his knees. Scarn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Augustus ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Hawk throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarn.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but Scarn avoids it.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scarn.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Scarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarn's hands.
Scarn tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scarn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target. #CL2#
Scarn moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the ropes.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scarn blocks an elbow strike.
Hawk jumps guard but Scarn stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawk's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scarn 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#
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarn scores with a nice right hand.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk slips under a jab from Scarn.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarn circles away.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Hawk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.#T1#
Scarn misses with the combination.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Scarn's head back.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Scarn moves away and avoids it.
Hawk tries to work over Scarn's front leg with a kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Scarn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Scarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Scarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk cracks Scarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk slips under a jab from Scarn.
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hawk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scarn blocks a leg kick.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scarn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarn throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Scarn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn. #TD#
Hawk drags the fight down to the ground.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scarn chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scarn has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1##SUB2#
Scarn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scarn working away.
Hawk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawk tries to roll over but Scarn keeps him under control.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Scarn slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scarn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scarn not doing much here.
Hawk gets full guard.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scarn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scarn wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.
Scarn is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scarn prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Scarn content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Scarn clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Hawk tightens his grip and picks Scarn up, before dumping him to the ground. Scarn manages to land in guard.
Scarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarn, not yet.
Scarn controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarn trying to control the position.
#T1#
Hawk preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Hawk postures up.
Scarn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk pushing down on Scarn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Scarn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawk looks to land a strike but Scarn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawk won't allow Scarn to sweep him here.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarn is keeping the position for now.
Scarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk had his way with Michael Scarn in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Scarn off balance momentarily.
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scarn.
Scarn throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scarn as he jumps to the side.
Scarn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarn connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarn throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Scarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scarn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk scores with a nice body kick.
Hawk cracks Scarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Scarn off balance momentarily.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scarn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the ropes. Scarn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarn 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.
Scarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarn throws a series of strikes that have Hawk backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk throws a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Hawk.
I think Hawk 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring Garra Nutri's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
Scarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ashton lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Ashton moves out of range.
Scarn swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ashton.
Ashton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ashton misses with a body punch.
Ashton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Ashton.
#TD#
Ashton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Scarn wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Scarn defends.
Scarn parries the strikes from Ashton easily there. Ashton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scarn to escape.
Ashton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scarn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Scarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton working the ground and pound but Scarn is defending the strikes. #T1#
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Scarn defends.
Ashton trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Ashton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scarn dodges the ground and pound from Ashton.
Ashton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ashton working away.
Scarn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but Scarn defends it.
Scarn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ashton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarn is trying to maintain the position but Ashton is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Ashton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scarn tries to get to full guard but Ashton has control of the leg.
Ashton misses with a head shot. Scarn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Scarn seems keen to control Ashton's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ashton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashton.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Ashton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Scarn lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Scarn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot by Scarn.
Ashton wants to land a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashton swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
#TD#
Ashton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton throwing shots but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Scarn tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Scarn is pressing down on Ashton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Scarn trying to keep a closed guard but Ashton is proving a slippery customer.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
Scarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ashton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarn, not yet.
Scarn is trying to keep Ashton in close.
Ashton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scarn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing good reports from Ashton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ashton is in close to Scarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ashton 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.#T2#
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Scarn is keeping the position.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ashton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scarn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ashton, into his guard. #REVB#
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Scarn is proving a slippery customer.
Scarn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarn lands with a cross.
Scarn is looking to clinch.
Scarn misses with a wild combination.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn lands with a good body shot.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Scarn pushes Ashton up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton wants to stall.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton blocks the elbow strike.
Ashton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
#T1#
Ashton dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Ashton has Scarn pushed against the ropes.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Ashton shrugs off.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ashton trying to stall but Scarn improves his position.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Ashton stalling in the clinch but Scarn improves position.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scarn lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Scarn fails to land.
Ashton dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
#TD#
Ashton has hold of one of Scarn's legs. Scarn is fighting the takedown attempt but Ashton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Scarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Scarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Scarn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Scarn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ashton is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Scarn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Eric Ashton!
Michael Scarn wins by split decision!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DUEL 204
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarn avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Scarn sprawls well.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scarn cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scarn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarn, as that shot connected.
Scarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Ward has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scarn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Scarn lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward fails with the takedown
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scarn cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn connects with a combination that backs up Ward into the cage. Scarn lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ward's guard. Ward is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Scarn bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Scarn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stern throws a series of punches but Scarn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stern avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Stern only half commits.
Scarn throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Scarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarn throws a right hand that misses
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarn misses.#T1#
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern throws a sloppy body shot
and Stern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stern back to the cage. Scarn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Dick Stern has been cut.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Scarn slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scarn counters with a left and a right that stings Stern.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scarn misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Stern avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Stern throws a right and a left that Scarn avoids nicely.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Scarn wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Dick Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarn misses with a body kick.
Stern takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scarn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Scarn throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn throws a combination that misses
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Stern misses.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Scarn wants to counter with a clinch but Stern pushes him away.
Stern swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stern on the side of the head.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.
Scarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stern lunges at Scarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarn's hand.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Scarn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Scarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Scarn's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Stern gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern lands an uppercut.
Scarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Stern is rocked!
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Oh Stern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Scarn lands a big elbow that drops Stern! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Stern is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Dick Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this is a story all about how my life got twist-turned upside down; and I'd like to take a minute just sit right there, I'll tell you all about how I became the Prince of a town called Bel-Air.'.
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Event:
GC 248
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Scarn.
Scarn lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarn, as that shot connected.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn connects with a single shot there.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Scarn tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Scarn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Schultz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Schultz has been cut.
Schultz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schultz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Schultz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Scarn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schultz. Scarn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Locke throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Locke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Locke throws a sloppy body shot
and Scarn counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Locke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Scarn coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Scarn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice combination there by Scarn.
#CL#
Locke clinches.
Scarn lands a nice elbow. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Scarn scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Locke.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Locke in his tracks for a moment.
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Scarn controls the action.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke gets through Scarn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scarn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Locke forces Scarn back against the cage and clinches.
Locke tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Locke stalling the fight.
Locke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Locke is working Scarn over against the cage.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Scarn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Locke missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Locke moves into the clinch.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Scarn.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarns head.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Scarn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scarn can turn it around.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Locke shrugs off.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn blocks a body shot from Locke. #T4#
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scarn misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Locke has Scarn pushed against the cage.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scarn as Locke tries to tie him up.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Locke's brow.
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 Locke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Locke tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it. #CL2#
Locke tries to keep at a distance but Scarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Locke stalling in the clinch but Scarn improves position.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Locke's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Scarn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Locke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Scarn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Locke after a bit of a struggle.
Locke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scarn is breathing heavily.
Locke is trying to maintain a safe position but Scarn gets an underhook and turns Locke into the cage.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Locke is looking to control Scarn's arms but Scarn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke is looking to control Scarn's arms but Scarn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Scarn scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Locke moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Locke checks a low kick from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Locke with a hook.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn lands with a hook. Locke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Locke drives through and clinches with Scarn against the cage.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Locke blocks an elbow strike.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Locke.
Scarn has Locke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
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!
Scarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A short left from Locke.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scarn goes for a takedown attempt but Locke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke throws a nice looking combination but Scarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn lands the left hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke gets underhooks to prevent Scarn's takedown attempt.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke is leaning against Scarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Scarn blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Locke's defenses.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Scarn tries to score a body lock takedown but Locke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke just leaning against Scarn, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
A short uppercut from Locke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Locke.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Locke works on Scarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke pushes Scarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
Locke is stalling here.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Scarn controls the action.
Locke tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
#T4#
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Locke blocks an elbow strike.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Locke 's eye.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke stops a takedown attempt from Scarn.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Locke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Locke's defenses.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
John Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Locke wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Locke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
After the big win, John Locke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
GC 229
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Smesman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smesman's head backwards.
Smesman dips to his left and cracks Scarn with an uppercut!
Scarn clobbers Smesman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smesman throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Scarn finds it's target.
Scarn lands a jab to Smesman's midsection.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarn slips a straight right by Smesman.
Scarn moves out of range as Smesman strikes.
Smesman moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn throws a lazy right hand but Smesman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smesman misses the target.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Smesman.
We've been told by Smesman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn scores with a body shot.
Smesman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn slips under a jab from Smesman.
Scarn blocks a jab.
Scarn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smesman counters with a left and a right that stings Scarn. #T1#
Smesman misses with a left hand
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smesman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smesman swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Smesman throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smesman with a nice cross.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn moves out of range as Smesman strikes.
Scarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
Smesman thows a leg kick but Scarn checks it #TD2#
and Scarn counters with a shoot takedown. Smesman fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scarn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smesman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scarn trying to control but Smesman is working from the bottom.
Scarn works over Smesman with some ground and pound from guard.
Scarn throwing strikes but missing.
Smesman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scarn. #T2#
Scarn trying to control but Smesman is working from the bottom.
Smesman controlling Scarn's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scarn wants to control from the top but Smesman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smesman misses with an uppercut.
Smesman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smesman scores with a jab to the head.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Smesman moves out of range.
Smesman throws a sloppy body shot
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smesman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn is looking to clinch but Smesman is avoiding it.
Scarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smesman half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Scarn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smesman throws a hook but Scarn blocks it.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smesman.
Smesman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smesman misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Smesman misses its intended target.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn throws a counter combo.
Smesman slips under a jab from Scarn.
Scarn lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smesman misses with a hook. Scarn ducked under it nicely.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Smesman.
Decent striking displayed by Scarn there.
Smesman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smesman misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Smesman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimmy Smesman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smesman throws a leg kick
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Scarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn punishes Smesman's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Smesman avoids nicely.
Scarn throws a head kick but Smesman moves out of range.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Smesman avoids it well.
Smesman checks a leg kick.
Donk. Scarn catches Smesman right on the button with a cross.
Smesman just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn slips a jab from Smesman.
A little jabbing left from Scarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smesman moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Smesman.
Scarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smesman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smesman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarn.
Smesman scores with a punch to the head.
Scarn lands with a nice body punch.
Smesman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarn circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Scarn moves into range and clinches up with Smesman.
Scarn scores with a shot to the side of Smesman's head.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smesman misses with some punches.
Scarn lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Smesman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smesman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Smesman misses.
Scarn throws the left hand but Smesman avoids the punch easily.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn lands a body shot.
