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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Hole
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad lands a nice looking body shot.
Assad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Assad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Assad throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Assad scores with a jab.
Assad jabs Gallagher right on the nose. Gallagher blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Assad misses with a hook.#CL#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Assad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Assad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assad swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Assad throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Assad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Assad lands a nice hook to Gallagher's body. Gallagher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Assad throws a lazy uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher cracks Assad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assad swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Gallagher lands a nice shot that snaps Assad's head back.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Assad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallagher sprawls well. Gallagher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assad gets slowly back to his feet.
Assad tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Assad slips a jab from Gallagher.
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range. #T2#
Gallagher with a jab.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Assad.
Assad looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
Assad scores with a decent looking hook.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Assad.
Gallagher connects with a right hand. Assad shakes it off.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
Assad tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assad throws a right hand that misses
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad throws a one two combo.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
A big right from Assad misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gallagher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gallagher.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad staying out of range there.#T3#
Assad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gallagher on the side of the head.
Assad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gallagher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Assad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gallagher swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Gallagher.
Gallagher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
It looks like Gallagher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Gallagher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Assad misses the jab.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Assad manages to avoid it.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.#CL#
Gallagher gets a clinch.
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!
Gallagher prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Assad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.#T4#
Gallagher lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Assad lands the left hand.
Assad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gallagher to score with a decent uppercut.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Assad shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallagher tries to sprawl out of it but Assad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallagher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad misses with a jab to the body
and Assad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad misses with a hook
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assad throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gallagher staying out of range there.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher throws a jab when Assad was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Assad.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Assad pushes him off.
Assad fails to land with a series of punches.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Gallagher misses with a low kick as Assad jumps back.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assad takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gallagher misses the target.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gallagher misses.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Gallagher. That snapped Assad's head back.
Gallagher dodges the punch combination from Assad.
#CL#
Gallagher moves into the clinch.#T1#
Assad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Assad.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
Gallagher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallagher stalling against the cage.
#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assad scores with a jab to the head.
Assad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Assad misses.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Assad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gallagher tries to clinch up but Assad circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher lands a nice shot that snaps Assad's head back.
Dustin Assad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Gallagher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gallagher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Gallagher slips a jab and a cross from Assad.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallagher has time to react.
Assad throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Assad needs to keep his hands up - Gallagher had a free shot at his head there.
Assad takes one on the button.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Assad.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher tries a low kick but Assad avoids it.
Assad with the counter takedown but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gallagher, as that shot connected.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Assad misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Gallagher pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Assad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallagher lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more.
Gallagher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Assad is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Dustin Assad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Assad.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher slips a jab from Assad.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Assad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Assad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallagher misses with the combination.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad lands with a straight right. Gallagher didn't see that one coming.
Assad stuns Gallagher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad staying out of range there.
Gallagher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Assad catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Gallagher closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Assad misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Assad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Assad takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gallagher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
Dustin Assad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dustin Assad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Gallagher!
A very excited looking Frank Gallagher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dustin Assad stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Assad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tulikoura pinned against the cage. Tulikoura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Assad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Assad wants to free his trapped foot but Tulikoura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tulikoura keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tulikoura is looking to control Assad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tulikoura avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Assad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tulikoura is looking for a sweep. Assad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Assad thows a huge punch but Tulikoura dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Assad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Assad wants to pass the guard but Tulikoura is defending well.
Assad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tulikoura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Assad trying to pass the guard but Tulikoura defending well.
We've been hearing that Assad has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Assad is trying to work for a kimura but Tulikoura is defending well.
Tulikoura keeping hold of Assad's head, controlling as best he can.
Assad trying to control from half guard but Tulikoura is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tulikoura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Assad misses with a head shot. Tulikoura uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tulikoura keeping full guard, as Assad tries to pass.
Assad throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Assad wants to pass the guard but Tulikoura is keeping the position.
Assad trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Assad looking to sit in guard and control but Tulikoura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Assad controls Tulikoura momentarily but Tulikoura frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulikoura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Assad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tulikoura controls the pace.#T4#
Tulikoura won't allow Assad to sweep him here. #SUB#
Assad looking for a guillotine here but Tulikoura defends easily.
Assad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tulikoura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Assad tries to get to full guard but Tulikoura has control of the leg.
Tulikoura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Assad is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tulikoura is controlling the pace.
Assad wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Assad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Tulikoura moved out of range.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Assad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tulikoura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Assad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tulikoura enables Assad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tulikoura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Assad wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving.
Assad content to stall in guard here.
Tulikoura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assad's guard. #REVB#
Assad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulikoura is retaining full guard. #T1#
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulikoura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tulikoura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Assad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulikoura is keeping the position for now.
Assad wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Assad throws a big right hand that misses.
Tulikoura pulls Assad in close to prevent any damage.
Assad looking to pass the guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Assad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Assad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Assad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tulikoura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dustin Assad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tulikoura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Assad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Assad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tulikoura!
Tulikoura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Tulikoura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Assad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tulikoura defends well.
Tulikoura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Assad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tulikoura stacks Assad on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tulikoura!
Assad is looking for a sweep.
Tulikoura slows the pace down.
Assad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Assad works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad trying to control but Tulikoura is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick. Assad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tulikoura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Tulikoura connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Assad as he checks the leg kick.
Assad throws the left hand but Tulikoura avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Assad's front leg but catches the back leg as Assad tries to avoid it.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assad's calf.
Assad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura misses with a hook.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tulikoura. Tulikoura obviously looking to wear him down.
Johannes Tulikoura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura thuds his right hand into Assad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulikoura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulikoura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Assad slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tulikoura pinned against the cage. Tulikoura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assad's calf.
Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Assad with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Tulikoura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Assad scores with a jab.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Assad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick. Assad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Assad misses with a takedown
and Tulikoura counters with a thumping low kick.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Assad's sensitive parts.
Assad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assad throws a right hand that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Assad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Tulikoura lands a big right hand that sends Assad crashing to the mat! Tulikoura stays standing though and waves Assad back to his feet!#ROC2#
Assad is rocked!
