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Event:
SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Lannister shoots for a takedown but Jorge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jorge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jorge as he avoids it easily.
Lannister doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Lannister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lannister slips nicely into half guard.
Lannister passes to full mount!
Lannister moves to back control. #SUB#
Lannister has managed to slip his arm under Jorge's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jorge is tapping out! Submission win for Lannister.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPPS 23 - Resurrection!
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniatakos lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorge off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maniatakos!
Jorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maniatakos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maniatakos.
Maniatakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
It seemed like Jorge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorge walks into a straight right hand from Maniatakos.
Maniatakos misses with a straight right.
Maniatakos swings for the body but Jorge moves out of range.
Maniatakos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maniatakos avoids the head kick by Jorge.
Maniatakos lands with a hook. Jorge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maniatakos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maniatakos throws a lazy uppercut
and Jorge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Jorge misses its intended target. #KD#
Maniatakos lands a big head kick that sends Jorge tumbling to the mat! Maniatakos takes a step backwards and waves Jorge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jorge is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dennis Jorge has been cut.
Jorge leaves his chin hanging out and Maniatakos seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jorge crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Maniatakos! |
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Event:
CMMA 24 Platt vs Oakley
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge looks to land a body kick but Switzer moved away.
Jorge throws a right hand that Switzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Switzer also avoids with ease.
Jorge backing away here, and Switzer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Switzer as he connects with a hook.
Jorge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Switzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Switzer connects with a leg kick.
Jorge throws a wild body kick that Switzer sees coming a mile off.
Jorge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorge throws a lazy head kick
and Switzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Switzer.
Jorge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Switzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Jorge has been cut.
Jorge misses with a shot to the body
and Switzer counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Jorge has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Switzer!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Switzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 17 Branca vs Long
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karnage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karnage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorge misses with a few strikes there.
Karnage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorge.
Jorge walks into a jab.#CL#
Karnage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karnage misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorge trying to control the position but instead, Karnage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jorge into the cage.
Karnage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
Karnage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karnage avoids it.
Jorge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnage lands with a left to the head.
Jorge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorge trying to land knees to the body.
Karnage lands with a light punch inside.
Jorge trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karnage.
Karnage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Jorge stalls.
Karnage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Karnage.
Jorge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karnage is defending well for now.
Karnage lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnage.
Karnage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
Karnage lands a shoulder strike.
Karnage scores with a shoulder strike.
Karnage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Jorge is rocked!
Jorge looks winded!
Karnage dips a shoulder and cracks Jorge with a mighty uppercut! Jorge falls back against the cage and Karnage unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jorge 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 - Karnage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Karnage!
A relieved looking Lester Karnage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CMMA 12 John vs Beef
Date: Jun 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hectus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
Hectus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hectus moves out of range of the body kick.
Hectus is looking to counter punch.
Jorge tries to clinch up
and Hectus counters with a straight right hand.
Hectus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jorge looks to land a combination but Hectus avoids it well.
Hectus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jorge tries to clinch but Hectus is having none of it.
Hectus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorge doesn't seem bothered though.
Dennis Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hectus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorge connects with a solid leg kick.
Jorge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jorge ducks under a wild hook from Hectus.
Jorge throws a head kick that misses.
Hectus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Hectus avoids a kick to the body.
Hectus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hectus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorge staying out of range there.
Hectus cracks Jorge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hectus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hectus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorge backs up against the cage.
Jorge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hectus.
Hectus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hectus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Jorge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hectus is out of range and Jorge settles back down.
Jorge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hectus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jorge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A head kick by Jorge misses
and Hectus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hectus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hectus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorge moves away.
Hectus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorge throws a series of punches but Hectus moves out of range.
Hectus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hectus attempts a counter takedown but Jorge avoids it well and moves away.
Jorge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hectus misses with a hook.
Jorge tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hectus to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorge throws a leg kick which misses Hectus's front leg but catches the back leg as Hectus tries to avoid it. #T3#
Hectus misses with a straight right.
Hectus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jorge scores with a punch to the head.
Jorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hectus is looking to counter punch.
Jorge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorge throws a nice looking combination but Hectus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hectus throws a shot from downtown. Jorge moves away and avoids it.
Hectus throws a hook but Jorge avoids it easily.
Hectus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hectus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick misses from Jorge.
Hectus is looking to counter punch.
Jorge thumps Hectus with a low kick.
Jorge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hectus blocks a head kick by Jorge.
Hectus throws a looping overhand right but Jorge ducks down to avoid it.
