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Event:
UnderGround FC 77
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Scrapple misses.
Scrapple avoids the head kick by Falcon.
Falcon looks to land a left hand but Scrapple moved out of range nicely.
Scrapple cracks a nice hook into Falcon's ribs.
Scrapple lands an overhand right.
Falcon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falcon wants it to stay on the feet.
Falcon is looking to counter punch.
Falcon throws a sloppy head kick and Scrapple moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Scrapple - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
Falcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Scrapple.
Scrapple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falcon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scrapple.
Scrapple just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon 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.#T1#
Falcon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcon misses with a straight right.
Jack Falcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scrapple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falcon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jack Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamilton Scrapple.
Scrapple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcon sprawls well. Falcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scrapple gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab by Scrapple.#CL2#
Scrapple moves into the clinch successfully.
Scrapple is leaning against Falcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scrapple stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Scrapple - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Scrapple is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Falcon can't fight it off and eventually Scrapple manages to take the fight to the floor. Falcon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcon wants to get back to his feet but Scrapple passes into half guard.
Falcon trying to hold on to Scrapple's head to control him but Scrapple postures up.
My spies in Hilo Hit Squad inform me that Scrapple has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scrapple controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Scrapple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Scrapple is taking a breather. Falcon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Scrapple is working for a kimura but Falcon is defending it quite comfortably.
Scrapple with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Scrapple wants to work for an arm triangle but Falcon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scrapple controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Falcon tries to get to full guard but Scrapple has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Scrapple looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hamilton Scrapple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Falcon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scrapple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcon sprawls well. Falcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scrapple gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scrapple tries for a takedown but Falcon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcon.
#CL2#
Scrapple moves into range and clinches up with Falcon.
Falcon has had enough of the clinch but Scrapple keeps him there for the moment.
Scrapple has Falcon pressed against the cage.
Falcon wants to get back to striking at distance but Scrapple won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapple holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falcon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Falcon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrapple manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scrapple digs a right hand underneath Falcon's ribcage. Falcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Scrapple.
Scrapple struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcon controls his hands.
Falcon is looking to break free of the clinch but Scrapple has double underhooks.
Falcon has had enough of the clinch but Scrapple keeps him there for the moment.
Falcon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Scrapple breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Falcon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack Falcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrapple. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcon looks to land a combination. Scrapple sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scrapple scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcon throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon throws out a loose jab but Scrapple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcon misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Scrapple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scrapple is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scrapple preventing the sweep.
Scrapple throws a big elbow that misses.
Scrapple is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Falcon 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#
Scrapple drops back looking for a leg! Falcon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falcon manages to kick Scrapple off! Scrapple jumps back into Falcon's guard.
Falcon is trying to control the position but Scrapple postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scrapple's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Falcon enables Scrapple to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Falcon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Scrapple thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Falcon looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcon, not yet.
Scrapple stays in close to Falcon's body and controls the position.
Falcon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrapple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scrapple controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scrapple. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamilton Scrapple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Falcon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Falcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcon lands a leg kick that knocks Scrapple off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Scrapple.
Scrapple works the jab nicely.
Falcon works Scrapple's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Scrapple darts in and clinches Falcon up against the cage.
Scrapple has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falcon letting Scrapple take a breather here.
Falcon blocks a body shot from Scrapple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scrapple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Scrapple leaning against his opponent.
Scrapple scores with a shoulder strike.
Scrapple stalling the fight.
#BC#
Falcon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falcon misses with a two punch combination.
Scrapple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcon lands with a right hand.
Scrapple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falcon throws a big counter combination but Scrapple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcon.
Scrapple lands a right hook to the body.
Falcon scores with a punch to the head.
Jack Falcon is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcon throws a series of strikes that have Scrapple backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrapple tries for a takedown but Falcon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamilton Scrapple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Falcon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Scrapple counters with a single leg into guard. Falcon didn't expect that.
Scrapple pushing down on Falcon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scrapple is taking a breather. Falcon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Scrapple tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falcon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scrapple with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hamilton Scrapple has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Scrapple is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Falcon!
Jack Falcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scrapple sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Scrapple has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scrapple is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Falcon is in real trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Scrapple controlling the positon.#T4#
Falcon is really stuck here.
Scrapple has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Falcon's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamilton Scrapple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scrapple 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamilton Scrapple!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 64
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stallone. #TD#
Scrapple throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stallone was covering up waiting for the punch and Scrapple finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stallone wants to sweep here but Scrapple controlling him for the moment.
Scrapple looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scrapple advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scrapple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stallone, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Stallone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scrapple asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Scrapple looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scrapple is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stallone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stallone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stallone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Scrapple is trying to get an arm triangle but Stallone is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Scrapple in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stallone is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamilton Scrapple!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 46
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Scrapple swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. Scrapple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamilton Scrapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrapple. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Scrapple clinches. #BC#
Scrapple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrapple misses the target.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Scrapple blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick that stops Scrapple in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Scrapple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scrapple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrapple.
