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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 35
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan tries to bum rush Loco with a series of wild strikes but Loco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donovan misses with a straight right.
Loco throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Donovan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donovan checks a leg kick.
Donovan checks a leg kick nicely.
Loco slips under a jab.#TD#
Donovan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loco taking some punishment here, with Donovan in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Loco controlling the position well. #SUB#
Donovan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loco trying to control but Donovan postures up.
#SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Loco is looking to control Donovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco is looking to get back to full guard here but Donovan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Loco wants to control but Donovan postures up.
Donovan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Loco has one of Donovan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Donovan scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Loco is looking for a sweep.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Donovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loco is trying to control Donovan's posture but Donovan avoids it.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Donovan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Donovan prevents Loco from improving his position.
Loco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Loco actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Donovan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Donovan is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Loco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Loco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Donovan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donovan is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donovan is keen to just control but Loco is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Donovan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Loco has hold of Donovan's hands but Donovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Donovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Donovan.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Donovan is very close to passing his half guard.
Donovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Donovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Donovan trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Donovan is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Donovan lands a jab.
Loco tries a head kick but it misses.
Loco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
Loco scores with a head kick.
Loco misses with a head kick.
Loco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donovan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco throws a head kick but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a looping right.
Donovan scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Loco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Donovan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loco tries to roll over but Donovan keeps him under control.#T1#
Donovan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Donovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Donovan works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loco sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Loco wants to control but Donovan passes into side.
#T2#
Loco wants to control but Donovan postures up.
Donovan grinds an elbow into Loco's temple. #SUB#
Donovan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donovan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Donovan trying to control the position but Loco is working away.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loco holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Loco struggling a bit here.#T3#
Donovan scoring with punches from side control.
Loco is not content to let Donovan control the position.
Loco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donovan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donovan trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Donovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Loco wants to control but Donovan postures up.#T4#
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
Donovan lands some shots froms side control.
Loco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco is trying to control Donovan's posture but Donovan avoids it.
Donovan working the ground and pound from side control.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donovan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Donovan drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Donovan manages to pass to mount!
Loco tries to reverse the position but Donovan maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donovan punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Donovan as he connects with a hook.
Loco throws a chopping leg kick but Donovan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donovan throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Loco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donovan.
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Donovan.
Loco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donovan checks a leg kick.
Carter Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donovan checks a leg kick.
Loco tries to work over Donovan's front leg with a kick but Donovan checks it.
Donovan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
Loco throws a solid leg kick but Donovan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loco.
Loco thows a leg kick but Donovan checks it #TD#
and Donovan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loco!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Loco is trying to control Donovan's posture but Donovan avoids it. #T1#
Loco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Loco struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
Carter Donovan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donovan trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donovan trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Spanky Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Loco tries to roll over but Donovan keeps him under control.
Loco is looking to control Donovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loco trying to keep a closed guard but Donovan is proving a slippery customer.
Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donovan controls the pace.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Loco has an active guard here but Donovan has managed to pass into half guard.
Loco trying to hold on to Donovan's head to control him but Donovan postures up.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Donovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donovan is working away from the top position though.
Donovan is looking to advance position but Loco won't allow it. #SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Donovan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donovan lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loco wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donovan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loco is looking to control Donovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?#T4#
Donovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donovan wants to free his trapped foot but Loco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loco has hold of Donovan's hands but Donovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donovan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Donovan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donovan 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Donovan!
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Event:
RapidFC 51
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#TD2#
Donovan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hopkins kicks Donovan off and gets to his feet.
Donovan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donovan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Donovan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Donovan throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A left and a right from Donovan both land. Nice combination.
Donovan has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Donovan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Donovan ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donovan misses with a left hand
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donovan misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins drops Donovan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Donovan! Hopkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 24
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan connects with a jab.
Donovan throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Donovan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kwadwo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura but Kwadwo is defending well.
Kwadwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Donovan is working to tighten his grip on Kwadwo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kwadwo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Donovan is really squeezing tight and eventually Kwadwo passes out! Donovan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carter Donovan!
Mwenye Kwadwo spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Event:
RapidFC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan loads up on a big right hand but Khun slips the punch.
Khun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Donovan.