Hectus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
A head kick by Jorge misses
and Hectus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hectus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hectus lands with a straight right. Jorge didn't see that one coming.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Hectus throws out a loose jab but Jorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hectus digs a good hook to Jorge's body.
No joy there for Jorge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hectus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorge.
Jorge moves out of range of the strikes.
Hectus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jorge looks to land a combination but Hectus avoids it well.
Hectus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Jorge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Appolo Hectus dominated that 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.#R2#
Jorge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Jorge misses.
Jorge is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Hectus scores with a four punch combination!
Hectus throws a right and a left that Jorge avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Jorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hectus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jorge momentarily.
A combination from Hectus does no damage.
A slow jab from Hectus misses its intended target.
Appolo Hectus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Hectus.
Jorge throws a nice looking combination but Hectus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorge stalks Hectus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hectus's face. Hectus staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorge.
Jorge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hectus.#T1#
Jorge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hectus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hectus. Jorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hectus slips under a jab.
Hectus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hectus swings for the body but Jorge moves out of range.
Hectus takes one on the button.
Jorge has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jorge throws a head kick that misses
and Hectus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorge thinking.
Hectus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jorge wants to clinch but Hectus slips to the side
and Hectus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge slips a jab from Hectus.
Dennis Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jorge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Jorge.
Hectus throwing a counter right hand but Jorge manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hectus misses its intended target.
Jorge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hectus lands a jab to Jorge's midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jorge!
Hectus throws a series of strikes that have Jorge backpedaling.
Jorge tests Hectus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hectus.#T3#
Jorge throws a sloppy head kick and Hectus moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hectus misses the target.
Jorge takes a swing at Hectus's ribcage but misses.
Hectus connects with a body shot that sends Jorge's belly button to the back.
Jorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Jorge misses #TD#
and Hectus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jorge won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hectus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorge keeps working.
Hectus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorge can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hectus lands a nice forearm strike.
Hectus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hectus prevents Jorge from escaping the position.
Hectus 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.
Hectus trying to control the action but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Hectus in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Appolo Hectus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hectus lands a two punch combo.
Jorge misses with a body kick.
Jorge wants to clinch but Hectus slips to the side
and Hectus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorge thinking.
Hectus slips under a jab from Jorge.
Jorge throws a body punch but Hectus moves out of range.
Jorge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hectus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hectus looks to land a right hand but Jorge moved out of range.
Hectus misses with an uppercut. Jorge saw that one coming.
Hectus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Hectus feinted with a counter takedown.
Jorge throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hectus to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorge misses with a hook.
Jorge misses with a wild combination.
Hectus is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Jorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Hectus moves out of range of the body kick.
Jorge throws a head kick but Hectus moves out of range.
Jorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Jorge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hectus slows down the pace here.
Jorge is trying to maintain a safe position but Hectus gets an underhook and turns Jorge into the cage.#BC#
Hectus manages to break the clinch.
Hectus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hectus.
Hectus looks to land a combination but Jorge avoids it well.
Hectus walks into a left hand. #T2#
Jorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hectus misses its target.
Hectus swinging wildly here.
Jorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hectus.
Jorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hectus misses with a looping right.
Jorge moves away from the strike by Hectus.
A head kick misses from Jorge.
Jorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Jorge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jorge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hectus throws a body punch but Jorge moves out of range.
Jorge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hectus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorge thinking.
Hectus missing with a left hand there. Jorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Jorge looks to land a combination but Hectus avoids it well.
Hectus throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorge pushes Hectus away with a front kick.
Jorge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Jorge.
Hectus works Jorge's body with a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jorge. Hectus shrugs it off though.
Jorge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hectus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jorge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jorge slips a jab from Hectus.
Nice body punch from Hectus.
Hectus moves out of range of the body kick from Jorge.
#T4#
Hectus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jorge tries to clinch up
and Hectus counters with a right hand to the body.
Jorge throws an off balance right hand
and Hectus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hectus misses the target.
Dennis Jorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge misses with a left hand
and Hectus counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hectus misses with a wild body shot.
Jorge throws a sloppy head kick
and Hectus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hectus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jorge doesn't seem phased though.
Appolo Hectus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hectus avoids the head kick by Jorge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Appolo Hectus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hectus, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Appolo Hectus! |
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Event:
CMMA 5 Gracie vs Steiner
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Rico Segura has been cut.
Segura looks to throw the jab but Jorge is out of range.
Jorge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jorge misses with a leg kick
and Segura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Segura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Segura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Segura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura works the jab nicely.
Dennis Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorge tries to clinch but Segura is having none of it.
Segura throws a hook but Jorge blocks it.