Smesman slips a jab from Scarn.
Smesman throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Smesman lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Smesman throws a low kick but Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smesman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smesman under the eye.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smesman moves away.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Scarn finds it's target.
Scarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Smesman.
Smesman swings widly with a right hand
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Smesman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Smesman.
A little jabbing left from Scarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smesman counters with a straight right hand.
Smesman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Smesman moves out of range of the body kick from Scarn.
Smesman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smesman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smesman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smesman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smesman eats them both and turns towards Scarn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Smesman throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smesman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smesman misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Smesman lands with an uppercut that bounces Scarn off the cage and back into range.
Scarn swinging wildly here.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Smesman.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smesman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smesman throws out a powerful jab.
Smesman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Smesman takes one on the button.
Scarn tries to clinch but Smesman is having none of it.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Smesman throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn tries a low kick but Smesman avoids it.#T4#
Smesman lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Smesman misses with a few strikes there.
Smesman misses with a series of wild punches.
Smesman throws a big shot that misses.
Smesman moves out of range of the strikes.
Smesman throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarn misses the target.
Smesman takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Smesman misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn lands a body shot.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Smesman.
That kick from Scarn tenderised Smesman's leg. Smesman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smesman needs to keep his hands up - Scarn had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smesman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarn throws a leg kick
letting Smesman counter with a right hand.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smesman misses with an uppercut. Scarn saw that one coming.
Smesman throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Smesman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smesman misses with a hook. Scarn ducked under it nicely.
Smesman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarn back to the cage. Smesman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smesman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Scarn throws a good cross that connects.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Smesman.
Smesman looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Smesman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn slips a jab from Smesman.
Scarn feints and then cracks Smesman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smesman down.
Smesman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Scarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarn.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Scarn throws a one two combo.
Smesman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Scarn misses.
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Smesman motions for Scarn to come forward. Smesman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smesman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smesman misses with a body punch
and Scarn counters with a series of strikes. Smesman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smesman blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Smesman throwing a counter right hand but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Smesman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarn punishes Smesman's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn looks to throw the jab but Smesman is 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!
Smesman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smesman drops his hands momentarily and Scarn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smesman as he avoids it easily.
Smesman tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Jimmy Smesman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smesman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smesman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarn to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Scarn.
Smesman misses with a double jab.
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Smesman misses.
Smesman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Smesman misses with a left hand
and Scarn counters with a one-two to the body.
Smesman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Smesman.
Scarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scarn digs a good hook to Smesman's body.
#T3#
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.
Scarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smesman misses with an uppercut
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smesman throws a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
A jab from Scarn does it's job there.
Smesman looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Smesman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smesman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn thows a body kick. Smesman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smesman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smesman blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Scarn scores with a body shot.
Smesman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smesman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarn circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smesman stuffs the takedown attempt from Scarn. Scarn gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Smesman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Scarn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smesman wants to land a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Smesman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Scarn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smesman. Smesman obviously looking to wear him down.
Smesman throws a front kick aimed at Scarn's knee but Scarn avoids it well.
Smesman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown but Smesman shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Smesman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Scarn blocks the low kick.
Scarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smesman tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scarn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Scarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Murillo circles away.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Murillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarn.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Sloppy strikes from Scarn. Those never looked like landing.
Scarn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murillo. Murillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scarn.
Murillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Murillo checks it.
Murillo throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scarn is defended easily by Murillo.
Scarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murillo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scarn with a body shot.
Scarn slips under a jab from Murillo.
It looked like Scarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Scarn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murillo defends it nicely.
Murillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Scarn off the cage and back into range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scarn. Murillo shrugs it off though.
Murillo misses with a right hand
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murillo misses with a few strikes there.
As Murillo backs away, Scarn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scarn.
Scarn misses the jab.
Scarn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murillo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Murillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Scarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murillo thinking.
Scarn jabs Murillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Scarn throws a body kick that misses.
Scarn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scarn's knee momentarily.
Murillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scarn looks to throw a body kick
and Murillo counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Murillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Murillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murillo misses with a body kick.
Scarn slips a jab from Murillo.
Scarn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murillo just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Murillo misses.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Scarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Scarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Scarn looks to throw the jab but Murillo is out of range.
Murillo throws a hook but Scarn avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scarn.
Jefferson Murillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scarn.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Murillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Murillo moved away.
Scarn with a hook.
Scarn cracks the inside of Murillo's front leg.
Murillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Scarn.
Scarn has his takedown stuffed
and Murillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Scarn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Scarn moves away and avoids it.
Scarn slips a straight right by Murillo.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Murillo moves out of range.
Scarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scarn avoids a kick to the body.
Scarn wants to land a leg kick but Murillo is out of range.
Murillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scarn.
Nice takedown defense from Murillo. No joy for Scarn on that attempt.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Murillo throws a body kick that misses
and Scarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Scarn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murillo missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jefferson Murillo 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#
Murillo missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murillo counters with a straight right hand.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
Murillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Scarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarn scrambles back to his feet.
Murillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarn. Murillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murillo connects with a jab.
Murillo slips under a jab.
Murillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murillo blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a series of strikes. Murillo will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murillo wants to stand back up but Scarn manages to pass into side control.
Murillo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scarn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murillo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scarn is trying to control. Murillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scarn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murillo keeping moving, preventing Scarn from controlling successfully.
Scarn controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Murillo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarn is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murillo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Murillo wanted to stand there but Scarn had control of the position.
Scarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murillo wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving. #T3#
Murillo chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murillo wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving. #SU2#
Murillo stands up from Scarn's guard - Murillo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Scarn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murillo throws a head kick but Scarn moves out of range.
Murillo scores with a body shot.
Murillo with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
Scarn throws a body kick that misses
and Murillo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Scarn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murillo tries to avoid it but Scarn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murillo to the ground. Murillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murillo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scarn throws a leg kick
letting Murillo counter with a right hand.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Murillo checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Scarn. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Scarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Scarn.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Scarn tries to score with a low kick but Murillo moves his leg out of the way.
Scarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Murillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Scarn. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarn tries to clinch there but Murillo circles away.
Scarn slips a straight right by Murillo.
Scarn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scarn goes for a double leg but Murillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murillo continues to drive forward.
Murillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scarn. That one must have hurt.
Scarn moves out of range as Murillo strikes.
Murillo works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murillo.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Murillo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo pushes Scarn away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Scarn avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Scarn as he checks the leg kick.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scarn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Murillo.
Murillo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
A quick step to the side and Scarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Murillo as he connects with a hook.
Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murillo throws a leg kick #CL#
and Scarn moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murillo's brow.
Scarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murillo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murillo.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC2#
Murillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Murillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scarn!
Scarn slips a straight right by Murillo.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt - Murillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Scarn with that takedown attempt.
Murillo missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Murillo.
#T3#
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo stuffs the takedown.
Scarn throws a leg kick
and Murillo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murillo 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.
Murillo tests Scarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarn slips under a jab from Murillo.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murillo! But no joy.
Murillo connects with a nice looking jab.
Murillo takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Murillo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarn.
Murillo takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.#T4#
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Murillo moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
Jefferson Murillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murillo throws a solid leg kick but Scarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murillo.
Scarn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murillo just manages to avoid it.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn throws a right hand that Murillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Murillo also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Murillo blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarn moves away.
Murillo throws a leg kick which misses Scarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarn tries to avoid it.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Murillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Murillo!
A relieved looking Jefferson Murillo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DUEL#130 Bushiri vs Saibot
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scarn.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Gilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Scarn.
Scarn throws a solid leg kick but Gilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scarn.
Gilly misses with a double jab.
Gilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gilly misses with a wild body shot.
Gilly connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scarn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Scarn rushes Gilly and presses him up against the cage.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gilly lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn misses with some punches.
#BC#
Gilly breaks the clinch.
Scarn throws a leg kick which misses Gilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Gilly tries to avoid it. #T1#
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarn throws a hook but Gilly avoids it easily.
Gilly looks to land a right hand but Scarn moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Gilly throws a series of punches but Scarn avoids them all with ease.
Gilly misses with a wild body shot.
Gilly slips under a jab.
Gilly swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Gilly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been told by Gilly's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scarn jabs Gilly right on the nose. Gilly blinks but takes it well.
Scarn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gilly lands with a shot to the body.
Gilly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scarn eats them both and turns towards Gilly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilly throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Gilly blocks a leg kick.
Scarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn is looking to slow Gilly down with leg kicks.
Gilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gilly throws a hook but Scarn avoids it easily.
Scarn lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Gilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilly's brow.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Gilly has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gilly trying to control the position but instead, Scarn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilly into the cage.
Gilly misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Gilly.
Gilly has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Gilly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Gilly.
Gilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn working aggressively here.
A short left from Scarn.
Gilly has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
A head punch on the inside from Gilly fails to land.
Gilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilly.
Gilly blocks the elbow strike.
Gilly blocks an elbow strike.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilly takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Davey Gilly has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilly's brow.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Scarn lands a left hand.
Gilly takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilly's brow.
Gilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilly.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Gilly.
Gilly scores with a shot to the side of Scarn's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilly's brow.
Gilly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Gilly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gilly has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Scarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilly works Scarn's body with a nice hook.
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Gilly moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Gilly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scarn.
A jab from Gilly misses.
Gilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarn ducks right into an uppercut from Gilly.
Gilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Scarn thumps Gilly with a low kick.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gilly takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Scarn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gilly was covering up waiting for the punch and Scarn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Scarn is trying to control the position but Gilly postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilly throwing strikes from guard but Scarn blocks nicely.
Scarn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Gilly tries to stand but Scarn is controlling from the bottom.
Gilly wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
Gilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarn is keeping the position for now.
Scarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Scarn is pulling down on Gilly's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Gilly from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scarn looks to throw a body kick
and Gilly counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn swinging wildly here.
Davey Gilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilly misses with a body shot.
Scarn moves out of range as Gilly strikes.
Gilly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scarn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarn.#ROC2#
Gilly is rocked!#T4#
Gilly misses with a body punch
and Scarn counters with a nice body kick.
Oh Gilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scarn plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gilly swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gilly face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Scarn!
After the fight, Michael Scarn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Scarn slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scarn just manages to avoid it.
