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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Rinne slips a jab from Paige.
Rinne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paige's head.
A swing and a miss from Rinne.
Paige misses with a hook
and Rinne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paige steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rinne.
Rinne misses with a wild body shot.
Rinne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paige on the side of the head.#ROC#
Paige is rocked!
Paige misses with a shot to the body
and Rinne counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Rinne!
During a confident post fight interview, Antti Rinne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ICC 18: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Paige throws a right and a left that Schilling avoids nicely.
It seemed like Schilling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Schilling.
Schilling has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paige walks into a stiff left hand from Schilling.
Samoa Joe Schilling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilling scores with a decent looking hook.
Schilling throws a looping overhand right but Paige ducks down to avoid it.
Paige tries to bum rush Schilling with a series of wild strikes but Schilling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paige throws a hook but Schilling blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Schilling.
Schilling throws out a loose jab but Paige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paige.
Paige throws a looping overhand right but Schilling ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schilling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paige has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paige fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schilling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paige.
Schilling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paige. Paige obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilling lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Schilling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paige. Paige circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paige takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Paige is rocked!
Schilling weaves into range and cracks Paige right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paige goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Schilling is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samoa Joe Schilling!
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Event:
ICC CN 9: Tidd v Mantis
Date: Dec 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Paige misses its intended target.
Yall lands a slapping body shot.
Yall 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.
Paige misses with a body punch
and Yall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yall moves out of range of the strikes.
Paige on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paige at a distance.
#CL2#
Yall clinches with his opponent.
Paige wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yall has him pressed against the cage.
Yall struggles to land a body shot inside as Paige controls his hands.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
Paige wants to break free but Yall has control.
Yall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
Paige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yall. #T1#
Yall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yall.
#ROC2#
Paige is rocked!
Yall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Paige is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yall blocking some punches.
Yall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Paige misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Yall scores with a hook to the body.
Yall dips a shoulder and cracks Paige with a mighty uppercut! Paige falls back against the cage and Yall unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paige is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yall screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fuq Yall!
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Event:
ICC CN 7: Maltsev v Himes
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Pereira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paige dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira misses with a right hand
and Paige counters with a left to the body.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paige.
Paige misses with a two punch combination.
Paige scores with the left hand. Pereira knows he should have avoided that one.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Paige tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Pereira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Paige has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Paige blocks the body kick.
Paige darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paige avoids the head kick by Pereira.
#T1#
Paige bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paige scores with a jab to the body.
Paige bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pereira's head.
Paige throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Paige tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paige keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Paige had a free shot at his head there.
Pereira gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Pereira tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Paige is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Pereira buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Pereira!! Pereira is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Paige throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Paige!
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Event:
ICC CN 4: Bambangan v Raffo 2
Date: Oct 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Paige saw that one coming.
Bailey 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.
Paige throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paige missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paige throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Paige throws a right hand that misses
and Paige takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Paige misses.
Paige throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Paige's belly button to the back.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paige.
Bailey works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Paige is rocked!#T1#
Paige scores with a shot to the body.
Paige moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Paige lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance.
Paige ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Paige throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paige.
Paige throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Paige. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Paige moved out of range.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paige finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Bailey swings for the body but Paige moves out of range.
#T2#
Paige throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paige throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Bailey counters by clinching up.
Bailey stalling against the cage.
Bailey keeps control of Paige as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Paige swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bailey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Bailey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Bailey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paige misses with a combination
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paige misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paige moves away.
Paige misses with a combination
and Bailey counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Paige! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Bailey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bailey!
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Event:
ICC: Combat Night 1
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cotte throws a head kick but Paige moves out of range.
Paige scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paige's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotte under the eye.
Paige throws a series of punches but Cotte moves out of range.
Cotte tries to clinch up but Paige circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Paige was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotte.
Paige moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paige misses with a double jab.
Cotte tries to counter with a clinch but Paige shakes him off and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Paige. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paige.
Paige avoids the head kick by Cotte.
Donk. Paige catches Cotte right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paige connects with the punch.
Cotte dives in for a single leg takedown but Paige sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Paige. No joy for Cotte on that attempt.
Paige throws a series of punches but Cotte avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL2#
Cotte closes the distance and pushes Paige back into the cage.
Cotte blocks a body shot from Paige.
Paige tries a body shot but Cotte blocks it.
Paige tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotte's elbow.
Paige misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Cotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paige punishes Cotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Paige swinging wildly here.
Cotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paige misses with a body kick.
Cotte throws a counter combo.
Paige's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotte under the eye.
Cotte shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense.
Dallas Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Cotte.
Paige lands with a good body shot.
Cotte doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paige counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Cotte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paige counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Paige misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotte tries to clinch up.
Paige is looking for a counter combo.
Cotte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paige to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cotte closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paige counters with a right hand to the body.
Cotte doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paige counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Paige dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cotte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paige paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paige swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotte.
Paige looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paige dodges the punch combination from Cotte.
A little feinted left hand from Paige on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paige throws a looping overhand right but Cotte ducks down to avoid it.
Paige moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cotte goes for a double leg but Paige avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paige continues to drive forward.
Paige throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Paige, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cotte scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paige throws a leg kick
and Cotte counters with a head kick. That will keep Paige thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cotte takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Cotte thuds his right hand into Paige's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cotte darts in looking for a takedown but Paige gets double underhooks and turns Cotte into the cage.
Cotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cotte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paige moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cotte wants to clinch.#CL2#
Cotte pushes Paige up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cotte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paige uses from the top position. #T2#
Cotte controls Paige momentarily but Paige frees himself.
Paige has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paige showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Cotte is working an open guard so Paige takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paige bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cotte's head.
Paige lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cotte backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cotte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paige sprawls well. Paige wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cotte gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Paige dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cotte fails to land the takedown.
Paige swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cotte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paige scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Paige misses.
Paige just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotte shoots in looking for a takedown. Paige tries to sprawl out of it but Cotte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paige manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Paige misses with a hook. Cotte ducked under it nicely.
Paige stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paige wants it to stay on the feet.
Paige is looking for a counter combo.
Dallas Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Cotte.
Paige displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paige scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paige misses the shot to the body.
Dallas Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paige.
Cotte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paige defends it nicely.
Cotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Paige, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cotte tries to move into range but Paige moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paige ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cotte walks into a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige blocks a head kick by Cotte.
Paige swings for the body but Cotte moves out of range.
Cotte is looking to clinch.
Cotte closes the distance and clinches up with Paige, looking for a takedown. Cotte pushes Paige against the cage but Paige circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paige throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotte on the side of the head.
Cotte tries to clinch there but Paige circles away.
Paige throws a series of punches but Cotte moves out of range.
Paige keeps the fight on the outside.
Cotte with a poor takedown
and Paige counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paige ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotte moves away.
Cotte drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paige defends it well.
Paige with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin Cotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paige scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Paige showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paige, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Dallas Paige!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Dallas Paige!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Dallas Paige!
Dallas Paige wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ICC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Paige ducks down to avoid it.
Paige has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris .
Paige connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Paige counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Harris looks to land a combination but Paige avoids it well.
Paige tests Harris 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris throws a hook but Paige avoids it easily.
Paige looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paige lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paige lands a jab to Harris 's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Paige back into the ropes.
Paige goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paige prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Paige is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
Harris prevents a body shot from Paige.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
Paige tries to work over Harris 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. Paige won't want to take too many of those.
Paige tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Paige back against the ropes.
Paige doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris has been working on his balance at Endgame Combat , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Paige.#TD#
Harris drags the fight down to the ground.
Paige trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paige can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Paige is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paige is looking to stand up but Harris won't let him.
Paige slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Harris .
Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dallas Paige will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harris 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harris misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Paige.
Paige fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris tries to work over Paige's front leg with a kick but Paige checks it.
We've been informed that Paige has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dallas Paige is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paige is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Paige. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Dallas Paige seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris tries to clinch but Paige moves out of range.
Paige cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paige keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Paige moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Paige was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Paige gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Harris . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paige lands a jab to Harris 's midsection.
Harris takes one on the button.
Paige connects with a nice looking jab.
Paige lands a jab.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Paige counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris walks into a jab.
Paige has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris avoiding damage.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Paige turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paige fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Harris misses the jab.
Paige swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paige scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Dallas Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paige fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paige connects with a body shot that sends Harris 's belly button to the back.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Paige's shoulder, as Paige tries to avoid the shot.
Paige throws a one two combo.
Paige with a jab.
Harris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rolf Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paige as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Paige showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Paige.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harris tries to clinch up
and Paige counters with a nice uppercut.
Paige lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Paige jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paige scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Paige.
Paige throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige checks a low kick from Harris .
No joy there for Paige, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paige swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
A cross from Harris lands.#T1#
Harris jabs at Paige's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris .
Paige swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris .
Paige misses with a wild combination.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paige's calf.
Harris tries to clinch up
and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paige moves away.
Paige staying out of range there.
Harris tries to clinch but Paige is having none of it.
Paige blocks a jab.#T2#
Paige stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris 's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris swings for the body but Paige moves out of range.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris misses with a hook
and Paige counters with a left to the body.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Paige circles away.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Paige displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harris throws a leg kick but Paige checks it.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paige defends it nicely.
Paige is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Paige comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paige winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Dallas Paige!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Dallas Paige!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Dallas Paige!
Dallas Paige wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ICC 1
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Paige throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Harris misses. #TD2#
Harris gets caught napping as Paige dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard.
Paige wants to get up but he can't break Harris 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paige must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris controls Paige momentarily but Paige frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #SUB#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Paige looking to pass the guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Paige in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paige defends it easily.#SUB#
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paige gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paige tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris controls Paige momentarily but Paige frees himself.
Paige has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Paige throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Paige had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
Harris trying to control but Paige is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rolf Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paige was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris .
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paige checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris . Paige does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paige tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Paige gets the takedown into side control.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Paige keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Paige looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris regains half guard, as Paige was trying to land strikes.
Paige is thwarting Harris 's attempts to control the position.
Dallas Paige has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris is trying to control but Paige manages to pass to mount!
Paige with a couple of short strikes.
Paige sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harris throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paige. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris regains half guard.
Harris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harris .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Paige showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Paige scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harris manages to get to full guard.
Paige has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Paige has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Harris trying to control but Paige is working from the bottom.
Harris pushes down on Paige's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paige wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Paige trying to hold on to Harris 's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paige is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paige regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harris .
Harris 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris advances position into side control!
Harris trying to control the action but Paige is working from the bottom.
Paige is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harris connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Paige is defending well.
Harris controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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