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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Narello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acosta circles away.
Acosta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Acosta tries to clinch there but Narello circles away.
Jason Narello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Narello has managed to clinch.
Narello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Acosta avoids it.
Acosta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Acosta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Acosta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Acosta tries to break free but Narello pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narello lands a nice shot to the body.
Acosta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narello has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Narello dives in and grabs Acosta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Acosta pushes down on Narello's head and hops out.
Narello looks for a takedown but Acosta sprawls well.
Acosta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Narello.#T1#
Acosta scores with a hook to the body. Narello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Narello instigates a clinch. #BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Narello scores with a jab. Acosta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Narello.
Acosta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Narello manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Acosta rushes Narello and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Narello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Acosta as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Acosta scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Narello gets tackled into the cage by Acosta. Acosta maintains the clinch.
Acosta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Narello has Acosta pressed against the cage.
Narello is trying to break the clinch but Acosta is controlling him.#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Narello moves into range and clinches up with Acosta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narello misses with a wild body shot.
Acosta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Narello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acosta sprawls well. Acosta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Narello gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Acosta moves into the clinch.#T3#
The referee calls for Acosta to work.
Acosta wants to break free but Narello has control.
Acosta is looking to control Narello's arms but Narello gets an underhook and turns him. Now Acosta has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Narello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Acosta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Acosta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Acosta wants to get back to striking at distance but Narello won't allow it.
#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Narello.
Acosta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Narello manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Narello gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Acosta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Acosta.#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narello shoots in looking for a takedown but Acosta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Narello's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Acosta connects with an inside leg kick.
Narello misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Acosta has closed the distance and engaged Narello in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
Narello tries to clinch but Acosta moves out of range.
As Narello tries to get set, Acosta tries to push him back and clinch up but Narello manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Narello with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antione Acosta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Acosta throws a leg kick which misses Narello's front leg but catches the back leg as Narello tries to avoid it.
Acosta shoots in for a double leg but Narello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acosta dodges the punch combination from Narello.
Narello darts in looking for a takedown but Acosta gets double underhooks and turns Narello into the cage.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Narello moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Acosta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Acosta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Narello tries to pull guard but Acosta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Acosta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Narello's efforts to push away.
Narello has Acosta pressed against the cage, preventing Acosta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Acosta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Acosta tries to circle away but Narello has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Acosta successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Acosta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Narello passes into side control.
Acosta tries to improve position but can't.
Acosta is not content to let Narello control the position.
Narello working the ground and pound but Acosta is defending the strikes. #T2#
Narello throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU2#
Narello stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Narello tries to clinch up.
Acosta wants to clinch up but Narello keeps it at a distance.
Narello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acosta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Narello.
Narello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Narello with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Acosta counters by moving into the clinch.
Narello is breathing heavily.
Acosta prevents Narello from breaking the clinch.
Narello prevents Acosta from breaking the clinch.
Narello tries to pull guard but Acosta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Acosta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Acosta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Narello just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Acosta is trying to pull guard but Narello has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Narello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Narello circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Acosta.
Narello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acosta sprawls well. Acosta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Narello gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Acosta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Narello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acosta circles away.
Acosta wants to clinch up but Narello keeps it at a distance.
Narello swats away the attempt to clinch by Acosta.
Acosta tries to clinch but Narello is having none of it.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narello can do to turn this around?
Acosta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Narello pinned against the cage. Narello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Narello unleashes a big counter combination but Acosta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antione Acosta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Narello is defended easily by Acosta.
Narello shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta tries to counter with a takedown but Narello is quick to defend against it.
Narello tries to clinch up but Acosta circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Acosta stalling in the clinch but Narello improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narello is looking for a takedown.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Narello.#BC2#
Narello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Narello dives in for a single leg takedown but Acosta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Acosta pushes Narello up against the cage in a clinch.
Narello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Acosta taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Acosta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Narello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta is trying to break the clinch but Narello is controlling him.
Acosta tries to stall but Narello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch.
Acosta tries to clinch up.
Acosta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Narello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Narello misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Acosta is looking to clinch but Narello is avoiding it.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acosta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNarello.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch but Narello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Narello is trying hard to land a takedown here. Acosta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Acosta instigates a clinch.
Acosta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Narello fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta is looking to clinch but Narello is avoiding it.
