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Event:
KOFC 65 - Out vs Sarducci v2.0
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Judan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Judan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Judan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Judan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ansatsuken Judan has been cut.
Swish Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansatsuken Judan.#TD2#
Judan gets a double leg takedown into Hogan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Judan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Judan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hogan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Judan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ansatsuken Judan!
In defeat, Swish Hogan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its ok I'm good nice work samy had lots of fun I started lately this season and defeated harry balls who was undefeated wid 16-0 rec but I'll bounce back again ty all.'.
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Event:
KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Judan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Judan lands in his opponent's guard.
Judan looking to pass the guard.
Judan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lester's guard.
Judan wants to pass to mount but Lester is defending the position.
Judan is working hard here to advance position.
Lester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Judan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lester is pressing down on Judan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judan's guard. #REVB#
Judan 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.
Lester postures up in Judan's guard and throws a big left but Judan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester wants to pass the guard but Judan is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Judan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Judan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Judan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lester stacks Judan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lester!#SUB2#
Lester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lester working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The ground and pound from Lester seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Judan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Judan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lester working the ground and pound.
Lester tries to move to mount but Judan blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Judan reaches up around Lester's neck trying to control. But Lester takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Judan! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Judan is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Lester celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamie Lester!
A relieved looking Jamie Lester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sousa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Judan gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Judan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sousa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judan.
Judan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sousa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judan's back!#SUB#
Sousa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Judan is defending well though. Sousa let's go of the attempt for now.
Sousa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Sousa looking to break Judan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Judan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sousa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Judan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Judan is trying to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Judan is trying to defend against the choke here but Sousa has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sousa Tightens the hold and Judan taps out furiously! Sousa displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KOFC 50 - Obama vs Sionis
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Judan looking to score a takedown here. Vans is defending well but Judan drives through and ends up in Vans's guard.
Judan wants to control from the top but Vans keeps moving.
Judan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Judan is pushing down on Vans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vans is fighting to maintain full guard but Judan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Vans actively working from the bottom here.
Vans tries to get to full guard but Judan has control of the leg.
Judan works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Judan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Judan is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Judan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ansatsuken Judan!
In defeat, Whis Vans stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not the results I wanted from myself tonight, but we have to move on and be ready for that next fight, whoever it maybe.'.
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Event:
KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoppe looks for a takedown but Judan sprawls well.
Judan attempts a counter takedown but Hoppe avoids it well and moves away.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Judan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoppe is concentrating on defense, preventing Judan from advancing position.
Hoppe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoppe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Judan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
Hoppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Judan's head.
Hoppe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Judan tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoppe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Judan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judan keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Judan has wrist control.
Hoppe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Judan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Judan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoppe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Judan blocks nicely. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Judan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ansatsuken Judan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe fails with the takedown#TD#
and Judan counters with a shoot takedown. Hoppe fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Hoppe working for a triangle but Judan defends it easily.
Hoppe working a defensive guard here.
Hoppe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hoppe is trying to hold Judan in close to prevent damage but Judan has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe trying to hold on to Judan's head to control him but Judan postures up.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Judan keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoppe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoppe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Judan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judan has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoppe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hoppe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansatsuken Judan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hoppe looks for a takedown but Judan sprawls well.
Judan attempts a counter takedown but Hoppe avoids it well and moves away.
Hoppe fails with the takedown.
Hoppe has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Judan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoppe's guard.
Ansatsuken Judan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.#SUB2#
Hoppe is looking for a triangle but Judan pushes his legs off easily.
Hoppe controls Judan momentarily but Judan frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hoppe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoppe working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Hoppe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Judan has passed into side control.
Hoppe is trying to improve his position.
Judan gets to mount! Hoppe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hoppe can't escape the position.
Judan fails to move to back control.
Judan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hoppe regains half guard.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judan's back!
Hoppe misses with a punch to the head.
Hoppe punches the canvas rather than the man.
Judan covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Judan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hoppe.
Hoppe keeps control of the position as Judan tries to break free.
Hoppe lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hoppe is throwing strikes but Judan counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Judan regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Judan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe wants to control but Judan is keeping him busy. #T4#
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Judan is defending well.
Hoppe slows the pace down in half guard.
Judan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoppe on the ground.
Judan is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Judan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Judan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoppe closes the distance and clinches up with Judan, looking for a takedown. Hoppe pushes Judan against the cage but Judan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Judan. No joy for Hoppe on that attempt.
Judan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ansatsuken Judan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe dives in for a single leg takedown but Judan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Judan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoppe fails with the takedown#TD#
and Judan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoppe won't be happy with that.
Hoppe looks to move to half guard but instead Judan has passed into mount! Damn!
Hoppe regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judan is taking a breather. Hoppe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Judan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Hoppe tries to get to full guard but Judan has control of the leg. #T1#
Judan slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hoppe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judan pulls his head out easily.
Hoppe wants to control but Judan is keeping busy.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Judan keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe trying to control from the bottom.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe is trying to maintain the position but Judan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Judan keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Judan tries to sprawl but Hoppe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Judan is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Hoppe postures up in Judan's guard and throws a big left but Judan blocks it. #SUB#
Judan looking for a guillotine here but Hoppe defends easily.
