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Event:
Evolution Stage 11
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Oakland has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Oakland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mohammed regains guard immediately.
Mohammed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oakland postures up.
Oakland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oakland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oakland wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Oakland throwing strikes but missing.
Oakland scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oakland throwing strikes but missing.
Oakland postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakland throws a strike but Mohammed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mohammed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oakland's head.#T1#
Oakland is trying to keep Mohammed in close.
Mohammed preventing the sweep.
Oakland looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oakland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oakland has momentary wrist control but Mohammed slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oakland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oakland wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mohammed is now in half guard.
Mohammed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oakland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mohammed.
Oakland wants to control but Mohammed is keeping busy.
Mohammed is trying to control. Oakland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oakland trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mohammed thows a huge punch but Oakland dodges it nicely.
Oakland tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oakland is staying active underneath Mohammed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oakland punching from the bottom.
Oakland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oakland is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing that Mohammed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oakland is trying to maintain the position but Mohammed is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohammed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oakland trying to control here.
#T3#
Oakland tries to get to full guard but Mohammed has control of the leg.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mohammed is nestled in close to Oakland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oakland wants to control but Mohammed is keeping busy.
Oakland has his hands clasped together around Mohammed's back. He's all about the action.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mohammed winds up and cracks Oakland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oakland desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oakland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mohammed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mohammed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oakland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oakland can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Oakland trying to control but Mohammed postures up.
Mohammed lands with a punch from half guard.
Oakland keeping hold of Mohammed's head, controlling as best he can.
Oakland trying to control but Mohammed postures up.
Mohammed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oakland tries to roll over but Mohammed keeps him under control.
Oakland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oakland is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oakland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mohammed winds up and cracks Oakland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mohammed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mohammed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oakland wants to clinch but Mohammed slips to the side#TD#
and Mohammed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oakland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mohammed lands a couple of digs.
Mohammed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oakland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed is working Oakland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oakland wants to get back to his feet but Mohammed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oakland is controlling Mohammed's posture.
Adam Mohammed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammed chips away with some ground and pound.
Oakland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oakland seems keen to control Mohammed's posture.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Oakland looking for a sweep. Not yet Oakland, not yet.
Oakland has his hands on Mohammed's head, controlling the position.
Mohammed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oakland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammed is one step ahead there.
Oakland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oakland looking for a sweep. Not yet Oakland, not yet.
Oakland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mohammed pulls Oakland in to control the position.
Mohammed 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.
Oakland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oakland landing with the ground and pound.
Mohammed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Mohammed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oakland throws an elbow that misses. Mohammed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oakland's guard. Nice move by Mohammed!#REVR#
Mohammed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oakland's guard.
Oakland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammed is one step ahead there.
Mohammed lands a couple of elbows.
Mohammed throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oakland trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammed is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammed with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oakland has momentary wrist control but Mohammed slips an elbow through the middle.
Oakland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammed is one step ahead there.
Mohammed throws a big elbow that misses.
Oakland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oakland keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Mohammed scoring with some ground and pound.
Oakland controlling the position.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oakland can do to turn this around?
Oakland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oakland has his hands on Mohammed's head, controlling the position.
Oakland throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mohammed connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Oakland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammed.
Oakland is trying to control the position but Mohammed postures up.
Oakland 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.
Mohammed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oakland is pulling down on Mohammed's head. It's preventing any offense from Mohammed, at least for the moment.
Mohammed is working Oakland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oakland wants to sweep but no luck.
Oakland has his hands on Mohammed's head, controlling the position.
Oakland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oakland keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Mohammed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mohammed working some strikes from top position.
Mohammed connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mohammed 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##CL2#
Oakland has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Oakland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mohammed can't fight it off and eventually Oakland manages to take the fight to the floor. Mohammed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oakland is in close to Mohammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oakland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oakland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oakland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oakland connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oakland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oakland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed has control of Oakland's left arm, preventing Oakland from doing any damage.
Mohammed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oakland.
Oakland throws a strike but Mohammed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mohammed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oakland holds on and takes a little breather.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Oakland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mohammed stops Oakland from standing up.
Mohammed is in close to Oakland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mohammed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Mohammed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oakland seems keen to control Mohammed's posture.
Oakland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oakland looking to control.
Oakland keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Oakland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mohammed has passed into side control.
Mohammed working away.
Oakland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oakland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mohammed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mohammed slows the pace down in half guard.
Oakland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mohammed.
Oakland is trying to maintain the position but Mohammed is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mohammed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oakland is concentrating on defense, preventing Mohammed from advancing position.
Oakland trying to hold on to Mohammed's head to control him but Mohammed postures up.
Oakland is concentrating on defense, preventing Mohammed from advancing position.
Mohammed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mohammed slips a nice elbow through Oakland's hands, connecting with Oakland's forehead.
Oakland flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oakland is trying is best to control the position here.