Narello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to avoid it but Narello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Acosta to the ground. Acosta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Narello tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Narello to the ground. Narello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Narello or perhaps it was just good defense by Acosta, which made it look bad.
As Narello backs away, Acosta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick from Acosta.#T3#
Acosta tries to clinch up but Narello circles away and keeps his distance.
Narello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acosta tries to clinch but Narello moves out of range.
Narello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acosta defends it nicely.
Antione Acosta is winning the standup battle so far.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Acosta moves into the clinch.#T4#
Acosta is trying to push Narello away but Narello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Acosta leaning against his opponent.
Antione Acosta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narello fails to pull guard.
Acosta is trying to break free.
Acosta tries for a takedown but Narello manages to get underhooks.
Acosta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Acosta wants to stall.
#BC#
Acosta breaks from the clinch.
Acosta motions for Narello to come forward. Acosta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narello shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acosta tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antione Acosta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acosta, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antione Acosta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Paz closes the distance and clinches up with Acosta, looking for a takedown. Paz pushes Acosta against the cage but Acosta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Acosta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Paz.
Paz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Acosta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paz checks a low kick from Acosta.
Acosta dives in and grabs Paz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paz pushes down on Acosta's head and hops out.#CL#
Acosta clinches up with Paz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paz.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Paz.
Paz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acosta defends it nicely.#CL#
Acosta forces Paz back against the cage and clinches.
Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Acosta breaks from the clinch.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Acosta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paz is trying to defend but Acosta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Paz is holding on to half guard well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paz trying to hold on to Acosta's head to control him but Acosta postures up.
Paz is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Paz with the active half guard here but Acosta passes nicely into side control.
Acosta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paz manages to get back to half guard.
Paz is trying to maintain the position but Acosta is very close to passing his half guard.
Paz is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paz wants to control but Acosta is keeping busy.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paz is looking for a sweep. Acosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acosta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paz works over Acosta's head and body with a nice combination.
Paz throws a body shot but no joy.
Acosta tries to counter by clinching up but Paz breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antione Acosta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Acosta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Paz closes the distance and clinches.
Paz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Acosta tries for a takedown but Paz manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Paz.
#TD2#
Paz pulls Acosta into guard.
Paz wants to sweep here but Acosta controlling him for the moment.
Paz controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta stopping the sweep attempt from Paz.
Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Acosta stopping the sweep attempt from Paz.#ES2#
Paz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Acosta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Acosta wants to clinch.
Paz throws a leg kick
and Acosta counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Paz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paz tries to close the distance and clinch but Acosta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acosta dips to his left and cracks Paz with an uppercut!#T2#
Paz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acosta circles away.
Acosta is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Paz.
Acosta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Paz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta working a defensive guard but Paz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Acosta is looking to regain half guard here but Paz keeps moving and retains side control.
Paz has control of an arm but Acosta manages to advance to Paz's back!#T3#
Paz breaks Acosta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Acosta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paz defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Paz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Paz instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Paz. #CUT2#
It looks like Antione Acosta has been cut.
Acosta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paz prevents it.
Paz taking a breather.#T4##BC2#
Paz manages to break the clinch.
Paz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Acosta defends well and Paz ends up having to push Acosta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Acosta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Paz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paz or perhaps it was just good defense by Acosta, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Paz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinnie Paz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta darts in looking for a takedown but Paz gets double underhooks and turns Acosta into the cage. #CL2#
Paz drives through and clinches with Acosta against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Paz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antione Acosta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Paz fails with the takedown
and Acosta counters with a left to the body.
Paz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acosta tries to counter by clinching up but Paz breaks away and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Paz coming out on top.
Paz swats away the attempt to clinch by Acosta.
Despite the aggression on Paz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Acosta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paz throws a front kick aimed at Acosta's knee but Acosta avoids it well.
Acosta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Paz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paz doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Paz shoots and misses #CL#
and Acosta counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Paz closes the distance and clinches.
Paz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Acosta to keep the fight standing.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Paz.#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch.
A jab from Paz misses.
Paz thumps Acosta with a low kick.#CL#
Acosta drives through and clinches with Paz against the cage.
#T2#
Acosta tries to stall but Paz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
Paz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acosta circles away quickly and effectively.
Paz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Acosta moves into the clinch.#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paz shoots in but no luck this time.
