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Event:
AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Meadows forces Hedes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hedes 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meadows.
#CL#
Meadows has Hedes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedes stalling in the clinch but Meadows improves position. #BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meadows gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hedes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meadows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meadows misses with a leg kick
and Hedes counters with a two punch combo.
Hedes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hedes.
Meadows throws a combination that misses
and Hedes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meadows is out of range and Hedes settles back down.
Meadows tries a head kick but it misses.
Meadows backing away here, and Hedes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meadows connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1##CL#
Meadows clinches up with Hedes and pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows has Hedes pressed against the cage, preventing Hedes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meadows works on Hedes's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Meadows misses
and Hedes counters with a nice uppercut.
Meadows throws a leg kick that misses.
Hedes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meadows under the eye.
Meadows misses with a jab to the body
and Hedes counters with a stiff right hand.
Meadows throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meadows tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Hedes tries to sprawl but Meadows drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Meadows is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Meadows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Meadows performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hedes is refusing to be controlled, as Meadows sits in half guard. #SU#
Meadows decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Meadows misses with a combination
and Hedes counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Hedes in a clinch.
#BC#
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hedes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meadows tries for a takedown but Hedes circles away easily
and Hedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Meadows pushes Hedes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hedes lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Meadows does no damage.
Meadows misses with a two punch combination.
Meadows tries a head kick but it misses.
John Hedes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meadows misses with an uppercut. Hedes saw that one coming.
Hedes scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hedes gets tackled into the cage by Meadows. Meadows maintains the clinch.
Hedes is trying to break the clinch but Meadows is controlling him.
Hedes is trying to break the clinch but Meadows is controlling him.#BC#
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Meadows misses.
Meadows misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Meadows moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedes defending well as Meadows loads up on a big left hand.
Hedes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meadows eats them both and turns towards Hedes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hedes misses with a hook.
Hedes checks a low kick from Meadows.
Meadows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meadows misses the body punch
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meadows connects with a solid leg kick.
Meadows throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedes throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Meadows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hedes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meadows's hands.
Hedes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meadows had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Meadows connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Hedes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Meadows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meadows defending well as Hedes loads up on a big left hand.
Meadows was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Meadows.
Hedes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meadows misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
Hedes is trying to break the clinch but Meadows has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows digs a right hand underneath Hedes's ribcage. Hedes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meadows throws a head kick that misses
and Hedes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meadows thows a leg kick but Hedes checks it
and Hedes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meadows thinking. #CL#
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedes tries to break the clinch but Meadows is controlling the position. #BC#
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
John Hedes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hedes cracks Meadows with an open hand slap.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hedes counters with a left and a right that stings Meadows.
Meadows throws a lazy body kick
letting Hedes counter with a right hand.
Meadows lands a nice shot that snaps Hedes's head back.
Meadows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hedes pinned against the cage. Hedes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hedes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meadows.
Huffy Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meadows throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hedes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hedes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huffy Meadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meadows works Hedes's body with a nice hook.
Meadows scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hedes throws a looping overhand right but Meadows ducks down to avoid it.
Meadows is looking to chop away at Hedes's legs.
Hedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Meadows.
Meadows looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meadows misses with a double jab
and Hedes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meadows throws a lazy uppercut
and Hedes counters with an inside leg kick.
Meadows is looking to chop away at Hedes's legs.
Hedes throws the left hand but Meadows avoids the punch easily.
Hedes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meadows.
Hedes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Meadows looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Hedes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Meadows is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Meadows.
#BC#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows slips a jab from Hedes.
Meadows takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hedes lands a jab to Meadows's midsection.
Hedes misses with a two punch combination.
Hedes punishes Meadows's body with a nice straight punch.
Meadows scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedes misses the target.
Hedes scores with a decent looking hook.
Meadows avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Meadows rushes Hedes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
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!
Meadows lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hedes is breathing heavily.#BC#
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Meadows there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meadows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hedes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meadows, right into the meat.
Meadows throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meadows pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hedes is out of range and Meadows settles back down. #CL#
Meadows has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meadows takes a swing at Hedes's ribcage but misses.
