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Event:
BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kertezs throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kertezs pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kertezs breaks the clinch.
Cruz defending well as Kertezs loads up on a big left hand.
Kertezs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kertezs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Kertezs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kertezs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Kertezs stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Kertezs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SU#
Kertezs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cruz to get to his feet.
Kertezs darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Kertezs into the cage.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kertezs throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Kertezs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Kertezs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Kertezs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kertezs misses with a left hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kertezs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Kertezs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kertezs throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Kertezs misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Matt Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kertezs misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Kertezs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tests Kertezs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kertezs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kertezs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Kertezs tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Kertezs is out of range.
Kertezs misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kertezs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Kertezs looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Kertezs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kertezs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kertezs misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses the jab.
Kertezs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs is breathing heavily.
Kertezs throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kertezs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kertezs slips under a jab.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
Kertezs falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cruz counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kertezs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kertezs misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kertezs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Kertezs's head.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Kertezs pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kertezs does no damage.
Cruz stuns Kertezs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kertezs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kertezs thinking.
Kertezs throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kertezs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kertezs looks to clinch
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Mate Kertezs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Cruz 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#
Kertezs fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Kertezs missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mate Kertezs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kertezs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
A cross from Kertezs lands.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kertezs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kertezs goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Kertezs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kertezs misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws the left hand but Kertezs avoids the punch easily.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kertezs circles away.
Kertezs throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Kertezs defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Kertezs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kertezs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kertezs.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Kertezs appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Kertezs ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kertezs.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kertezs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kertezs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kertezs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Matt Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kertezs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kertezs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz tries to clinch but Kertezs moves out of range.
Kertezs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kertezs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kertezs moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kertezs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz throws a hook but Kertezs avoids it easily.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kertezs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kertezs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kertezs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Kertezs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kertezs misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a hook but Kertezs blocks it.
Kertezs misses with a double jab.
Kertezs misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Kertezs.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Kertezs moves out of range.
Kertezs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Kertezs avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a counter combo.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Kertezs.
Cruz defending well as Kertezs loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz works over Kertezs's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kertezs slips a jab from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Kertezs ducks down to avoid it.
Kertezs throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Kertezs backing up. Kertezs nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Kertezs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Cruz.#T1#
Kertezs swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.#TD#
Kertezs shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kertezs is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kertezs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cruz has his foot on Kertezs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kertezs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a triangle here. Kertezs is fighting it but it looks tight! Cruz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kertezs is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Cruz!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mate Kertezs (ranked 5082 p4p, 491 weight class) and Tyler Hines (ranked 7006 p4p, 0 weight class). Kertezs comes to the cage accompanied by ZAYDE WOLF - BORN READY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mate Kertezs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Hines!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kertezs tries to clinch up.
Kertezs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hines gets control of Kertezs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hines will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hines working a defensive guard here.
Kertezs wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving.
Hines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kertezs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hines is tightening it up a little... Kertezs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kertezs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kertezs taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyler Hines! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anton Lazebnov (ranked 7195 p4p, 500 weight class) and Mate Kertezs (ranked 5056 p4p, 490 weight class). Kertezs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ZAYDE WOLF - BORN READY. Anton Lazebnov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anton Lazebnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mate Kertezs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kertezs clinches with his opponent.
Lazebnov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kertezs is defending well.
Lazebnov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lazebnov (2) vs (0) Kertezs
Kertezs pulls Lazebnov in close to prevent any damage.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kertezs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kertezs is controlling Lazebnov's posture.
Lazebnov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kertezs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kertezs keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kertezs is adopting a defensive guard.
Lazebnov won't allow Kertezs to sweep him here.
Kertezs keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Lazebnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kertezs is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kertezs keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Lazebnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kertezs is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov trying to control but Kertezs is working from the bottom.
Kertezs managing to control the position.
Lazebnov trying to control but Kertezs is working from the bottom.
Lazebnov looking to pass the guard.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kertezs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kertezs is keeping the position for now.
Kertezs working for a triangle but Lazebnov defends it easily.