Assad looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Oh Assad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tulikoura.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assad misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Tulikoura.
Assad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tulikoura sprawls and moves away.#KD2#
Tulikoura drops Assad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Assad looks back up at him and smiles so Tulikoura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T3#
Assad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Assad walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tulikoura swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johannes Tulikoura!
After the fight, Johannes Tulikoura was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Dustin Assad spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Gonza
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Tripp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tripp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Tripp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
Tripp throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tripp as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Assad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tripp seems a little lost for a moment, as Assad dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Tripp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Assad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tripp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.#SUB2#
Assad tries for a kimura but Tripp is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Assad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tripp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Assad is working Tripp over with some ground and pound from side control.
Assad misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Assad in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tripp is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dustin Assad!
After the big win, Dustin Assad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EMP Ahma vs Vasquez
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Assad catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
Assad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Assad misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson throws a fast counter high kick but Assad manages to duck under it in time.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Dawson lands a front kick.#T1#
Assad misses with a combination
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson slips under a jab from Assad.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Dawson counters with a body kick.
Assad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Assad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Assad throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
And Dawson responds with a good body kick, but Assad manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Assad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dawson did well to prevent Assad getting side control.
Assad throwing shots but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Assad wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Assad is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dawson won't allow Assad to pass to mount. #T2#
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dawson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Assad is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Assad wants to pass to mount but Dawson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Assad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Assad slips a nice elbow through Dawson's hands, connecting with Dawson's forehead.#SUB#
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Assad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Assad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Assad is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it.
Assad controlling the pace.
Assad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawson is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Assad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Assad eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Dawson wants to improve his position but Assad is controlling well.
Dawson tries to kick Assad off but Assad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assad moves into full mount! Dawson won't be happy about that!
Assad fails to take his opponent's back.
Assad mounts Dawson! Really nice guard pass there!
Assad trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dawson avoids the body shot from Assad.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Assad backing away here, and Dawson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Assad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDawson.
Assad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Assad.
As Assad backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Assad manages to avoid it all.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad misses with a body shot.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad misses the jab.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Assad catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Assad misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Dawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assad lands with a straight right. Dawson didn't see that one coming.
Dawson slips a straight right by Assad.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Assad misses with an uppercut
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Assad misses with a straight left.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a solid body kick.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Assad shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assad's head backwards.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Assad misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Assad lands a nice looking body shot.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad misses with a hook.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dustin Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Assad misses with the combination.
Assad connects with a jab.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawson misses.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson slips under a jab from Assad.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Assad misses with a hook.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dawson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Assad.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson lands a nice shot that snaps Assad's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Assad.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dawson throws a hook but Assad blocks it.#CL2#
Dawson has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Assad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dawson.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Assad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dawson can't fight it off and eventually Assad manages to take the fight to the floor. Dawson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Assad postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Assad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Dawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawson, not yet.
Assad tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson controlling the position.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Assad prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Assad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Assad trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
We've been hearing that Assad has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Assad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assad stops Dawson from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assad's guard. #REVB#
Assad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Assad forces his way into half guard.
Dawson is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Assad lands a nice short elbow.
Assad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Assad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working. #SUB#
Assad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Assad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Assad has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Assad is working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson frees his head quite easily.
Assad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Assad is working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson frees his head quite easily.
Dustin Assad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawson can't escape the position.
Assad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Assad is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dawson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Assad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assad, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Assad!
Dustin Assad made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
S02:E08 135lb Grand Prix Final
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryu. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryu misses with an uppercut.
Assad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryu throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Assad throws a hook but Ryu avoids it easily.
Ryu throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Assad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch but Assad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryu connects with a crisp jab.
Ryu needs to keep his hands up - Assad had a free shot at his head there.
Ryu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assad looks to land a combination. Ryu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryu.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Assad gets tackled into the cage by Ryu. Ryu maintains the clinch.
Assad scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Assad breaks the clinch.
Ryu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Ryu cracks Assad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ryu loads up on a big right hand but Assad slips the punch.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Ryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryu thuds a left hand into Assad's body.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad slips a straight right by Ryu.
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assad fakes a jab and then connects with a 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!
Ryu throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Assad.
Ryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.#CL2#
Ryu has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Ryu misses with a body punch.
Ryu tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryu tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Ryu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Assad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Ryu lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Ryu.
Assad is breathing heavily.
Ryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Assad is trying to force a seperation but Ryu has the dominant position.
Assad tries to work over Ryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad has had enough of the clinch but Ryu keeps him there for the moment.
Ryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Assad or not. #TD#
Assad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Ryu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Assad rolls with it to try and escape but Ryu cranks on the arm and Assad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takahashi Ryu!
Dustin Assad spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
S02:E06 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Assad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brekker swinging wildly here.
Assad sizes up Brekker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brekker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
No joy there for Brekker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brekker circles away quickly and effectively.
Brekker throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Brekker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brekker sprawls and moves away.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Assad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brekker! But no joy.
Assad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brekker takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Assad looking to score a takedown here. Brekker is defending well but Assad drives through and ends up in Brekker's guard.
Assad wants to control from the top but Brekker keeps moving.
Assad prevents Brekker from getting back to his feet.
Assad showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Assad won't allow Brekker to get back to his feet.
Assad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assad postures up and lands a big shot to Brekker's brow.
Assad content to stall in guard here.
Assad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brekker can't keep his opponent in guard - Assad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Assad seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brekker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dustin Assad!
Dustin Assad really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Organic Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Assad misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Jones tries to clinch up but Assad circles away and keeps his distance.
Assad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Assad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Assad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones's coach down at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Assad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Assad throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Assad trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Assad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Assad wants to control for a moment but Jones uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Assad prevents Jones from standing back up.
Assad is controlling the pace.
Assad trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to roll over but Assad keeps him under control.
Jones wants to control but Assad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assad 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.
Assad working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assad's guard. #REVB##T2#
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones 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.
Assad controlling Jones's posture. #SUB#
Assad looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Assad is proving hard to escape from.
