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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarado avoids the head kick by Ascencao.
Alvarado feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ascencao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarado, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarado struggles to land a body shot inside as Ascencao controls his hands.
#TD#
Alvarado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Alvarado pushes Ascencao off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ascencao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Alvarado counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Alvarado.
#TD#
Alvarado pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Alvarado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Ascencao working hard to break the clinch.
Ascencao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ascencao wants to break free but Alvarado has control.
#TD#
Alvarado has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ascencao regains guard immediately. #T1#
Alvarado distracts Ascencao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Alvarado stands and steps away. Ascencao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Ascencao moves into the clinch successfully.
Ascencao has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado missing with knees to the body.
Ascencao wants a takedown.
#BC#
Alvarado manages to break the clinch.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarado moves out of range easily.
Alvarado avoids the head kick by Ascencao.
Ascencao looks winded!#CL2#
Ascencao closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Ascencao throws a series of punches but Alvarado avoids them all with ease.
Alvarado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ascencao sprawls and moves away.
Ascencao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ascencao misses with a head kick.
Alvarado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Alvarado shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ascencao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarado postures up in Ascencao's guard and throws a big left but Ascencao blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ascencao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ascencao has momentary wrist control but Alvarado slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarado with a nice head shot there.
Alvarado connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Alvarado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarado postures up and lands a big shot to Ascencao's brow.
Ascencao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarado works over Ascencao with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Ascencao is working an open guard so Alvarado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Alvarado feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alvarado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alvarado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarado with a nice head shot there.
Alvarado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ascencao's head.#SU#
Alvarado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Alvarado instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alvarado lands a body shot.
Alvarado misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Alvarado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alvarado drives through and clinches with Ascencao against the cage.
#BC#
Alvarado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Ascencao misses #TD#
and Alvarado counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ascencao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Alvarado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarado lands a nice knee to the body.
Alvarado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Alvarado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ascencao gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Alvarado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ascencao won't be happy with that.
Alvarado trying to control the position but Ascencao is working away. #SU#
Alvarado decides to stand back up. Alvarado steps back and let's Ascencao get back to his feet.#CL#
Alvarado has closed the distance and engaged Ascencao in a clinch.
Ascencao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ascencao tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarado avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Alvarado breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ascencao forces Alvarado back against the cage and clinches.
Ascencao is breathing heavily.
Ascencao blocks a body shot from Alvarado.
Alvarado lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Alvarado drags the fight down to the ground.
Ascencao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Alvarado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ascencao with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Alvarado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ascencao has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alvarado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ascencao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ascencao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarado tries to counter by clinching up but Ascencao breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Alvarado has managed to clinch.
Ascencao tries to break free but Alvarado pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado prevents a body shot from Ascencao. #TD#
Alvarado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ascencao uses from the top position.
Ascencao stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarado.#T2##SUB#
Alvarado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ascencao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES#
Alvarado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarado tries to counter with a takedown but Ascencao is quick to defend against it.
Francesco Alvarado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ascencao clinches.
Alvarado tries to work over Ascencao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Ascencao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ascencao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarado. No joy for Ascencao on that attempt.
Ascencao takes a swing at Alvarado's ribcage but misses.
Ascencao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ascencao throws a body shot but no joy.
Ascencao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alvarado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ascencao will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Alvarado has Ascencao up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarado lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Ascencao blocks a body shot from Alvarado.
Ascencao tries to pull guard but Alvarado holds him up against the cage and eventually Ascencao drops back down to his feet.
Alvarado digs a right hand into Ascencao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ascencao's gas tank.
Ascencao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarado lands a shot to the body.
Alvarado is leaning against Ascencao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvarado lands a good knee to the midsection. Ascencao won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ascencao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francesco Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ascencao.#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Alvarado rushes Ascencao and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Alvarado dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ascencao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ascencao manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Alvarado has closed the distance and engaged Ascencao in a clinch.
Alvarado landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ascencao.
Alvarado blocks a head kick by Ascencao.
Ascencao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Alvarado closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascencao tries to pull guard but Alvarado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ascencao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alvarado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ascencao can do to turn this around?
Ascencao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarado lands a nice elbow.
Ascencao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Alvarado keeps control of Ascencao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarado.
Ascencao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alvarado landing knees to the body.
#TD#
Alvarado has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ascencao is trying to keep an underhook but Alvarado manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Alvarado there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarado connects with a nice short shot to Ascencao's temple. #SU#
Alvarado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ascencao to stand up.
Ascencao throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Alvarado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarado.
Ascencao is wriggling around but Alvarado manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SU#
Alvarado gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Alvarado moves into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Alvarado manages to pull guard.
Alvarado looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarado, not yet. #ES#
Alvarado manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Alvarado breaks from the clinch.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Alvarado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarado.
Alvarado landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ascencao wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Alvarado throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Alvarado stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Francisco Ascencao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Alvarado moves into range and clinches up with Ascencao.
Alvarado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ascencao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alvarado lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch.
Ascencao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Alvarado clinches with his opponent.
Ascencao throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##TD#
Alvarado has clasped his hands together around Ascencao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarado scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ascencao to see if he's OK.
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!
Alvarado lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ascencao down.
Alvarado working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Alvarado's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ascencao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarado is working Ascencao over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Alvarado stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarado moves out of range easily. #CL#
Alvarado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarado lands a body punch.
Francesco Alvarado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ascencao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Alvarado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarado, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Alvarado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Ascencao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ascencao looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Keer decides to pull guard.
Ascencao preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Keer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ascencao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Keer is tightening it up a little... Ascencao has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ascencao reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ascencao taps out! Nice BJJ there by Keer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Twee Keer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Marquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Ascencao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ascencao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marquez quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Marquez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ascencao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Marquez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ascencao to the mat! Ascencao manages to get full guard.
