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Event:
Highland Island 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Olympian swinging wildly here.
Olympian sets himself, and Viscount steps forward looking for the clinch! Olympian avoids it this time.
Olympian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viscount misses the shot to the body.
Olympian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viscount defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olympian .
Viscount tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olympian defends well and Viscount ends up having to push Olympian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Olympian lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Dementri Viscount has been cut.#CL#
Olympian moves into range and clinches up with Viscount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Olympian .
A nice right hand lands inside from Olympian . #BC#
Olympian 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Viscount has a takedown stuffed.
Viscount shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olympian defends it nicely.
The Olympian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dementri Viscount.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viscount or perhaps it was just good defense by Olympian , which made it look bad.
The Olympian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viscount fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Viscount closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Olympian tries to pull guard but Viscount holds him up against the cage and eventually Olympian drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Viscount stops a takedown attempt from Olympian .
The referee calls for Olympian to work.
#TD2#
Viscount decides to pull guard.
Viscount bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olympian 's guard. #REVB#
Viscount cracks Olympian with a solid left hand.
Olympian looking for a sweep. Not yet Olympian , not yet.
Viscount landing some decent shots from guard.
Olympian keeping moving, preventing Viscount from controlling successfully.
Viscount working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Viscount chips away with some ground and pound.
Viscount makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Olympian keeping moving, preventing Viscount from controlling successfully.
Olympian can't keep his opponent in guard - Viscount advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Viscount lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Viscount working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Viscount scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Viscount wants to take a breather but Olympian is having none of it.
Viscount has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Olympian trying to control but Viscount postures up.
Viscount slips a nice elbow through Olympian 's hands, connecting with Olympian 's forehead.
Viscount works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Viscount tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viscount has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viscount in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dementri Viscount dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dementri Viscount's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Viscount drives through and clinches with Olympian against the cage.
Viscount can't get the takedown.
Olympian stalling in the clinch but Viscount improves position.
Olympian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olympian is trying to maintain a safe position but Viscount gets an underhook and turns Olympian into the cage.
Olympian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viscount tries to score a body lock takedown but Olympian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olympian is trying to break the clinch but Viscount has him pressed against the cage.
Viscount stalling the fight.
#T1#
Olympian has Viscount pushed against the cage.#BC#
Olympian manages to break the clinch.
Viscount fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viscount changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olympian tries to avoid it but Viscount manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olympian to the ground. Olympian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Olympian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dementri Viscount.
Viscount tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olympian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viscount somewhat.#CL2#
Viscount has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Olympian working hard to break the clinch.
Olympian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olympian tries to pull guard but Viscount won't allow it.
Viscount tries to score a body lock takedown but Olympian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olympian tries to break the clinch but Viscount is controlling the position.
Olympian '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.
Viscount has Olympian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olympian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olympian is trying to break the clinch but Viscount has him pressed against the cage. #T3##TD#
Olympian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Viscount pushes Olympian off and gets back to his feet.
Viscount tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olympian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olympian tries for a takedown but Viscount sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olympian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viscount.
Viscount tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olympian swivels and escapes.
Viscount closes the distance and clinches up with Olympian , looking for a takedown. Viscount pushes Olympian against the cage but Olympian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olympian misses with a head kick.
Viscount dives in and grabs Olympian 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olympian pushes down on Viscount's head and hops out.
Olympian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viscount manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Olympian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viscount slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Viscount is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olympian is aware though and is defending well.
Viscount throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Viscount seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Viscount working for a triangle but Olympian defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viscount lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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 The Olympian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dementri Viscount's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Viscount closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Viscount jumps guard.
Olympian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olympian trying to control the position from guard on top but Viscount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viscount lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Viscount looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olympian is one step ahead there.
Viscount throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viscount striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Viscount pulls Olympian in close to his closed guard and prevents Olympian from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Viscount is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viscount wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Viscount closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Olympian 's guard.
Olympian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viscount in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viscount content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viscount wants to control from the top but Olympian keeps moving. #T2#
Viscount won't allow Olympian to sweep him here.
Viscount working some strikes from top position.
Viscount controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viscount with a nice head shot there.
Viscount keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olympian 's head.
Viscount makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Olympian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viscount on the ground.
Olympian has momentary wrist control but Viscount slips an elbow through the middle.
Dementri Viscount has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viscount controls from within his opponent's guard.
Olympian has momentary wrist control but Viscount slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Olympian is rocked!#T3#
Viscount postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Olympian covers up, he's hurt! Viscount keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Viscount and the ref steps in to end the fight! Viscount can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dementri Viscount!
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Event:
Highland Island 21
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Road throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Olympian closes the distance and clinches.
Olympian tries to score a body lock takedown but Road shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Olympian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Road misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Olympian has Road up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Olympian breaks from the clinch.
Olympian dodges the punch combination from Road.
Olympian looks for a takedown but Road sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olympian 's hands.
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olympian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Road looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Olympian breaks the clinch.
Road throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Olympian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olympian advances to half guard.
