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Event:
FEN 034 Bram vs Smith III
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Saucier misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Saucier moves into the clinch.#BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch.
Latitude moves in looking to clinch but Saucier pushes him off.
Latitude throws a head kick that Saucier semi-blocks.
Saucier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saucier lands a two punch combo.
Saucier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Saucier. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Latitude rushes Saucier and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Latitude is looking to break free of the clinch but Saucier has double underhooks. #BC2#
Saucier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Latitude on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Latitude misses with a hook. Saucier ducked under it nicely.
Latitude stalks Saucier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saucier's face. Saucier staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Latitude lands a front kick.
Latitude throws a lazy head kick
and Saucier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Latitude closes the distance and pushes Saucier back into the ropes.
Saucier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saucier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saucier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Latitude tries a body shot but Saucier blocks it.
Latitude managing to block the knees to the body from Saucier.
Saucier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saucier takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2##BC#
Latitude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saucier blocks a head kick by Latitude.
Saucier tries to counter with a clinch but Latitude shakes him off and moves away.
Saucier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Saucier moves into range and clinches up with Latitude.
Latitude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Latitude pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saucier tries to close the distance and clinch but Latitude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saucier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Latitude is looking to clinch. #CL#
Latitude gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Latitude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Latitude clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Searlas Saucier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Saucier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saucier duly obliges.
Latitude lands a high kick!
Saucier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Latitude throws a series of punches but Saucier avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Saucier clinches with his opponent.
Saucier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Latitude's efforts to push away.
Latitude lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saucier backwards.
Latitude wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Latitude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Latitude tries to close the distance and clinch but Saucier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saucier tries to close the distance and clinch but Latitude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Latitude moves into the clinch.
Latitude tries a knee to the head but Saucier blocks it.
#T1#
Saucier is trying to break free.#BC#
Latitude manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Saucier clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Latitude throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Saucier darts in and clinches Latitude up against the ropes.
Edward Latitude has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Latitude wants to break free but Saucier has control.
#BC2#
Saucier manages to break the clinch.
Latitude lands a head kick. Saucier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Latitude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saucier.
Latitude checks a low kick from Saucier.
Latitude throws a big counter combination but Saucier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2##CL2#
Saucier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Latitude, pushing him back against the ropes.
Latitude is trying to maintain a safe position but Saucier gets an underhook and turns Latitude into the ropes.#BC#
Latitude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saucier misses with a combination
#CL#
and Latitude counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Saucier breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Latitude has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saucier keeps control of Latitude as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Latitude trying to control the position but instead, Saucier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Latitude into the ropes.#BC2#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Latitude tries to clinch but Saucier is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Latitude will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saucier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Saucier.
Latitude doesn't manage to clinch there - Saucier circles away.
Latitude tries to close the distance and clinch but Saucier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saucier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Latitude.
Saucier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Latitude tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saucier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latitude looks to land a combination but Saucier avoids it well.
Latitude moves out of range of the leg kick from Saucier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saucier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latitude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saucier manages to avoid it.
Latitude with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Latitude tries to clinch there but Saucier circles away.
Saucier throws a head kick but Latitude moves out of range.
#T1#
A combination from Saucier does no damage.
Latitude scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Latitude fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saucier misses with a body kick.
Saucier lands a head kick!
Latitude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saucier swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Saucier rushes Latitude and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Latitude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edward Latitude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saucier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Saucier has closed the distance and engaged Latitude in a clinch.
#BC#
Latitude pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Latitude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Latitude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Latitude takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Latitude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saucier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Latitude moves in looking to clinch but Saucier pushes him off.
Latitude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saucier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saucier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saucier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Latitude clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Saucier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Latitude moves into the clinch successfully.
Saucier lands a body punch.
Saucier being controlled against the ropes.
Latitude lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Searlas Saucier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saucier 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
FEN 030 Hogg vs Astra
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Saucier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saucier blocks a head kick by Latitude.
#CL2#
Saucier instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Latitude sprawls well. Latitude wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Latitude clinches.