Scarn throws a front kick aimed at Sturd Jr's knee but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn wants to clinch up but Sturd Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Scarn clinches up against the cage.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Scarn has control.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturd Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scarn tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a left to the body.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Scarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturd Jr jabs Scarn right on the nose. Scarn blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
A low kick from Scarn misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Scarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Scarn on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Scarn misses with a low kick.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scarn. #T2#
Sturd Jr wants to get back to his feet but Scarn drags him back down.
Sturd Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scarn.
Sturd Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Sturd Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Scarn scores with a jab to the head.
Scarn misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Sturd Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Scarn checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Scarn.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sturd Jr but Sturd Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturd Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scarn swinging wildly here.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it well.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarn misses.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Scarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn punishes Sturd Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Scarn's head.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn lunges at Sturd Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd Jr's hand.
Scarn slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Sturd Jr avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Sturd Jr.
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!
Scarn scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Scarn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scarn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sturd Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
Sturd Jr thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Scarn misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Sturd Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Nice cross by Sturd Jr.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild combination.
Scarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd Jr's sensitive parts.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sturd Jr cracks Scarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scarn dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturd Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scarn just manages to avoid it.
Scarn thuds his right hand into Sturd Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Scarn darts in and clinches Sturd Jr up against the cage.
Scarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Scarn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturd Jr's waist but Sturd Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarn off to one side.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarn is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
A clash of legs there as Scarn blocks the low kick.
Scarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Scarn defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Scarn pushes Sturd Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sturd Jr after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Scarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarn tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a combination. Scarn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scarn throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a left to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Scarn lands with a straight right. Sturd Jr didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Scarn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sturd Jr to the ground. Scarn is now in Sturd Jr's guard.#ES#
Sturd Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarn throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Scarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scarn down. #TD2#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to stand back up but Scarn is controlling him
#ES#
Sturd Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scarn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Scarn has control.
#BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Scarn moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.#CL2#
Scarn clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Sturd Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.#BC#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scarn.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Despite the aggression on Scarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarn lands with a nice body punch.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Scarn.
Scarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Scarn on that attempt.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Scarn scores with a takedown into Sturd Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Sturd Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scarn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Scarn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Scarn moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scarn walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Scarn.
#CL2#
Scarn clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Scarn fails with a takedown attempt.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Scarn 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.
Scarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Scarn settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr drops his hands momentarily and Scarn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarn tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick. #T4#
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn moved away.
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Scarn darts in trying to clinch
and Sturd Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Scarn.
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!
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Scarn moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Scarn's head but Scarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Scarn catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr 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:
UGD 86:Man Vs Boudain
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason slips a straight right by Scarn.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Scarn avoided it.
Scarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scarn is defended easily by Mason.#TD2#
Scarn gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Scarn grinds an elbow into Mason's temple.
Scarn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Scarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Scarn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mason is trying to control Scarn's posture but Scarn avoids it. #T1#
Scarn throwing strikes but Mason manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Scarn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scarn is trying to escape the position but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Scarn can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mason just content to control the position.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scarn is looking for a sweep.
Scarn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason controls the position from side control.
Scarn is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T3#
Mason in the domination position with Scarn hanging on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scarn thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Scarn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mason's head.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Scarn's head back.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Scarn looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mason takes a step back to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.#TD2#
Scarn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason has hold of Scarn's hands but Scarn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scarn.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
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#
Scarn looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Mason.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason cracks Scarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Mason lands.
Dean Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarn throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Scarn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.
Scarn throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Scarn from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Scarn from controlling successfully.
Mason controls Scarn momentarily but Scarn frees himself. #T2#
Scarn distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scarn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael Scarn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Scarn misses with the body kick
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Nice shot by Mason.#T3#
Scarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
A head kick by Mason misses
and Scarn counters with a two punch combo.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Scarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarn throws a fast counter high kick but Mason manages to duck under it in time.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head. #T4#
Mason lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Scarn shoots in.
Scarn throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Scarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason misses with a hook. Scarn ducked under it nicely.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Scarn seems unphased.
Mason misses with a body kick.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Scarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scarn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scarn duly obliges.
Scarn jabs at Mason's body.
Scarn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Dean Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mason throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scarn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Scarn misses.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scarn's sensitive parts.
Scarn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Scarn persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Scarn. Those never looked like landing.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Scarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scarn checks it well.
Scarn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Scarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Scarn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Crunch! Scarn slams his shin into Mason's torso.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarn.
A left lands for Scarn.
A jab from Mason misses.
Scarn ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason throws a hook but Scarn avoids it easily.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scarn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mason staying out of range there.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scarn.
Mason sizes up Scarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason walks into a left hand. #T2#
Scarn slips a jab from Mason.
Scarn lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Scarn lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Scarn slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the body
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarn counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mason takes a step back to recover.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scarn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Scarn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Scarn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Scarn's head.
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Mason misses with a straight left.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Scarn counters with a one-two to the body.
Scarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason throws a low kick but Scarn moves out of range easily.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Scarn punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason moves out of range as Scarn throws a body kick.
Mason lands an overhand right.
Scarn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
#T4#
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mason avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Scarn settles back down.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scarn!
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scarn unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scarn throws a nice head kick!
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarn. Scarn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dean Mason.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Mason!
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Event:
UGD 79:Ajax Vs Gallagher
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn cracks Silver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Scarn pushes him off.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Scarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Silver tries to clinch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Silver avoids them all with ease.
Scarn sets himself, and Silver steps forward looking for the clinch! Scarn avoids it this time.
Scarn misses with a leg kick.
Silver has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silver slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarn scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. Silver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silver swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Silver scores with a nice body kick.
Scarn drops his hands momentarily and Silver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Silver.#T1#
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Silver wants to clinch up but Scarn keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Scarn.
Scarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Benny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Silver tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
As Silver looks to move away, Scarn throws a big counter combo but Silver just gets out of the way.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Benny Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarn throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
Scarn tries to work over Silver's front leg with a kick but Silver checks it.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarn with a hook.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Scarn fails with a takedown attempt.
Scarn sets himself, and Silver steps forward looking for the clinch! Scarn avoids it this time.
Scarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scarn scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver moves to clinch but Scarn breaks away
and Scarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Silver clinches.
Scarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Scarn is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Scarn has had enough of the clinch but Silver keeps him there for the moment.
Scarn avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Scarn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silver pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Silver pushes Scarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn is trying to break the clinch but Silver is controlling him.#BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver tries to clinch up.#T4#
Silver tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Scarn avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Scarn manages to break the clinch.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Silver. Beautiful body shot.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver scores with a body shot.
Silver moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Scarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silver tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it.
Scarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silver tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarn looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Scarn misses with a leg kick.
Scarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarn tried to counter with a leg kick but Silver avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver looks for the body kick but Scarn saw that one coming.
Silver scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarn should have avoided that one.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Scarn pushes him off.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarn looks for the body kick but Silver saw that one coming.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scarn rather than just go for the knockout.
Silver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Scarn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silver avoids it really well and circles away.
Scarn throws a low kick but Silver avoids it.
Silver slips under a jab from Scarn.
Silver wants to clinch.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Silver checks it.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silver throws a hook but Scarn blocks it.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Silver clinches. #T2#
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
A short right from Scarn.
Scarn lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Scarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Michael Scarn is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver is stalling here.
#T3##TD#
Scarn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silver pushes Scarn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Scarn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver is looking to get back to his feet here but Scarn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silver's back.
Silver takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Silver trying to get back to his feet but Scarn is in full control for now.
Scarn connects with a big shot to the side of Silver's head.
#T4##ES2#
Silver manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silver is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Silver pushes Scarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scarn's brow.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn lands a nice uppercut.
Silver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silver lands an elbow inside.
Scarn takes an elbow to the forehead.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn'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!
#R3##CL2#
Scarn gets tackled into the cage by Silver. Silver maintains the clinch.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
And Scarn counters with a quick kick to the body but Silver blocks it.
Scarn looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Scarn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Silver's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Silver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
Silver moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Scarn pushes him off.
Silver wants to clinch up but Scarn keeps it at a distance.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn sets himself, and Silver steps forward looking for the clinch! Scarn avoids it this time.
Silver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scarn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Scarn shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scarn throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Silver has Scarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn working hard to break the clinch.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Scarn shrugs off.
Scarn can't get the takedown.
Scarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scarn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Silver has Scarn pressed against the cage, preventing Scarn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scarn is looking to break free of the clinch but Silver has double underhooks.
Scarn can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Scarn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silver wants to clinch up but Scarn keeps it at a distance.
Silver avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silver misses with a jab to the body
and Scarn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver slips under a jab.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Silver tries to clinch but Scarn moves away
and Scarn counters with a two punch combo.
Silver scores with the left hand. Scarn knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Silver moves into range and clinches up with Scarn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Scarn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
A short right from Scarn.
Scarn is trying to push Silver away but Silver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Scarn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silver dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Silver slowing the pace effectively.
Scarn takes an elbow to the temple.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silver gets underhooks to prevent Scarn's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scarn up against the cage.#TD#
Scarn has clasped his hands together around Silver's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Silver is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Scarn scores with punches from side control.
Scarn prevents Silver from escaping the position.
Benny Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarn blocks the strikes from Silver.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Scarn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
After the fight, Michael Scarn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mason throws a leg kick but Scarn moved away.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mason cracks the inside of Scarn's front leg.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Scarn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Mason.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Scarn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mason tries to clinch but Scarn moves away
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scarn.#CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Scarn. Scarn maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Mason working aggressively here.
#T1#
Mason avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Scarn gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarn.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason working aggressively here.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Scarn instigates a clinch.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Mason leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scarn lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Mason dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mason's brow.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Mason.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Scarn lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Scarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason trying to stall but Scarn improves his position.
Scarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Scarn fails to land. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Scarn rushes Mason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Mason pushes Scarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Scarn slips under a jab.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scarn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Scarn saw it coming and moves away.
Scarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Mason.
Scarn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scarn blocks a jab.
Scarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Mason tenderised Scarn's leg. Scarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Scarn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Scarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Scarn tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason cracks Scarn with an open hand slap.
Mason swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scarn.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mason motions for Scarn to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Scarn.
A solid body kick from Scarn.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Mason only half commits.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Mason swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Scarn moves away and avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scarn - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Scarn tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Scarn slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarn lands a front kick.
Mason digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Scarn.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarn scores with a leg kick.
Scarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scarn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Scarn tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Mason blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mason misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Scarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
Scarn throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scarn doesn't seem phased though.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scarn thumps Mason with a low kick.