Scrapple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick that stops Scrapple in his tracks momentarily. #TD#
Scrapple gets a double leg takedown into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Scrapple is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bizihwaeile wants to sweep here but Scrapple controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scrapple accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scrapple controlling from the top position.
Bizihwaeile keeping full guard, as Scrapple tries to pass.
Scrapple sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Scrapple in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scrapple is looking to wear down Bizihwaeile with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Scrapple misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with an outside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Scrapple moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Scrapple has managed to clinch.
Scrapple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scrapple stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to break the clinch but Scrapple is controlling the position.
Scrapple dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrapple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Scrapple just leaning against Bizihwaeile, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile has a couple of punches blocked by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrapple throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Scrapple.
Scrapple misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scrapple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Scrapple has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Scrapple pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bizihwaeile tumbling to the mat - Scrapple dives into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Scrapple passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sshhulua Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrapple.
Scrapple moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaeile.
Scrapple tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves away
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice body kick.
Scrapple misses with a hook to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Scrapple moves out of range easily.
Scrapple throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Scrapple down with leg kicks.
Scrapple swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Scrapple is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Hamilton Scrapple has been cut.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
As Bizihwaeile tries to get set, Scrapple tries to push him back and clinch up but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Scrapple shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scrapple is controlling him. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scrapple wants to pass the guard but Bizihwaeile is keeping the position.#SUB#
Scrapple drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bizihwaeile manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scrapple has Bizihwaeile in his guard.#REVB#
Bizihwaeile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scrapple lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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.
Scrapple is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Scrapple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Scrapple thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scrapple content to stall in guard here.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Scrapple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scrapple passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scrapple. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Scrapple looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Scrapple is trying to get an arm triangle but Bizihwaeile is defending well. #SUB#
Scrapple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bizihwaeile, who protects the arm well.
Bizihwaeile tries to escape but Scrapple is in control. #T4#
Bizihwaeile tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Scrapple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bizihwaeile has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Scrapple tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scrapple has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scrapple misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Scrapple is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bizihwaeile knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hamilton Scrapple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamilton Scrapple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scrapple is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Scrapple moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrapple backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a shot to the side of Scrapple's head.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Scrapple swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrapple effectively controlling the action here.
Scrapple blocking some punches.
Scrapple controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrapple backwards. #T2#
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch but Scrapple keeps him there for the moment.
Scrapple struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrapple is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple. #T3#
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Scrapple manages to break the clinch.
Scrapple throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Scrapple drives through with a takedown into Bizihwaeile's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scrapple passes Bizihwaeile's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bizihwaeile is defending against the submission attempts here by Scrapple.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Scrapple seems content to control.#SUB#
Scrapple seems to be looking for submissions.
Scrapple thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Scrapple manages to mount him!
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!
Bizihwaeile wants to control but Scrapple is having none of it.#SUB#
Scrapple is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bizihwaeile can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bizihwaeile has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sshhulua Bizihwaeile!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 37
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanches is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scrapple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanches fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanches looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanches appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanches slips a jab from Scrapple.
Sanches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrapple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches shoots and misses #CL2#
and Scrapple holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scrapple is stalling here.
Sanches wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Scrapple fails to land.
Scrapple is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanches is trying to pull guard but Scrapple turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scrapple's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanches is trying to force a seperation but Scrapple has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanches being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hamilton Scrapple.
Sanches tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scrapple defends well and Sanches ends up having to push Scrapple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scrapple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanches moves away.
Scrapple misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sanches to counter with a crisp jab.
Scrapple takes a swing at Sanches's ribcage but misses.
Sanches is looking to slow Scrapple down with leg kicks.
Sanches bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanches connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scrapple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Scrapple gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scrapple stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamilton Scrapple dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scrapple misses with an uppercut. Sanches saw that one coming.
Sanches drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scrapple sprawls and moves away.
Sanches really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanches avoids the body shot from Scrapple.
Scrapple throws a jab when Sanches was well out of range.
Sanches tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Scrapple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanches's guard.
Scrapple postures up.
Scrapple is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanches not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanches looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanches, not yet.
Scrapple is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanches looking to control.
#T1#
Scrapple tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanches is retaining full guard.
Sanches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scrapple is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanches misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Scrapple counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanches just leaning against Scrapple, taking a breather.
Sanches stalling in the clinch but Scrapple improves position.
Scrapple throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scrapple stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scrapple has Sanches pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Scrapple keeps control of Sanches as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scrapple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Sanches's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andy Sanches is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanches steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scrapple.#CL2#
Scrapple moves into range and clinches up with Sanches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scrapple misses with the head strike.
Sanches blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrapple misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanches changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scrapple fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanches throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanches shoots in and drives through. Scrapple sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamilton Scrapple 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#
Scrapple scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamilton Scrapple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scrapple controlling the pace.
Sanches gets back to full guard.
Sanches will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sanches is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapple content to stall in guard here. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanches.
Sanches tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scrapple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanches fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanches ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanches avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Scrapple manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanches on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanches's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scrapple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamilton Scrapple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scrapple 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamilton Scrapple!
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