Oakland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohammed is nestled in close to Oakland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oakland's head.
Mohammed drops an elbow to the side of Oakland's head.
Mohammed prevents Oakland from improving his position.
Oakland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohammed is working away from the top position though.
Oakland wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Oakland trying to hold on to Mohammed's head to control him but Mohammed postures up.
Oakland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mohammed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oakland is doing well to control the position and prevent Mohammed from advancing to side control.
Mohammed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oakland is controlling Mohammed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oakland is trying to control but can't.
Mohammed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mohammed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oakland trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed is trying to control. Oakland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mohammed working over Oakland with some ground and pound. Oakland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James Oakland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Mohammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Adam Mohammed!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Adam Mohammed!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Adam Mohammed!
Adam Mohammed wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Adam Mohammed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Evolution Stage 7
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Oakland looks to clinch
and Pritchard counters with a head kick. That will keep Oakland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oakland with the counter takedown but Pritchard avoids it easily.
Pritchard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Oakland drives through and clinches with Pritchard against the cage.
Oakland tries a body shot but Pritchard blocks it.
Oakland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oakland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pritchard's elbow.
Oakland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pritchard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pritchard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oakland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard is looking to break free of the clinch but Oakland has double underhooks.
Oakland keeps control of Pritchard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pritchard breaks from the clinch.
Pritchard thumps Oakland with a low kick.
Pritchard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oakland if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pritchard enables Oakland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pritchard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oakland controlling from the top position. #T1#
Oakland trying to control but Pritchard is working from the bottom.
Pritchard keeping full guard, as Oakland tries to pass.
Oakland is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Pritchard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oakland.
Pritchard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Oakland darts in and clinches Pritchard up against the cage.
Pritchard tries a body shot but Oakland blocks it.
Pritchard wants to break free but Oakland has control.
Pritchard has a couple of punches blocked by Oakland.
Oakland looking for a takedown.
Oakland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oakland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oakland tries to throw a body punch but Pritchard avoids it by throwing Oakland back against the cage.
Pritchard is trying to break the clinch but Oakland is controlling him.#T3#
Pritchard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oakland prevents Pritchard from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Oakland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oakland.
Pritchard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pritchard wants to get back to striking at distance but Oakland won't allow it.
Oakland looking for a takedown.
Dean Pritchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Oakland.
Oakland tries a body shot but Pritchard blocks it.
Oakland prevents Pritchard from breaking the clinch.
Oakland can't find room to land a body shot as Pritchard controls the action.
#TD2#
Oakland has picked Pritchard up - he's going for a ride! Oakland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pritchard is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Oakland seems content to control.
Oakland moves nicely into side control.
Oakland trying to control the position but Pritchard is working away. #T4#
Oakland prevents Pritchard from escaping the position.
Oakland controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oakland with the ground and pound but Pritchard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oakland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Oakland 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.
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 Dean Pritchard 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#
Pritchard scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like James Oakland has been cut.
Pritchard delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pritchard. That's going to slow Oakland down.
Oakland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab lands there for Pritchard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oakland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pritchard - the referee stops the clock and Oakland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pritchard. Oakland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oakland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oakland has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pritchard.#CL2#
Oakland moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pritchard breaks from the clinch.
Pritchard pushes Oakland away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oakland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pritchard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pritchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pritchard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Pritchard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oakland's head.
Pritchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Oakland clinches up with Pritchard and pushes him back against the cage.
Oakland taking a breather.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pritchard blocks a body shot from Oakland.
Oakland is working for takedown but Pritchard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oakland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Pritchard.
Pritchard tries to land a knee to the head but Oakland blocks with his arms.
Oakland slows down the pace here.
Pritchard tries to break free but Oakland pushes him back against the cage.
Pritchard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oakland can do to turn this around?
Oakland is working for takedown but Pritchard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dean Pritchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Oakland.#T2#
Oakland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oakland wants to take the fight to the mat but Pritchard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oakland is breathing heavily.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Oakland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pritchard regains guard immediately.
Oakland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oakland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oakland is in close to Pritchard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pritchard keeping moving, preventing Oakland from controlling successfully.
Oakland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oakland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oakland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pritchard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oakland's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Oakland has taken the fight to the clinch.
James Oakland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pritchard misses with a punch on the inside.
Oakland struggles to land a body shot inside as Pritchard controls his hands.
Oakland wants a takedown.
Pritchard is trying to break the clinch but Oakland has him pressed against the cage.
Oakland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pritchard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pritchard cracks Oakland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Pritchard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Pritchard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard moves out of range as Oakland strikes.
Pritchard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Oakland clinches.
Pritchard is trying to break the clinch but Oakland has him pressed against the cage.
Pritchard trying to control the position but instead, Oakland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pritchard into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Pritchard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Oakland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Pritchard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oakland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pritchard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oakland.