Donovan staying out of range there.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Khun throws a head kick but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khun avoids it really well and circles away.
Khun steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Khun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Donovan misses with an uppercut. Khun saw that one coming.
Donovan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Khun.
Donovan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khun finds it's way round the side to connect with Donovan's head. #T1#
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khun moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khun.
Khun lands a jab.#KD2#
Khun sends Donovan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Khun is motioning to the referee to let Donovan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Donovan is rocked!
Donovan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Donovan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Khun drops Donovan with a naaaaasty hook - Donovan is in real trouble here! Khun dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gok Won Khun!
Gok Won Khun is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 18
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donovan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donovan swings for the body but Sanel moves out of range.
Sanel takes one to the side of the head.
Donovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight.
Donovan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Sanel drops Donovan with a beautiful combination! Donovan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanel is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Carter Donovan has been cut.
Donovan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanel counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Donovan is rocked!
Sanel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanel finish him?
Sanel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donovan.
Donovan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Donovan misses the target. #CL#
Sanel clinches. #T1#
Donovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanel can't find room to land a body shot as Donovan controls the action.
Sanel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donovan's elbow.
Sanel misses with some punches.
Donovan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Sanel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donovan scores with a decent looking hook.
Donovan lands with a shot to the body.
Donovan feints a jab promting Sanel to slip. Donovan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donovan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanel momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanel. Donovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donovan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanel ducks right into an uppercut from Donovan.
Sanel tries to move into range but Donovan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donovan punishes Sanel's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanel defends it well.
Donovan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donovan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan lands a nice shot that snaps Sanel's head back.
#ROC2#
Sanel is rocked!
Donovan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donovan lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Sanel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donovan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sanel! Donovan dives in looking to finish! Sanel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Donovan!
Carter Donovan is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Alojz Sanel had this to say: 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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Event:
RapidFC 34
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donovan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Cochise Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Donovan to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donovan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donovan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Harris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donovan cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Donovan scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donovan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a shot to the body
and Donovan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donovan checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donovan.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donovan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donovan circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donovan.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donovan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Harris gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Donovan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Donovan!
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Event:
RapidFC 29
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trigger is fending him off so far but Donovan persists. Nope, Trigger circles away and we're back to standing.
Trigger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donovan scores with a decent looking hook.
Trigger throws a body kick that misses.
Donovan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Trigger misses.
Donovan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trigger moves in looking to clinch but Donovan pushes him off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donovan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donovan cracks Trigger with a good jab.
Donovan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trigger scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Donovan shoots in and gets a takedown into Trigger'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!
Donovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trigger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trigger seems keen to control Donovan's posture.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donovan is fighting to break Trigger's control of his arms but Trigger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trigger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trigger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Trigger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Trigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Trigger.
Donovan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trigger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trigger defending well as Donovan loads up on a big left hand.
Donovan misses with a hook. Trigger ducked under it nicely.
Trigger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Trigger's head coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trigger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trigger misses with a wild body shot.
Trigger swings for the body but Donovan moves out of range.
Trigger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donovan to score with a decent uppercut.
Donovan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donovan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donovan misses with an uppercut. Trigger saw that one coming.
Donovan misses the body punch #CL#
and Trigger counters by moving into the clinch.
Trigger scores with a shot to the side of Donovan's head.
Trigger blocks an uppercut.
Donovan is looking to control Trigger's arms but Trigger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donovan has his back to the cage.
Trigger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donovan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Trigger misses with a knee strike.
Trigger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trigger digs a right hand underneath Donovan's ribcage. Donovan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donovan looks winded!
Good body shot from Trigger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trigger.
Trigger lands with a light punch inside.
Trigger lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Donovan is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Trigger.
Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Trigger finish him?
Trigger working Donovan over with knees to the body.
Donovan seems to have recovered his senses.
Trigger pushes Donovan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trigger pushes Donovan against the cage. Trigger is working some dirty boxing. Trigger pushes off with a quick right hook! Donovan goes down! Donovan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Trigger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jackson Trigger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 6
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan lands with an uppercut that bounces No Mercy off the cage and back into range.
Donovan punishes No Mercy 's body with a nice straight punch.
No Mercy tries to close the distance and clinch but Donovan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Donovan.