Scarn goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mason continues to drive forward.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Scarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
A right-left combo lands from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Scarn defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scarn has time to react.
Mason throws a low kick but Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scarn scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Scarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Scarn controls the action.
Mason dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mason seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
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 Dean Mason will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarn off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Scarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scarn throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Mason.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scarn throws a front kick that sends Mason stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Mason tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Mason darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Scarn 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.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scarn, right into the meat.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Mason is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mason.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarn misses the target.
Scarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn lands with a right hand.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason throws a leg kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn blocks a jab.
Crunch! Mason slams his shin into Scarn's torso.
Mason tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scarn throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Scarn throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Mason tries to move into range but Scarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scarn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Scarn's head back.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Scarn shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Mason 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.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scarn's calf.
Scarn dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Scarn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarn scrambles back to his feet.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Mason avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Mason is looking to clinch but Scarn is avoiding it.
A left lands for Scarn.#T4#
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
A right handed body shot lands from Scarn.
Scarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Scarn lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
A short right from Mason.
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Scarn's takedown attempt.
Dean Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarn tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Scarn.
I think Scarn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
UGD 63:Sturm Vs Gallagher II
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
Bob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBob.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Bob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn darts in looking for a takedown but Bob gets double underhooks and turns Scarn into the cage.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn shoots in but Bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scarn.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scarn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scarn misses with a low kick as Bob jumps back.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.#T1#
Scarn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Scarn throws a combination that misses
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Scarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn misses with a straight right.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bob throws the kick towards the body but Scarn avoids it.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Bob.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Scarn connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn checks a low kick from Bob.
A little jabbing left from Scarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Bob bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Scarn scores with a head kick.
Scarn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scarn somewhat.
Neal Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scarn wants to slow Bob down by chopping away at his legs.
Scarn lands with a straight right. Bob didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob throws a leg kick
and Scarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Scarn closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Bob in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Scarn lands with a right to the head.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Bob dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
#TD2#
Scarn has hold of one of Bob's legs. Bob is fighting the takedown attempt but Scarn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scarn with a nice head shot there.
Bob is looking to stand up but Scarn isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Bob is pulling down on Scarn's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scarn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scarn stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scarn throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Scarn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scarn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scarn lands a head kick!
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scarn digs a good hook to Bob's body.
Scarn takes one to the side of the head.
Scarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Bob misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarn. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob tests Scarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn moves out of range of the body kick from Bob.
Scarn looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Scarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Bob lands a big head kick that sends Scarn tumbling to the mat! Bob takes a step backwards and waves Scarn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Scarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook to the body
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob looks for the body kick but Scarn saw that one coming.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
Bob throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bob is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Neal Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Bob drops Scarn with a beautiful combination! Scarn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bob is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
Bob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Bob.
Bob connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
As Scarn looks to move away, Bob throws a big counter combo but Scarn just gets out of the way.
Scarn misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Bob counters with a nice right hand that sends Scarn toppling to the canvas! Scarn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bob finish him?!#T2#
Scarn jabs at Bob's body.
Scarn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob with a jab.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob cracks Scarn with an open hand slap.
Bob avoids the head kick by Scarn.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scarn catches Bob with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scarn seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob lands with a shot to the body.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
Scarn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Scarn lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarn lands with a nice body punch.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob lands an overhand right.
Scarn moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Scarn flicks out a counter leg kick but Bob steps away.
Scarn motions for Bob to come forward. Scarn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scarn doesn't seem phased though.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Bob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Scarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scarn connects with a crisp jab.
Bob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob 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.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bob.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scarn throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bob digs a good hook to Scarn's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Bob dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scarn!
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Scarn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bob avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Scarn misses with the combination.
Scarn misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bob scores with a jab to the body.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.
Bob misses with a two punch combination.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Scarn throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a leg kick.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scarn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scarn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Scarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neal Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarn blocks a jab.
Scarn misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Bob.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarn throws a combination that misses
and Bob counters with a body kick that stops Scarn in his tracks momentarily.
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scarn 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 Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bob throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob slips a straight right by Scarn.#T3#
Bob lunges at Scarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarn's hand.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Scarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
Bob throws a push kick but Scarn slaps the foot to one side.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Bob.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Scarn as he connects with a hook.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Bob checks it.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scarn works Bob's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Bob lands a jab to Scarn's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Bob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bob avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Scarn misses with a combination
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neal Bob.
I think Bob has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Bob!
Neal Bob took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
USFC 156
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrescu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Petrescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrescu.
Scarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn throws a leg kick
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrescu scores with a shot to the body.
Petrescu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Petrescu misses its intended target.
Petrescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scarn backs up against the cage.
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Petrescu counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Scarn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrescu sprawls well. Petrescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scarn gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn lands with a nice combination. Petrescu backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Petrescu - just one landing.
Petrescu scores with a nice strike.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarn.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrescu, as that shot connected.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrescu connects with the punch.
Scarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Scarn needs to keep his hands up - Petrescu had a free shot at his head there.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrescu is just out of range.
Petrescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrescu takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Petrescu's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scarn misses with a left hand
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrescu cracks a nice hook into Scarn's ribs.
Scarn lands with a nice combination. Petrescu backs away looking to recover.
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Petrescu wants to land a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
A good leg kick by Scarn.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Petrescu stuffs the takedown attempt from Scarn. Scarn gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
Petrescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrescu scores with a nice strike.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Petrescu checks it.
Petrescu moves out of range of the body kick from Scarn.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarn.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Petrescu avoids them all with ease.
Petrescu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Petrescu.
Scarn throws a counter combo.
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Petrescu blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Scarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarn scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Scarn
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Petrescu slips the punch.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Scarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrescu slips a straight right by Scarn.
It looked like Petrescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Petrescu's head but Petrescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarn.
Petrescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrescu connects with a solid leg kick.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Scarn scores with a hook to the body. Petrescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrescu has time to react.
Petrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Petrescu misses with a head kick.
Scarn throws out a counter right but Petrescu avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrescu.
Scarn connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Petrescu.
Scarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarn.
Scarn throws the kick towards the body but Petrescu avoids it.
As Scarn tries to get set, Petrescu tries to push him back and clinch up but Scarn manages to avoid the attempt.
Scarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrescu throws a nice head kick!
Petrescu swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarn throws a lazy right hand but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Scarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Scarn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrescu has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrescu throws a hook to the side of Scarn's head but Scarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Scarn jabs at Petrescu's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrescu throws a wild body kick that Scarn sees coming a mile off.
Scarn thows a leg kick but Petrescu checks it
and Petrescu counters with a body kick.
Petrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Scarn connects with the punch.
Petrescu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrescu misses with a jab to the body
and Petrescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn looks to land a body kick but Petrescu moved away.
Scarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses
and Scarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarn wants to slow Petrescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrescu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrescu lands with a kick to the temple. Scarn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Scarn misses.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
A big left from Petrescu misses.
Petrescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Petrescu misses with a low kick.
Scarn throws the left hand but Petrescu avoids the punch easily.
Petrescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scarn in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Petrescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scarn.
Scarn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrescu prevents it.
Petrescu stops a takedown attempt from Scarn.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Petrescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scarn avoids it.#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Petrescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrescu checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrescu - that will leave a mark!
Petrescu misses with a head kick.
Petrescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrescu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrescu moves out of range as Scarn throws a body kick.
Petrescu throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Petrescu avoids it well.
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Petrescu lands a high kick!
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Petrescu ducks down to avoid it.
Petrescu scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Petrescu.
Petrescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarn.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrescu misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrescu as he connects with a hook.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Petrescu throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a big head kick but Petrescu shrugs it off.
Scarn misses with a hook. Petrescu ducked under it nicely.
Scarn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petrescu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scarn takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Petrescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Petrescu ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Petrescu.
Scarn misses with a kick to the body
and Petrescu counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
A head kick by Scarn misses
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Scarn misses with a left hand
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Scarn thows a leg kick but Petrescu checks it
and Scarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu feints and then cracks Scarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scarn down.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
Scarn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Scarn.
Petrescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrescu takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Petrescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarn scores with a body shot.
Scarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarn moves away.
Petrescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu misses with a straight left.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu is looking to counter the offense by Scarn and move into the clinch.
Petrescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
Scarn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrescu. That one must have hurt.
Petrescu throws a lazy right hand but Scarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrescu checks a leg kick.
Petrescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Sergiu Petrescu is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn scores with a jab to the body.
Scarn throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Petrescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrescu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarn scrambles back to his feet.
Petrescu checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sergiu Petrescu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Scarn looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarn. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrescu tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Scarn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrescu checks a low kick from Scarn.
Petrescu works Scarn's body with a nice hook.
Scarn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrescu defends well and Scarn ends up having to push Petrescu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrescu misses with a leg kick.
Petrescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn moves out of range of the body kick from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrescu lands with a right hand.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Petrescu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scarn.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Petrescu.
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrescu slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Petrescu thuds a left hand into Scarn's body.
Petrescu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrescu moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A jab from Scarn misses.
No joy there for Scarn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Petrescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrescu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrescu under the eye.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrescu.
A nice combination there by Petrescu.
Petrescu lands a jab to the nose.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Petrescu does no damage.
Petrescu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.#T3#
Petrescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Scarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrescu in his tracks.
Petrescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Scarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Scarn throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu checks a low kick from Scarn.
That kick from Petrescu tenderised Scarn's leg. Scarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn throws a leg kick
and Petrescu counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Scarn finds it's way through Petrescu's defenses.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Petrescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand
and Scarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrescu off the cage and back into range.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Petrescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Petrescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Scarn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrescu counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarn throws a combination. Petrescu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrescu lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Petrescu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Scarn misses with a left hand
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrescu staying out of range there.
Petrescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrescu. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrescu scores with the left hand. Scarn knows he should have avoided that one.
Scarn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrescu defends well and Scarn ends up having to push Petrescu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrescu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrescu sizes up Scarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scarn misses with a jab to the body
and Petrescu counters with a body kick.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Petrescu's head but Petrescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Scarn walks into a stiff left hand from Petrescu.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Petrescu throws a hook but Scarn blocks it.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrescu tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Scarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Scarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scarn cracks the inside of Petrescu's front leg.
Petrescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarn tries to score with a low kick but Petrescu moves his leg out of the way.
Scarn misses with a jab to the body
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrescu throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a leg kick.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergiu Petrescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Petrescu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scarn's sensitive parts.
