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Event:
Trash boys 9
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Davis has Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Jablomi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jablomi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jablomi is proving hard to escape from.
Davis won't allow Jablomi to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Jablomi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Davis preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Davis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Davis advances to half guard. #T1#
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis prevents Jablomi from improving his position.
Jablomi has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Jablomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis controlling the pace.
Jablomi is looking to escape.
Jablomi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Davis manages to mount him!
Davis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Davis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jablomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jablomi tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Davis looking to control but Jablomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jablomi's face.
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jablomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Jablomi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Davis working for a submission but Jablomi is keeping him at bay.
Davis lands a couple of good shots and Jablomi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Davis missing with punches from the back.
Davis scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jablomi is looking for a way out.
Davis controlling well, preventing Jablomi from escaping the position.
#T4#
Jablomi staying busy and making it hard for Davis to control. #SUB2#
Davis has the hooks in. Jablomi is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Davis passes his arm under Jablomi's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Jablomi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romeo Davis!
A very excited looking Romeo Davis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Trash Boys 5
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jablomi is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jablomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jablomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jablomi throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jablomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis trying to control but Jablomi is working from the bottom.
Davis stops Jablomi from standing up.
Jablomi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Davis wants to control from the top but Jablomi keeps moving.
Jablomi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis prevents Jablomi from getting back to his feet.
Jablomi managing to control the position.
Jablomi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jablomi tries to get out of the position.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Jablomi.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis trying to control but Jablomi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Davis gets caught napping as Jablomi dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jablomi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Davis looks winded!
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jablomi fails with the takedown.
Davis tries to clinch but Jablomi moves out of range.
Jablomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jablomi throws a big shot that misses.
Jablomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Jablomi's head coaches at Clone's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haywood Jablomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Jablomi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jablomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jablomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Jablomi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Jablomi connects with a couple of short punches.
Jablomi lands a couple of elbows.
Jablomi landing some decent shots from guard.
Jablomi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Davis wants to sweep here but Jablomi controlling him for the moment.
Jablomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Jablomi trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Jablomi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jablomi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jablomi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Jablomi dominated that round.
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#
Jablomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jablomi fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Jablomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jablomi connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jablomi lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Jablomi finish him?
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Jablomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Jablomi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Jablomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Jablomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Jablomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Davis looking to control.
Jablomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Jablomi cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Jablomi stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jablomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Jablomi distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jablomi works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Jablomi postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Davis covers up, he's hurt! Jablomi keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jablomi and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jablomi can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haywood Jablomi!
The defeated Romeo Davis had this to say: 'Thots are evil its an L i can get better'. |
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Event:
Trash boys 3
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jablomi forces Franco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jablomi is defended easily by Franco.#CL2#
Franco rushes Jablomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Jablomi wants a takedown.
Franco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jablomi up against the cage.
Jablomi has Franco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablomi.
#T1#
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jablomi blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco tries to work over Jablomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Franco pushes Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jablomi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
Jablomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Jablomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Franco looking to control.
#T2##SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Jablomi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jablomi defends well.
Jablomi being controlled here momentarily.
Franco wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position. #T3#
Franco is trying to control the position but Jablomi postures up. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Jablomi defends easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Jablomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jablomi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.#T4#
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jablomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jablomi has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Jablomi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franco has hold of Jablomi's hands but Jablomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Franco has one foot on Jablomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jablomi shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jablomi is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franco goes for a double leg but Jablomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jablomi continues to drive forward.
Jablomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Franco drives through and clinches with Jablomi against the cage.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Jablomi avoids it by throwing Franco back against the cage.
Jablomi wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Jablomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Jablomi's head coaches at Clone's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jablomi gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jablomi's best efforts.
Franco tries to kick Jablomi off but Jablomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Jablomi seems content to control.
Franco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jablomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Jablomi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet. #SUB2#
Franco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jablomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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.
Jablomi postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franco wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jablomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jablomi defends well and Franco ends up having to push Jablomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jablomi avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jablomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Jablomi moves out of range easily.
Jablomi wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jablomi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Franco trying to remain calm as Jablomi controls from the top position.
Franco throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jablomi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jablomi scores with a takedown into Franco's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Franco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Jablomi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco trying to remain calm as Jablomi controls from the top position.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Jablomi drags him back down.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco is being controlled here.
