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Event:
WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
Donk. The Englander catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
Stephens throws a series of punches but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stephens.
The Englander lands with a cross.
Stephens misses with a body shot.
The Englander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings The Englander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
The Englander misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens moves out of range as The Englander strikes.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Englander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
The Englander's corner calls for a 1-2. The Englander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from The Englander.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens stuns The Englander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A jab from The Englander does it's job there.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from The Englander misses.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws out a powerful jab.
The Englander misses with a straight right.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Englander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stephens.
The Englander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Englander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stephens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens lands a head kick. The Englander smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Stephens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
The Englander looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
George The Englander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens lands a nice hook to The Englander's body. The Englander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
Stephens slips a straight right by The Englander.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Stephens.
The Englander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Stephens scores with a head kick.
The Englander misses with a looping left.
The Englander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens swings for the body but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
The Englander looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
The Englander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
The Englander dips to his left and cracks Stephens with an uppercut!
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that The Englander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
Stephens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stephens throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids 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!
Stephens throws a head kick but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Englander misses with a right hand
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Englander moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
The Englander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
The Englander throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens looks to land a left hand but The Englander moved out of range nicely.
The Englander with a nice cross.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Stephens was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Englander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
The Englander's corner calls for a 1-2. The Englander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Englander throws a hook to the side of Stephens's head but Stephens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephens takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Englander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
The Englander looks to land a right hand but Stephens moved out of range.
The Englander misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George The Englander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stephens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stephens is looking to land body kicks.
Stephens stuns The Englander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for The Englander.
The Englander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craig Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
Stephens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Stephens is looking to wear down The Englander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Englander misses the jab.
The Englander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Englander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens walks into a left hand.
Stephens lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens cracks the inside of The Englander's front leg.
Stephens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Englander misses the target.
Stephens slips a jab from The Englander.#T1#
Stephens digs a good body shot into The Englander's ribs.
The Englander lands with an overhand left.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
The Englander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from The Englander.
The Englander lands a jab.
George The Englander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens lands a jab-cross combination.
The Englander misses with a straight right.
The Englander checks a leg kick.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens throws a leg kick but The Englander checks it.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
The Englander 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.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Englander misses with a looping right.
The Englander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Englander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a good, hard body kick but The Englander shrugs it off.
The Englander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stephens.
Stephens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Englander, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Stephens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Englander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Englander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Englander misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
As The Englander looks to move away, Stephens throws a big counter combo but The Englander just gets out of the way.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
The Englander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
The Englander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens throws a head kick but The Englander moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Englander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens throws a push kick but The Englander slaps the foot to one side.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Englander avoids the body shot from Stephens.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Englander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stephens finds it's way round the side to connect with The Englander's head.
The Englander slips a straight right by Stephens.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens cracks the inside of The Englander's front leg.
Stephens takes one on the button.
The Englander moves out of range of the leg kick from Stephens.
Stephens throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids nicely.
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens walks into a stiff left hand from The Englander.
The Englander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Englander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Englander slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George The Englander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens misses with an uppercut. The Englander saw that one coming.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Englander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Englander sizes up Stephens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Englander throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens wants to land a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Englander.
The fighters circling - The Englander 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!
The Englander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Englander there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Englander lands a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stephens.#T1#
The Englander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Englander! But no joy.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephens takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Englander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
The Englander looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
The Englander missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Englander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by The Englander there.#T2#
Stephens throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Englander to score with a decent uppercut.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and The Englander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephens. Stephens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Englander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.
The Englander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Englander lands with a hook. Stephens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Englander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Englander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Englander misses with the combination.
The Englander looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens misses with a hook.#T3#
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a looping right.
The Englander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Englander checks a leg kick.
Stephens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Englander's head.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Englander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stephens momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by The Englander there.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Englander.
Stephens walks into a left hand.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephens has time to react.
The Englander misses with a wild combination.
Stephens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Englander.#T4#
The Englander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephens on the side of the head.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Englander cracks Stephens with an open hand slap.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stephens slips a straight right by The Englander.
Stephens defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
The Englander misses with a hook.
Stephens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stephens might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Englander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Englander with a nice cross.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Craig Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander clobbers Stephens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Englander 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Event:
WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Englander.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarette moves away.
Sarette thinks about countering with a head kick.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarette manages to avoid it.
Sarette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
The Englander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarette is looking to counter the offense by The Englander and move into the clinch.
The Englander swings for the body but Sarette moves out of range.
