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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson lands a leg kick that knocks Denver off balance momentarily.
Denver fails with the takedown.
Denver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and Denver ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Denver looks winded!#CL2#
Denver has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Pearson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denver tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Pearson gets control of Denver's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pearson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pearson looking for subs off his back but Denver has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pearson trying to hold on to Denver's head to control him but Denver postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Denver stands up from half guard. #T1##TD2#
Denver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denver is fighting to break Pearson's control of his arms but Pearson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pearson working a defensive guard here.
Pearson has his hands on Denver's head, controlling the position.
Pearson trying to keep a closed guard but Denver is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Denver trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denver should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Denver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Denver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Denver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to avoid it but Denver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pearson to the ground. Pearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lou Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Denver.
Denver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown but Denver shows good takedown defense.
Denver tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pearson!
Denver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson dives in and grabs Denver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denver pushes down on Pearson's head and hops out.
Pearson shoots in but no luck this time.
Denver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pearson. #CL#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Denver against the cage.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denver to keep the fight standing.
Denver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denver fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Pearson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Denver is defending well.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Denver tries to tie him up.
Denver prevents the takedown attempt.
Denver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pearson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Denver won't allow it.
#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denver slaps away a takedown attempt from Pearson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Denver finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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 Lou Pearson will probably get the nod.
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#
Pearson fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Pearson has Denver up against the cage in a clinch.
Denver wants a takedown.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Denver has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Denver won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pearson clinches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Denver has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Pearson drags the fight down to the ground.
Denver is breathing heavily.
Pearson has control of Denver's left arm, preventing Denver from doing any damage. #T1#
Denver won't allow Pearson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pearson wants to sweep here but Denver controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Denver advances to half guard.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard.
Denver is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Pearson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Denver escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Denver!
Denver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pearson wants to control but Denver postures up.#T3#
Denver has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pearson!
Denver misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson is looking to get to half guard.
Pearson really wants to buck Denver off and get back to his feet.
Pearson is trying desperately to improve position.
Denver controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Denver throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Denver working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pearson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lou Pearson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denver crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pearson - the referee stops the clock and Denver gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pearson. Denver manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Pearson has Denver up against the cage in a clinch.
Denver tries to pull guard but Pearson won't allow it.
Denver is trying to pull guard but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pearson. #CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Denver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.#BC#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Denver pinned against the cage. Denver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Denver back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Pearson shoots in looking for a takedown. Denver tries to sprawl out of it but Pearson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Denver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pearson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Pearson backs off Denver throws a huge counter combo but Pearson manages to avoid it all.
Lou Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson stuffs the takedown attempt from Denver. Denver gets slowly back to his feet.
Pearson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pearson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denver tries to avoid it but Pearson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denver to the ground. Denver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denver keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pearson misses with a takedown attempt - Denver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Denver closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Denver pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Denver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denver keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pearson!
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denver has time to react.
Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick.
Denver shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Denver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denver has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Denver manages to break the clinch.
Alex Denver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lou Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pearson is defended easily by Denver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearson, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lou Pearson!
In defeat, Alex Denver stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a fucking joke! Go and die in a hole. Next time, I will beat the hell out of you asshole!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Denver shoots for a takedown but Dawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawson throws a nice looking combination but Denver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been hearing reports that Denver has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dawson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Denver takes a step back to recover.
Denver is breathing heavily.
Dawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Denver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Dawson thuds a left hand into Denver's body.
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Dawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Denver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Denver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dawson stacks Denver 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 Dawson!#SUB2#
Dawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Dawson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dawson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dawson tries to move to mount but Denver blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Denver is defending well.
Denver wants to control but Dawson postures up.
Denver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Denver is not content to let Dawson control the position. #SUB2#
Dawson tries for a kimura but Denver is defending well.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denver keeps working. #T3#
Denver is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dawson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dawson trying to control the action but Denver is working from the bottom.
Denver pushes Dawson off looking to stand but Dawson dives back in and keeps control.
Denver wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Dawson tries to pass to full mount but Denver defends it. #T4#
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.
Denver tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Denver is not content to let Dawson control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denver circles away.
Alex Denver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dawson.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dawson. Those never looked like landing.
Dawson shoots in but Denver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson throws a chopping leg kick but Denver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Denver shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Denver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denver as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dawson.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson is looking to score with low kicks.
Denver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Dawson misses.
Denver moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dawson.
Denver avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Denver blocks a head kick by Dawson.
#CL#
Denver has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Denver jumps into guard, dragging Dawson to the mat.
Denver working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Dawson 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.
Dawson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Denver looking for submissions off his back.
Dawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Denver is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Denver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denver trying to control here.
Dawson works his way into side control.
Dawson is looking to take a break and control but Denver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dawson controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Dawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Dawson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denver is out of range and Dawson settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Denver shoots in.
Alex Denver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Denver clinches with his opponent.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Denver is controlling him.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but Denver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Denver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Denver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Denver breaks from the clinch.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denver as he avoids it easily.