Road is trying to get back to full guard.
Road is refusing to be controlled, as Olympian sits in half guard.
Olympian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Road knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olympian on the ground.#SUB2#
Olympian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Road has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Olympian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Road does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Road tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Road is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Road keeping control of the position.
Olympian wants to stand up but Road has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Road is controlling Olympian 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olympian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Road throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olympian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Road avoids it really well and circles away.
Will Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Olympian .
Road will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Will Road is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olympian misses with a head kick.
Olympian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Road tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4##CL#
Road clinches up with Olympian and pushes him back against the cage.
Road lands a body shot. #BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
Road looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Road misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Road takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like The Olympian has been cut.
Road pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Road stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Road wants it to stay on the feet.
Olympian looks winded!
Olympian throws a body kick that misses.
Road went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Olympian tries to move into range but Road moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Olympian gets tackled into the cage by Road. Road maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Road lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olympian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Road to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Road closes the distance and pushes Olympian back into the cage.
Road trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Road.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Road dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Olympian 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Road drops Olympian with a beautiful combination! Olympian stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Road is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Olympian is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Olympian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olympian shoots in for a takedown but Road shows good takedown defense.
Road jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Road closes the distance and clinches.
Road lands a shot to the body.
Road looking to throw knees to the head but Olympian is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Road escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Road misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Road clinches up against the cage.
Olympian can't get the takedown.
Road misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olympian .
#BC#
Road's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olympian is breathing heavily.#CL#
Olympian gets tackled into the cage by Road. Road maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Road.
Road makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Road scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Olympian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Road lands a right hand.
Road tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Road tries to land knees in the clinch but Olympian avoids the damage to the body.
Road looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Road lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Road.
#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olympian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Road sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olympian somewhat.
Will Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Olympian .#CL#
Road pushes Olympian up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Olympian shoots in but no luck this time.
Road is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Road moves into range and clinches up with Olympian .#BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Road instigates a clinch.
Road lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olympian or not.
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!
Road stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Road.
Road stalling.
Road lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Road on the inside.
Road lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olympian backwards.
Road tries a knee to the head but Olympian blocks it.
Olympian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Road walks away with a smile on his face. Olympian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL#
Road gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Road misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olympian .
Will Road has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Road pushes Olympian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Road trying to land knees to the body.
Road lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olympian backwards.
Olympian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Road.
#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olympian checks a low kick from Road.
Road throws a head kick that misses.
Road connects with a body shot that sends Olympian 's belly button to the back.#CL#
Road fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olympian , pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Road.
Road lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Will Road is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Road rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olympian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Will Road is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olympian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Road lands the left hand.
Road lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Road moves into the clinch.
Road lands a body punch in the clinch.
Road working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Road lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road throws a front kick aimed at Olympian 's knee but Olympian avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Olympian .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Road moves into range and clinches up with Olympian .
Road works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Road escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olympian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Road defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Road dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Olympian 's cut.
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#
Olympian checks a leg kick.
Road walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Olympian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Road attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Olympian wants to counter with a clinch but Road pushes him away.
Olympian misses with a takedown attempt - Road sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olympian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olympian with a poor takedown
and Road counters with a nice uppercut.
Road looks to land a body kick but Olympian moved away.#CL#
Road has closed the distance and engaged Olympian in a clinch.
Road has Olympian pressed against the cage, preventing Olympian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Road throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road looking to throw knees to the head but Olympian is blocking nicely.
Olympian is trying to pull guard but Road has him pressed against the cage.
Will Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Olympian .
Olympian is trying to maintain a safe position but Road gets an underhook and turns Olympian into the cage.
Road misses with a knee to the head.
Olympian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Road tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olympian avoids it.#T1##BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olympian darts in trying to clinch
and Road counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Road explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Road closes the distance and clinches.
Road using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olympian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Road.
Road with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olympian avoids a wild elbow strike from Road.#BC#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road swinging wildly here.
Olympian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Road defends it well.
Road throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Will Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Road misses with a head kick.
Road connects with the punch.
Road misses with a low kick.#CL#
Road gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olympian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Road pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Road lands a left hand.
Road throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Road clinches. #BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
Olympian avoids the head kick by Road.
#CL#
Road gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Road misses with a low kick.
Olympian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Olympian fails with the takedown.#CL#
Road gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Road throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olympian managing to block the knees to the body from Road.
Road works on Olympian 's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Road's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Road forces Olympian back against the cage and clinches.
Olympian can't get the takedown.
Road scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Road lands an elbow that stopped Olympian in his tracks for a moment.
Road tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olympian avoids it.#BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Road gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Road lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Road throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Road's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Road lands a jab to the nose.
Olympian shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Road clinches with his opponent.
Road lands with a left to the head.
Will Road is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Road trying to land knees to the body.
Road missing with knees to the body.
Olympian is trying to break the clinch but Road is controlling him.#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Olympian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Road throws a solid leg kick but Olympian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Road.
Road throws a push kick but Olympian slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Road showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Road, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Road!
Will Road really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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