Franco is trying to buck Jablomi off.
Franco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jablomi's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi is nestled in close to Franco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jablomi trying to control the pace. #T1#
Franco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jablomi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jablomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Franco working for a triangle but Jablomi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chad Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jablomi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jablomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Jablomi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jablomi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jablomi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Franco controls Jablomi momentarily but Jablomi frees himself.
Jablomi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franco wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position.
Jablomi throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jablomi with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Jablomi is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haywood Jablomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jablomi.
Jablomi goes for a double leg but Franco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franco continues to drive forward.
Franco looks for a takedown but Jablomi sprawls well.
Franco connects with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Franco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jablomi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Franco is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jablomi dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franco 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Franco!
After winning the bout, Chad Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Trash Boys 1
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablomi fails with the takedown
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Jablomi. #TD2#
Jablomi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jablomi stops Andersen from standing up.
Jablomi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jablomi postures up in Andersen's guard and throws a big left but Andersen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Jablomi tries to pass. #T1#
Andersen wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position.
Jablomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jablomi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jablomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a straight right hand.
Jablomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a nice body shot.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablomi.
Jablomi closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Jablomi pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jablomi is defended easily by Andersen.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jablomi.#CL#
Andersen has Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jablomi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jablomi goes for a takedown attempt but Andersen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jablomi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Jablomi has his takedown stuffed
and Andersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Jablomi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersen did well to prevent Jablomi getting side control.
Andersen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jablomi.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Jablomi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jablomi stops Andersen from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Andersen has one foot on Jablomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jablomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jablomi throws an elbow but Andersen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Jablomi in side control, throwing shots but Andersen defends.
Jablomi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Jablomi 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jablomi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jablomi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jablomi is controlling the pace.
Haywood Jablomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jablomi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##ES#
Andersen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andersen scores with the left hand. Jablomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Jablomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Andersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jablomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jablomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablomi.
Jablomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersen counters with a left to the body.
Jablomi is breathing heavily.
Andersen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haywood Jablomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jablomi dives in and grabs Andersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersen pushes down on Jablomi's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Andersen as Jablomi shoots in.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Jablomi gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Andersen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jablomi can do to turn this around?
Andersen digs a good body shot into Jablomi's ribs.
Jablomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen tries to clinch up.
Jablomi shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Andersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown but Andersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Jablomi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Andersen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jablomi wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jablomi has Andersen pressed against the cage, preventing Andersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jablomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersen prevents it.
Jablomi looking for a takedown.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Jablomi keeps him there for the moment.
Andersen tries to break free but Jablomi pushes him back against the cage.
Jablomi keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Jablomi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jablomi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andersen after a bit of a struggle.
Jablomi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablomi.
Jablomi can't get the takedown.
Andersen gets underhooks to prevent Jablomi's takedown attempt.
Andersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi is controlling him.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jablomi has double underhooks.
Jablomi keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jablomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Jablomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jablomi closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Jablomi pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jablomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersen, which made it look bad.
Andersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jablomi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a one-two to the body.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablomi.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jablomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jablomi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andersen defends it well.
Jablomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jablomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Andersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jablomi goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.
It looked like Andersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jablomi.
Andersen feints a jab promting Jablomi to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jablomi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jablomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jablomi closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Jablomi pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jablomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andersen is fending him off so far but Jablomi persists. Nope, Andersen circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersen cracks Jablomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jablomi at a distance.
Andersen misses with the combination.
#T2#
Andersen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Andersen clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jablomi has double underhooks.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Andersen stops a takedown attempt from Jablomi.
#BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Andersen has Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Andersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Jablomi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andersen after a bit of a struggle.
Andersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablomi.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Jablomi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersen's efforts to push away.#BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jablomi takes one on the button.
Jablomi misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##CL#
Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Andersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersen is pressed up against the cage. Jablomi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andersen down to the mat. Andersen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andersen cracks Jablomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andersen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jablomi eats them both and turns towards Andersen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jablomi tries for a takedown but Andersen circles away easily
and Andersen counters with a two punch combo.
Andersen is looking to clinch. #CL#
Andersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haywood Jablomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nadeem Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jablomi misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nadeem Andersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadeem Andersen! |
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