Assad keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Assad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Assad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Assad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Assad has wrist control.
Assad wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Assad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Assad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Assad keeps moving.
Jones wanted to stand there but Assad had control of the position.
Jones trying to control but Assad is working from the bottom. #T4#
Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Assad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones won't allow Assad to sweep him here.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Assad keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Assad to sweep him here.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Assad has wrist control.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Assad keeps moving.
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 Dustin Assad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws the left hand but Assad avoids the punch easily.
Assad thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Assad drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Jones pushes Assad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Dustin Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Assad lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook. Assad ducked under it nicely.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assad.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Assad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Assad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assad lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Jones rushes Assad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Assad manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Assad blocks it.
Assad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
Dustin Assad's cut is getting worse.
Assad walks into a jab.
A big left from Assad misses.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hank Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a jab when Assad was well out of range.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad walks into a straight right hand from Jones.#T2#
Jones tries to clinch but Assad is having none of it.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Assad's corner calls for a 1-2. Assad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assad moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Assad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Assad swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a hook.
Assad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Assad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Assad thuds a left hand into Jones's body.#T3#
Jones misses with the combination.
Assad misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries to clinch there but Assad circles away.
Jones slips a jab from Assad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Assad slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
Dustin Assad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Assad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Assad showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Assad stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Assad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Assad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Assad controlling from the top position.
Assad lands a couple of elbows.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Assad controls the pace.#SUB#
Assad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones! #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad'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#
Assad misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Assad tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Assad shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.#ES2#
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Assad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Assad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Assad and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Assad.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assad.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assad. #BC#
Assad breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Jones misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Assad up against the cage.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard.
Jones controls Assad momentarily but Assad frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Assad trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Assad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Assad passes into half guard. #T2#
Assad controlling the action here.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Assad trying to control the pace.
Jones is not content to let Assad control the position.#T3#
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assad is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assad working Jones over with strikes.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Assad is controlling him well.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Assad in his half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard.
Jones lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Assad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Assad stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Assad trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Assad dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Assad trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Assad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
Dustin Assad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assad is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones tries to kick Assad off but Assad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assad content to control rather than advance.
Assad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dustin Assad.
I think Assad 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dustin Assad!
Dustin Assad very nearly forgot to thank Organic Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC 70: Fischer v Warholm
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snus.
Assad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snus circles away.
Assad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snus in his tracks.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Snus moves away from the strike by Assad.
Snus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Assad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Snus.
Snus is looking for the big counter here.
Snus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assad.
Assad sizes up Snus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Assad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Snus. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snus moves away from the strike by Assad.
We've been hearing reports that Assad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Assad fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snus throws a series of punches but Assad avoids them all with ease.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Snus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Snus. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Snus.
A right-left combo lands from Snus.
Snus dodges the punch combination from Assad.
Snus moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad ducks under a wild hook from Snus.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snus walks into a left hand.
Assad misses with an uppercut
letting Snus counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Snus looks to land a combination but Assad avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snus defends it nicely.#T2#
Snus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snus is looking for the big counter here.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Snus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Assad lands with a hook. Snus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Assad swings for the body but Snus moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Snus. No joy for Assad on that attempt.
Snus moves away from the strike by Assad.
Assad scores with a body shot.
Snus throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Snus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assad circles away quickly and effectively.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Snus moves away and avoids it.
Snus slips under a jab.
Snus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Assad throws a hook but Snus blocks it.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Snus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Assad throws a hook but Snus avoids it easily.
Assad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snus.
A jab from Assad misses.
Despite the aggression on Snus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
A shot to the liver by Snus. Beautiful body shot.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Assad backs off Snus throws a huge counter combo but Assad manages to avoid it all.
Snus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snus throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Assad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snus swivels and escapes.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Snus saw that one coming.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Snus does no damage.
Snus moves out of range of the strikes.
Snus misses with the combination.
#T4#
A combination from Snus does no damage.
Assad is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Snus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Assad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assad somewhat.
The crowd cheers as Assad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snus doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad misses with a hook.
Assad lands a really nice looking cross but Snus seems unphased.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
General Snus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snus swinging wildly here.
Assad feinted with a counter takedown.
Snus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad cracks Snus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Assad finds it's target.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Dustin Assad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assad circles away quickly and effectively.
Snus throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Snus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad digs a good hook to Snus's body.
Snus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snus throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Snus misses with a wild combination.
Snus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dustin Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Snus tries to bum rush Assad with a series of wild strikes but Assad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snus misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
A punch combination from Snus misses.
Assad shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Assad as he connects with a hook.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assad lands a head shot.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assad throws a right hand that Snus ducks under and follows up with a left that Snus also avoids with ease.
Snus throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Assad dives in and grabs Snus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snus pushes down on Assad's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Snus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assad shoots in for a double leg but Snus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Assad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snus is trying to defend but Assad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad wants to control but Snus is keeping him busy.
Snus is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
#T2#
Snus is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard.
Snus is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Assad throwing shots but Snus is blocking nicely.
Assad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Assad trying to control the action but Snus is working from the bottom.
Assad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snus is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
Snus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Assad.
Snus is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard.
Assad throwing shots but Snus is blocking nicely.
Snus is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SUB#
Assad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Assad is looking to take a break and control but Snus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assad is really struggling to control Snus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Snus looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assad circles away quickly and effectively.
Snus throws a series of punches but Assad moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
Snus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Snus as Assad shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Snus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Assad.#T4#
Snus swinging wildly here.
Snus tries to bum rush Assad with a series of wild strikes but Assad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Assad.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Snus.
Snus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snus throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Assad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Snus pushes Assad off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Assad. That snapped Snus's head back.
Snus misses with the combination.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Snus moved out of range.
Snus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but General Snus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad'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#
No joy there for Snus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Assad takes a swing at Snus's ribcage but misses.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snus throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Snus throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snus throws a counter combo.
Assad misses with a body shot.
A jab from Snus misses.
Snus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Snus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Snus misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
A big right from Assad misses.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Assad misses with an uppercut
and Snus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assad thinking.