It looked like Sarette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarette wants to clinch up but The Englander keeps it at a distance.
Sarette darts in trying to clinch
and The Englander counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander misses with a hook. Sarette ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarette.
Sarette fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Englander just manages to avoid it.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander throws an overhand right that lands on Sarette's shoulder, as Sarette tries to avoid the shot.
The Englander looks to land a combination. Sarette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sarette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander misses with a body shot
and Sarette counters with a straight right hand.
The Englander swings widly with a right hand
and Sarette counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Sarette misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sarette clinches.
Sarette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarette throws a punch but it's blocked by The Englander.
The Englander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Sarette manages to break the clinch.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#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!
The Englander misses with a hook
and Sarette counters with a three punch combo that has The Englander backing up. The Englander nods at Sarette to acknowledge the strikes.
The Englander misses with a hook. Sarette ducked under it nicely.
Sarette avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Sarette is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Englander.
Sarette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarette tries to clinch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Sarette is looking to counter the offense by The Englander and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarette lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarette. Sarette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarette manages to avoid it.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
The Englander jabs Sarette right on the nose. Sarette blinks but takes it well.
Sarette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Sarette clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Englander misses with a body punch.
Sarette trying to stall but The Englander improves his position.
Sarette unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Englander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that The Englander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sarette jumps guard but The Englander stands there with Sarette around his waist. Sarette gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sarette wants to take the fight to the mat but The Englander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Englander avoiding damage as Sarette throws knees to the body.
Sarette is trying to pull guard but The Englander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sarette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Englander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
The Englander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
The Englander loads up on a big right hand but Sarette slips the punch.
The Englander clobbers Sarette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Englander stuns Sarette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander misses the jab.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Sarette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Englander scores with a jab to the head.
The Englander throws a body punch but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by The Englander.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Englander manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander 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#
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sarette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarette needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
George The Englander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarette tries to clinch there but The Englander circles away.
Nick Sarette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Englander throws a hook but Sarette avoids it easily.
Sarette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Englander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sarette looking to score a takedown here. The Englander is defending well but Sarette drives through and ends up in The Englander's guard.
The Englander is looking to stand back up but Sarette counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Englander. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg. #T1#
The Englander is not content to let Sarette control the position.
The Englander tries to roll over but Sarette keeps him under control.
Sarette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Englander's head.
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. Sarette connects with a nice short shot to The Englander's temple.
The Englander is looking for a sweep. Sarette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Englander is refusing to be controlled, as Sarette sits in half guard.
Sarette throwing shots but The Englander is blocking nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Englander is holding on to half guard well.
The Englander trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Englander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sarette looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Englander is staying active underneath Sarette, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
The Englander is trying to maintain the position but Sarette is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sarette lands strikes from half guard.
The Englander wants to get back to full guard.
Sarette stops The Englander from getting back to his feet.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Englander swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarette.
Sarette shoots in and drives through. The Englander sprawls well.
The Englander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarette moves away.#T4##CL#
The Englander tries to keep at a distance but Sarette has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Englander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body.
The Englander is trying to break free.
Sarette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from The Englander.
Sarette trying to stall but The Englander improves his position.
Sarette is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarette is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
The Englander breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Englander throws the left hand but Sarette avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nice uppercut there from The Englander.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Englander connects with the punch.
Sarette doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.#CL#
The Englander gets tackled into the cage by Sarette. Sarette maintains the clinch.
The Englander lands a left hand.
Sarette has The Englander pushed against the cage.
The Englander lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
The Englander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarette tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander throws a head kick but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Englander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sarette rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sarette doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarette counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.
The Englander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarette slips a jab from The Englander.
As The Englander looks to move away, Sarette throws a big counter combo but The Englander just gets out of the way.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.
Sarette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sarette has managed to clinch.
Sarette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Englander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Englander.
Sarette tries to pull guard but The Englander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander lands the left hand.
The Englander scores with a body shot.
The Englander scores with the left hand. Sarette knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarette is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarette defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
Sarette is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sarette counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Englander keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
Sarette postures up and lands a big shot to The Englander's brow. #T3#
The Englander keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Englander looking to control.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sarette advances to half guard.
Sarette 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.
Sarette is thwarting The Englander's attempts to control the position.
Sarette wants to take a breather but The Englander is having none of it. #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.
The Englander trying to control but Sarette postures up.
Sarette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Englander's head.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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. Sarette connects with a nice short shot to The Englander's temple.
Nick Sarette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarette 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.
The Englander trying to control but Sarette postures up.
