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Event:
ABW 87 Athanas - Wiliams
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Fangbattle has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fangbattle.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fangbattle told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Fangbattle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fangbattle throws an overhand right that lands on Watkins's shoulder, as Watkins tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Fangbattle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Watkins's guard.#SUB#
Watkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fangbattle defends well.
Watkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Watkins striking off his back but it's not causing Fangbattle any problems.
Watkins wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Watkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fangbattle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Watkins is looking for a triangle but Fangbattle pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Fangbattle won't allow Watkins to sweep him here. #SUB#
Watkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fangbattle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fangbattle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fangbattle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watkins 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fangbattle scoring with some ground and pound.
Watkins wants to sweep here but Fangbattle controlling him for the moment.
Fangbattle trying to control but Watkins is working from the bottom.
Fangbattle won't allow Watkins to sweep him here.
Fangbattle distracts Watkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##SUB#
Watkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fangbattle looks winded!
Fangbattle postures up.
Fangbattle wanted to stand there but Watkins had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watkins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fangbattle wants to stand but Watkins is controlling the position.
Watkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Fangbattle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Watkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fangbattle's guard.
Fangbattle is trying to stand.
Watkins working Fangbattle over with strikes.
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. Watkins connects with a nice short shot to Fangbattle's temple. #SUB#
Watkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watkins stops Fangbattle from getting back to his feet.
Watkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Fangbattle wants to get back to his feet.
Watkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Watkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Watkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Watkins dives in and grabs Fangbattle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fangbattle pushes down on Watkins's head and hops out.#CL2#
Fangbattle rushes Watkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fangbattle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fangbattle avoids it.
Fangbattle managing to block the knees to the body from Watkins.
Fangbattle is trying to break the clinch but Watkins has him pressed against the cage.
Watkins working Fangbattle over with knees to the body.
Watkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Watkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fangbattle blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Watkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watkins missing with knees to the body.
Watkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Watkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fangbattle.
#TD#
Watkins pulls guard successfully.
Watkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Watkins has his feet on Fangbattle's thighs here. He's pushed Fangbattle off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fangbattle screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devin Watkins!
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Event:
ABW 78 Rodgers - Murhaa
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Schmitt shoots in and drives through. Fangbattle sprawls well.
Fangbattle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Schmitt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fangbattle's guard.
Fangbattle wants to stand but Schmitt is controlling the position.
Schmitt trying to control but Fangbattle is working from the bottom.
Fangbattle keeping full guard, as Schmitt tries to pass.
Schmitt with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schmitt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fangbattle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fangbattle keeping moving, preventing Schmitt from controlling successfully.
Fangbattle wants to stand and escape but Schmitt is having none of it. #T1##SU2#
Fangbattle is working an open guard so Schmitt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Schmitt gets the takedown into side control.
Fangbattle is breathing heavily.
Schmitt is putting a hurting on Fangbattle here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Schmitt has hold of Fangbattle's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fangbattle tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Schmitt cranks the arm and Fangbattle screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fangbattle, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tumleh Schmitt!
Tumleh Schmitt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 69 Tektas - Monson
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Shingen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fangbattle's hands.
Fangbattle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shingen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shingen lands a two punch combo.
Fangbattle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fangbattle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shingen finds it's way round the side to connect with Fangbattle's head.
Fangbattle walks straight into a right hand from Shingen - that's dropped him! Shingen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fangbattle from any more punishment! Fangbattle complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takeda Shingen!
Takeda Shingen gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ABW 56 Vasara - Swift Jr
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Lucas. That snapped Fangbattle's head back.
Fangbattle takes one on the button.
Fangbattle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fangbattle scrambles back to his feet.
Lucas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Fangbattle does no damage.
Fangbattle walks into a stiff left hand from Lucas.
Lucas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fangbattle on the side of the head.
Fangbattle throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Lucas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fangbattle doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Fangbattle is rocked!
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!
Fangbattle drops his hands for a split second and Lucas immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Fangbattle face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lucas follows up with a right hand that knocks Fangbattle into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Lucas!
Josh Lucas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 39
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Fangbattle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
House looks for a takedown but Fangbattle sprawls well.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter House has been cut.
Fangbattle throws a combination. House tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fangbattle throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
House went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fangbattle misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
House drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangbattle wants to stand up but House is controlling him.
House tries to free his leg and advance position but Fangbattle is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Fangbattle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
House changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fangbattle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
House trying to control the position but Fangbattle is working away. #SUB#
House thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
House swings around for an armbar but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into House's guard.
House looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fangbattle is one step ahead there.
House is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SU2#
Fangbattle stands up and waves to House to follow him.
Fangbattle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. House eats them both and turns towards Fangbattle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
House darts in looking for a takedown but Fangbattle gets double underhooks and turns House into the cage.
Fangbattle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fangbattle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fangbattle's coach down at Ionad Comhrac was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fangbattle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fangbattle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
House has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peter House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fangbattle looks winded!
House looks for a takedown but Fangbattle sprawls well.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter House. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
House tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fangbattle swivels and escapes.
Fangbattle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fangbattle tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House tries to counter by clinching up but Fangbattle breaks away and moves out of range.
House has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fangbattle is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fangbattle stuffs the takedown.
House shoots for a takedown but Fangbattle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fangbattle unleashes a big counter combination but House bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
House tries for a takedown but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Fangbattle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as House backs up against the cage.
Fangbattle misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for House with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
House misses with a takedown
and Fangbattle counters with a series of strikes. House will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fangbattle looks to land a combination but House avoids it well.
House feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.
Fangbattle tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from House is defended easily by Fangbattle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karey Fangbattle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter House's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
House shoots in but Fangbattle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
House misses with a takedown attempt
and Fangbattle counters with a two punch combo.
Fangbattle scores with a three punch combo!
Fangbattle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fangbattle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
House half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fangbattle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Fangbattle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
House is looking to counter the offense by Fangbattle and move into the clinch.
Karey Fangbattle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Fangbattle.
#ROC2#
House is rocked!
House dodges the punch combination from Fangbattle.
Fangbattle is breathing heavily.#T1#
House fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House has a takedown stuffed.
Fangbattle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fangbattle throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
Fangbattle stalks House and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into House's face. House staggers backwards, shaken.
House dives in and grabs Fangbattle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fangbattle pushes down on House's head and hops out.
House has a takedown stuffed.
House is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fangbattle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Fangbattle feints a jab promting House to slip. Fangbattle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. House slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
House shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than House was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Fangbattle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but House is controlling him well.#SU#
House has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Karey Fangbattle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
House shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fangbattle sprawls well. Fangbattle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. House gets slowly back to his feet.
Fangbattle throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
House tries for a takedown but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
No joy there for Fangbattle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
House tries for a takedown but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
House tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fangbattle swivels and escapes.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fangbattle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
House rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fangbattle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fangbattle misses with a two punch combination.
Fangbattle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from House.
Fangbattle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Fangbattle as House shoots in.
Peter House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
House shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fangbattle as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Fangbattle lands with a nice combination. House backs away looking to recover.
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!
Fangbattle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fangbattle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fangbattle wants it to stay on the feet.
Fangbattle works over House's head and body with a nice combination.
House misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
House shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fangbattle but Fangbattle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fangbattle.
Fangbattle looks to land a combination. House sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karey Fangbattle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter House's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
House shoots for a takedown but Fangbattle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fangbattle slips a jab and a cross from House.
As House backs off Fangbattle throws a huge counter combo but House manages to avoid it all.
A nice combination there by Fangbattle.
House looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
House throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fangbattle's waist but Fangbattle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing House off to one side.
A left and a right from Fangbattle both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Fangbattle.
Fangbattle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fangbattle duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fangbattle scores with a one two! House had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fangbattle.
House has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House shoots in and drives through. Fangbattle sprawls well.#T1#
Fangbattle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as House backs up against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Fangbattle as House shoots in.
Fangbattle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
House misses with an uppercut.
As House backs off Fangbattle throws a huge counter combo but House manages to avoid it all.
Fangbattle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
House closes the distance and clinches up with Fangbattle, looking for a takedown. House pushes Fangbattle against the cage but Fangbattle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fangbattle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
House drives through with a takedown into Fangbattle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Fangbattle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
House shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fangbattle defends it nicely.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
House closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fangbattle's guard.
House seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Fangbattle wants to stand but House is controlling the position.
House is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
House'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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
House advances position into side control!
Fangbattle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but House is controlling him well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fangbattle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fangbattle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but House is controlling him well.
Peter House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks House politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. House prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karey Fangbattle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karey Fangbattle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fangbattle 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karey Fangbattle!
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Event:
KOC - 420
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Fangbattle slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Fangbattle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Fangbattle slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Fangbattle avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Fangbattle's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Fangbattle drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fangbattle content to stall in guard here.