General Snus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snus scores with a one two! Assad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Snus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Snus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad throws a right and a left that Snus avoids nicely.
Assad tests Snus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snus looks to land a combination but Assad avoids it well.
Snus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
A punch combination from Snus misses.
Assad works the jab nicely.
Assad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snus throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Snus misses.
Snus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad with a hook.
Assad lunges at Snus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snus's hand.
Assad lands with a hook. Snus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Assad scores with a punch to the head.
Snus drops his hands momentarily and Assad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snus misses with a double jab.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snus throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Assad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Assad back to the cage. Snus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A lazy left from Assad finds it's target.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snus manages to avoid it.
Assad lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Assad.
Nice cross by Assad.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Snus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Assad throws a series of punches but Snus avoids them all with ease.
Snus avoids the body shot from Assad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Assad.#T4#
Snus avoids the body shot from Assad.
Assad tries for a takedown but Snus circles away easily
letting Snus counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Snus. That snapped Assad's head back.
Snus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Assad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snus misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snus tries to bum rush Assad with a series of wild strikes but Assad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snus throws a series of punches but Assad avoids them all with ease.
Assad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to General Snus.
I think Snus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... General Snus!
Our winner, General Snus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dustin Assad was interviewed post fight and said 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
Assad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Anderson catches Assad right on the button with a cross.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assad manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Damian Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assad.
Anderson slips a jab from Assad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad slips under a jab.#T1#
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assad at a distance.
Anderson takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Assad slips a jab from Anderson.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Assad shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson punishes Assad's body with a nice straight punch.
Assad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Assad misses.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Assad slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Assad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson tries to bum rush Assad with a series of wild strikes but Assad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Anderson scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Assad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson jabs Assad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Assad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Assad - just one landing.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Assad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assad slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad blocks a jab.#T4#
Assad slips a straight right by Anderson.
Assad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Assad's head but Assad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Assad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad misses with a hook.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Assad throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Assad defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Assad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
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#
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad slips a straight right by Anderson.
Assad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Assad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Assad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson scores with a one two! Assad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Assad attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Anderson takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Assad ducks down to avoid it.
Assad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Damian Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assad misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson lands a jab to Assad's midsection.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Assad walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Assad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Assad thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Assad seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Assad.
Assad wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Assad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Assad seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Assad from advancing position.
Assad works his way into side control.
Assad tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Assad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Assad throws an elbow but Anderson slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Anderson is trying to control Assad's posture but Assad avoids it.
Assad tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Assad 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.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Assad takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Assad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Assad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Assad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Assad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Assad with a body shot.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assad.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Assad shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson stuns Assad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Assad saw that one coming.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad lands a head shot.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Damian Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Assad misses.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
Jab by Assad.
Assad misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Assad misses with the combination.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Assad ducks down to avoid it.
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Assad.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Assad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Assad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Damian Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Assad's ribs.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson blocks a jab.#T4#
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assad tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Assad's belly button to the back.
Assad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Anderson takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dustin Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Assad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Anderson!
Damian Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dustin Assad spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
EFA 70 Kingi vs The Human
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad misses with a hook.
Jienk attempts a counter takedown but Assad avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Jienk has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Assad swings wildly with an uppercut but Jienk uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Assad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Jienk moved out of range nicely.
Jienk tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Jienk has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Assad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jienk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Assad scores with a hook to the body. Jienk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assad tries for a takedown but Jienk circles away easily
and Jienk counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Assad keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jienk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad. #BC2#
Assad breaks from the clinch.
Jienk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jienk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assad.
Jienk tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.
Assad works Jienk's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Jienk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Assad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Jienk has control of an arm but Assad manages to advance to Jienk's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jienk wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Assad working for a choke but Jienk is defending well. #SUB2#
Assad has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jienk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jienk is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Assad looking to break Jienk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jienk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Assad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Jienk right now.
Assad missing with punches from the back.
Assad throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Assad avoiding Jienk 's attempts to control his hands.
Jienk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Assad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Assad doesn't have the hooks in and Jienk manages to turn into his guard.
Jienk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Assad looking to control.
Jienk passes Assad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jienk is thwarting Assad's attempts to control the position.
Jienk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jienk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Assad!
Jienk working Assad over with strikes here. #T4#
Assad wants to control but Jienk is having none of it.
Assad tries to control the position but Jienk now has his back.
Jienk has the hooks in. Assad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Assad showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Assad right now.
Jienk slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jienk controlling well, preventing Assad from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Assad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jienk gets his way!
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 Teabwana Jienk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jienk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Assad throws a hook but Jienk blocks it.
Assad misses the jab.#TD#
Jienk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jienk gets to mount! Assad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Assad is desperately trying to improve his position but Jienk has a good base and remains in mount.
Jienk forces the positional change into back control.
Jienk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Assad's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jienk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jienk controlling the positon.#T1#
Assad wants to control his opponent's hands but Jienk gets his hands free.
Assad turns into Jienk and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Jienk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jienk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jienk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Assad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jienk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jienk is pulling down on Assad's head. It's preventing any offense from Assad, at least for the moment.
Assad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Jienk is controlling Assad's posture.
Assad is looking to work some ground and pound but Jienk has wrist control.
Assad wants to pass the guard but Jienk is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jienk has his foot on Assad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assad works his way back into a safe position though.
Assad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assad trying to control but Jienk is working from the bottom.
Assad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Assad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
Jienk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jienk is looking to pass Assad's guard but actually Assad recovers to full guard. #T3#
Jienk looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jienk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Assad to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jienk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Assad pulls down on the head and he's put Jienk to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dustin Assad!
Dustin Assad gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EFA 60 Garcia vs Urani
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Assad avoids it.
Assad swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Assad with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assad somewhat.
As Assad looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Assad just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Assad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Johnson misses. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Assad 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Assad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Assad.
Johnson defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Assad lands with a good body shot.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Assad moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Johnson has been cut.
Assad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assad throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson slips a straight right by Assad.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Assad.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Assad.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Assad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Assad circles away.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Assad moved away.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assad throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Assad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assad. That did some damage!