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a right hand to the body.
Scarn moves forwards but Petrescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scarn defending well as Petrescu loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrescu slips under a jab.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Petrescu connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrescu misses with a low kick. #T4#
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarn throws a leg kick
and Petrescu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Scarn really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrescu with a nice cross.
Scarn throws a body kick that misses.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scarn misses with a left hand #CL#
and Petrescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
Petrescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergiu Petrescu has been cut.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiu Petrescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrescu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Sergiu Petrescu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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USFC 150
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Anastasio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anastasio throws a solid leg kick but Scarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anastasio.
Anastasio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn misses with a straight right.
Anastasio throws a shot to the body.
Anastasio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anastasio swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Anastasio. Beautiful body shot.
Anastasio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid body kick from Scarn.
Anastasio jabs Scarn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarn.
Anastasio thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Anastasio blocks the body kick.
Anastasio is looking to wear down Scarn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Anastasio's head but Anastasio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anastasio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
#T1#
Anastasio moves into range and connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Anastasio.
Anastasio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anastasio misses with an uppercut. Scarn saw that one coming.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt - Anastasio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anastasio scores with a one two! Scarn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Anastasio lunges at Scarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarn's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anastasio misses with a jab to the body
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Anastasio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anthony Anastasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Anastasio moves forwards but Scarn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anastasio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anastasio blocks a jab.
Anastasio moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Anastasio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Anastasio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Anastasio rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Scarn.
Anastasio just leaning against Scarn, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anastasio takes an elbow to the temple.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Anastasio.
Anastasio prevents a body shot from Scarn.
Scarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarn scores with a shot to the side of Anastasio's head. #T3#
Scarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anastasio blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scarn as Anastasio tries to tie him up.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Anastasio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anastasio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Scarn.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Scarn manages to break the clinch.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Anastasio throws an off balance right hand
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Scarn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anastasio on his heels. He'll look to pass Anastasio's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Anastasio kicks Scarn off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Scarn sizes up Anastasio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anastasio tries a head kick but it misses.
As Anastasio backs off Scarn throws a huge counter combo but Anastasio manages to avoid it all.
Anastasio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarn. That did some damage!
Scarn dips to his left and cracks Anastasio with an uppercut!
Anastasio throws a big shot that misses.
Anastasio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anastasio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anastasio looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anastasio throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anastasio misses with a hook
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anastasio throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anastasios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Anastasio misses with a hook. Scarn ducked under it nicely.
Scarn scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Scarn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anastasio is looking to clinch but Scarn is avoiding it.
Anastasio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Anastasio misses.
Scarn misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Anastasio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anastasio rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anastasio missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Scarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anastasio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Anastasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Anastasio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anastasio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Scarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Anastasio moves out of range.
Anastasio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Anastasio throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anastasio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Scarn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
and Anastasio counters with a stiff right hand.
Anastasio lands a lovely overhand right.
Scarn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anastasio to score with a decent uppercut.
Anastasio 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.
Anastasio looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anastasio, as that shot connected.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anastasio. That did some damage!
Anastasio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn blocks the body kick.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anastasio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
Anastasio throws a series of punches but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn unleashes a big counter combination but Anastasio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anastasio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anastasio throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Anastasio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anastasio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Anastasio's head.
Anastasio looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Anastasio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anastasio tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anastasio throws a low kick but Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anastasio moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Scarn jabs Anastasio right on the nose. Anastasio blinks but takes it well.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Anastasio.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Scarn.
Scarn lands with a straight right. Anastasio didn't see that one coming.
Scarn scores with a hook to the body. Anastasio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anastasio ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Anastasio motions for Scarn to come forward. Anastasio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anastasio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anastasio misses with a jab to the body
and Scarn counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Anastasio connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anastasio 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 Scarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scarn.
Anastasio throws a front kick aimed at Scarn's knee but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scarn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scarn duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scarn throws a push kick but Anastasio slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anastasio. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Anastasio.
Scarn throws a counter combo.
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!
Anastasio staying out of range there.#T1#
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarn blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Anastasio connects with a leg kick. Scarn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anastasio.
Anastasio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anastasio moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anastasio.
Anastasio looks to land a combination but Scarn avoids it well.
Anastasio throws a sloppy head kick and Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Anastasio blocks the leg kick.
Scarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Anastasio slips under a jab from Scarn.#T2#
Anastasio slips under a jab from Scarn.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anastasio back to the cage. Scarn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anastasio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anastasio scores with a head kick. Scarn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Scarn gets the takedown into side control.
Anastasio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scarn.
Scarn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Scarn trying to control the position but Anastasio is working away.
Anastasio keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Scarn landing a few strikes.
Anastasio dodges the ground and pound from Scarn.
Scarn cracks Anastasio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Scarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anastasio keeps working.
Scarn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anthony Anastasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anastasio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Scarn scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anastasio is looking for a sweep.
Scarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anastasio keeps working.
Scarn throws an elbow but Anastasio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Scarn is working Anastasio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Michael Scarn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anastasio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anastasio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scarn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scarn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anastasio eats them both and turns towards Scarn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scarn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn lands the left hand.
Balkon swings widly with a right hand
and Scarn counters with a three punch combo that has Balkon backing up. Balkon nods at Scarn to acknowledge the strikes.
Balkon misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Scarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkon misses with a straight left.
It looked like Scarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Balkon throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
We've been informed that Balkon 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 solid leg kick lands there for Balkon.
Balkon checks a low kick from Scarn.
Balkon misses with a looping right.
Scarn appears to be looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Scarn.
Scarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarn throws an overhand right that lands on Balkon's shoulder, as Balkon tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scarn throws the left hand but Balkon avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scarn. That's going to slow Balkon down.
Scarn feints and then cracks Balkon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balkon down.
Scarn checks the leg kick.
Scarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Scarn moved out of range.
Balkon lands a right hook to the body.
Balkon lands a front kick.
Marian Balkon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn lands a front kick.
Balkon throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Scarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balkon misses the shot to the body.
Balkon misses with a right hand
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarn tries to move into range but Balkon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Balkon clinches with his opponent.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Scarn - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scarn avoids it.
Balkon scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Balkon in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
Scarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarn lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Balkon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
Balkon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
Scarn tries to throw a body punch but Balkon avoids it by throwing Scarn back against the cage.
Balkon blocks the elbow strike.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Scarn blocks it.
Nice body punch from Scarn.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balkon's defenses.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Scarn works on Balkon's body with a couple of short punches.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balkon.
Scarn tries to work over Balkon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Balkon shrugs off.
Balkon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scarn misses with a body punch.
Balkon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Balkon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scarn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balkon's defenses.
Balkon lands with a right to the head.
Scarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scarn lands with a right to the head.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scarn misses with a body punch.
Balkon with a knee to the head.
Balkon avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scarn avoids it.
Scarn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scarn lands a left hand.
Scarn avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Balkon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balkon lands a good knee to the midsection. Scarn won't want to take too many of those.
Balkon misses with a knee strike.
Balkon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balkon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balkon dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balkon lands a good knee to the midsection. Scarn won't want to take too many of those.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scarn fails to land.
Nice body punch from Scarn - that landed with a thud.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balkon's defenses.
Balkon lands a knee to the body.
Scarn is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Balkon back against the cage.
Balkon lands a knee to the body.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Balkon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Balkon.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarn moves away.
Balkon throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
A big right from Scarn misses.
Balkon throws a head kick but Scarn moves out of range.
Balkon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Balkon checks it.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Balkon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balkon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Scarn counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Balkon gets a clinch.
Scarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Balkon.
Balkon misses with a knee strike.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Scarn blocks it.
Scarn lands a right hand.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balkon's defenses. #T1#
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scarn lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Marian Balkon's cut even more.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Scarn blocks with his arms.
Scarn misses with some punches.
Scarn avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
Balkon trying to land knees to the body.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Balkon shrugs off.
Balkon takes an elbow to the temple.
Balkon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Balkon lands a nice knee to the body.
Balkon is breathing heavily.
Balkon avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Balkon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balkon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scarn is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon misses with a knee strike.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Balkon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scarn keeps control of Balkon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Balkon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balkon staying out of range there.#T2#
Scarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balkon takes a step back to recover.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Balkon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balkon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Balkon.
Scarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scarn works over Balkon's head and body with a nice combination.
Balkon slips under a jab.
Balkon tries to land a front kick but Scarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balkon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Balkon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkon! But no joy.
Balkon throws a right hand that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Balkon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Scarn slips under a jab.#T3#
Balkon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn scores with a jab.
Scarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scarn!
We've been told by Scarn's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balkon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balkon's defenses.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Balkon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Balkon.
Marian Balkon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
Scarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Scarn blocks it.
#T4#
Scarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn managing to block the knees to the body from Balkon.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Scarn blocks it.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Scarn lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Marian Balkon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scarn avoids a wild elbow strike from Balkon.
Balkon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balkon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balkon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balkon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Balkon 's eye.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Balkon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balkon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Scarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Scarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balkon keeps the fight on the outside.
Balkon scores with a body shot.
Balkon throws a body shot but no joy.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balkon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarn is looking to slow Balkon down with leg kicks.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balkon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarn's hands.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scarn.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Balkon works over Scarn's head and body with a nice combination.
Scarn feints a jab promting Balkon to slip. Scarn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balkon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Balkon moved out of range nicely.
Balkon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balkon looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn is looking to counter punch.
Balkon scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Balkon takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Scarn.
Scarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balkon prevents a body shot from Scarn.
A hook to the body from Scarn.
Balkon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balkon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scarn gets through Balkon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scarn avoids it.
Scarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Balkon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scarn.
A body shot lands from Scarn.
Scarn avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
Scarn lands a hook that snaps the head of Balkon backwards.
Balkon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scarn blocks it with crossed arms.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scarn lands a nice uppercut.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Scarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balkons head.
Scarn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Balkon is rocked!
Balkon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balkon is still on wobbly legs! Can Scarn finish him?#CUT#
Marian Balkon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Scarn blocks with his arms.
Scarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balkons head.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Balkon shrugs off.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marian Balkon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Scarn!
In his post fight interview, Michael Scarn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
USFC 138
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn lands the left hand.#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Thacker 's eye.
A body shot lands from Scarn.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Thacker tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thacker lands a shot to the body.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Thacker dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
Scarn can't find room to land a body shot as Thacker controls the action.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Thacker.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker stalls.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thacker being controlled against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Scarn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn. #CUT#
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with an elbow strike.
Scarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Thacker tries a knee to the head but Scarn blocks it.
Thacker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scarn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thacker can turn it around.
Thacker is trying to stall.
Thacker lands a left hand.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.#BC#
Scarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker slips under a jab from Scarn.
Scarn needs to keep his hands up - Thacker had a free shot at his head there.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Thacker pushes Scarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Thacker works on Scarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Scarn.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Scarn controls the action.
Scarn takes an elbow to the temple.
Scarn gets through Thacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Thacker dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Thacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scarn blocks it with crossed arms.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Scarn tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn lands an uppercut.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn tries to work over Thacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Thacker 's eye.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Scarn.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Scarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn is leaning against Thacker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Scarn.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thacker tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker wants to stall.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Thacker avoids it well. #CL2#
Thacker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker lands a nice uppercut.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thacker takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thacker.
Thacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scarn blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Thacker on the inside.
Michael Scarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thacker lands a nice uppercut.
Scarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Scarn presses Thacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Scarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn lands an elbow inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Thacker.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarn lands a shot to the body.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thacker or not.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Thacker.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Scarn gets through Thacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn lands a body punch.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thacker.
Thacker looking to slow down the pace here.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Thacker scores a nice knee to the body.
Thacker lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Scarn blocks an uppercut.
Scarn tries a body shot but Thacker blocks it.
Thacker pushes Scarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thacker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alasdair Thacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thacker blocks a leg kick.
Thacker clobbers Scarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thacker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scarn. Scarn obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker pushes Scarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Thacker as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Thacker. #T1#
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Scarn is rocked!
Scarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Scarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scarn blocks an elbow strike from Thacker.
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!
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker cracks Scarn with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thacker.
Thacker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Thacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thacker lands a body punch.
Thacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
Thacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Thacker.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Thacker as the two fighters clinch.
Thacker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Thacker on the inside.
Scarn blocks an elbow strike from Thacker.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Scarn.
Thacker tries to land knees in the clinch but Scarn avoids the damage to the body.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thacker's defenses.
Scarn is working Thacker over against the cage.
Thacker effectively controlling the action here.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn. #T4#
Thacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thacker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Thacker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scarn's face.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Thacker 's eye.
Thacker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thacker lands with an overhand left.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thacker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker!
After winning the bout, Alasdair Thacker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
USFC 134
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Scarn lands a really nice looking cross but Glover seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Glover throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Glover.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Glover avoids nicely.
Scarn feints a jab promting Glover to slip. Scarn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glover slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Glover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glover scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glover moves out of range of the leg kick from Scarn.#TD2#
Glover shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scarn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully. #T1#
Glover looking to pass the guard.
Glover forces his way into half guard.
Glover is thwarting Scarn's attempts to control the position.
Glover wants to pass to mount but Scarn is defending the position.
Scarn tries to get to full guard but Glover has control of the leg.
Glover wants to free his trapped foot but Scarn is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarn tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Glover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scarn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarn keeps working.
Glover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Scarn is trying to maintain the position but Glover is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michael Scarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Glover finds it's target.
Scarn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Glover drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Scarn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt - Scarn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glover takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Glover on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Glover.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Glover connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glover momentarily.
#CL2#
Glover clinches.
Our sources have told us that Scarn has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover stalls.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glover's defenses.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Scarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Scarn taking a breather.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Glover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scarn is fending him off so far but Glover persists. Nope, Scarn circles away and we're back to standing.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but Scarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glover checks a low kick from Scarn.
Scarn tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Glover lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Glover clinches.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Don Glover's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarn misses with some punches.
#T1#
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Scarn.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Glover in his tracks for a moment.
Scarn can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Glover lands with a left to the head.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Glover blocks a body shot from Scarn.
Glover's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Scarn avoids a wild elbow strike from Glover.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Glover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn. #T2#
Scarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Don Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
Don Glover's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarn.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Scarn.
#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don Glover's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
#BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harris, as that shot connected.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harris avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Harris scores with a nice right hand.
Harris throws a series of strikes that have Scarn backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Harris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scarn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A head kick misses from Scarn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Scarn slips a straight right by Harris.
Harris lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris thinks about the counter body kick.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Scarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good shot there by Harris.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Scarn off balance momentarily.
Scarn throws a one two combo.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Scarn instigates a clinch.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Scarn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn blocking some punches.
#T2#
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Scarn.
#BC#
Scarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarn swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarn's hands.
Scarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarn throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Scarn lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Harris is rocked!#CL#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Scarn. Scarn maintains the clinch.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Scarn finish him?
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Clinched against the cage, Scarn lands a big elbow that drops Harris! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Harris is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarn misses with a straight right.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Scarn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scarn misses with a hook. Morello ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morello.
Scarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
Scarn with a jab.
Morello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Scarn - just one landing.
Morello cracks Scarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Scarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morello.
Morello misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Morello manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Morello misses the target.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.#T1#
Scarn throws a series of punches but Morello avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Morello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morello cracks the inside of Scarn's front leg.
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morello misses with a hook.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Morello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scarn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morello scores with a hook.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Morello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morello pushes Scarn away with a front kick.
Morello goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Morello throws a series of punches but Scarn avoids them all with ease.
Morello lands a front kick.
Scarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Morello avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Scarn - just one landing.
Morello throws a series of strikes that have Scarn backpedaling.
Morello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Scarn catches Morello right on the button with a cross.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Morello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morello jabs at Scarn's body.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Morello. Beautiful body shot.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Morello saw that one coming.
Scarn scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Morello.
Morello connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarn misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Morello.
Morello tries to score with a low kick but Scarn moves his leg out of the way.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Morello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scarn at a distance.
Morello moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Scarn misses with the combination.
Morello misses with a straight left.
Scarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Morello staying out of range there.
Morello on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Morello avoids them all with ease.
Morello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarn. That did some damage!
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Morello's head but Morello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morello lands a head shot.
Scarn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Nice jab there from Morello.
Morello slips under a jab.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.
Scarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn ducks right into an uppercut from Morello.
Morello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morello slips a jab from Scarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scarn connects with a right hand. Morello shakes it off.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmy Morello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn misses with a straight left. #CL#
Scarn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Scarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morello throws a head kick that misses.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Scarn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Morello slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Morello.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn throws a jab when Morello was well out of range.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Morello slips the punch.
Morello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Morello.
Scarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Scarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morello moves away.
Morello circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Scarn backs off Morello throws a huge counter combo but Scarn manages to avoid it all.
Morello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Morello throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello throws a body kick.
It looked like Scarn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morello.
Morello throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Morello lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Morello.
Scarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scarn's calf.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
Scarn blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scarn checks a leg kick.
Morello lands a glancing blow to the side of Scarn's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello misses the body punch
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morello lands with a nice body punch.
Morello misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Morello looks to move away, Scarn throws a big counter combo but Morello just gets out of the way.
Morello misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Scarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scarn takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Morello connects with the punch.
Morello connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Morello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Scarn lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Scarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Morello takes one to the side of the head.
Morello throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Morello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scarn wants to clinch.
Morello misses with a straight right.
Scarn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morello walks into a left hand.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morello throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Morello swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarn cracks Morello with an open hand slap.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello throws a shot to the body.
Scarn cracks Morello with an open hand slap.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Scarn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morello misses with a straight left.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Morello moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morello.
Morello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarns head.
Morello struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
#BC2#
Morello breaks the clinch.
Morello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Scarn.#CL#
Scarn clinches.
Scarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morello backwards.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage. #BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morello misses with a two punch combination.
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
and Morello counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Morello closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Morello.
Morello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Morello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Morello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Scarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Scarn coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Morello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Jab, jab by Scarn - just one landing.
Morello connects with a body shot.
Scarn lands a head kick. Morello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morello misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scarn throwing a counter right hand but Morello manages to avoid it.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Morello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello throws a body kick.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Scarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morello throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Morello misses.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Scarn moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Scarn connects with a body shot that sends Morello's belly button to the back.
Morello slips under a jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws an overhand right that lands on Morello's shoulder, as Morello tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Morello.
Morello misses the body punch
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morello slips under a jab from Scarn.
Morello throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morello throws a head kick but Scarn moves out of range.
Morello defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scarn misses with a jab to the body
and Morello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello staying out of range there.#T3#
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Morello.
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Morello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Morello scores with a head kick. Scarn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morello lands a slapping body shot.
Morello throws a leg kick which misses Scarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarn tries to avoid it.
Morello bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scarn misses with a left hand
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn checks a low kick from Morello.
A quick step to the side and Scarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morello misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morello throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.#T4#
Scarn lands a jab to the head.
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Morello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
Morello is looking to land body kicks.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morello.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn is looking to clinch.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Morello throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
Scarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scarn throws a hook but Morello blocks it.
Scarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scarn misses with a straight right.
Scarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarn scrambles back to his feet.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarn misses the jab.
Morello thinks about the counter body kick.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morello lands with an uppercut that bounces Scarn off the cage and back into range.
Morello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Morello throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn is looking for a counter combo.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Morello slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Morello.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morello connects with a solid leg kick.
Morello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Despite the aggression on Morello's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarn tries to bum rush Morello with a series of wild strikes but Morello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Morello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Morello slips a straight right by Scarn.
Morello lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Morello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello stuns Scarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scarn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morello throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Morello circles away.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Morello.
A shot to the body from Scarn misses
and Morello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Morello slips under a jab.
A big right from Morello misses. #T3#
Scarn throws a right hand that Morello ducks under and follows up with a left that Morello also avoids with ease.
Morello steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Scarn tries to clinch but Morello is having none of it.
Morello throws out a counter right but Scarn avoids it with no problem.
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
and Morello makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Scarn tries to bum rush Morello with a series of wild strikes but Morello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morello misses with a head kick.
Morello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarn slips under a jab from Morello.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morello moves away from the strike by Scarn. #T4#
Morello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morello digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Morello thows a body kick. Scarn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello works over Scarn's head and body with a nice combination.
Morello pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarn back to the cage. Morello follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morello throws a sloppy body shot
and Scarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Morello there.
Morello defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Scarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morello struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
#BC#
Scarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Morello misses with a body shot.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Scarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morello momentarily.
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Scarn lands.
Morello pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarn is out of range and Morello settles back down.
Morello moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Morello connects with a crisp jab.