Donovan lands a nice shot that snaps No Mercy 's head back.
No Mercy tries to clinch
and Donovan counters with a straight right hand.
No Mercy darts in trying to clinch
and Donovan counters with a nice uppercut.
Donovan swats away the attempt to clinch by No Mercy .#CL#
No Mercy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
No Mercy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donovan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No Mercy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donovan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No Mercy drops his hands momentarily and Donovan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donovan lands with a right hand. #T1##CL#
No Mercy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Donovan.
Donovan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donovan scores with a shot to the side of No Mercy 's head.
Donovan scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
No Mercy tightens his grip and picks Donovan up, before dumping him to the ground. Donovan manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Donovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
No Mercy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan keeping moving, preventing No Mercy from controlling successfully.
Donovan trying to keep a closed guard but No Mercy is proving a slippery customer.
Donovan 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.
No Mercy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
No Mercy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Donovan is looking for a triangle but No Mercy pushes his legs off easily.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but No Mercy is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Donovan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and No Mercy defends well.#SUB2#
Donovan working for a triangle but No Mercy defends it easily.
No Mercy trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Donovan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
No Mercy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donovan on the ground.
No Mercy throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
No Mercy keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.
No Mercy looking to control.
#SUB#
No Mercy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donovan advances position into side control!
Donovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but No Mercy keeps working. #T4#
Donovan working away.
Donovan trying to control the position but No Mercy is working away. #SUB2#
Donovan has an Americana. No Mercy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Donovan is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Donovan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carter Donovan!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 4
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Pleez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donovan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pleez back to the cage. Donovan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donovan connects with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Donovan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pleez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan connects with a body shot that sends Pleez's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Donovan.
Pleez tries to work over Donovan's front leg with a kick but Donovan checks it. #CL2#
Pleez drives through and clinches with Donovan against the cage.
Pleez working aggressively here.
Pleez tries a knee to the head but Donovan blocks it.
Donovan lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleez has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
#BC#
Donovan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donovan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Donovan there.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch but Donovan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pleez wants to clinch.
Yez Pleez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Donovan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pleez has time to react.
Pleez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Donovan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pleez sprawls well initially but Donovan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pleez tries to kick Donovan off but Donovan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donovan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pleez tries to kick Donovan off but Donovan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donovan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Donovan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pleez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carter Donovan!
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan throws a lazy right hand but Trigger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trigger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.#CL2#
Donovan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donovan is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Donovan as the two fighters clinch.
Donovan tries to pull guard but Trigger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donovan avoids it.
Trigger is leaning against Donovan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donovan.
Trigger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donovan misses with some punches.
Trigger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trigger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donovan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan misses with some punches.
Trigger works on Donovan's body with a couple of short punches.
Donovan looks winded!
Trigger pushes Donovan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Trigger scores with a shoulder strike.
Trigger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Trigger.
Trigger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Donovan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Carter Donovan has been cut.
Trigger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Trigger finish him?
Trigger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Donovan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Donovan drops to his knees and Trigger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Trigger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan throws a hook but Cypher avoids it easily.
Cypher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cypher there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Kriss Cypher has been cut.#CL2#
Donovan moves into the clinch.
Cypher working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Donovan manages to break the clinch.
Donovan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donovan sizes up Cypher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cypher walks into a jab.
Carter Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cypher digs a good body shot into Donovan's ribs.
Cypher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donovan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cypher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donovan.
We've been told by Cypher's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donovan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cypher circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cypher misses the target.
Cypher cracks Donovan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donovan throws a shot to the body.
Donovan cracks Cypher with a good jab.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan misses with an uppercut
enabling Cypher to counter with a crisp jab.
Cypher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Donovan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cypher.
Donovan throws out a counter right but Cypher avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cypher, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cypher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donovan lands a head shot.
Cypher throws a body shot but no joy.
Donovan lands a jab to the head.
Cypher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donovan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cypher throws a shot from downtown. Donovan moves away and avoids it.
Donovan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A jab from Donovan does it's job there.#CUT2#
Kriss Cypher's cut is getting worse.
Cypher misses with a right hand
and Donovan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cypher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cypher lands a head shot.