Latitude tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch.
Saucier dives in for a single leg takedown but Latitude sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Latitude misses with a hook
and Saucier counters with a three punch combo that has Latitude backing up. Latitude nods at Saucier to acknowledge the strikes.
Latitude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saucier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Saucier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Latitude tries for a takedown but Saucier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Saucier is looking to clinch but Latitude is avoiding it.
It looked like Latitude was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Saucier with that takedown attempt.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
Horrible takedown attempt by Latitude or perhaps it was just good defense by Saucier, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saucier.#CL2#
Saucier closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Latitude closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saucier circles away.
Latitude throws out a loose jab but Saucier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saucier misses with the combination.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Saucier.
A little feinted left hand from Latitude on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Saucier tries to keep at a distance but Latitude has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saucier has Latitude pressed against the cage, preventing Latitude from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Saucier pulls Latitude into guard.
#ES2#
Saucier pushes Latitude off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Latitude.
Saucier has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Saucier looking to score a takedown here. Latitude is defending well but Saucier drives through and ends up in Latitude's guard.#T3#
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
Saucier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
Latitude looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Latitude is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saucier defends well.
Saucier prevents Latitude from getting back to his feet.
Saucier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saucier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saucier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saucier throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Searlas Saucier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saucier tries to clinch but Latitude is having none of it.
Latitude defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saucier.
Saucier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saucier dives in and grabs Latitude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Latitude pushes down on Saucier's head and hops out.
Latitude wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saucier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Latitude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saucier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Latitude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latitude as he avoids it easily.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Latitude but Latitude pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Saucier shoots in looking for a takedown but Latitude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saucier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saucier tries for a takedown but Latitude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saucier is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Latitude.
Some wild striking there from Latitude.
Latitude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saucier but Saucier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Latitude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saucier.
Latitude throws a head kick that misses.
Saucier swats away the attempt to clinch by Latitude.#T2##CL#
Latitude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Saucier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saucier takes a swing at Latitude's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Latitude.
Latitude shoots in for a double leg but Saucier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saucier throws a big counter head kick but Latitude avoids it with no problem.
Saucier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Latitude circles away.
Latitude pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Saucier moves into the clinch.
Latitude prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier tries to break the clinch but Latitude is controlling the position.
Saucier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Saucier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Latitude will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Latitude can't keep his opponent in guard - Saucier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saucier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saucier controlling the pace.
Latitude wants to control the action here but instead Saucier manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Saucier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Latitude is now in Saucier's guard. A big mistake from Saucier there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Saucier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Latitude defends it easily.#T4#
Latitude's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Latitude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saucier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saucier keeping moving, preventing Latitude from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Latitude 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#
Saucier tries for a takedown but Latitude circles away easily#CL#
and Latitude counters by clinching up. #BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier fails with the takedown.#CL#
Latitude moves into range and clinches up with Saucier.
Latitude prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.#TD#
Latitude has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saucier uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude is trying to control the position but Saucier postures up.
Latitude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Latitude keeping moving, preventing Saucier from controlling successfully. #T1##SU2#
Saucier stands and steps away. Latitude gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saucier tries for a takedown but Latitude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saucier slaps away a takedown attempt from Latitude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Latitude dives in and grabs Saucier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saucier pushes down on Latitude's head and hops out.
Latitude moves in looking to clinch but Saucier pushes him off.
Latitude is looking to clinch but Saucier is avoiding it.
Latitude throws a nice looking combination but Saucier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL2#
Latitude gets tackled into the cage by Saucier. Saucier maintains the clinch. #BC#
Latitude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latitude tries to clinch but Saucier is having none of it.
Saucier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Latitude defends it well.#CL#
Latitude rushes Saucier and presses him up against the cage.
Saucier working aggressively here.
Latitude prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier has Latitude pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Latitude manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saucier has Latitude pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Latitude manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Latitude walks away with a smile on his face. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Latitude defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saucier.
Saucier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Latitude!
Saucier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Latitude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saucier 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.
Latitude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Latitude thows a body kick. Saucier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Latitude is looking to clinch.