Meadows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hedes counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Hedes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meadows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hedes is fending him off so far but Meadows persists. Nope, Hedes circles away and we're back to standing.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hedes counters with a two punch combo.
Meadows misses with a left hand
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meadows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meadows. Meadows obviously looking to wear him down.
Hedes looks to land a combination but Meadows avoids it well. #TD#
Meadows feints and as Hedes raises his hands in defense, Meadows changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meadows passes Hedes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hedes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SU#
Meadows stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hedes to get to his feet.
A nice combination there by Hedes.
#T1#
Meadows swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hedes counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Meadows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedes checks a low kick from Meadows.
Meadows lands a head kick. Hedes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meadows throws a leg kick
and Hedes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meadows, right into the meat.
Meadows throws a leg kick
and Hedes counters with a one-two to the body.
Meadows throws a chopping leg kick but Hedes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hedes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hedes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meadows.
Hedes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows thows a leg kick but Hedes checks it
and Hedes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hedes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meadows throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hedes slips a jab and a cross from Meadows.
Hedes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hedes connects with a jab.
Meadows slips a jab from Hedes.#CL#
Meadows pushes Hedes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meadows in his tracks.
Meadows throws an overhand right that lands on Hedes's shoulder, as Hedes tries to avoid the shot.
Hedes unleashes a big counter combination but Meadows bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Hedes misses.
The fighters circling - Meadows throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Meadows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meadows tries to score a body lock takedown but Hedes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD#
Meadows wants the takedown. Hedes is fighting it off but Meadows persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hedes's guard against the cage.
Hedes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Meadows dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Hedes is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Meadows has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A leg kick checked by Meadows.
Meadows throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Meadows.
Meadows wants to land a leg kick but Hedes is out of range.
Meadows backing away here, and Hedes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Meadows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hedes, pushing him back against the cage.
Meadows keeps control of Hedes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Meadows shoots and misses
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meadows throws a leg kick
letting Hedes counter with a right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Hedes in a clinch.
#BC#
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Meadows moves into the clinch.
Meadows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedes moves away.
Meadows misses with a leg kick
and Hedes counters with a straight right hand.
Hedes connects with the punch.
Meadows has his takedown stuffed
and Hedes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hedes.
Meadows has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huffy Meadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hedes scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Hedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hedes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Hedes!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 10
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Meadows.#TD2#
Meadows feints and as De Negri raises his hands in defense, Meadows changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Meadows is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Negri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Negri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Meadows wants to hit a switch here but De Negri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meadows there!
Meadows is trying to stand up.
De Negri landing strikes from the mount and Meadows is in trouble!
De Negri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Meadows?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Negri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Meadows is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
De Negri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meadows tries to reverse the position but De Negri maintains control.
De Negri dominating with strikes here.
De Negri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meadows wants to control but De Negri is having none of it.
De Negri looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
De Negri lands a couple of good shots and Meadows has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meadows is trying to stand back up.
De Negri 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Negri scores with strikes from the back.
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet but De Negri has full control of the position and if anything, Meadows has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Meadows is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by De Negri.
Meadows can't escape the position.
#T3#
De Negri controls the action.#SUB#
De Negri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Negri controls the position.#SUB#
Meadows showing good submission defense here.
Meadows tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
De Negri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Meadows has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Meadows's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Meadows rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Negri working over Meadows with some ground and pound. Meadows looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Negri is nestled in close to Meadows, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
De Negri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meadows sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Meadows is defending against the submission attempts here by De Negri.
Meadows won't allow De Negri to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro De Negri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Meadows thows a body kick. De Negri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Negri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meadows can do to turn this around?
Meadows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Negri throws a leg kick but Meadows sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Meadows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Negri, pushing him back against the cage.
De Negri slows down the pace here.
Meadows tries to break the clinch but De Negri is controlling the position.
De Negri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meadows wants to get back to striking at distance but De Negri won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri has a couple of punches blocked by Meadows.
Meadows looking for a takedown.