Cypher moves forwards but Donovan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cypher ducks right into an uppercut from Donovan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donovan, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#
Cypher is rocked!#CUT2#
Kriss Cypher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Donovan lands a glancing blow to the side of Cypher's head.
Oh Cypher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donovan misses with a body punch
and Cypher counters with a straight right hand.
Cypher seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Cypher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donovan has time to react.#ROC#
Donovan is rocked!
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cypher finish him?
Cypher misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan seems to have recovered his senses.
Donovan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cypher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cypher is just out of range.
Cypher throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Donovan - just one landing.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cypher loads up on a big right hand but Donovan slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cypher misses the target.
Donovan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kriss Cypher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Donovan lands with an overhand left.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donovan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donovan misses the jab.
Cypher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donovan lands a right hook to the body.
Cypher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cypher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donovan throws a lazy uppercut
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cypher doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter Donovan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donovan misses with an uppercut
and Cypher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
Jeez, Kriss Cypher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Donovan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Donovan misses.
Donovan cracks Cypher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kriss Cypher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carter Donovan!
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Donovan lands a big uppercut and Harper Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harper Jr looks OK. Donovan waves Harper Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#
Harper Jr is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bryce Harper Jr has been cut.
Harper Jr circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Donovan. Harper Jr falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Donovan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Donovan!
Bryce Harper Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He stuck his finger up my ass and i froze, then he ko'd me. What kind of guy puts his finger in another man's ass, i want to win but i'm not doing that...'.
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Event:
AAM First Event
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Donovan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksz.
Dirksz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Donovan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donovan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dirksz is looking to improve his position.
Donovan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy.
Dirksz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dirksz trying to control but Donovan postures up.
#SUB#
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirksz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donovan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dirksz looking for submissions off his back.
Dirksz is looking for a sweep. Donovan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Dirksz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donovan is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Donovan trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Donovan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donovan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
Dirksz tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg. #T3#
Donovan moves nicely into side control.
Dirksz is trying to get back to half guard.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Dirksz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirksz tries to improve position but can't.
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Donovan stalls from top position.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Dirksz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Dirksz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donovan tries to advance to mount but Dirksz denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donovan taking a break here but Dirksz is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab from Donovan finds it's way through Dirksz's defenses.
Dirksz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donovan circles away.#CL2#
Donovan closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Donovan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dirksz regains guard.
#SUB2#
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Dirksz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dirksz manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Dirksz's guard. #SUB#
Dirksz has his foot on Donovan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donovan works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Donovan is keen to just control but Dirksz is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Donovan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donovan wants to stand but Dirksz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dirksz blocking the ground and pound.
Dirksz wants to control but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan controlling from mount. #T2#
Dirksz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donovan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Donovan misses with a head shot.
Donovan wants to control the pace but Dirksz is squirming around nicely.
Donovan avoids the attempt from Dirksz to control.
Donovan wants to control the pace but Dirksz is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Donovan controlling from mount.
Donovan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dirksz to take his back!
Donovan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Donovan missing with strikes.
Donovan biding his time, controlling Dirksz.
Donovan punches the canvas rather than the man.
Donovan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dirksz wants to escape the position.
Donovan throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Donovan trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Dirksz fending off the submission attempt from Donovan.
Donovan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dirksz hold on?
Donovan controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan is riding his opponent, not letting Dirksz buck him off.
Donovan is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Donovan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dirksz to the ground. Donovan is now in Dirksz's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Dirksz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dirksz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donovan defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirksz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Donovan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirksz defends it easily.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Dirksz tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Dirksz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donovan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dirksz has Donovan in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dirksz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donovan postures up in Dirksz's guard and throws a big left but Dirksz blocks it. #SUB#
Dirksz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donovan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dirksz looking for subs off his back but Donovan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donovan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Donovan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carter Donovan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dirksz tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg.
Donovan tries to stand and escape but Dirksz is controlling the position.
Donovan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donovan passes to full mount!
Donovan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dirksz because Donovan loaded up on that one.
Donovan avoids the attempt from Dirksz to control.
Donovan looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Donovan trying to control but Dirksz is having none of it.
Dirksz wants to hold on but Donovan pushes him away.
Dirksz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donovan controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirksz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diomar Dirksz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Donovan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donovan controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donovan 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Donovan!
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