Fangbattle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fangbattle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fangbattle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Fangbattle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fangbattle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Fangbattle trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fangbattle is stalling in the full guard.
Fangbattle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fangbattle wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws a counter combo.#TD#
Diaz gets caught napping as Fangbattle dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Fangbattle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Fangbattle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Fangbattle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diaz to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fangbattle. #ES2#
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fangbattle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Fangbattle. Fangbattle gets slowly back to his feet.
Fangbattle is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
LaMarcus Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fangbattle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karey Fangbattle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fangbattle. #T4#
Fangbattle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fangbattle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fangbattle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fangbattle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fangbattle drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fangbattle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Fangbattle avoids them all with ease.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaMarcus Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a right hand that Fangbattle ducks under and follows up with a left that Fangbattle also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fangbattle or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Fangbattle shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Fangbattle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fangbattle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Fangbattle is rocked!
Diaz lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fangbattle falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). LaMarcus Diaz!
LaMarcus Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KOC - 9
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Schmitt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fangbattle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Fangbattle closes the distance and pushes Schmitt back into the cage.#BC2#
Fangbattle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fangbattle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schmitt fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Fangbattle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tumleh Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fangbattle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Fangbattle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fangbattle pushes Schmitt up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Fangbattle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fangbattle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schmitt tries to land a front kick but Fangbattle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL2#
Fangbattle forces Schmitt back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Schmitt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schmitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fangbattle is keeping the position for now.
Schmitt wants to control from the top but Fangbattle keeps moving.
Schmitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fangbattle is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fangbattle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Fangbattle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fangbattle as he avoids it easily.
Fangbattle scores with a nice body kick.
Tumleh Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Schmitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fangbattle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmitt somewhat.
Schmitt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmitt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fangbattle avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fangbattle is fending him off so far but Schmitt persists. Nope, Fangbattle circles away and we're back to standing.
And Fangbattle tries to counter it with a takedown but Schmitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schmitt dives in and grabs Fangbattle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fangbattle pushes down on Schmitt's head and hops out.
Schmitt is breathing heavily.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Fangbattle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fangbattle is trying to break the clinch but Schmitt is controlling him.#BC2#
Fangbattle manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Fangbattle clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fangbattle as he avoids it easily.
Schmitt tries for a takedown but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmitt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fangbattle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmitt takes one to the side of the head.
Fangbattle throws a head kick that misses.
Fangbattle feints a jab promting Schmitt to slip. Fangbattle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schmitt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schmitt misses with a takedown
and Fangbattle counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fangbattle is trying to break free.#T4#
Schmitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fangbattle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmitt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fangbattle walks away with a smile on his face. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Fangbattle moves into range and clinches up with Schmitt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks from the clinch.
Schmitt blocks a head kick by Fangbattle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karey Fangbattle dominated that round.
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##TD#
Schmitt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fangbattle wants to stand but Schmitt is controlling the position.
Fangbattle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Fangbattle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Schmitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmitt throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Fangbattle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fangbattle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmitt trying to keep a closed guard but Fangbattle is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Fangbattle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but Fangbattle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Fangbattle has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Fangbattle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fangbattle tries to circle away but Schmitt has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmitt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fangbattle circles away.
Fangbattle wants to counter the offense by Schmitt and move into the clinch position.
Fangbattle stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tumleh Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Fangbattle clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks from the clinch.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fangbattle throws a head kick but Schmitt moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Fangbattle.
Karey Fangbattle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmitt has a takedown stuffed.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Schmitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fangbattle.
#T2#
Schmitt shoots in but Fangbattle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fangbattle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmitt dives in and grabs Fangbattle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fangbattle pushes down on Schmitt's head and hops out.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Fangbattle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schmitt misses with a takedown
and Fangbattle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmitt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fangbattle's waist but Fangbattle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmitt off to one side.
Karey Fangbattle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Fangbattle has managed to clinch.
Schmitt tries to pull guard but Fangbattle holds him up against the cage and eventually Schmitt drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmitt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fangbattle's efforts to push away.#T3#
Fangbattle is trying to break the clinch but Schmitt is controlling him.
Fangbattle can't break the clinch.
Fangbattle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schmitt is keeping busy.
Fangbattle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmitt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmitt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fangbattle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks from the clinch.
Fangbattle stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Schmitt gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Schmitt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fangbattle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Fangbattle is looking to get back to his feet here but Schmitt is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fangbattle's back.