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Assad stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson tries to clinch but Assad is having none of it. #T4#
Assad throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Assad is avoiding it.
Paul Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Assad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Assad moved away.
And Assad tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assad shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Assad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Assad throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Assad throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Assad moves out of range.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Assad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dustin Assad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assad misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Assad misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Assad swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Assad defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Assad with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Assad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Assad.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Assad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assad's corner calls for a 1-2. Assad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Assad avoids a kick to the body.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Assad moves out of range.
And Assad tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tests Assad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Assad avoids it.#T2#
Assad dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson jabs Assad right on the nose. Assad blinks but takes it well.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Assad.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Assad's ribs.
Assad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Assad looking to stall.
#T3#
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Assad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Assad in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Assad takes an elbow to the forehead.
Assad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Assad can turn it around.
Johnson avoiding damage as Assad throws knees to the body.
Assad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Assad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Assad.
Assad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson keeps control of Assad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Assad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assad connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Assad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Assad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Assad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Assad is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Assad is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Assad breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dustin Assad!
Dustin Assad very nearly forgot to thank Organic Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad lands a nice shot that snaps Fest's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fun Fest has been cut.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Fest counters with a left to the body.
Assad misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely.
Assad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Assad misses.
Fest moves away from the strike by Assad.
Fest wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Fest moves into the clinch successfully.
Fest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Assad takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Fest lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
Fest lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fest prevents the takedown attempt.
Fest taking a breather.
Fest prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Assad tries to break the clinch but Fest is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Fest to work.
Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Assad wants to break free but Fest has control.
Assad working aggressively here.
Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fest gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Assad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Assad looks winded!
Fest lands with a light punch inside.
Assad takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Fest.
Fest lands an elbow inside that Assad shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Assad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fest lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Fest is stalling here.
#T2#
Fest lands a body punch.
A short right from Fest.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Assad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fest.
A hook to the body from Fest.
Fest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fest digs a right hand into Assad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assad's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Fest will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Assad up against the cage.
Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fest working Assad over with knees to the body.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fest.
Fest lands with a left to the head.
Fest pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Fest lands a nice knee to the body.
Fest lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Fest.
Fest with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Assad is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more.
Fest slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Knees to the body from Fest.
Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fest lands a left hand.
Fest lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fest prevents a body shot from Assad.
Fest cracks Assad with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Fest.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Fest.
A shot in the inside from Fest.
Fest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Fest presses Assad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fest digs a right hand underneath Assad's ribcage. Assad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assad.
Fest scores with a shot to the side of Assad's head.
A shot in the inside from Fest.
Assad is still on wobbly legs! Can Fest finish him?
Fest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assad.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Fest.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Fest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fest lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Fest forces Assad back against the cage and clinches.#KD#
Fest drops Assad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Assad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short right from Fest on the inside.
Fest cracks Assad with a nice body shot.
Fest lands with a short shot to the head.
Fest lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fest unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fest slowing the pace effectively.
Fest jerks Assad's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Assad drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Fest goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Fest because Assad was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Fun Fest!
In his post fight interview, Fun Fest gave a big smile as he said 'Tell your brother I said hello.'.
The defeated Dustin Assad had this to say: 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
UVC 20
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Assad clinches.
Assad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assad blocks a body shot from Reagent.
Reagent misses with the head strike.
Reagent has Assad pressed against the cage, preventing Assad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reagent lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Reagent lands a nice uppercut.
Reagent tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reagent lands a nice uppercut.
Assad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagent's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Reagent fails to land.
Assad misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Reagent.
Assad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reagent tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad wants to stall.
Reagent lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Reagent lands a nice uppercut.
Reagent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.
Reagent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Reagent's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reagent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head.
Reagent has a couple of punches blocked by Assad.
Still in the clinch, Reagent scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reagent working aggressively here.
Assad blocking some punches.
Reagent tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reagent seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Assad can turn it around.
Assad taking a breather.
Reagent working aggressively here.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
Reagent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reagent blocking some punches.
Reagent lands with a short shot to the head.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reagent prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Reagent tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Reagent.
Reagent pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reagent.
Reagent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reagent.
Reagent digs a right hand underneath Assad's ribcage. Assad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reagent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Assad fails to land.
Reagent lands a right hand.
A short right from Reagent on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reagent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reagent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reagent lands with a light punch inside.
Reagent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Reagent.
Assad tries to circle away but Reagent has him pinned against the cage.
Reagent pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reagent scores with a nice hook to the head.
Assad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reagent is keeping busy.
Reagent lands with a right to the head.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Reagent.
A short left from Reagent.
Reagent is working Assad over against the cage.
Reagent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assad working aggressively here.
Reagent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reagent tries to throw a body punch but Assad avoids it by throwing Reagent back against the cage.
Reagent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reagent lands a body punch in the clinch.
Assad wants to get back to striking at distance but Reagent won't allow it.
Assad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Reagent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagent's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reagent.
A right hook to the body lands for Reagent.
Assad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assad missing with knees to the body.
Reagent misses with the head strike.
Assad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Assad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reagent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assad tries to work over Reagent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reagent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reagent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reagent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reagent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reagent lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reagent lands with a right to the head.
Reagent misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Reagent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reagent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad checks a leg kick.
Reagent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Assad takes the fight into the clinch.
Reagent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reagent lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Assad gets control of Reagent's arms and successfully pulls guard. Assad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Assad looking to control but Reagent passes into half guard.
Reagent working the head and body with strikes.
Reagent tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reagent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad is looking for a sweep. Reagent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reagent working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reagent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Assad!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagent is landing with some decent strikes but Assad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Assad is rocked!#T1#
Reagent lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Assad! Reagent sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Assad and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marquis Reagent!
Marquis Reagent thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dustin Assad was interviewed post fight and said 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
UVC 12 Mcfly VS Reagent
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Cannon works the jab nicely.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Cannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assad circles away quickly and effectively.
Cannon throws a series of punches but Assad moves out of range.
Cannon throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Cannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Cannon closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannon.
Cannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannon scores with a hook to the body.
