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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaktus.
Dembele feints the counter takedown.
Dembele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaktus but Kaktus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaktus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dembele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaktus fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Kaktus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dembele!#ES2#
Dembele throws Kaktus to one side and escapes!
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!
Kaktus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dembele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dembele is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Kaktus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kaktus throwing strikes from guard but Dembele blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dembele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Dembele is working an open guard so Kaktus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kaktus has his takedown stuffed
and Dembele counters with a head kick. That will keep Kaktus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dembele leaves Kaktus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dembele throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Kaktus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaktus stuffs the takedown attempt from Dembele. Dembele gets slowly back to his feet.
Dembele looks winded!
Dembele shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaktus tries to sprawl out of it but Dembele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaktus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL#
Kaktus pushes Dembele up against the cage in a clinch.
Dembele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Dembele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dembele misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kaktus counters by clinching up. #TD#
Kaktus jumps guard.
Kaktus controlling Dembele's posture. #SUB#
Kaktus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Kaktus working for a triangle but Dembele defends it easily.
#SU2#
Dembele gets to his feet - Kaktus follows without any prompting.
Dembele closes the distance and clinches up with Kaktus, looking for a takedown. Dembele pushes Kaktus against the cage but Kaktus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kaktus pushes Dembele up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dembele tries to pull guard but Kaktus won't allow it.
Kaktus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dembele can't get the takedown.
Dembele wants a takedown.
Kaktus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dembele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dembele keeps control of Kaktus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Kaktus manages to pull guard.
Kaktus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Kaktus looking for a guillotine here but Dembele defends easily.
Kaktus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojtek Kaktus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dembele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaktus tries to avoid it but Dembele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaktus to the ground. Kaktus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaktus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaktus throws a sloppy head kick and Dembele moves out of range easily.
Dembele wants to counter with a clinch but Kaktus pushes him away.
Kaktus shoots in for a takedown but Dembele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dembele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaktus attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.
Kaktus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dembele pinned against the cage. Dembele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dembele with a poor takedown
and Kaktus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wojtek Kaktus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akin Dembele.
Dembele is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Dembele.
Kaktus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Kaktus goes for a double leg but Dembele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dembele continues to drive forward.
Dembele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Kaktus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dembele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaktus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Dembele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kaktus moves into the clinch.
Kaktus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dembele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dembele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Kaktus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Kaktus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dembele up against the cage.
Kaktus is pressed up against the cage. Dembele has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaktus down to the mat. Kaktus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wojtek Kaktus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaktus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaktus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dembele back to the cage. Kaktus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Kaktus.
Kaktus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dembele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaktus goes for a double leg but Dembele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dembele continues to drive forward.
Kaktus throws a right and a left that Dembele avoids nicely.
Dembele blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dembele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Kaktus dives in and grabs Dembele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dembele pushes down on Kaktus's head and hops out.
Dembele tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dembele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Kaktus rushes Dembele and presses him up against the cage.
Kaktus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaktus throws an elbow that misses.
Dembele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaktus.#BC2#
Dembele breaks from the clinch.
Kaktus shoots in for a double leg but Dembele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Kaktus shoots in but Dembele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dembele avoids the head kick by Kaktus.
No luck for Kaktus with that takedown attempt.
Dembele is looking for the big counter here.
Kaktus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dembele can do to turn this around?
Dembele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaktus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dembele circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaktus misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaktus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojtek Kaktus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kaktus stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Kaktus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaktus.
Wojtek Kaktus is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaktus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaktus lands with a good body shot.
Dembele shoots in for a takedown but Kaktus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dembele shoots for a takedown but Kaktus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wojtek Kaktus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akin Dembele.#CL#
Dembele gets tackled into the cage by Kaktus. Kaktus maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dembele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaktus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaktus blocks a body shot from Dembele.
Kaktus is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Kaktus is trying to push Dembele away but Dembele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Dembele breaks the clinch.
Kaktus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaktus tries a head kick but it misses.
Dembele changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaktus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kaktus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaktus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaktus controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2##BC2#
Dembele breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kaktus gets a clinch.
Kaktus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaktus presses Dembele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dembele has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaktus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaktus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dembele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaktus is defending well for now.
Dembele has Kaktus pressed against the cage, preventing Kaktus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Dembele tries to break free but Kaktus pushes him back against the cage.