Meadows throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meadows throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
De Negri tries a head kick but it misses.
Meadows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Negri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Negri has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Negri goes for a takedown attempt but Meadows pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
De Negri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meadows wants to stand but De Negri is controlling the position.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Meadows looking for subs off his back but De Negri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pietro De Negri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meadows looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Meadows is looking to get back to is feet but De Negri passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri controlling the position from side mount.
De Negri working away.#SUB#
De Negri is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Meadows is trying to escape and De Negri transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Meadows is forced to tap! Nice work there by De Negri! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pietro De Negri!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarado has his takedown stuffed
and Meadows counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alvarado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meadows is looking to slow Alvarado down with leg kicks. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarado enables Meadows to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meadows passes into half guard.
Meadows really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Meadows is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarado is defending well.
Alvarado tries to roll over but Meadows keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Meadows stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alvarado to get to his feet.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Meadows.#T1#
Meadows throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarado stuffs the takedown.
Alvarado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Meadows slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meadows unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Meadows takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meadows defends well and Alvarado ends up having to push Meadows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Alvarado in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Meadows misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Meadows clinches up with Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarado checks a leg kick nicely.
Meadows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarado was well out of range. Poor timing from Meadows.
Alvarado lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meadows stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarado. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Meadows throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarado moves out of range easily.
Meadows turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meadows as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Alvarado tries to score with a low kick but Meadows moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Meadows shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvarado napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Meadows goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvarado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Meadows's guard! Nice work there by Alvarado!
Meadows keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
Alvarado won't allow Meadows to get back to his feet. #T4#
Alvarado trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meadows is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Meadows has his feet on Alvarado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meadows tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meadows as he avoids it easily.
Alvarado is looking to clinch.
Meadows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows 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#
Alvarado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meadows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meadows throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows throws a jab when Alvarado was well out of range.
Meadows throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meadows throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Meadows feints and then cracks Alvarado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarado down. #TD2#
Meadows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Alvarado kicks Meadows off and gets back to his feet.
Cain Alvarado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Meadows as Alvarado shoots in.
Meadows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Meadows decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Meadows seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarado defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado trying to control here.
#T1#
Meadows trying to control from Alvarado's half guard. Alvarado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Huffy Meadows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarado 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.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Alvarado keeps moving. #SU2#
Meadows stands up from Alvarado's guard - Meadows perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarado tries to clinch there but Meadows circles away.
Alvarado tries to clinch but Meadows moves out of range.
Meadows throws a fast counter high kick but Alvarado manages to duck under it in time.
Meadows misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huffy Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Meadows. No joy for Alvarado on that attempt.
Meadows buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarado shoots for a takedown but Meadows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado shoots in and drives through. Meadows sprawls well.
Meadows lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarado's sensitive parts.
Meadows tries to work over Alvarado's front leg with a kick but Alvarado checks it.
Meadows cracks Alvarado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarado tries to clinch up but Meadows circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarado goes for a double leg but Meadows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meadows continues to drive forward.
Alvarado has his takedown stuffed
and Meadows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meadows.
Alvarado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meadows.
Huffy Meadows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meadows is looking to slow Alvarado down with leg kicks.
Alvarado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Meadows clinches up with Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Meadows breaks the clinch.
Meadows misses with a leg kick.
Alvarado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meadows throws a body kick that misses.
Meadows misses with a takedown
and Alvarado counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Meadows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Meadows seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarado defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Meadows seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Meadows stands up out of the half guard.
Alvarado tries to close the distance and clinch but Meadows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meadows was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meadows circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarado fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Meadows clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Meadows drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Meadows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvarado struggling a bit here.
Alvarado is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alvarado wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Meadows trying to pass the guard but Alvarado defending well.
Meadows content to control rather than advance.
Alvarado trying to control but Meadows postures up.
Alvarado is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Meadows stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alvarado to get to his feet. #CL2#
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Meadows. Meadows maintains the clinch.
Meadows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards. #T2##TD2#
Meadows gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarado regains guard.