Morello lands with a good body shot.
Morello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Morello.#T1#
Morello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Scarn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Morello. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Morello swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello tries to land a front kick but Scarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Scarn.
Scarn takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Morello.
Morello moves out of range as Scarn strikes.#T2#
Morello throws a body kick that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Morello moves in looking to clinch but Scarn pushes him off.
Morello is looking to slow Scarn down with leg kicks.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Morello's head but Morello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn walks into a jab.
Morello throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Scarn misses the jab.
A low kick from Morello misses
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morello throws a shot to the body.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Scarn misses the jab.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Morello throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morello throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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.
Scarn misses with a hook. Morello ducked under it nicely.
Morello thuds a left hand into Scarn's body.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morello lands a jab.
Morello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morello defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Morello lands a jab to the head.
Scarn throws a lazy uppercut
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morello.
#T4#
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
Morello lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Morello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Morello.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Scarn is rocked!
A shot to the body from Morello misses
and Scarn counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Scarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morello.
Morello throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Scarn is looking to counter punch.
Morello has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Morello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Morello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scarn scores with the left hand. Morello knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Morello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Morello! Timmy Morello retains his middleweight title!
Timmy Morello decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Powers 58 - Wednesday Fights
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Yaj lands a nice shot that snaps Scarn's head back.
A punch combination from Yaj misses.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarn moves away.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scarn.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarn. That snapped Yaj's head back.
Yaj scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarn doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj tries to bum rush Scarn with a series of wild strikes but Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.#T1#
Scarn throws a right hand that misses
and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj slips under a jab.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Scarn avoids them all with ease.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yaj displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scarn.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Scarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Scarn. Those never looked like landing.
Yaj misses with a double jab.
Scarn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Yaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!
Yaj drops his hands momentarily. Scarn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Yaj staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Yaj doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Scarn!
After the fight, Michael Scarn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFC 56
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Scarn catches Guru right on the button with a cross.
Guru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Guru moved out of range nicely.
Guru wants to counter with a clinch but Scarn pushes him away.
A punch lands to the side of Guru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Guru walks into a jab.
Guru dives in for a single leg takedown but Scarn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Scarn's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Scarn as Guru shoots in.
Guru with a poor takedown
letting Scarn counter with a right hand.
Michael Scarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guru.
Scarn is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Scarn sizes up Guru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michael Scarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guru misses with a jab to the body
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Guru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scarn to the ground. Guru is now in Scarn's guard.#ES#
Scarn pushes Guru off and scrambles back to his feet.
Scarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Scarn misses.
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!
Guru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt
letting Scarn counter with a right hand.
Scarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Guru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Guru counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scarn won't be happy with that. #ES#
Scarn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Scarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guru's head backwards.
Guru on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Guru gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guru throws a strike aimed at the side of Scarn's head but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn is looking to regain half guard here but Guru keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Scarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guru throws a strike aimed at the side of Scarn's head but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Scarn controls the position for a moment.#SU2#
Guru stands up.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Guru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guru backs up against the cage.
Guru shoots in looking for a takedown but Scarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Guru closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Scarn pushes Guru off and gets back to his feet.
Scarn falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Guru counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Guru decides to stand back up.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Guru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Guru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scarn swivels and escapes.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Guru avoids them all with ease.
Scarn lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Guru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guru misses with a looping left.
Guru goes for a double leg but Scarn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scarn continues to drive forward.
Guru goes for a double leg but Scarn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scarn continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guru. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Guru shoots in for a double leg but Scarn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guru slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scarn works over Guru's head and body with a nice combination.
Guru tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scarn defends well and Guru ends up having to push Scarn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Scarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guru scrambles back to his feet.
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guru. #CL2#
Guru rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scarn as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Scarn connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Guru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guru blocks a jab.
Guru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scarn.
Scarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scarn.
Guru moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Guru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scarn defends it well.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Guru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Scarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guru can do to turn this around?
Scarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guru scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn jabs Guru right on the nose. Guru blinks but takes it well.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guru shoots and misses
and Guru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guru.
Guru blocks a jab.
Scarn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left and a right from Scarn both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Guru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Scarn misses its target.
Guru fails to land the takedown.
Guru slips a straight right by Scarn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guru.
Guru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guru somewhat.
Scarn 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.
#T4#
Guru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarn sets himself, and Guru steps forward looking for the clinch! Scarn avoids it this time.
Guru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guru.
Guru tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Scarn lands a slapping body shot.
Guru moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Guru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guru somewhat.
Guru moves away from the strike by Scarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guru is looking to clinch.
Guru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guru shoots in and drives through. Scarn sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Scarn does it's job there.
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guru feints the counter takedown.
Guru tries for a takedown but Scarn circles away easily
and Guru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru shoots for a takedown but Scarn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Scarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarn stuns Guru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guru throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range. #T1#
Guru has a takedown stuffed.
Guru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guru's head backwards.#CL2#
Guru drives through and clinches with Scarn against the cage.
#TD2#
Guru ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guru no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scarn forces his way into half guard.
Scarn tries to pass to full mount but Guru defends it.
Scarn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Guru is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Guru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scarn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Guru looking for subs from the bottom but Scarn mounts him!
Scarn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guru is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Guru tries to lock up and control but Scarn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Scarn prevents Guru from getting the reversal.
Guru keeps trying to improve his position.
Scarn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guru felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Guru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guru is still trying to improve position.
Michael Scarn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Scarn content just to control the position here.
Guru is desperately trying to improve his position but Scarn has a good base and remains in mount.
Guru gets back to half guard.
Guru flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Michael Scarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarn blocks the strikes from Guru.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scarn in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Guru has an active guard here but Scarn has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Event:
PFC 51
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Freeman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Freeman throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Scarn's ribs.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Freeman finds it's way through Scarn's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
We've been told by Scarn's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman feints a jab promting Scarn to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scarn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn scores with a shot to the body.
Scarn drops his hands momentarily and Freeman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Scarn both land. Nice combination.
Scarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Freeman on the side of the head.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freeman misses with a combination
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Freeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarn to score with a decent uppercut.
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Freeman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scarn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab from Scarn.
Freeman defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Freeman.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Scarn throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freeman.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scarn blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
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!
Freeman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Scarn.
A cross from Scarn lands.#T2#
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Scarn throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Freeman throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarn, as that shot connected.
Scarn slips a jab from Freeman.
A quick step to the side and Scarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman tries to work over Scarn's front leg with a kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarn. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn lands a jab.
Scarn works the jab nicely.
Scarn clobbers Freeman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman lands a lovely overhand right.
Freeman throws a right hand that Scarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarn also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Gavin Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Freeman throws a hook but Scarn avoids it easily.#T4#
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarn.
Scarn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Freeman defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scarn misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Freeman counters with a nice right hand that sends Scarn toppling to the canvas! Scarn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Freeman finish him?!#ROC2#
Scarn is rocked!
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Scarn as he checks the leg kick.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Nice straight punches there by Scarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarn.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Scarn is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman with a jab.#CUT2#
Michael Scarn's cut is getting worse.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scarn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Freeman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Scarn has got the better of the exchanges.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Scarn takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.
Scarn scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Freeman tries to score with a low kick but Scarn moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Scarn.
Michael Scarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarn 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.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn punishes Freeman's body with a nice straight punch.
Freeman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scarn scores with a jab.
Good work by Scarn as he checks the leg kick.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freeman connects with a body shot.#T1#
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn jabs at Freeman's body.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Scarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Scarn lands a glancing blow to the side of Freeman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Gavin Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Freeman counters with a series of strikes. Scarn will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman tried to score with a low kick but Scarn checks it.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Scarn throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
A left and a right from Freeman both land. Nice combination.
Scarn 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.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman misses with a left hand
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman tries to bum rush Scarn with a series of wild strikes but Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman misses with a straight right.
Freeman misses with a double jab
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Scarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freeman momentarily.
Scarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman. #KD2#
Freeman lands a left and a right that send Scarn crashing to the mat, dazed. Freeman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Scarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarn misses with the combination.
#T3#
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scarn throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
An inside leg kick from Freeman misses.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarn throws a combination that misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Scarn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scarn misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarn.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Scarn moves forwards but Freeman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Michael Scarn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good shot there by Scarn.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Scarn misses with a hook.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Scarn takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Scarn.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Scarn.
Freeman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Scarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Freeman tries to move into range but Scarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Freeman is looking for the big counter here.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Scarn.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarn lands with a kick to the temple. Freeman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn walks into a stiff left hand from Freeman.
Freeman digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
A combination from Freeman does no damage. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Freeman has knocked Scarn down with a huge combo! Freeman steps away and waves a wobbly Scarn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn clobbers Freeman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
Scarn lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Gavin Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Freeman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scarn checks it well.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarn moves away.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Scarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freeman tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarn lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Scarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Freeman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarn misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Freeman misses with a combination
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Scarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scarn.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Scarn lands a head shot.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman slips a jab from Scarn.
Freeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Freeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Scarn lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Scarn lands a glancing blow to the side of Freeman's head.
Scarn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarn.
Michael Scarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Freeman only half commits.
Freeman throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn lands an overhand right.
Scarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Freeman off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Scarn. Those never looked like landing.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarn throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scarn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
A very excited looking Michael Scarn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC : Fight Night 48
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarn slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Potter.
Potter lands an overhand right.
Scarn scores with a punch to the head.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Potter.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scarn throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Potter scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potter cracks the inside of Scarn's front leg.
Scarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Scarn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.
Scarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Potter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scarn sprawls and moves away.
Scarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Potter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Potter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scarn is fending him off so far but Potter persists. Nope, Scarn circles away and we're back to standing.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.#TD#
Potter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Scarn pushes Potter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Scarn misses with a hook.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
A jab from Potter finds it's way through Scarn's defenses.
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!
Potter swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Michael Scarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potter or perhaps it was just good defense by Scarn, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn cracks Potter with a good jab.
Scarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Potter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Scarn sneaks out the side door and pushes Potter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Scarn leaves Potter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Potter with a poor takedown
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Potter throws a solid leg kick but Scarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Potter.
Potter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarn to score with a decent uppercut.
Scarn lands with an overhand left.
Scarn dips to his left and cracks Potter with an uppercut!#TD#
Potter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Potter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scarn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scarn prevents Potter from getting a body triangle.