Pritchard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pritchard connects with a leg kick. Oakland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oakland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Oakland is rocked!
Dean Pritchard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oakland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pritchard - the referee stops the clock and Oakland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pritchard. Oakland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oakland is still on wobbly legs! Can Pritchard finish him?
Pritchard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oakland's calf.
Oakland seems to have recovered his senses.
Oakland takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pritchard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Pritchard lands a nice shot that snaps Oakland's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pritchard.
Oakland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pritchard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Pritchard.
Dean Pritchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard throws a head kick that half lands.
Pritchard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pritchard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oakland takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pritchard.
Pritchard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oakland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oakland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pritchard can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Pritchard there.
Oakland has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pritchard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pritchard.
Oakland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oakland if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pritchard.
Pritchard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oakland will feel that in the morning.
Pritchard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pritchard lands a head kick. Oakland smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Pritchard connects with a leg kick. Oakland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pritchard throws a head kick that half lands.
Oakland tries for a takedown but Pritchard circles away easily
and Pritchard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oakland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pritchard fails to land with a series of punches.
Oakland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pritchard throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Pritchard.#KD#
Pritchard lands a big head kick that sends Oakland tumbling to the mat! Pritchard takes a step backwards and waves Oakland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Pritchard. #T4#
A solid body kick from Pritchard.
Oakland looks to clinch
and Pritchard counters with a nice leg kick.
Oakland shoots in and drives through. Pritchard sprawls well.
Oakland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pritchard throws a front kick that sends Oakland stumbling back into the cage.
Pritchard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Pritchard lands a big head kick that sends Oakland tumbling to the mat! Pritchard takes a step backwards and waves Oakland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dean Pritchard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pritchard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dean Pritchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pritchard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oakland misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
James Oakland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pritchard throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Pritchard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pritchard, 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 James Glass scores the fight for Dean Pritchard!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Dean Pritchard!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Dean Pritchard!
Dean Pritchard wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Evolution Stage 3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Oakland misses.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Oakland counters by moving into the clinch.
Oakland lands a body shot.
Oakland scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head. #TD#
Oakland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oakland is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oakland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet. #T1#
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oakland is stalling in the full guard.
Oakland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Oakland looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakland sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Oakland tries to counter with a takedown but Shields is quick to defend against it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oakland misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Shields gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oakland lands a body punch. #TD#
Oakland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oakland working the ground and pound but Shields is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oakland trying to control the position but Shields is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Oakland trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom. #T3#
Oakland staying calm.
Oakland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Oakland wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields is letting Oakland control him for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields is not content to let Oakland control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oakland just content to control the position.
Oakland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shields for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shields rushes Oakland and presses him up against the cage.
Oakland tries a body shot but Shields blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Shields throws an elbow but misses.
Shields misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oakland.
Shields blocks a body shot from Oakland. #TD#
Oakland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Oakland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Oakland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oakland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Oakland slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shields rushes Oakland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Oakland as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Oakland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shields is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Further stalling from Oakland.
Shields is breathing heavily.#T1#
Oakland working away.
Shields is not content to let Oakland control the position.
Oakland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oakland tries to stand but Shields is controlling his head.
Oakland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oakland wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.
Oakland trying to control the position but Shields is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Oakland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James Oakland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shields.
Oakland stalling.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as Oakland sits in half guard. #T3#
Shields tries to get to full guard but Oakland has control of the leg.
Oakland wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
Oakland controlling the action here.
Shields wants to improve his position but Oakland is controlling well.
Oakland controlling the pace.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oakland. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oakland is controlling the pace.
Oakland trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oakland pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Oakland avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Oakland lands a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oakland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oakland scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Oakland.
#TD#
Oakland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shields regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Oakland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Oakland closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Oakland.
#TD#
Oakland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shields clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Will Oakland go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oakland is really struggling to control Shields but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shields doesn't escape.
Oakland cracks Shields with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Shields from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T1#
Oakland has good solid back control here.
Oakland throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shields!
A lull in the action here.
Oakland lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Oakland.
Oakland is riding his opponent, not letting Shields buck him off.
Oakland trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Shields is trying to stand back up.
Oakland is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oakland throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shields!
Oakland slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oakland doesn't have the hooks in and Shields manages to turn into his guard.
Oakland pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Oakland is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Oakland wants to stand but Shields is controlling the position.
Oakland is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shields dives into side control.
Oakland is looking for a sweep.
Oakland wants to get back to his feet but Shields drags him back down.
Shields tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oakland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oakland is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields wants to stand but Oakland has his arm trapped.
Oakland is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shields asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oakland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oakland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oakland bucks up and tries to throw Shields off but instead Shields has got his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oakland is trying to get back to his feet but Shields has full control of the position and if anything, Oakland has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oakland trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jack Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Oakland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James Oakland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Oakland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Oakland.
Well Oakland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Oakland!
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