Judan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
Judan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoppe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoppe passes Judan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoppe drops an elbow to the side of Judan's head.
Judan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Judan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
Judan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Judan has hold of Hoppe's hands but Hoppe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoppe 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe working Judan over with strikes.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judan defending well though.
Hoppe is looking to advance position but Judan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Hoppe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Judan tries to clinch up but Kelmendi circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelmendi, which made it look bad.
Kelmendi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Judan on the side of the head.
Judan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelmendi thuds his right hand into Judan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Ansatsuken Judan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelmendi, as that shot connected.
Judan takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Kelmendi. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kelmendi connects with the punch.
Judan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelmendi jabs Judan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Judan fails with the takedown.
Laber Kelmendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansatsuken Judan.
A shot to the liver by Kelmendi. Beautiful body shot.
Judan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelmendi counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelmendi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kelmendi lands a jab to Judan's midsection.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Kelmendi. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelmendi lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Judan has Kelmendi up against the cage in a clinch.
Judan wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelmendi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kelmendi prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelmendi works on Judan's body with a couple of short punches.
Judan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Judan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelmendi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Judan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kelmendi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kelmendi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judan goes for a takedown attempt but Kelmendi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kelmendi thuds his right hand into Judan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3##TD2#
Judan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Judan tries to score with some ground and pound. Kelmendi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Judan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Judan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kelmendi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kelmendi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Judan on the ground.
Judan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Judan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Judan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kelmendi is breathing heavily.
Judan in side control, throwing shots but Kelmendi defends.
Judan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Judan is looking to take a break and control but Kelmendi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Judan are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Kelmendi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Judan.
Judan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelmendi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Judan crashes against the mat.
Judan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelmendi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Judan punching from mount but Kelmendi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelmendi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Judan.
Judan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Judan throwing strikes here but Kelmendi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laber Kelmendi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ansatsuken Judan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kelmendi stuffs the takedown.
Judan takes one on the button.#TD2#
Judan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Judan showed some decent athleticism there.
Judan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelmendi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Judan.
Judan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kelmendi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judan thows a huge punch but Kelmendi dodges it nicely.
Judan throwing shots but Kelmendi is blocking nicely.
Judan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judan is looking to take a break and control but Kelmendi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ansatsuken Judan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Judan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Judan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelmendi's head.
Judan trying to mount his opponent but Kelmendi defends it.
Kelmendi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Judan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Judan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Judan works his way into side control.
Judan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Judan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Judan in side control, throwing shots but Kelmendi defends.
Judan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelmendi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kelmendi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelmendi tries to get out of the position.
Judan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Judan.
Judan throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelmendi's head but Kelmendi avoids it well.
Judan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Judan working the ground and pound but Kelmendi is defending the strikes.
Judan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Judan working the ground and pound but Kelmendi is defending the strikes.
Kelmendi dodges the ground and pound from Judan.
Sloppy strikes there by Judan.
Judan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Judan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Judan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Judan.
Kelmendi tries to bench press Judan off him but Judan keeps the position.
Judan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Judan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelmendi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Judan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kelmendi parries the strikes from Judan easily there. Judan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kelmendi to escape.
Judan works to advance to full mount. Kelmendi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kelmendi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Judan.
Judan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Judan throwing strikes here but Kelmendi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Judan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Judan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Judan lands a big elbow.
Judan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kelmendi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Judan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Judan misses with a head shot.
Judan misses with a head shot.
Judan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kelmendi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Judan.
Judan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansatsuken Judan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ansatsuken Judan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Judan shoots in but Kelmendi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Judan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelmendi defends well and Judan ends up having to push Kelmendi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kelmendi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Judan.
Judan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laber Kelmendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansatsuken Judan.
Kelmendi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Judan shoots and misses
and Kelmendi counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Judan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Judan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judan throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelmendi's head but Kelmendi avoids it well.
Judan tries to score with some ground and pound. Kelmendi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelmendi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Judan working the ground and pound but Kelmendi is defending the strikes.
Judan advances nicely into full mount.
Judan avoids the attempt from Kelmendi to control.
Judan tries to control but Kelmendi wriggling away.
Judan looking to ground and pound but Kelmendi is blocking nicely.
Judan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Judan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kelmendi because Judan loaded up on that one.
Judan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Judan unloads with some shots from mount but Kelmendi bucks and avoids them well.
Judan avoids the attempt from Kelmendi to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Judan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kelmendi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kelmendi blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Judan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Judan thowing shots but they're missing.
Kelmendi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kelmendi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Judan.
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!
Judan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Judan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Judan throwing strikes here but Kelmendi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Kelmendi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Judan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kelmendi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Judan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Judan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Judan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Judan punching from mount but Kelmendi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kelmendi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Judan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Judan throwing strikes here but Kelmendi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Judan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Judan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kelmendi because Judan loaded up on that one.
Judan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Judan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kelmendi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Judan punching from mount but Kelmendi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kelmendi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Judan.
Judan working Kelmendi over with strikes here.
Judan thowing shots but they're missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Judan looking to finish with strikes here!
Kelmendi blocking the ground and pound.
Judan thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ansatsuken Judan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Judan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansatsuken Judan!
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