Potter is really struggling to control Scarn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Scarn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Scarn trying to control the position but Potter manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Scarn staying busy and making it hard for Potter to control. #SUB#
Potter tightening his grip on Scarn, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Potter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scarn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Potter wants to control but Scarn manages to buck him off and is now in Potter's guard! Nice work there by Scarn!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Scarn misses the jab.
Potter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Potter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Scarn as Potter shoots in.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
It looked like Potter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scarn as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Scarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Scarn misses.
Potter is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter cracks Scarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Potter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Potter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scarn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scarn is wriggling around but Potter manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Scarn is trying is best to control the position here.
Scarn is trying to maintain the position but Potter is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter trying to control from half guard but Scarn is working away.
Scarn gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Potter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scarn's guard.
Potter is looking to advance position but Scarn won't allow it. #T2#
Potter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Potter is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scarn still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scarn has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Potter is looking for a sweep.
Potter can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Potter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potter is trying to control Scarn's posture but Scarn avoids it.
A control attempt from Potter but he's now mounted!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Potter tries to hold on but Scarn pushes him away.
Michael Scarn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potter regains half guard.
Potter wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter is trying to control but can't.
Scarn trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
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 Alexander Potter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Potter connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Potter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scarn!#ES2#
Scarn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Potter digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter tests Scarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarn tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarn to the ground. Scarn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter feinted with a counter takedown.
Potter cracks Scarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt
and Scarn counters with a nice body shot.
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarn lands with a hook. Potter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Potter cracks Scarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn throws out a counter right but Potter avoids it with no problem.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Potter slips under a jab.
Scarn lands a head shot.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with Scarn, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes Scarn against the cage but Scarn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Potter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scarn was covering up waiting for the punch and Potter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Potter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Scarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potter trying to control but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Scarn keeping full guard, as Potter tries to pass. #T3#
Potter stands and throws Scarn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Potter working away.#SUB#
Potter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scarn, who protects the arm well.
Potter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scarn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Potter throwing strikes but Scarn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Scarn trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter regains half guard.#T4#
Potter is pressing down on Scarn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Potter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scarn advances to half guard.
Potter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Scarn.
Well Scarn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
A less than humble Michael Scarn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scarn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Rose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarn tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarn to the ground. Scarn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
Rose throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
Rose sets himself, and Scarn steps forward looking for the clinch! Rose avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose looks for a takedown but Scarn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derick Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rose misses.
Scarn wants to counter the offense by Rose and move into the clinch position.
Scarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarn works over Rose's head and body with a nice combination.
Scarn lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Rose.#T1#
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Rose misses.
Rose takes one to the side of the head.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarn misses the target.
Rose looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Scarn.
Rose moves forwards but Scarn connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarn misses with a double jab
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose slips under a jab from Scarn.
Rose seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scarn slips a jab from Rose.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Scarn walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scarn misses with a hook.
Scarn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Scarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarn.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Scarn avoids it well and moves away.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarn throws out the jab.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Scarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Michael Scarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose scores with a jab.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Scarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Scarn misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
Scarn misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Scarn jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scarn feints a jab promting Rose to slip. Scarn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rose connects with a jab.
Scarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Rose shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scarn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn wants to control but Rose postures up.
Rose postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rose trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rose is trying to get an arm triangle but Scarn is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Rose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scarn tries to improve position but can't.
Scarn wants to control but Rose postures up.
The ground and pound from Rose seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Rose tries for a kimura but Scarn is defending well.
Scarn defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scarn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scarn can't do much from the bottom here.
Scarn defending against the ground and pound.
Scarn can't do much from the bottom here.
Rose trying to control the position but Scarn is working away.
Scarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rose fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rose in side control, throwing shots but Scarn defends. #SUB#
Rose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rose cracks Scarn with a big right hand but Scarn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Rose is trying to get an arm triangle but Scarn is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scarn can't do much from the bottom here.
Rose working the ground and pound but Scarn is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Scarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scarn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rose.
Rose cracks Scarn with a big right hand but Scarn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What's Scarn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Scarn tries to buck Rose off but Rose is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Scarn lands with a good body shot.
Rose is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A right-left combo lands from Rose.
Rose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well. #CL2#
Scarn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose. #BC#
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Jab by Scarn.
Scarn lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Scarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose lands a glancing blow to the side of Scarn's head.
Scarn connects with a looping right hand.
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scarn cracks Rose with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Scarn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose throws a right and a left that Scarn avoids nicely.
Scarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Rose lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarn misses the target.
Rose with a poor takedown
and Scarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derick Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Scarn avoids it well and moves away.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Rose takes the fight into the clinch.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rose trying to control the position but instead, Scarn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rose into the cage.#T4#
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rose's defenses.
Rose lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rose lands a right hand.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scarn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarn connects with a body shot that sends Jim's belly button to the back.
Scarn throws a hook but Jim avoids it easily.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jim looks to land a combination but Scarn avoids it well. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and pushes Jim back into the cage.
Scarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jim has Scarn pushed against the cage.
Jim prevents a body shot from Scarn.
Scarn works on Jim's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Scarn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Scarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Jim blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jim's defenses. #BC2#
Jim manages to break the clinch.
Jim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jim misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Scarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Scarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarn.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarn sets himself, and Jim steps forward looking for the clinch! Scarn avoids it this time.
Scarn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jim's hands.#ROC#
Jim is rocked!
A jab from Scarn misses.
Jim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarn cracks Jim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scarn cracks Jim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jim sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Jim looks for the body kick but Scarn saw that one coming.
Scarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Jim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scarn is adopting a defensive guard.
Jim throws a big elbow that misses.
Scarn is adopting a defensive guard.
Jim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scarn seems keen to control Jim's posture.
Scarn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gentleman's Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jim wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scarn throws a hook but Jim blocks it.
Scarn connects with a single shot there.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim misses with a straight right.
Scarn tries to counter by clinching up but Jim breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Scarn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scarn showed some decent athleticism there.
Scarn not doing much here.
Jim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Scarn stalling.
Jim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scarn stopping the sweep attempt from Jim.
Scarn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scarn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Scarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Scarn clinches up against the cage.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?
Jim avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarn.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Jim has Scarn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scarn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scarn prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Scarn. #T1#
Jim prevents a body shot from Scarn.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scarn lands an uppercut.
Scarn lands a left hand.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Jim is stalling here.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jim wants to stall.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Michael Scarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jim's brow. #TD2#
Jim has hold of one of Scarn's legs. Scarn is fighting the takedown attempt but Jim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Scarn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there.
Jim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jim slips under a jab from Scarn.
Jim thinks about the counter body kick.
Michael Scarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Jim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jim.
Scarn moves in looking to clinch but Jim pushes him off.
Jim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Jim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scarn blocks it well.
Taiga Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jim throws a right and a left that Scarn avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jim.
Jim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Jim blocks a jab.#T4#
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jim lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scarn misses the jab.
Jim is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Scarn throws a poor cross that misses
and Jim counters with a nice uppercut.
Jim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Scarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim misses with a series of wild punches.
Jim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jim.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Jim walks into a stiff left hand from Scarn.
Jim throws a head kick that half lands.
Scarn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jim. Jim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jim moves away.
Scarn tries to clinch but Jim is having none of it.
Scarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn tries a body shot but Jim blocks it.
#BC2#
Jim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn throws a poor cross that misses
and Jim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Jim with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn throws a series of punches but Jim avoids them all with ease.
Scarn closes the distance and clinches up with Jim, looking for a takedown. Scarn pushes Jim against the cage but Jim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Jim lands with a nice body punch.
Scarn misses with a hook. Jim ducked under it nicely.
Jim thuds a left hand into Scarn's body.
Jim takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Jim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarn digs a good body shot into Jim's ribs.
Jim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Jim gets a takedown into half guard.
Taiga Jim has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jim is looking to take a break and control but Scarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Jim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scarn's head.
Jim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scarn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scarn is trying to control but Jim passes into side control!
Jim landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jim trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Jim throws a strike aimed at the side of Scarn's head but Scarn avoids it well.#T3#
Jim controls the position from side control.
Scarn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Michael Scarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarn tries to buck Jim off but Jim is having none of it.
Jim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarn keeps working.
Scarn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jim landing strikes.
Jim trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Scarn struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jim taking a breather here.
Taiga Jim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim prevents Scarn from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Jim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scarn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Liddell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Scarn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liddell doesn't seem phased though.
Scarn scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
Liddell is rocked!
Liddell walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Liddell limp body while Scarn jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn darts in trying to clinch
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarn.
It looked like Joe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scarn feints and as Joe raises his hands in defense, Scarn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scarn tries to stand but Joe is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Scarn trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Scarn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Scarn gets to his feet. Joe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Scarn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scarn closes the distance but Joe moves to the side
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarn shoots and misses
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Scarn shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe lands with a right hand.
Average Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarn wants to clinch.#TD2#
Scarn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scarn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Scarn controlling the position from side mount.
Joe tries to buck Scarn off but Scarn is having none of it.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
Joe is not content to let Scarn control the position.
Scarn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scarn working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Joe is not content to let Scarn control the position.
Scarn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head. #SUB2#
Scarn is looking for a kimura here.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Joe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarn should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Scarn tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scarn jumps guard and drags Joe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Scarn is pulling down on Joe's head to control his posture.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe is in close to Scarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Scarn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joe distracts Scarn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Scarn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Joe cracks Scarn with a solid left hand.
Scarn working a defensive guard but Joe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Joe controls the position from side control.
Scarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joe taking a breather here.
Joe grinds an elbow into Scarn's temple. #T3#
Joe trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Joe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Joe trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Scarn being controlled for a moment.
Scarn tries to improve position but can't.
Joe trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scarn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarn is looking to regain half guard here but Joe keeps moving and retains side control.
Joe throws an elbow but Scarn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Scarn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Scarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe is putting a hurting on Scarn here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Joe swings around for an armbar but Scarn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarn.
Scarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Scarn saw that one coming.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Joe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Scarn wants to land a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Average Joe is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Scarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joe, pushing him back against the cage.
Joe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Scarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn darts in trying to clinch
and Joe counters with a two punch combo.
Scarn lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
A nice side step and Scarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Scarn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joe defends it nicely.
Joe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scarn fails with the takedown
and Joe counters with a left to the body.
Scarn tries to clinch but Joe moves away
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Joe counters with a head kick that drops Scarn to the mat! Scarn scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Scarn out cold! Scarn corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Average Joe!
Average Joe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Legion of Doom. Yknow?'.
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