Dembele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaktus tries for a takedown but Dembele manages to get underhooks.
Kaktus is trying to break free.
Kaktus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaktus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaktus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaktus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dembele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaktus wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Dembele breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dembele moves into the clinch.#T4#
Kaktus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dembele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaktus wants to break free but Dembele has control.
Kaktus tries to pull guard but Dembele holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaktus drops back down to his feet.
Dembele misses with a body punch.
Kaktus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Dembele manages to break the clinch.
Kaktus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dembeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dembele lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Dembele tries to keep at a distance but Kaktus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akin Dembele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojtek Kaktus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaktus blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wojtek Kaktus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaktus 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wojtek Kaktus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaktus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mili should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kaktus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Kaktus gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kaktus is working for a kimura but Mili is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kaktus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mili is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaktus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaktus's back!#T1#
Kaktus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaktus is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mili working for the choke.
Kaktus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mili on the ground.
Kaktus is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Kaktus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kaktus staying busy and making it hard for Mili to control.
Kaktus tries to escape the position.
Kaktus wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Mili wants to control but Kaktus is keeping busy.
Mili has the hooks in. Kaktus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Mili go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Kaktus tries to roll but Mili sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Mili looking for the choke but no joy.
Kaktus trying to control the position but Mili manages to sink in the hooks.
Kaktus trying to get back to his feet but Mili is in full control for now.
Mili is trying to stick to Kaktus's back but Kaktus is turning into Mili. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mili's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kaktus.#T4#
Mili wants to sweep here but Kaktus controlling him for the moment.
Kaktus throwing strikes but missing.
Kaktus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaktus wants to pass the guard but Mili is keeping the position.
Mili being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mili wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabi Mili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaktus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaktus.
Kaktus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaktus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Kaktus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaktus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Mili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaktus shoots and misses
and Mili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaktus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mili defends well and Kaktus ends up having to push Mili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mili throws out a counter right but Kaktus avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A combination from Kaktus does no damage.
Mili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaktus shoots for a double leg takedown but Mili sprawls well. He's pushed Kaktus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaktus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mili circles away.
Kaktus dives in and grabs Mili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mili pushes down on Kaktus's head and hops out.
It seemed like Mili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaktus.
It seemed like Mili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaktus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Mili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mili checks a leg kick. #T2#
Kaktus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mili defends well and Kaktus ends up having to push Mili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaktus misses with a hook.
Mili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaktus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaktus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mili tries to avoid it but Kaktus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mili to the ground. Mili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mili throws out a counter right but Kaktus avoids it with no problem.
Kaktus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaktus looks for a takedown but Mili sprawls well.
Kaktus fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Kaktus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mili defends it nicely.
Mili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mili blocks a head kick by Kaktus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mili! But no joy.
Mili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaktus throws a head kick but Mili moves out of range.
Mili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaktus.
Mili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaktus moves to clinch but Mili breaks away
and Kaktus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaktus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mili defends it nicely.
Kaktus wants to clinch up but Mili keeps it at a distance.
Kaktus shoots in and drives through. Mili sprawls well.
Mili throws out a counter right but Kaktus avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaktus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabi Mili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kaktus tries to close the distance and clinch but Mili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mili throws out a counter right but Kaktus avoids it with no problem.
Kaktus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mili as he avoids it easily.
Mili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaktus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mili was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaktus.
Mili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaktus. #CL#
Kaktus closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mili backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaktus.#T1#
Mili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaktus is trying to push Mili away but Mili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaktus controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mili fails to land.
Kaktus tries to circle away but Mili has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaktus.
Kaktus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mili after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Kaktus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mili misses with some punches.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaktus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mili has a couple of punches blocked by Kaktus.
Kaktus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaktus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaktus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mili smiles and moves away.
Kaktus moves in looking to clinch but Mili pushes him off.
Gabi Mili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaktus shoots for a double leg takedown but Mili sprawls well. He's pushed Kaktus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaktus misses with a takedown attempt - Mili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mili looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Kaktus darts in looking for a takedown but Mili gets double underhooks and turns Kaktus into the cage.
Kaktus shoots and misses
letting Mili counter with a right hand.
Kaktus misses with a two punch combination.
Mili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaktus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Mili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaktus tries to close the distance and clinch but Mili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaktus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mili circles away quickly and effectively.