Lazebnov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kertezs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov wants to control from the top but Kertezs keeps moving.
Kertezs keeping full guard, as Lazebnov tries to pass.
Lazebnov trying to control but Kertezs is working from the bottom.
Kertezs managing to control the position.
Lazebnov stopping the sweep attempt from Kertezs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kertezs keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Lazebnov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kertezs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lazebnov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kertezs's guard.
Kertezs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lazebnov is looking to take a break and control but Kertezs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov is looking for a kimura here.
Kertezs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lazebnov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kertezs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kertezs keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Kertezs keeping full guard, as Lazebnov tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov wants to control from the top but Kertezs keeps moving.
Lazebnov stopping the sweep attempt from Kertezs.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kertezs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kertezs dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lazebnov (2) vs (2) Kertezs
Lazebnov is breathing heavily.
Kertezs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lazebnov is trying to keep Kertezs in close.
Kertezs stays in close to Lazebnov's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kertezs escapes and throws Lazebnov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lazebnov (2) vs (5) Kertezs
Lazebnov is letting Kertezs control him for a moment.
Kertezs trying to control the position but Lazebnov is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kertezs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kertezs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lazebnov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kertezs wants to control but Lazebnov is keeping him busy.
Kertezs taking a breather here.
Lazebnov is trying to control Kertezs's posture but Kertezs avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kertezs controls the position.
Lazebnov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lazebnov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lazebnov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kertezs controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kertezs wins on points by 5 to 2.
Mate Kertezs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Kertezs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson tries to move into range but Kertezs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kertezs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Kertezs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kertezs.
Kertezs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kertezs.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Kertezs circles away easily
and Kertezs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Kertezs is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kertezs.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kertezs moves out of range.
Mate Kertezs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kertezs connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Kertezs.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Kertezs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kertezs scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kertezs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kertezs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kertezs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Kertezs shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kertezs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kertezs looks winded!
Kertezs misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kertezs is trying to break free.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kertezs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kertezs won't allow it.
#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Kertezs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Kertezs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Kertezs. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Kertezs tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kertezs sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kertezs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Kertezs counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Kertezs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kertezs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kertezs lands a jab to the head.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Kertezs with that takedown attempt.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kertezs avoids it really well and circles away.
Kertezs scores with a nice head shot.
Kertezs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kertezs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Kertezs connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kertezs as he avoids it easily.
Kertezs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kertezs defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Kertezs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kertezs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Kertezs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Kertezs lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kertezs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kertezs tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kertezs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Kertezs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kertezs to the ground. Johnson is now in Kertezs's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kertezs is retaining full guard.
Kertezs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Kertezs thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kertezs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kertezs misses with a straight left.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Kertezs moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Kertezs.
Johnson prevents Kertezs from breaking the clinch.
Kertezs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kertezs smiles and moves away.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kertezs.
#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson decides to stand up. #T2#
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kertezs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kertezs finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Kertezs is looking to clinch. #TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kertezs to the ground. Johnson is now in Kertezs's guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kertezs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kertezs keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kertezs keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kertezs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Kertezs is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is really struggling to control Kertezs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kertezs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Kertezs gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kertezs swivels and escapes.
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 Leon Johnson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kertezs misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kertezs defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Kertezs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kertezs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kertezs connects with a nice looking jab.
Kertezs tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kertezs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kertezs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Kertezs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kertezs.#T1#
Kertezs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kertezs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kertezs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mate Kertezs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kertezs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kertezs.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kertezs is keeping busy.#T2#
Johnson tries to work over Kertezs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson taking a breather.
Kertezs jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Kertezs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Kertezs from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kertezs from controlling successfully. #T3##SU2#
Kertezs gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Kertezs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kertezs wants it to stay on the feet.
Kertezs lands a jab.
Kertezs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kertezs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kertezs misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Kertezs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Kertezs persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kertezs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kertezs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kertezs sprawls well. Kertezs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kertezs misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Kertezs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kertezs 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Kertezs!
A relieved looking Mate Kertezs 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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