#SUB#
Sarette wants to work for an arm triangle but The Englander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Englander 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Event:
WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vlad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
The Englander moves away from the strike by Vlad.
Vlad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
The Englander gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
I was talking to The Englander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vlad swings wildly with an uppercut but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad walks into a stiff left hand from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vlad moves away.
Vlad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Englander moves away.
Vlad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Englander to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Vlad.#T1#
Vlad goes for a double leg but The Englander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Englander continues to drive forward.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Vlad.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vlad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Englander misses with a looping right.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vlad! But no joy.
The Englander digs a good hook to Vlad's body.
The Englander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vlad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Vlad has The Englander up against the cage in a clinch.
The Englander lands with a short shot to the head.
The Englander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander lands a right hand.
The Englander blocks an uppercut.
The Englander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlad.
The Englander blocking some punches.
Vlad is trying to drag The Englander to the mat but The Englander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vlad prevents a body shot from The Englander. #T2#
The Englander tries a body shot but Vlad blocks it.
The Englander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Englander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vlad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Englander just stands there and leans against the cage.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander with a nice cross.
The Englander is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vlad wants to land a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
The Englander jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.#T3#
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad throws a jab but it's blocked by The Englander.
The Englander slips a jab from Vlad.
The Englander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws a jab when Vlad was well out of range.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander lands a head shot.
Vlad avoids the head kick by The Englander.
The Englander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Englander throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander moves out of range as Vlad strikes.
The Englander scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Vlad throws a wild body kick that The Englander sees coming a mile off.
Vlad tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad tries to clinch but The Englander is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
The Englander connects with a jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Vlad with a hook.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Vlad misses.
Nice body punch from The Englander.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vlad's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
Vlad throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vlad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Vlad as he connects with a hook.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vlad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Englander is looking to wear down Vlad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Englander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vlad misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for The Englander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by The Englander.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Vlad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Englander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from The Englander misses.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Englander but The Englander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vlad throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander misses with a shot to the body
and Vlad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlad throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Englander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad 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.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vlad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vlad fails with the takedown
and The Englander counters with a left to the body.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Englander connects with a crisp jab.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Englander.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Vlad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range. #T3#
Vlad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from The Englander.
A little jabbing left from Vlad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
George The Englander is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
Vlad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Englander.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
A short body shot lands from The Englander as the two fighters clinch.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
Vlad misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Englander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Englander is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Englander down to the mat. The Englander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Englander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vlad scrambles back to his feet.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Englander scores with a jab.
Vlad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vlad throws out a loose jab but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Englander just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Vlad.
The Englander clobbers Vlad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vlad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Englander slips a straight right by Vlad.
Donk. The Englander catches Vlad right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Englander counters with a nice uppercut.
The Englander dodges the punch combination from Vlad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Englander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?
The Englander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vlad moves in looking to clinch but The Englander pushes him off.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
Vlad is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Englander is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vlad.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Vlad misses with a hook.
The Englander with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by The Englander.#T1#
Vlad misses with a head kick.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Vlad throws a poor cross that misses
letting The Englander counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for The Englander. That snapped Vlad's head back.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Englander lands a really nice looking cross but Vlad seems unphased.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
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 Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad fails with the takedown.
The Englander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vlad.
Vlad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vlad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vlad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Englander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vlad blocks a jab.
The Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander jabs at Vlad's body.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
The Englander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vlad doesn't seem bothered though.
The Englander lands a body shot.
The Englander misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad misses with an uppercut. The Englander saw that one coming.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander cracks Vlad with an open hand slap.
The Englander tests Vlad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vlad unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vlad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Vlad lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Englander doesn't seem phased though.
Vlad misses with a wild body shot.
Vlad defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Vlad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Englander doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander with a hook.#T4#
The Englander defending well as Vlad loads up on a big left hand.
The Englander throws an overhand right that lands on Vlad's shoulder, as Vlad tries to avoid the shot.
Vlad misses with the combination.
The Englander connects with a nice looking jab.
The Englander lands a jab to Vlad's midsection.
Vlad looks to throw the jab but The Englander is out of range.
Vlad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander throws a head kick but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by The Englander.
Vlad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As The Englander backs off Vlad throws a huge counter combo but The Englander manages to avoid it all.
Arthur Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander connects with a body shot.
The Englander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vlads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Englander 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Event:
WEC 5: La Grande vs Centura
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander misses with a body shot
and Stephens counters with a good, hard body kick but The Englander shrugs it off.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens thuds his shin into the meat of The Englander's side.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Englander lands a body shot.