Latitude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Latitude lands with a kick to the ribs.
Latitude doesn't manage to clinch there - Saucier circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Latitude here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Latitude moves into the clinch.
Latitude is looking to control Saucier's arms but Saucier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Latitude has his back to the cage. #T4#
Latitude is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Latitude drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saucier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
Saucier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Saucier stands up and waves to Latitude to follow him.
Latitude throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Latitude showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Latitude 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Latitude!
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Event:
FEN 026 Average vs Cho
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Latitude lands a glancing blow to the side of Saucier's head.
Saucier looks for a takedown but Latitude sprawls well.
Saucier misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Latitude counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Latitude has had enough of the clinch but Saucier keeps him there for the moment.
Latitude gets underhooks to prevent Saucier's takedown attempt.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.#BC2#
Saucier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Latitude has closed the distance and engaged Saucier in a clinch.
Latitude wants to break free but Saucier has control.
#TD2#
Saucier successfully pulls guard.
Saucier throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude trying to control but Saucier is working from the bottom.
Saucier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saucier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Latitude puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Latitude is taking a breather. Saucier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saucier is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Saucier looking for submissions off his back.
Latitude will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Latitude wants to free his trapped foot but Saucier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saucier trying to control here.
Latitude trying to control the action but Saucier is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saucier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Latitude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Latitude doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saucier counters with a left and a right that stings Latitude.
Latitude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saucier throws a sloppy head kick and Latitude moves out of range easily.
Latitude is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Latitude. No joy for Saucier on that attempt.
Saucier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Latitude fails with a takedown attempt.
Saucier wants to counter with a clinch but Latitude pushes him away.#T3#
Saucier shoots in for a takedown but Latitude shows good takedown defense.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Latitude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Latitude has Saucier pushed against the cage.
Latitude has Saucier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saucier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Latitude.
Latitude is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Latitude fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Latitude is pressed up against the cage. Saucier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Latitude down to the mat. Latitude avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saucier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Latitude avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Latitude as he jumps to the side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch.
Saucier has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latitude looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saucier fails with the takedown
and Latitude counters with a left and a right that stings Saucier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Latitude 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#
A punch combination from Latitude misses.
Latitude wants to clinch up but Saucier keeps it at a distance.
Saucier stuffs the takedown attempt from Latitude. Latitude gets slowly back to his feet.
Latitude keeps the fight on the outside.
Saucier misses with a takedown #CL#
and Latitude moves into the clinch.
Latitude keeps control of Saucier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Saucier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latitude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saucier can do to turn this around?
Latitude tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saucier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Latitude somewhat.#T1#
Latitude scores with a head kick. Saucier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Saucier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Latitude trying to control the position but instead, Saucier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Latitude into the cage.#TD#
Latitude pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Latitude working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saucier has passed into half guard!
Latitude keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Saucier is keen to just control but Latitude is a slippery customer.
Latitude trying to control here.
Latitude tries to get to full guard but Saucier has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Saucier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Latitude is just riding it out for now. Saucier eventually gives up the hold.
Saucier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Latitude defending well though. #T3#
Saucier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Latitude is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Saucier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Latitude defends it well.
Saucier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saucier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Latitude tries to avoid it but Saucier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Latitude to the ground. Latitude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Latitude stuffs the takedown attempt from Saucier. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.#CL2#
Saucier has closed the distance and engaged Latitude in a clinch.
Latitude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saucier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Latitude to keep the fight standing.
Saucier tries to pull guard but Latitude won't allow it.
Latitude tries to pull guard but Saucier won't allow it.
#BC#
Latitude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Latitude wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Searlas Saucier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Latitude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saucier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latitude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Latitude.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Saucier with that takedown attempt.
Saucier misses with a two punch combination.
Saucier looks for a takedown but Latitude sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Latitude misses the target.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude throws a sloppy head kick and Saucier moves out of range easily.
Latitude sets himself, and Saucier steps forward looking for the clinch! Latitude avoids it this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Latitude here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Latitude shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense.