Ascencao wants to get back to his feet but Marquez passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU#
Marquez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Ascencao.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ascencao.
Ascencao looks winded!
Ascencao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1##CL#
Marquez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Marquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marquez lands a damaging elbow.
Marquez looking to throw knees to the head but Ascencao is blocking nicely.
Marquez throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ascencao throws a leg kick #CL#
and Marquez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Marquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ascencao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ascencao is looking to get back to his feet here but Marquez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ascencao's back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Marquez is looking for the choke from the back position but Ascencao is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB#
Ascencao fending off the submission attempt from Marquez.
Marquez controlling from the back.
Marquez'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Marquez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ascencao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ascencao fending off the submission attempt from Marquez.
Marquez keeps control of the position easily here as Ascencao tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Marquez dominated that round.
That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ascencao throws a head kick but Marquez moves out of range.
Ascencao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Marquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ascencao misses with a takedown #CL#
and Marquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marquez. #BC#
Marquez manages to break the clinch.
Ascencao stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquez. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascencao looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ascencao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ascencao as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Marquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Ascencao is breathing heavily.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Ascencao's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Ascencao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ascencao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ascencao's back!
Good control from Marquez.
Marquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ascencao for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Marquez gets his hands free as Ascencao looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Ascencao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Marquez 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Marquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ascencao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Marquez dominated that second round.
That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ascencao closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Marquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ascencao's defenses. #BC2#
Ascencao breaks the clinch.
Ascencao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Ascencao.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Ascencao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ascencao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascencao misses with a wild combination.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ascencao can do to turn this around?#CL#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Ascencao prevents the takedown attempt.
Ascencao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Marquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jacques Marquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marquez continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Marquez.#T2##SUB2#
Ascencao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marquez uses it to pass to side control.
Ascencao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marquez controlling the position from side mount.
Marquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SU#
Marquez stands up and beckons Ascencao to his feet.
Francisco Ascencao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Marquez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ascencao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marquez counters with a series of strikes. Ascencao will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Marquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ascencao sprawls well initially but Marquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Marquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquez 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Marquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ascencao tries a head kick but it misses.
Dean throws a big counter combination but Ascencao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ascencao throws a head kick that misses.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ascencao.
It appears Dean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick
and Dean counters with a nice body kick.
Ascencao thows a leg kick but Dean checks it
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Ascencao backing up. Ascencao nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ascencao avoids it.
Ascencao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascencao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ascencao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Ascencao backing up. Ascencao nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean lands with a nice combination. Ascencao backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ascencao.
Ascencao throws a lazy head kick
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ascencao throws a lazy head kick
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Ascencao backing up. Ascencao nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Ascencao looks winded!#CL#
Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
Ascencao wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Dean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Dean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ascencao can't fight it off and eventually Dean manages to take the fight to the floor. Ascencao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean 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.#T2#
Ascencao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ascencao tries to strike from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
Ascencao is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Dean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ascencao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ascencao's head.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Ascencao blocks nicely.
Ascencao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ascencao trying to control the position.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean stands up over Ascencao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ascencao's head.
Dean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dean chips away with some ground and pound.
Dean postures up in Ascencao's guard and throws a big left but Ascencao blocks it.
Dean postures up and lands a big shot to Ascencao's brow.
Dean throws a big elbow that misses.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dean postures up and lands a big shot to Ascencao's brow.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ascencao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Ascencao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean distracts Ascencao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ascencao working a defensive guard here.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean cracks Ascencao with a solid left hand.
Dean cracks Ascencao with a solid left hand.
Dean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ascencao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Dean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dean clinches up with Ascencao and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Dean manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Dean working for a triangle but Ascencao defends it easily.
Ascencao won't allow Dean to sweep him here.
Ascencao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ascencao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dean is in close to Ascencao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ascencao can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Ascencao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dean works over Ascencao with some ground and pound from guard.
Ascencao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ascencao is trying to keep Dean in close.
Ascencao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ascencao trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Dean stands up and waves to Ascencao to follow him.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ascencao. Ascencao obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Ascencao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ascencao is breathing heavily.
Ascencao has a takedown stuffed.
Ascencao wants to clinch but Dean slips to the side
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
Dean is working for takedown but Ascencao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ascencao prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Dean jumps guard.
#T3#
Dean is pulling down on Ascencao's head. It's preventing any offense from Ascencao, at least for the moment.
Ascencao wants to stand and escape but instead Dean has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ascencao wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ascencao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ascencao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dean works over Ascencao with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ascencao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dean passes into side control.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
Ascencao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
Dean working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Dean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ascencao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Dean dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Ascencao misses
and Dean counters with a solid body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dean as Ascencao shoots in.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Dean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dean stalling the fight.
Dean is looking for a takedown.
Dean is trying to pull guard but Ascencao has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascencao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ascencao has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Dean tries to pull guard but Ascencao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Dean works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Ascencao 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.#SUB2#
Ascencao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Dean throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Ascencao trying to control the position.
Dean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ascencao's head.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean distracts Ascencao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Ascencao blocks nicely.
Dean throws an elbow that misses. Ascencao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dean's guard. Nice move by Ascencao!#REVB#
Dean keeping moving, preventing Ascencao from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ascencao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Francisco Ascencao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ascencao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ascencao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
Dean works over Ascencao with some ground and pound from guard.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ascencao working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Dean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ascencao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Dean is in close to Ascencao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean won't allow Ascencao to get back to his feet.
Samuel Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ascencao has momentary wrist control but Dean slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Dean!
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