Segura throws a leg kick which misses Jorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorge tries to avoid it.
Segura misses with a body kick.
Jorge looks for the body kick but Segura saw that one coming. #CL2#
Jorge moves into range and clinches up with Segura.#T1#
Jorge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Segura is defending well for now.
Segura avoiding damage as Jorge throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Segura breaks from the clinch.
Segura scoring well with a low kick there.
Segura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jorge - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Jorge.
Segura lands a really nice looking cross but Jorge seems unphased.
Jorge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Segura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorge.
Jorge fails to land with a series of punches.
Segura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorge misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Jorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Segura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorge throws a big counter head kick but Segura avoids it with no problem.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jorge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Segura's knee momentarily.
Jorge throws a series of punches but Segura avoids them all with ease.
Jorge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Segura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorge looks for the body kick but Segura saw that one coming. #CL2#
Jorge moves into the clinch.
Segura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jorge has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Segura avoiding damage as Jorge throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Segura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Segura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jorge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jorge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jorge moves away from the strike by Segura.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorge.
Segura avoids the head kick by Jorge.
Segura takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Segura avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Segura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Segura keeps it at a distance.
Segura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Segura misses its intended target.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Segura misses with a looping right.
Jorge takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Jorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Segura.
Segura blocks a head kick by Jorge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely.
Jorge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Segura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Segura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jorge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Segura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Jorge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Segura's cut.
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#
Segura swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorge.
Segura is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Jorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jorge does no damage.
Segura misses with a straight right.
Jorge slips under a jab from Segura.
As Segura backs off Jorge throws a huge counter combo but Segura manages to avoid it all.
Segura needs to keep his hands up - Jorge had a free shot at his head there.
Jorge misses with a double jab
and Segura counters with a low kick, right behind Jorge 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorge throws a solid leg kick but Segura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jorge.
A little feinted left hand from Segura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Segura misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Segura pushes him off.
Jorge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jorge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Segura blocks a head kick by Jorge.
Segura throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Segura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Segura keeps it at a distance.
Jorge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Segura's hands.
Jorge connects with a solid leg kick.
Segura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Segura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Jorge avoids the head kick by Segura.
A combination from Jorge does no damage. #CL2#
Jorge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Segura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge stalling in the clinch but Segura improves position. #TD#
Segura decides to pull guard.
Segura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jorge tries to stand but Segura is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Segura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Segura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jorge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jorge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
And Segura counters with a quick kick to the body but Jorge blocks it.
A head kick misses from Jorge.
A little feinted left hand from Segura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Jorge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorge looks to land a body kick but Segura moved away.
Segura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Segura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Jorge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Segura.
Jorge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jorge tries to clinch but Segura is having none of it.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Jorge counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
A jab from Jorge finds it's way through Segura's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dennis Jorge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rico Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura moves out of range of the body kick.
Segura is looking to counter punch.
Jorge takes one to the chin there.
Jorge connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Segura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jorge - the referee stops the clock and Segura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jorge. Segura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jorge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Segura.
Jorge throws a right hand that Segura ducks under and follows up with a left that Segura also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Jorge.
Segura throws a jab when Jorge was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge misses with a low kick.
Segura misses with a hook.
Jorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Segura throws a leg kick but Jorge sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Segura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorge.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely. #CL2#
Segura gets tackled into the cage by Jorge. Jorge maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Jorge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Segura misses.
Segura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Segura slips a straight right by Jorge.
Jorge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Jorge throws a sloppy head kick and Segura moves out of range easily.
Segura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jorge is looking to chop away at Segura's legs.
Segura looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Segura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Segura finds it's target.
Jorge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dennis Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Segura, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Jorge misses.
Segura connects with an inside leg kick.
Segura throws a shot from downtown. Jorge moves away and avoids it.
Segura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Jorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dennis Jorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorge tries to clinch up
and Segura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Segura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Segura throws a poor cross that misses
and Jorge counters with a three punch combo that has Segura backing up. Segura nods at Jorge to acknowledge the strikes.
Segura blocks a head kick by Jorge.
Jorge misses with a head kick.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura cracks Jorge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Segura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jorge looks to throw a body kick
and Segura counters with a straight right hand.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Segura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Segura misses the target.
Jorge checks a leg kick.
Jorge throws a sloppy head kick and Segura moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dennis Jorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Segura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Segura slips a jab and a cross from Jorge.
Segura misses with an uppercut. Jorge saw that one coming.
Jorge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jorge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rico Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Segura checks a leg kick.
Segura thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rico Segura.
I think Jorge 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Jorge! |
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