Stephens lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and The Englander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Englander connects with a body shot.
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens looks for the body kick but The Englander saw that one coming.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and The Englander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stephens looks winded!
Stephens throws a leg kick but The Englander checks it.
The Englander swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
#T2#
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Stephens's belly button to the back.
Stephens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
Stephens cracks The Englander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stephens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Englander counters with a nice uppercut.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
Stephens needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens throws a fast counter high kick but The Englander manages to duck under it in time.
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Stephens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Englander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephens misses with a looping left.
The Englander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Englander to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Englander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stephens thinking.
The Englander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens drops his hands momentarily and The Englander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Englander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens connects with a high kick.
Stephens looks for the body kick but The Englander saw that one coming.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Stephens 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.
#R2#
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Englander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephens.
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Englander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Stephens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Craig Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
Stephens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stephens scores with a head kick.
Craig Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Englander throws out the jab.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Englander swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from The Englander misses the target.
Stephens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Englander crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stephens - the referee stops the clock and The Englander gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stephens. The Englander manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Englander throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Stephens throws out a counter right but The Englander avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Stephens misses.
Stephens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and The Englander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Englander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stephens. That one must have hurt.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Englander misses with a body punch
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings The Englander.
Stephens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Englander manages to avoid it.
The Englander scores with a body shot.
A left lands for The Englander.
The Englander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens lands with a hook. The Englander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens misses with a combination
and The Englander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stephens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and The Englander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
A big left from The Englander misses.
Stephens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Englander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have The Englander backpedaling.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens misses with a leg kick.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stephens misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and The Englander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Englander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.#T1#
Stephens looks to land a combination but The Englander avoids it well.
The Englander lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Englander.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Stephens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Englander.
The Englander avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens slips a jab from The Englander.
The Englander backing away here, and Stephens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
The Englander swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Englander works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Stephens's belly button to the back.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Stephens staying out of range there.
As The Englander backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but The Englander manages to avoid it all.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Englander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Englander throws a sloppy body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
The fighters circling - The Englander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens swings for the body but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
George The Englander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but The Englander ducks down to avoid it.
The Englander misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
The Englander avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has The Englander backing up. The Englander nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Englander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
The Englander throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craig Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 George The Englander.
Well Stephens 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EVOLUTION Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Empire 2: Sagat vs Jones
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but The Englander is just out of range.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like The Englander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole looks for a takedown but The Englander sprawls well.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Englander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander throws a head kick that misses.
Jermaine Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws a hook but The Englander blocks it.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with The Englander, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes The Englander against the cage but The Englander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids nicely.
The Englander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Englander lands a body shot.
The Englander throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Englander pinned against the cage. The Englander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole throws a series of punches but The Englander avoids them all with ease.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole avoids the head kick by The Englander.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Cole shoots in but The Englander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole throws a series of punches but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander is looking for the big counter here.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole is breathing heavily.
The Englander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole throws the left hand but The Englander avoids the punch easily.
The Englander lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from The Englander.
The Englander thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Englander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
The Englander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Englander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from The Englander finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
The Englander lands with a nice body punch.
The Englander lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
The Englander throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Englander lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Englander catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Englander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Englander finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cole might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Englander slips a straight right by Cole.
The Englander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jermaine Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Englander scores with a nice strike.
The Englander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cole rather than just go for the knockout.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole throws a series of punches but The Englander avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by The Englander - just one landing.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Englander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
letting The Englander counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A jab from The Englander does it's job there.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
The Englander punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by The Englander. Beautiful body shot.
The Englander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Englander lands a right hook to the body.
The Englander lands with a right hand.
Cole tries for a takedown but The Englander circles away easily
and The Englander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole tests The Englander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Englander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Englander throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and The Englander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Englander lands a jab.
The Englander 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.
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Englander catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Englander to score with a decent uppercut.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Englander lands a slapping body shot.
Cole blocks a head kick by The Englander.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Englander.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
The Englander punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Englander connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Englander lands a jab to the nose.
The Englander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Englander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. The Englander catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Englander scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole tries to clinch but The Englander moves out of range.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Cole takes one on the button.
Cole tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Englander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Englander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Englander as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from The Englander misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The Englander thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
The Englander scores with a three punch combo!
The Englander scores with a nice right hand.
The Englander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
The Englander works Cole's body with a nice hook.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cole. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Englander connects with a single shot there.
A cross from The Englander lands.
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 Englander misses with a double jab.