Paz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Acosta walks into a straight right hand from Paz.
Acosta keeps the fight on the outside.
Acosta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Paz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Acosta but Acosta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Acosta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Acosta digs a good hook to Paz's body.
Paz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Acosta counters by clinching up.
Vinnie Paz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Acosta.
Acosta trying to stall but Paz improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Acosta looking to slow down the pace here.#T4##BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Acosta clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Acosta.
Acosta connects with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Paz closes the distance and pushes Acosta back into the cage.#TD2#
Paz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Acosta uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antione Acosta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acosta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antione Acosta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Acosta checks a leg kick.
Hayesford fails to land the takedown.
Acosta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayesford.#TD2#
Hayesford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Acosta sprawls well initially but Hayesford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hayesford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acosta defending well though. #SUB2#
Hayesford is working for an americana but Acosta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hayesford was thinking about the submission.
Hayesford chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Acosta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayesford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayesford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Acosta is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hayesford has his hands clasped together but Acosta extends and breaks Hayesford's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Acosta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antione Acosta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Meharg misses with a series of wild punches.
Meharg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meharg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Acosta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Meharg lands a right hand from hell, dropping Acosta. Meharg pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Meharg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Acosta moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Acosta keeps him there for the moment.
Acosta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Acosta breaks from the clinch.
Acosta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens throws a low kick but Acosta moves out of range easily.
Acosta tries to counter by clinching up but Stevens breaks away and moves out of range.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Acosta keeps it at a distance.
Acosta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Acosta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Acosta moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Acosta rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stevens wants a takedown.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Stevens.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Acosta is defending well for now.#BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Acosta moves out of range easily.
Acosta shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Acosta.
Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Acosta darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.#T2##TD#
Acosta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stevens uses from the top position.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Stevens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Acosta takes the fight into the clinch.
Acosta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Acosta sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Acosta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Acosta.
Acosta stalling.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Acosta's half guard.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Acosta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens looks winded!
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens works his way into side control.
Stevens trying to control the action but Acosta is working from the bottom. #T4#
Stevens happy to just control the position for now.
Acosta trying to control but Stevens flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Stevens tries to get the hooks in deep but Acosta pushed the leg off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acosta tries to roll but Stevens sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antione Acosta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Acosta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Acosta tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Acosta on that attempt.
Stevens throws a leg kick
and Acosta counters with a nice leg kick.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acosta counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Acosta clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acosta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Stevens.#T1##CL2#
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Acosta is trying to break free.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.
Acosta stalling in the clinch but Stevens improves position. #BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Acosta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acosta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Acosta counters with a left to the body.
Stevens fails with the takedown#CL#
and Acosta counters by clinching up. #T2##BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acosta moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.#CL#
Acosta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta is looking to clinch.
Acosta is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Acosta circles away easily
and Acosta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Acosta lands a nice looking body shot.
Acosta shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevens tries to counter with a clinch but Acosta shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Acosta tries to clinch up.
Acosta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Acosta tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Acosta is looking to counter the offense by Stevens and move into the clinch.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Ace Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta works Stevens's body with a nice hook.#T4##CL#
Acosta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acosta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Stevens drives through and clinches with Acosta against the cage.
Acosta stops a takedown attempt from Stevens.
#TD2#
Stevens pulls Acosta into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acosta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Acosta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acosta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antione Acosta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Acosta moves into the clinch.
Acosta slowing the pace effectively.
Acosta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acosta defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Acosta.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Acosta clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
Acosta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Acosta breaks the clinch.
Stevens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acosta counters with a nice body kick.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Acosta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Acosta closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.#T2#
Stevens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acosta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antione Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Stevens.#CL#
Acosta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens has Acosta pressed against the cage, preventing Acosta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Acosta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Stevens tries to get set, Acosta tries to push him back and clinch up but Stevens manages to avoid the attempt.
Stevens wants to clinch
and Acosta counters with a three punch combo that has Stevens backing up. Stevens nods at Acosta to acknowledge the strikes.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens. #T3#
Acosta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Acosta pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Acosta taking a breather.
Acosta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Acosta sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Acosta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens looks to clinch
and Acosta counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Acosta counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Acosta. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Stevens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acosta.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antione Acosta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acosta, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antione Acosta!
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