Alex Denver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dawson.
Dawson cracks Denver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnny Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnny Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Denver counters with a quick kick to the body but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Dawson - just one landing.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Denver feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Denver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denver gets slowly back to his feet.
Denver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson shoots for a takedown but Denver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Denver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dawson tightens his grip and picks Denver up, before dumping him to the ground. Denver manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Denver is retaining full guard.
Dawson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Denver is retaining full guard.
Denver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Our spies down at at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform us that Dawson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dawson wants to sweep here but Denver controlling him for the moment.
Johnny Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denver pushing down on Dawson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Dawson is looking to improve his position.
Dawson is looking to control Denver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawson avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Denver in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Dawson.
I've got Dawson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dawson!
Johnny Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alex Denver was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a fucking joke! Go and die in a hole. Next time, I will beat the hell out of you asshole!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Denver slaps away a takedown attempt from Marti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denver is defended easily by Marti.
Denver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marti pinned against the cage. Marti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Denver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Marti has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marti just leaning against Denver, taking a breather. #TD#
Denver successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Marti gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marti as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Denver slaps away a takedown attempt from Marti, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Denver moves into the clinch successfully.
Marti taking a breather. #BC#
Denver manages to break the clinch.
Marti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marti misses with a head kick.
Denver tries to counter with a takedown but Marti is quick to defend against it.
Marti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denver circles away.
Denver shoots in for a double leg but Marti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Marti gets tackled into the cage by Denver. Denver maintains the clinch.
Marti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denver.
Marti has Denver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Denver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Denver breaks from the clinch.
Denver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marti is fending him off so far but Denver persists. Nope, Marti circles away and we're back to standing.
Marti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Marti avoids the body shot from Denver.
Marti shoots in and drives through. Denver sprawls well.
Denver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marti is looking to score with low kicks.
Marti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denver moves away.
Denver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denver connects with a leg kick. Marti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Antoni Marti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marti shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marti doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Denver counters by moving into the clinch.
Marti looks winded!#BC#
Denver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Marti gets tackled into the cage by Denver. Denver maintains the clinch.
Denver tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Denver pulls guard.
Denver is trying to keep Marti in close.
Denver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Denver looking for a guillotine here but Marti defends easily.
Denver working a defensive guard but Marti manages to pass into side control anyway.
Denver stops Marti from passing to mount.
Denver being controlled for a moment.
Marti wants to take a breather but Denver manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marti. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denver is trying to keep Marti in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marti trying to control the position from guard on top but Denver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marti looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Denver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marti tries to clinch up
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Marti tries to clinch up.
Denver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marti tries to avoid it but Denver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marti to the ground. Marti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Denver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Denver shoots in and drives through. Marti sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marti lands in his opponent's guard.
Marti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marti looking to pass the guard.
Marti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Denver's head.#T1#
Denver working a defensive guard here.
Marti throws an elbow that misses. Denver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marti's guard. Nice move by Denver!#REVR#
Marti managing to control the position.
Denver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Marti looking for a guillotine here but Denver defends easily.
Marti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denver is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Denver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denver throwing strikes but missing.
Marti controlling Denver's posture.
Marti trying to control the position.
#T3#
Marti keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
Denver throwing strikes from guard but Marti blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marti stuffs the takedown attempt from Denver. Denver gets slowly back to his feet.
Denver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marti as he jumps to the side.
Marti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Denver.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marti.
Marti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Denver tries for a takedown but Marti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Denver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Denver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marti stuffs the takedown.
Denver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marti. That did some damage!
Denver tries to clinch up.
Denver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Marti 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marti misses with a takedown attempt - Denver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Denver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denver.
Denver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denver avoids it really well and circles away.
Denver has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver dives in for a single leg takedown but Marti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Denver.
Denver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denver as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Marti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denver.
Marti misses with a series of wild punches.
Marti's corner calls for a 1-2. Marti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Denver throws a nice looking combination but Marti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Denver avoids the body shot from Marti.
A head kick by Marti misses
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Antoni Marti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marti fails to land the takedown.
Denver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Denver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marti.
Denver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marti's sensitive parts. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Marti as Denver shoots in.
Marti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denver seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marti shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denver or perhaps it was just good defense by Marti, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denver or perhaps it was just good defense by Marti, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Marti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denver scores with a shot to the body.
Marti looks to throw a body kick
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Denver fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Marti rushes Denver and presses him up against the cage.
Marti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marti has Denver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Denver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Denver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marti missing with knees to the body.
Denver is trying to pull guard but Marti has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Marti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denver blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Marti drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Marti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Denver's head.
Marti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denver swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Marti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marti passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denver is pressing down on Marti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Marti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marti 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Marti!
Our winner, Antoni Marti, 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.
Alex Denver was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a fucking joke! Go and die in a hole. Next time, I will beat the hell out of you asshole!'.
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