Mili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaktus shoots in looking for a takedown but Mili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaktus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaktus is looking to clinch but Mili is avoiding it.
#T4#
Kaktus with a poor takedown
and Mili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mili blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaktus.
It seemed like Mili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaktus shoots for a double leg takedown but Mili sprawls well. He's pushed Kaktus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaktus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mili throws out a counter right but Kaktus avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaktus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabi Mili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mili 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabi Mili!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaktus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaktus is in Usyk's guard.
Usyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaktus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usyk is controlling him.
Kaktus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Usyk is now in half guard.
Kaktus is staying active underneath Usyk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaktus is concentrating on defense, preventing Usyk from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Usyk is working away from the top position though.
Usyk is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Usyk thows a huge punch but Kaktus dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Usyk decides to return to a standing position.
Kaktus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Kaktus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaktus is in Usyk's guard.
Usyk trying to keep a closed guard but Kaktus is proving a slippery customer.
Usyk being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kaktus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Usyk, not yet.
Usyk pulls Kaktus in close to prevent any damage.
Usyk is trying to control the position but Kaktus postures up.
Usyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaktus is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Usyk working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Usyk misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kaktus counters by clinching up.
Usyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaktus smiles and moves away.
Kaktus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Usyk wants to clinch
letting Kaktus counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kaktus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Usyk is holding on to half guard well.
Usyk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Kaktus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Usyk's head.
Usyk has his hands clasped together around Kaktus's back. He's all about the action.
Kaktus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Usyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usyk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaktus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojtek Kaktus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kaktus moves into the clinch.
Usyk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaktus walks away with a smile on his face. Usyk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usyk shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaktus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usyk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Kaktus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaktus is in Usyk's guard.
Kaktus trying to control the position from guard on top but Usyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usyk keeping full guard, as Kaktus tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus looking to sit in guard and control but Usyk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kaktus controls Usyk momentarily but Usyk frees himself. #T1#
Usyk being controlled here momentarily.
Kaktus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Usyk controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaktus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usyk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaktus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Usyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaktus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaktus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usyk defends well and Kaktus ends up having to push Usyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kaktus gets a double leg takedown into Usyk's guard.#ES#
Usyk wriggles free and stands up.
Usyk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaktus swivels and escapes.
Kaktus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Usyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Kaktus dodges the punch combination from Usyk.
Despite the aggression on Kaktus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Kaktus with that takedown attempt.
Kaktus lands with an uppercut that bounces Usyk off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Kaktus clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kaktus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaktus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kaktus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kaktus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usyk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Usyk wants to stand but Kaktus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Usyk looking to pass the guard.
Usyk won't allow Kaktus to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaktus controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wojtek Kaktus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kaktus leaves Usyk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaktus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Usyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaktus circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Usyk gets caught napping as Kaktus dives in and scores a takedown. Usyk manages to retain guard.
Usyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Usyk is trying to keep Kaktus in close.
Usyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaktus's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaktus trying to keep a closed guard but Usyk is proving a slippery customer.
Usyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaktus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Usyk won't allow Kaktus to sweep him here.
Kaktus controls Usyk momentarily but Usyk frees himself.
Usyk wants to control from the top but Kaktus keeps moving.
Usyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaktus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaktus pulls Usyk in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usyk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaktus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Usyk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kaktus has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kaktus manages to pull guard.
Kaktus controls Usyk momentarily but Usyk frees himself.
Usyk wants to control from the top but Kaktus keeps moving.
Kaktus is trying to control the position but Usyk postures up. #T3#
Usyk is fighting to break Kaktus's control of his arms but Kaktus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Usyk advances position into side control!
Kaktus is not content to let Usyk control the position.
Kaktus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usyk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaktus is looking for a sweep.
Kaktus can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaktus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Usyk working the ground and pound. #SU#
Usyk decides to stand back up. Usyk steps back and let's Kaktus get back to his feet.
Kaktus dives in and grabs Usyk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Usyk pushes down on Kaktus's head and hops out.
Usyk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kaktus shoots in but Usyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usyk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usyk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaktus defends well and Usyk ends up having to push Kaktus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oleksandr Usyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojtek Kaktus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Usyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kaktus has Usyk up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wojtek Kaktus.
I've got Kaktus 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wojtek Kaktus!
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