Cannon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assad.
Assad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannon working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Cannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.
Assad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assad is trying to push Cannon away but Cannon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Cannon lands a shoulder strike.
Cannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assad tries to pull guard but Cannon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Cannon lands an uppercut.
Assad throws a head punch that misses.
Assad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cannon is keeping busy.
Cannon lands with a right to the head.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Cannon.
Cannon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Assad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannon lands with a light punch inside.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannon lands a body punch.
Cannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Cannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad is trying to break the clinch but Cannon is controlling him.#T2#
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cannon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Cannon clinches up against the cage.
Cannon avoiding damage.
Cannon blocking some punches.
Cannon lands with a right to the head.
Assad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assad misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Cannon.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannon.
A short left from Cannon.
Cannon lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A hook to the body from Cannon.
Assad wants to get back to striking at distance but Cannon won't allow it.
Assad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cannon misses with some punches.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannon pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assad.
Assad working hard to break the clinch.
Assad wants to get back to striking at distance but Cannon won't allow it.
Cannon working aggressively here.
Cannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannon keeps control of Assad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Cannon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannon is pushing Assad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Cannon lands with a right to the head.
Cannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Cannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannon scores with a shot to the side of Assad's head.
Assad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannon scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannon lands with a left to the head.
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Cannon.
Cannon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Assad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cannon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Assad misses.
Cannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assad.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Cannon misses.
A punch combination from Cannon misses.
Cannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Cannon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Assad moves into range and clinches up with Cannon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assad.
Cannon blocking some punches.
Assad looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Cannon on the inside.
Cannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Cannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Cannon lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannon lands a body shot. #T1#
Cannon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cannon as Assad tries to tie him up.
Cannon misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
Assad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannon.
Cannon lands a body punch.
Cannon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Assad or not.
Cannon pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Cannon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cannon pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannon cracks Assad with a nice body shot.
Cannon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Assad swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Cannon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannon.
Cannon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head.
Cannon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cannon lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Cannon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannon just leaning against Assad, taking a breather.
Cannon gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cannon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannon lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Assad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cannon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannon.
Cannon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Assad is trying to pull guard but Cannon has him pressed against the cage.
Cannon scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head.
Assad takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Cannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Assad misses with the head strike.
Assad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cannon to keep the fight standing.
John Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Cannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cannon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assad.
Assad wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cannon.
Cannon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assad blocking some punches.
Cannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Cannon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Cannon.
Cannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assad is trying to stall.
Cannon taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cannon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad'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#
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannon.
John Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Assad clinches up against the cage.
Cannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assad.
Cannon throws a head punch that misses.
Assad trying to stall but Cannon improves his position.
Cannon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Assad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannon.
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Cannon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Assad blocking some punches.
Cannon pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Assad is rocked!
Assad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Assad is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannon finish him?
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses.
Cannon pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cannon.
A short left from Cannon.
A short right from Cannon on the inside.
Cannon lands a nice uppercut.
Assad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cannon has a couple of punches blocked by Assad.
Cannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannon.
Cannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Assad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cannon lands an uppercut.
Cannon lands with a right to the head.
Cannon has Assad pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Cannon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Cannon blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannon.
Cannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Cannon gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Assad is trying to break the clinch but Cannon is controlling him.
Cannon lands a nice uppercut.
Assad blocking some punches.
Cannon lands with a light punch inside.
Cannon lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Assad tries to break the clinch but Cannon is controlling the position.
Cannon pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assad can't break the clinch.
Cannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assad taking a breather.
Assad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannon just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannon is leaning against Assad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Assad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Cannon.
A short uppercut from Cannon.
Cannon lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Cannon.
Cannon throws a big uppercut that drops Assad! More strikes from Cannon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Assad lies dazed against the cage as Cannon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cannon!
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Event:
UVC 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Assad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Hicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assad has time to react.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assad throws a sloppy body shot
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Assad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hicks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Assad is out of range.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks thuds his right hand into Assad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assad throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hicks tests Assad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks sizes up Assad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bill Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Assad ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assad.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Assad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Hicks counters by clinching up.
Hicks is pushing Assad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Assad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head.
A short right from Hicks on the inside.
Assad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Assad can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Assad or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of Assad's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Hicks.
Assad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hicks as the two fighters clinch.
Assad is breathing heavily.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Hicks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
Hicks pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hicks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
Hicks pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks slowing the pace effectively.
Hicks lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Assad is rocked!#CUT2#
Dustin Assad's cut is getting worse.
Hicks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Assad up against the cage.#T3#
Hicks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hicks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hicks is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Hicks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hicks has Assad pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bill Hicks.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Hicks takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Assad throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks. #TD2#
Hicks drags the fight down to the ground.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet. #SUB2#
Hicks looking for a guillotine here but Assad defends easily.
#T4#
Assad wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Assad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Assad controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assad 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.
Bill Hicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hicks lands a jab to Assad's midsection.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assad looks for a takedown but Hicks sprawls well.
Hicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Hicks catches Assad right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Assad misses with a hook
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bill Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assad tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hicks! But no joy.
Dustin Assad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Assad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Assad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bill Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Assad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Dustin Assad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Assad swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Hicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Assad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assad seems to have got his legs back now.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hicks.
Hicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Assad looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards. #T3#
Assad tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Hicks has Assad pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hicks.#CUT2#
Jeez, Dustin Assad's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bill Hicks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Hicks as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hicks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hicks is pushing Assad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Assad is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Assad takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Hicks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks is controlling Assad's posture.#SUB2#
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Assad defends it easily.#T4#
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Assad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hicks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Assad has Hicks in his guard.#REVB#
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Assad.
Hicks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Assad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Assad takes one on the button.
Assad misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Hicks pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hicks.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
A short left from Hicks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hicks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hicks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hicks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Hicks jumps into guard, dragging Assad to the mat.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Assad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Assad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hicks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad preventing the sweep.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hicks 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.
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assad.
Hicks scores with a jab. Assad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dustin Assad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Hicks!
After the fight, Bill Hicks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UVC 2
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Jagr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Assad to the mat! Assad manages to get full guard.