Saucier is looking to clinch but Latitude is avoiding it.
Saucier leaves Latitude with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Saucier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Latitude seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saucier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saucier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latitude as he avoids it easily.
Latitude is looking to counter the offense by Saucier and move into the clinch.#CL#
Latitude closes the distance and clinches.
Saucier jumps guard but Latitude stands there with Saucier around his waist. Saucier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saucier fails to pull guard.
Saucier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Latitude is trying to pull guard but Saucier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Latitude gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saucier is working for takedown but Latitude is calmly controlling the position for now.
Latitude tries to pull guard but Saucier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Latitude blocks a body shot from Saucier.
Saucier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Latitude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Latitude is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saucier to keep the fight standing.
Saucier stops a takedown attempt from Latitude.
#BC2#
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Latitude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saucier.
Latitude shoots in for a double leg but Saucier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saucier shoots in but no luck this time.
Saucier misses with a takedown
enabling Latitude to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL#
Latitude clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Saucier moves into the clinch successfully.
Latitude trying to land knees to the body.
Latitude tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saucier smiles and moves away.
Saucier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Latitude defends it nicely.
Saucier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saucier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Latitude avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Latitude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saucier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Latitude doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Saucier moves into the clinch.
Latitude tries to land knees in the clinch but Saucier avoids the damage to the body.
Saucier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edward Latitude has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saucier goes for a takedown attempt but Latitude pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Latitude shoots in but Saucier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latitude tries a low kick but Saucier avoids it.
Latitude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Latitude showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Latitude 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Latitude!
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Event:
FEN 021 Bram vs Wiggins
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Saucier throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dobzinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Saucier throws a head kick that misses
and Dobzinski counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Dobzinski gets tackled into the ropes by Saucier. Saucier maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dobzinski obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobzinski as Saucier tries to tie him up.
Dobzinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saucier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saucier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dobzinski lands a nice knee to the body. #T1##BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dobzinski gets tackled into the ropes by Saucier. Saucier maintains the clinch.
Dobzinski lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Saucier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Saucier closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dobzinski to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Saucier drives through and clinches with Dobzinski against the ropes.
Saucier trying to stall but Dobzinski improves his position.
Saucier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T2#
Dobzinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dobzinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saucier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saucier moves 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!
Dobzinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saucier tries to work over Dobzinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Dobzinski 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##CL#
Saucier clinches. #BC#
Saucier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saucier throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dobzinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Saucier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dobzinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saucier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dobzinski counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Dobzinski tries to keep at a distance but Saucier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saucier misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saucier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dobzinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saucier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Saucier struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobzinski controls his hands.
Dobzinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier tries to land a body kick
enabling Dobzinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Saucier throws a right hand that misses
and Dobzinski counters with a straight right hand.
Saucier throws a lazy head kick
and Saucier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Saucier gets a clinch.
Marcelo Dobzinski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dobzinski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saucier misses with a jab to the body
and Dobzinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Saucier gets a clinch.
Saucier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Saucier trying to control the position but instead, Dobzinski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saucier into the ropes.
Dobzinski landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Saucier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Saucier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Saucier clinches up against the ropes.
Dobzinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Saucier won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Dobzinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saucier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dobzinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Saucier has Dobzinski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Come on Saucier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dobzinski scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Saucier manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saucier moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dobzinski counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Saucier has managed to clinch.
Saucier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Saucier manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Saucier misses
and Dobzinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Saucier rushes Dobzinski and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dobzinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dobzinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Saucier won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Saucier breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Saucier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dobzinski blocking some punches.
#T2#
Dobzinski working Saucier over with knees to the body.
Dobzinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saucier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobzinski as Saucier tries to tie him up.
Saucier stalling the fight.
Saucier tries to stall but Dobzinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dobzinski crunches a lovely knee into Saucier's ribcage.
Saucier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saucier trying to stall but Dobzinski improves his position.
Searlas Saucier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobzinski working Saucier over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dobzinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dobzinski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Dobzinski!
Marcelo Dobzinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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