The Englander cracks Cole with an open hand slap.#T2#
Cole throws out a loose jab but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Englander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Englander cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole 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 Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole is really struggling to find his range with his punches. The Englander's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for The Englander.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Englander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
The Englander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
The Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
The Englander scores with a shot to the body.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander avoids the head kick by Cole.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. The Englander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
The Englander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by The Englander as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by The Englander.
The Englander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jermaine Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander throws a head kick that misses.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Englander 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
The defeated Jermaine Cole had this to say: 'Next time he won't be so lucky...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
The Englander sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Olson staying out of range there.
Olson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Olson walks into a left hand. #CL#
Olson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Englander, pushing him back against the cage.
Olson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Englander smiles and moves away.
The Englander tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Englander misses with an uppercut. Olson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander checks a leg kick.
Olson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Englander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olson circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Olson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Englander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Englander tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Olson scores with punches to the body.
Olson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olson has good solid back control here. #T2#
The Englander is taking damage to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Englander trying to control the position but Olson manages to sink in the hooks.
Olson is hanging on to The Englander's back as he tries to escape.
Olson biding his time, controlling The Englander.
The referee is taking a good look at The Englander as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Olson!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
The Englander wants to control his opponent's hands but Olson gets his hands free.
Olson misses with a punch to the head.
Olson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Olson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Olson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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.
Olson scores with strikes from the back.
Olson lands punches and elbows.
Olson throwing damaging strikes from the back! The Englander could be in trouble here!
Olson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure The Englander doesn't escape.
The Englander takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Olson dominated that round.
That's time! Olson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab lands there for The Englander.
Olson slips a jab from The Englander.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olson!
The Englander throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Olson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olson.
Olson looking to slow down the pace here.
Olson is looking for a takedown.
Olson goes for a takedown attempt but The Englander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Englander misses with a double jab.
The Englander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olson lands a jab.
The Englander tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
The Englander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from The Englander misses.
The Englander scores with a punch to the head.
Nice takedown defense from The Englander. No joy for Olson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Englander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As The Englander looks to move away, Olson throws a big counter combo but The Englander just gets out of the way.
The Englander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Englander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olson slips a jab and a cross from The Englander.
Olson throws a quick counter head kick but The Englander was just out of range.
Olson misses with a head kick.
The Englander scores with a three punch combo!
The Englander looks to land a combination but Olson avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from The Englander.#T2#
Olson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Englander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darnell Olson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Englander throws out the jab.
Olson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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 Englander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olson momentarily.
The Englander 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.#CL#
Olson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Olson pulls guard successfully.
The Englander trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olson tries to strike from the bottom.
The Englander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Englander trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The Englander might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Olson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Englander is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Olson striking off his back but it's not causing The Englander any problems.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Olson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
George The Englander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Englander throws a right and a left that Olson avoids nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olson connects with an inside leg kick.
Olson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Englander.
The Englander takes a swing at Olson's ribcage but misses.
As The Englander tries to get set, Olson tries to push him back and clinch up but The Englander manages to avoid the attempt.
Olson wants to clinch.
The Englander let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Englander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Englander stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Englander wants it to stay on the feet.
The Englander is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olson slips a straight right by The Englander.#CL#
Olson instigates a clinch.
Olson is looking for a takedown.
Olson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Englander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander 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#
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Englander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olson circles away quickly and effectively.
The Englander connects with the punch.
The Englander misses with a few strikes there.
The Englander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olson's hands.
The Englander checks the leg kick nicely there.
George The Englander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olson wants to slow The Englander down by chopping away at his legs.
Olson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olson ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olson momentarily.
Jab from The Englander.
Olson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
The Englander lands a body shot.
The Englander with a jab.
The Englander tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olson tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander leaves Olson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olson shoots for a takedown but The Englander saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Englander scores with a jab.
The Englander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olson circles away quickly and effectively.
The Englander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olson is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Englander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from The Englander lands.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for The Englander. That snapped Olson's head back.
Olson throws a leg kick but The Englander moved away.
The Englander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as The Englander blocks the low kick.
The Englander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olson moves away.
The Englander keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Englander is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Olson with a body shot.
The Englander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
Olson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Olson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
The Englander misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Englander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from The Englander. Those never looked like landing.
The Englander stuns Olson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olson.
The Englander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Englander misses with a series of wild punches.
Olson fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Englander!
#T4#
Olson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Olson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by The Englander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olson slips a jab and a cross from The Englander.
Olson tries to clinch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from The Englander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olson manages to avoid it.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olson. Olson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Englander 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 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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