Jagr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jagr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagr tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Assad is looking for a triangle but Jagr pushes his legs off easily.
Jagr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Assad working for a triangle but Jagr defends it easily.
Assad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jagr wants to stand and escape but Assad is having none of it.
Jagr controls Assad momentarily but Assad frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Jagr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Assad defends it easily.
Jagr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jagr, not yet.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagr seems keen to control Assad's posture.
Jagr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
Assad trying to control but Jagr is working from the bottom.
Assad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Assad trying to control but Jagr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Jagr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jagr stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Assad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jagr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Jagr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Assad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Assad tries to escape the position.
Assad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Assad wants to control but Jagr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Assad.
Jagr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad wants to sweep here but Jagr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Assad working for a triangle but Jagr defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Assad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Assad shoots for a takedown but Jagr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Jagr has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Jagr has picked Assad up - he's going for a ride! Jagr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Assad trying to control but Jagr postures up.
#SUB2#
Assad actively working from the bottom here.
Jagr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Assad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Assad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jagr wants to take a breather but Assad is having none of it. #T1#
Jagr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Assad wants to get back to full guard.
Jagr trying to control the action but Assad is working from the bottom.
Jagr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jagr wants to pass the guard but Assad is defending well.
Assad wants to control but Jagr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jagr wants to free his trapped foot but Assad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jagr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jagr stops Assad from getting back to his feet.
Jagr lands with a punch from half guard.
Assad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jagr is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Assad tries to get to full guard but Jagr has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Assad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jagr pulls his head out easily.
Assad is looking for a sweep. Jagr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Assad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jagr pulls his head out easily.
Assad moves into full guard.
Jagr cracks Assad with a solid left hand.
Jagr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Jagr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Assad to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jagr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Assad pulls down on the head and he's put Jagr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dustin Assad!
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Event:
UVC1
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vlasov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Assad sprawls well initially but Vlasov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vlasov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Vlasov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Assad is trying to control but Vlasov manages to pass to mount!
Assad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vlasov looking to ground and pound but Assad is blocking nicely.
Vlasov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Assad is looking to improve his position but Vlasov isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Vlasov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vlasov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Assad because Vlasov loaded up on that one.
Vlasov dominating with strikes here.#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Vlasov throwing strikes here but Assad is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vlasov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vlasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Vlasov lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Vlasov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assad is looking to escape.
Assad is looking to improve his position but Vlasov isn't that keen on the idea.
Assad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vlasov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlasov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Assad can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vlasov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlasov controlling from mount.
Vlasov scoring with strikes but Assad is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is having none of it.
Assad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vlasov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assad is trying to get back to full guard.
Vlasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Assad trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is looking for a sweep. Vlasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Vlasov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Assad tries to clinch there but Vlasov circles away.
Good exchange - Vlasov coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vlasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Vlasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Assad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vlasov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vlasov's back!#SUB2#
Assad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Vlasov showing good submission defense here.
Vlasov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vlasov motions for Assad to come forward. Vlasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Vlasov throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Vlasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Assad misses. #CL#
Vlasov closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Assad is trying to pull guard but Vlasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Assad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vlasov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Assad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vlasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assad.
#T1##BC#
Vlasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt.
Assad misses with the combination.
Assad shoots in for a double leg but Vlasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vlasov is looking to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch.#CL#
Vlasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Assad being controlled against the cage.
Assad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assad tries for a takedown but Vlasov manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Vlasov avoiding damage.
Assad tries to pull guard but Vlasov won't allow it.
#BC#
Vlasov breaks from the clinch.
Assad throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Vlasov counters by clinching up.
Vlasov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Assad up against the cage.#TD#
Vlasov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlasov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Assad works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vlasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vlasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Vlasov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Assad uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Vlasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good work by Assad as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Vlasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Assad is looking to reverse the position.
Vlasov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Assad parries the strikes from Vlasov easily there. Vlasov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Assad to escape.
#T4#
Assad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vlasov's best efforts.
Assad is trying to maintain the position but Vlasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Assad tries to roll over but Vlasov keeps him under control.
Vlasov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Assad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vlasov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vlasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assad fails to pull guard.
Vlasov effectively controlling the action here.
Assad trying to stall but Vlasov improves his position.
Assad wants a takedown but no success here.
Assad tries to pull guard but Vlasov won't allow it.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Assad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vlasov breaks the clinch.
Vlasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Assad is out of range and Vlasov settles back down.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlasov circles away.
Vlasov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##TD#
Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vlasov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vlasov throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
Vlasov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Assad working a defensive guard here.
Vlasov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Assad controls Vlasov momentarily but Vlasov frees himself.
Vlasov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Vlasov stops Assad from standing up.
Vlasov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Assad trying to keep a closed guard but Vlasov is proving a slippery customer.
Vlasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Vlasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vlasov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Vlasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Assad is trying to control but can't.
Assad gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Vlasov gets to his feet - Assad follows without any prompting.
Assad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Vlasov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vlasov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Assad is trying to drag Vlasov to the mat but Vlasov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Vlasov. #T4##BC#
Vlasov manages to break the clinch.
Assad wants to clinch up but Vlasov keeps it at a distance.
Vlasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Assad sprawls and moves away.
Oleg Vlasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Vlasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards. #TD#
Vlasov jumps guard.
Assad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vlasov's guard.
Dustin Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlasov wants to sweep here but Assad controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Vlasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vlasov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Vlasov!
A very excited looking Oleg Vlasov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad checks a leg kick.
Assad shoots in and drives through. Vlasov sprawls well.
Vlasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vlasov misses with a head kick.
Assad throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vlasov counters with a shoot takedown. Assad fights it but they end up in guard.
Assad wants to sweep here but Vlasov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Assad working for a triangle but Vlasov defends it easily.
#SU2#
Vlasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Assad, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Assad misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Vlasov pulls guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlasov has wrist control.
Vlasov controlling Assad's posture. #SUB2#
Vlasov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Assad defends well.
Vlasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Assad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vlasov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vlasov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vlasov! #REVB#
Assad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Vlasov working away.
Assad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vlasov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Assad is looking for a sweep.