Schmitt wants to control but Fangbattle is keeping busy.
Schmitt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fangbattle's body.
#SUB#
Fangbattle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karey Fangbattle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schmitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmitt shoots for a takedown but Fangbattle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fangbattle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fangbattle feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tumleh Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fangbattle moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmitt wants to take the fight to the mat but Fangbattle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Fangbattle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmitt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fangbattle darts in and clinches Schmitt up against the cage.#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fangbattle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmitt. #T1#
Fangbattle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schmitt's head.
Fangbattle throws a shot to the body.
Fangbattle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Fangbattle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmitt, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fangbattle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fangbattle has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmitt moves out of range of the body kick from Fangbattle.
Schmitt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Schmitt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fangbattle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fangbattle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fangbattle tries to sprawl out of it but Schmitt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fangbattle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Schmitt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fangbattle's waist but Fangbattle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmitt off to one side. #CL2#
Fangbattle closes the distance and clinches.
Fangbattle wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmitt won't allow it.
Schmitt is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Fangbattle closes the distance and pushes Schmitt back into the cage.
Schmitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fangbattle prevents it.
#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Schmitt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fangbattle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmitt trying to control the action but Fangbattle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Schmitt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fangbattle to his feet. #CL#
Schmitt has closed the distance and engaged Fangbattle in a clinch.
#BC2#
Fangbattle breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fangbattle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fangbattle controlling the action here for a moment.
Schmitt fails to pull guard.
#T4##BC2#
Fangbattle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt - Fangbattle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmitt shoots and misses
and Fangbattle counters with a one-two to the body.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fangbattle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schmitt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fangbattle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Schmitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fangbattle is fending him off so far but Schmitt persists. Nope, Fangbattle circles away and we're back to standing.
Fangbattle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schmitt tries to clinch there but Fangbattle circles away.
#CL2#
Fangbattle clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmitt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karey Fangbattle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fangbattle 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karey Fangbattle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Fangbattle ducks under a wild hook from Fontana.
Fangbattle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fangbattle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Fangbattle. Those never looked like landing.
Fontana misses with a looping right.
Fangbattle throws a big shot that misses.
Fontana misses with a body shot.
Fangbattle throws a head kick but Fontana moves out of range.
Fontana takes a swing at Fangbattle's ribcage but misses.
Fontana missing with a left hand there. Fangbattle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range. #CL2#
Fangbattle clinches up with Fontana and pushes him back against the cage.
Fangbattle can't get the takedown.
Fontana is trying to break the clinch but Fangbattle is controlling him.#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Fangbattle throws a right and a left that Fontana avoids nicely.
Fontana is looking to counter punch.
Fangbattle throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Fontana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fontana loads up on a big right hand but Fangbattle slips the punch.
Fontana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Fontana.
Fontana throws a hook but Fangbattle avoids it easily.
Fangbattle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fontana is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fangbattle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fontana cracks Fangbattle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fangbattle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fontana.
Fontana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fontana misses with an uppercut.
Fontana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fangbattle.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fangbattle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fangbattle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fontana.#T2#
Fangbattle blocks a jab.
Fontana misses with a straight right.
Fangbattle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fontana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fangbattle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fontana throws a poor cross that misses
and Fangbattle counters with a one-two to the body.
Fontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fontana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fangbattle misses with a series of wild punches.
Fangbattle looks winded!#CL2#
Fangbattle has closed the distance and engaged Fontana in a clinch.
#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana misses with an uppercut. Fangbattle saw that one coming.
Fangbattle staying out of range there.
Fangbattle wants to counter the offense by Fontana and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Fangbattle. Those never looked like landing.
Fangbattle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontana.
Fangbattle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fangbattle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fontana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Fontana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fontana jabs Fangbattle right on the nose. Fangbattle blinks but takes it well.
Fontana misses with an uppercut. Fangbattle saw that one coming.
Fangbattle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fontana.
Jab from Fontana.
Fontana throws an overhand right that lands on Fangbattle's shoulder, as Fangbattle tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Fangbattle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fontana was well out of range. Poor timing from Fangbattle.
Fontana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fangbattle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangbattle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fontana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fontana throws a shot from downtown. Fangbattle moves away and avoids it.
Fontana misses with an uppercut.
Fangbattle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontana.
Fangbattle moves away from the strike by Fontana.
Fontana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fontana sets himself, and Fangbattle steps forward looking for the clinch! Fontana avoids it this time.
Fontana lands a right hook to the body.