Alvarado can't keep his opponent in guard - Meadows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarado works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Alvarado is working an open guard so Meadows takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alvarado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meadows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarado checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarado throwing a counter right hand but Meadows manages to avoid it.
Alvarado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meadows tried to score with a low kick but Alvarado checks it.
Meadows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarado. #TD2#
Meadows looking to score a takedown here. Alvarado is defending well but Meadows drives through and ends up in Alvarado's guard.
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!
Meadows trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Meadows gets to his feet. Alvarado looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Meadows moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meadows was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Meadows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Meadows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Alvarado throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alvarado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meadows stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarado. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meadows sprawls well. Meadows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Meadows has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meadows misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Meadows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meadows turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meadows connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarado shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Meadows misses.
Meadows throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Meadows drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alvarado manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cain Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huffy Meadows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meadows has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Meadows!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Redcliffe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Meadows.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redcliffe or perhaps it was just good defense by Meadows, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meadows.
Meadows stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meadows wants it to stay on the feet.
Huffy Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Meadows wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Meadows only half commits.
And Redcliffe tries to counter it with a takedown but Meadows pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meadows misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Meadows.
Meadows lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meadows wants a takedown but no success here.
Redcliffe fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Meadows moves into the clinch.
Meadows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Meadows shows good takedown defense.
Meadows scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huffy Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Meadows tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily#CL2#
and Redcliffe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown. Meadows tries to sprawl out of it but Redcliffe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meadows manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meadows throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meadows moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meadows closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away.#CL2#
Redcliffe rushes Meadows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meadows is pressed up against the cage. Redcliffe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meadows down to the mat. Meadows avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Redcliffe goes for a double leg but Meadows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meadows continues to drive forward.#T3#
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Meadows pushes him off.
Meadows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
Meadows changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redcliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meadows with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Redcliffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meadows tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe throws a counter combo.
Meadows misses with a takedown attempt - Redcliffe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meadows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redcliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Meadows there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meadows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Meadows throws a push kick but Redcliffe slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meadows as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Redcliffe forces Meadows back against the cage and clinches.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Redcliffe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meadows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Meadows shows good takedown defense.
Meadows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows throws an off balance right hand
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meadows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meadows is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meadows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meadows leaves Redcliffe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Meadows looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well. #CL2#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Meadows looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huffy Meadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Redcliffe rushes Meadows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meadows swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Meadows moves into range and clinches up with Redcliffe.
Meadows is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meadows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redcliffe is defended easily by Meadows.
Meadows throws a counter high kick but Redcliffe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Meadows shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Meadows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redcliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Meadows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huffy Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Meadows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Redcliffe clinches up with Meadows and pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Meadows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redcliffe can do to turn this around?#BC#
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Meadows takes the fight into the clinch.
Meadows tries to circle away but Redcliffe has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Redcliffe has Meadows pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meadows manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meadows as Redcliffe tries to tie him up. #BC#
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meadows defends well and Redcliffe ends up having to push Meadows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meadows.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Meadows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meadows misses 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!#CL2#
Redcliffe forces Meadows back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Meadows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meadows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe shoots in but no luck this time.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meadows sprawls well. Meadows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redcliffe gets slowly back to his feet.
Redcliffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meadows counters with a head kick. That will keep Redcliffe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Redcliffe is breathing heavily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4##CL#
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Meadows is trying to push Redcliffe away but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meadows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redcliffe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meadows after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meadows misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Redcliffe counters by clinching up. #BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Meadows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redcliffe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Meadows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redcliffe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meadows trying to control the position but Redcliffe is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Meadows dominated that second round.
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#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meadows, right into the meat.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Meadows.#TD#
Meadows gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redcliffe regains guard.
#ES2#
Redcliffe has his feet on Meadows's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meadows tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meadows tried to counter with a leg kick but Redcliffe avoided it.#CL2#
Redcliffe darts in and clinches Meadows up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to score a body lock takedown but Meadows shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Meadows goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Meadows can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Meadows is trying to drag Redcliffe to the mat but Redcliffe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Redcliffe manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Meadows misses.