Assad struggling a bit here.
Assad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3##SU2#
Vlasov decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assad.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
And Vlasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Assad pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Vlasov closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Assad tries to circle away but Vlasov has him pinned against the cage.
Assad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vlasov manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Vlasov gets a takedown into half guard.
Assad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vlasov is working away from the top position though.#T4##SU2#
Vlasov stands up and beckons Assad to join him on the feet.
Oleg Vlasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vlasov darts in and clinches Assad up against the cage.
Assad jumps guard but Vlasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Vlasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vlasov pinned against the cage. Vlasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch but Vlasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Assad enables Vlasov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Assad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vlasov controlling from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vlasov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Assad looking to control.
#SU2#
Assad is working an open guard so Vlasov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vlasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad shoots in for a takedown but Vlasov shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Assad backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vlasov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vlasov stalling in the clinch.
Vlasov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vlasov as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Vlasov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Vlasov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Assad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Vlasov is looking for a triangle but Assad pushes his legs off easily.
Assad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlasov is retaining full guard.
Vlasov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vlasov is pulling down on Assad's head. It's preventing any offense from Assad, at least for the moment.
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Assad chips away with some ground and pound.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Vlasov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Assad won't allow Vlasov to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vlasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vlasov works to advance to full mount. Assad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Assad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Assad is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Vlasov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Assad is on top in guard.
Vlasov is breathing heavily.
Vlasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad.
Assad wants to control from the top but Vlasov keeps moving.
Assad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Vlasov pushes Assad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vlasov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vlasov working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vlasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Assad shoots in but Vlasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlasov connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Assad is not content to let Vlasov control the position.
Vlasov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vlasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vlasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Assad trying to hold on to Vlasov's head to control him but Vlasov postures up.
#SUB#
Assad looking for submissions off his back.
Assad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Assad.
Assad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Assad keeping full guard, as Vlasov tries to pass. #SUB#
Vlasov is sitting in close to Assad's body. Assad has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vlasov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vlasov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Assad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dustin Assad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Vlasov leaves Assad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vlasov checks a leg kick nicely.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assad tries to clinch up but Vlasov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vlasov rushes Assad and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Vlasov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Assad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vlasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Assad has Vlasov in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Vlasov stands up and waves to Assad to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T1#
Assad tries to score a body lock takedown but Vlasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Vlasov successfully pulls guard.
Vlasov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Assad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vlasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad preventing the sweep.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Assad throws an elbow that misses. Vlasov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assad's guard. Nice move by Vlasov!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Assad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vlasov defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assad is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlasov wants to stand up but Assad is controlling him. #T3#
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Assad has gone for a leg lock! Vlasov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assad's guard.#REVR#
Assad can't keep his opponent in guard - Vlasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vlasov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assad tries to get to full guard but Vlasov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vlasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Assad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vlasov pulls his head out easily.
Assad is looking for a sweep. Vlasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vlasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vlasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Vlasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assad keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vlasov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vlasov 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#
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Vlasov.#CL#
Vlasov pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
Assad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Vlasov lands a takedown into guard.
Vlasov throws a strike but Assad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vlasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlasov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Vlasov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Assad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vlasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assad somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Vlasov manages to break the clinch.
Assad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlasov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Vlasov misses with a low kick.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vlasov as he avoids it easily.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad is looking to clinch.
Vlasov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Assad checks a low kick from Vlasov.
Assad swings for the body but Vlasov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vlasov as Assad shoots in.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Vlasov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Assad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!#SUB#
Vlasov working for a choke but Assad is defending well.
Vlasov landing with strikes.
Vlasov controlling well, preventing Assad from escaping the position.
Assad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vlasov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vlasov gets his hands free as Assad looks to control. #T3#
Assad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vlasov is staying active.
Assad tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vlasov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vlasov controlling well, preventing Assad from escaping the position.
Assad is trying to get back to his feet but Vlasov has full control of the position and if anything, Assad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Assad trying to control the hands but Vlasov won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is in bad spot here.
Oleg Vlasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assad trying to control the hands but Vlasov won't let him.
Good control from Vlasov.
Assad can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vlasov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad'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#
Vlasov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Assad fails with the takedown.#CL#
Vlasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Vlasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vlasov prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Vlasov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Assad is trying to escape back to his feet but Vlasov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Assad can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlasov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Assad is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Vlasov swings around for an armbar but Assad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vlasov's guard.
Assad wants to control from the top but Vlasov keeps moving.
Assad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlasov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vlasov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom.
Assad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Assad wants to control from the top but Vlasov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Assad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlasov controlling the position.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Assad has Vlasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Assad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Assad managing to block the knees to the body from Vlasov.
#BC#
Vlasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlasov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Vlasov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Assad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assad wants to sweep here but Vlasov controlling him for the moment.
Dustin Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vlasov's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dustin Assad.
Well Vlasov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Vlasov!
Oleg Vlasov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Assad dives in for a single leg takedown but Vlasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Assad shoots for a takedown but Vlasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.
Vlasov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vlasov - that landed with a thud.
Assad is trying to stall.
Assad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vlasov smiles and moves away.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.#TD#
Vlasov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Assad's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Vlasov gets to his feet. Assad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vlasov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Vlasov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Assad looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vlasov is defending well. Assad quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vlasov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Assad celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Assad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Assad moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.#TD2#
Assad looking to score a takedown here. Dixon is defending well but Assad drives through and ends up in Dixon's guard.
Dixon managing to control the position.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Dixon pulls Assad in close to prevent any damage.
Assad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Assad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Assad advances position into side control!
Assad trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Assad tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dixon's legs.
Dixon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Assad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Assad is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.
Dixon is positioning himself well to prevent Assad advancing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Dixon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Assad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Dixon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Assad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Assad throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Assad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dixon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Assad is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Assad seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dixon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dustin Assad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Assad's guard.
Pate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Assad looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pate connects with a couple of short punches.
Pate with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Assad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Assad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pate throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Assad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pate defends it easily.
Assad is trying to keep Pate in close.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Assad pushes a forearm under Pate's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pate is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Assad!
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