Fontana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fangbattle moves away.
Fontana looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
Fontana throws a hook but Fangbattle avoids it easily.
Fontana swings for the body but Fangbattle moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana dominated that round.
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#
A lazy left from Fontana finds it's target.#CL2#
Fangbattle darts in and clinches Fontana up against the cage.#BC#
Fontana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Fangbattle tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fontana avoids the head kick by Fangbattle.
Fontana swings widly with a right hand
and Fangbattle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fangbattle tries to close the distance and clinch but Fontana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fontana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fangbattle.
Fontana looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
Fangbattle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fontana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fangbattle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fontana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fangbattle tries to clinch there but Fontana circles away.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Fangbattle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fangbattle with the counter takedown but Fontana avoids it easily.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fangbattle slips under a jab.
Fangbattle tries to close the distance and clinch but Fontana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucky Fontana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fangbattle is breathing heavily.
Fangbattle tries to clinch up but Fontana circles away and keeps his distance.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fangbattle moves away.
Fontana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fangbattle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fontana defends it well.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle moves in looking to clinch but Fontana pushes him off.
Fontana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fangbattle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fontana thinking.
Fangbattle scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fontana.#T2#
Fontana works the jab nicely.
Fangbattle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fontana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fangbattle moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana misses with a straight right.
And Fangbattle tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fontana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fontana lands with a good body shot.
Fangbattle moves away from the strike by Fontana.
Fontana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fontana looks to throw the jab but Fangbattle is out of range.
Fangbattle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fontana misses the jab.#CL2#
Fangbattle has closed the distance and engaged Fontana in a clinch.
Fangbattle misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Fangbattle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fontana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle moves out of range as Fontana strikes.
Fangbattle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karey Fangbattle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Lucky Fontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fontana swings for the body but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fontana stuns Fangbattle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fontana misses with a straight left.
Fontana throws a lazy right hand but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fontana lunges at Fangbattle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fangbattle's hand.
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Fontana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fangbattle can do to turn this around?#T4#
Fangbattle lands a head kick. Fontana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fangbattle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fontana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fangbattle manages to avoid it.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fontana lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fontana. Fangbattle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fangbattle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fontana.
Fontana throws a jab but it's blocked by Fangbattle.
Fontana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fontana swings for the body but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fontana throws a hook but Fangbattle avoids it easily.
Fontana takes a swing at Fangbattle's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fontana misses the target.
Fontana misses with a looping left.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fontana throws a jab when Fangbattle was well out of range.
Fangbattle feints the counter takedown.
Fangbattle misses with a series of wild punches.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fangbattle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fontana.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fangbattle.
Fangbattle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fangbattle throws a counter combo.
Fontana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fangbattle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fangbattle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fontana throws a hook to the side of Fangbattle's head but Fangbattle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fangbattle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fangbattle feints a counter leg kick.
Fangbattle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fontana.#T1#
Fangbattle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fontana is just out of range.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fangbattle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fangbattle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fontana defends it well.
Fangbattle ducks under a wild hook from Fontana.
Fontana misses with an uppercut.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fangbattle slips under a jab.
Fontana misses with a body shot.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Fangbattle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fontana swats away the attempt to clinch by Fangbattle.
Fontana misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A big left from Fontana misses.
Fangbattle tries to clinch but Fontana is having none of it.
Fangbattle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fangbattle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fontana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fangbattle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fontana misses with a hook. Fangbattle ducked under it nicely.
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fangbattle avoids the body shot from Fontana.
Fontana lands a nice looking body shot.
Fontana misses with a straight right.
Fangbattle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Fontana misses the shot to the body.
Fontana throws a hook to the side of Fangbattle's head but Fangbattle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fontana misses the shot to the body.
Fangbattle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fangbattle moves out of range as Fontana strikes.
Fontana misses with a wild body shot.
Lucky Fontana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fangbattle slips a jab from Fontana.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fangbattle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fontana takes a swing at Fangbattle's ribcage but misses.
Fangbattle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fontana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Fontana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fontana scores with a jab.
Fontana avoids the head kick by Fangbattle.
Fangbattle moves in looking to clinch but Fontana pushes him off.
Fontana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fangbattle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontana.
Fontana works Fangbattle's body with a nice hook.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fangbattle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fontana looks to throw the jab but Fangbattle is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fangbattle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fontana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fangbattle. Fangbattle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Fangbattle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fontana.
Karey Fangbattle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fontana scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Fontana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Fontana!
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