Meadows throws a head kick that Redcliffe semi-blocks.
Meadows is looking to clinch.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but Meadows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redcliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meadows swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Meadows throws a low kick, looking for Redcliffe's leg but Redcliffe calmly moves out of range.
Meadows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Redcliffe has Meadows up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Meadows. Meadows gets slowly back to his feet.
Meadows misses with a jab to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a series of strikes. Meadows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Redcliffe shoots for a double leg takedown but Meadows sprawls well. He's pushed Redcliffe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huffy Meadows is winning the standup battle so far.
Meadows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meadows.
Meadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows shoots in for a double leg but Redcliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Meadows shows good takedown defense.
Meadows fails to land the takedown.
Redcliffe shoots in and drives through. Meadows sprawls well.
Redcliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meadows scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Redcliffe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meadows swivels and escapes.
Meadows shoots in but no luck this time.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meadows was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redcliffe is defended easily by Meadows.
A good leg kick by Meadows.
Meadows fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meadows wants to clinch up but Redcliffe keeps it at a distance.
Meadows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
Meadows throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range. #CL#
Redcliffe tries to keep at a distance but Meadows has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Meadows breaks the clinch.
Meadows throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
A low kick from Meadows misses
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meadows is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe is looking for a takedown.
Redcliffe goes for a takedown attempt but Meadows pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meadows moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches up with Meadows, looking for a takedown. Redcliffe pushes Meadows against the cage but Meadows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Redcliffe.
I think Meadows 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Meadows!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva 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.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Meadows back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Meadows tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Meadows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Meadows pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meadows.
Meadows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meadows lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Meadows shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meadows throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.#T1#
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meadows.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Meadows.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Meadows.
Huffy Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Meadows rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Meadows breaks the clinch.
Meadows throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Meadows is looking to get back to is feet but Silva passes into side control.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Silva prevents Meadows from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Meadows is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Meadows is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meadows is looking to clinch.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Meadows lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meadows tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Meadows gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving. #SUB#
Meadows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones passes Meadows's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meadows 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.
Meadows trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Meadows's hands, connecting with Meadows's forehead.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Meadows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Meadows wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Meadows is rocked!
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Meadows is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meadows seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Meadows is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Jones take his back! Uh oh - Jones has got a rear naked choke here! Meadows is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Jones!
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Event:
AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Meadows goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.
Meadows shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Meadows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meadows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meadows off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Meadows instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control.
Meadows tries to improve position but can't.
Meadows being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Meadows is trying to work for a sweep but Simmons has mounted him!
Meadows throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Simmons controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons content just to control the position here.
Meadows tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Meadows can't escape the position.
Simmons content just to control the position here.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Simmons might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Meadows keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meadows tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Meadows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meadows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meadows sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Meadows wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meadows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Meadows defending well.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Meadows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meadows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meadows tries to pull guard but Simmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Meadows drops back down to his feet.
Meadows is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meadows goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Meadows tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Simmons gets a double leg takedown into Meadows's guard.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SUB2#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meadows is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Meadows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Simmons is taking a breather. Meadows says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Meadows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meadows manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Meadows looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked Meadows up and slammed him! Meadows can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
Simmons is staying tight to Meadows's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meadows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Meadows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simmons dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Meadows wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simmons is now in half guard. #T3#
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Meadows wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Meadows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Meadows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meadows! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meadows tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Meadows gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Simmons biding his time, controlling Meadows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Meadows right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Meadows.
Meadows misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Simmons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meadows to the ground. Simmons is now in Meadows's guard.
Meadows wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Meadows has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simmons has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Meadows lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons controlling the position for now.#T1#
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Simmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Meadows from controlling successfully.
Simmons pulls Meadows in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Meadows controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meadows has a takedown stuffed.
Meadows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meadows did well to prevent Simmons getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ground and pound from Simmons.
Simmons controlling the pace.
Simmons works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons prevents Meadows from getting the reversal.#T4#
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Meadows tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Meadows is working hard here to advance position.
Meadows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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