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Event:
AD379: The Dance of Dragons
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Ang moved out of range nicely.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Ang takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lord misses #TD#
and Ang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ang wants to stand but Lord has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lord working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Lord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lord holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lord holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ang wanted to stand there but Lord had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lord getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
William Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Lord misses.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Lord avoids it well and moves away.
Lord wants to slow Ang down by chopping away at his legs.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Lord.
Ang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Ang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Ang moves out of range easily.
Ang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
Lord pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Lord looks to land a left hand but Ang moved out of range nicely.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lord sprawls and moves away.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Ang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ang tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lord is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Ang is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord is looking to control Ang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lord avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Lord dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Lord misses with a low kick as Ang jumps back.
Lord takes a swing at Ang's ribcage but misses.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
William Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Ang takes one to the side of the head.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lord scores with a punch to the head.
Lord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Ang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lord connects with a body shot.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lord sprawls and moves away.
Ang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Ang walks into a jab.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord throws the left hand but Ang avoids the punch easily.
Lord tries a low kick but Ang avoids it.
Lord throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord is trying to get back to half guard.
Ang tries to stand but Lord is controlling his head. #T3#
Ang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lord can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodney Ang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lord tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lord manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ang's best efforts.
Lord tries to roll over but Ang keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lord is concentrating on defense, preventing Ang from advancing position.
Lord wants to control but Ang is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lord is trying to control but Ang passes into side control!
Lord wants to control but Ang postures up.
Lord is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ang easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lord misses with a straight right.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Ang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord throws a jab when Ang was well out of range.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Ang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lord preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
It looks like Ang is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Lord trying to control here.
Lord wants to get back to full guard.
Ang wants to stand up but Lord manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ang being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lord lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lord won't allow Ang to get back to his feet.
Lord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lord showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Lord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lord is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ang moves away.
A lazy left from Lord finds it's target.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Lord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ang avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Ang checks a leg kick.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lord sprawls and moves away.
William Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lord misses with a few strikes there.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord connects with the punch.
Lord throws a low kick but Ang moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lord can pounce on him.
William Lord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Lord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lord winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Lord!
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Event:
AD373: Valar Morghulis
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Little fails in his attempt to clinch.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Ang pushes him off.
Ang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Ang pushes him off.#CL#
Little takes the fight into the clinch.
Little misses with a punch to the body.
Little lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ang backwards.
Little stops a takedown attempt from Ang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little working aggressively here.
Ang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Little is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Little to the mat. Little regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Little looking for a sweep. Not yet Little, not yet. #T1#
Little managing to control the position.
Little is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Little is working an open guard so Ang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Little's corner calls for a 1-2. Little obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Little throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Little lands a glancing blow to the side of Ang's head.
Little lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Little gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Ang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Ang.
Little lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ang or not.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Little lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Little lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ang backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little is pressed up against the cage. Ang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Little down to the mat. Little avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Little looks to land a combination but Ang avoids it well.
Ang feints the counter takedown.
Little swings for the body but Ang moves out of range.
Ang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Little looks to land a left hand but Ang moved out of range nicely.
Ang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Little clinches.
Little lands a shoulder strike.
Ang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roger Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Ang.
Ang blocks an uppercut.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little lands a hook that snaps the head of Ang backwards.
Ang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ang is working for takedown but Little is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Ang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Little fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Little scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Little with a nice cross.
Jab by Little.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ang on the side of the head.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ang manages to avoid it.
Little misses the shot to the body.
Ang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Little defends it well.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Little 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#
Little misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Little closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Little is defending well.
Little gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ang.
Little gets underhooks to prevent Ang's takedown attempt.
Roger Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Ang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Little.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Ang avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Ang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little struggles to land a body shot inside as Ang controls his hands.
#T1#
Little cracks Ang with a nice body shot.
Ang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Little pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roger Little has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Little lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ang backwards.
Ang blocking some punches.
Ang prevents a body shot from Little.
Little misses with the head strike.
Little misses with the head strike.
Little controlling the action here for a moment.
Ang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Little lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little.
Little lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Little scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ang can do to turn this around?
Little tries a body shot but Ang blocks it.
Ang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Little is defending well.
Little lands with a short shot to the head.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Little tries for a takedown but Ang manages to get underhooks.
Ang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Ang.
Little tries to work over Ang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Ang uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Little creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ang blocks an uppercut.
Ang has Little pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Little manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Little lands an uppercut.
Ang is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Little misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ang blocks an uppercut.
Little pressing his opponent against the cage.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Little is pushing Ang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Little tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ang's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Little breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Little dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Little tries to clinch but Ang moves out of range.
Little dips to his left and cracks Ang with an uppercut!
Ang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Little throws the left hand but Ang avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Little has closed the distance and engaged Ang in a clinch.
Little misses with a body punch.
Little can't find room to land a body shot as Ang controls the action.
Little lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little prevents a takedown attempt there.
Little stops a takedown attempt from Ang.
A nice left hand lands by Little.
#T1#
Little lands a hook that snaps the head of Ang backwards.
Little makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Little fails to pull guard.
Little misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little.
Little lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ang backwards.
Little misses with the head strike.
Little lands a hook to the side of the head.
Little throws a head punch that misses.
Ang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Little avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roger Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Ang.
Little misses with some punches.
#T2#
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Little fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Little tries to clinch but Ang is having none of it.
Ang with the counter takedown but Little avoids it easily.
Little moves to clinch but Ang breaks away #TD2#
and Ang counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little has one of Ang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T3#
Little is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Little wants to control but Ang is keeping busy.
Roger Little is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Little is looking for a sweep. Ang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Little has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ang is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Little wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ang circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Ang tries to counter it with a takedown but Little pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Little throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Ang feints the counter takedown.
Little misses with a looping left.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Little tries to clinch but Ang is having none of it.
Ang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Little defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ang feints the counter takedown.
Roger Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little takes a swing at Ang's ribcage but misses.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Little showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Little, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Little!
A less than humble Roger Little misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
AD368: 21th Storm
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Ang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ang.
Halo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
Ang moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
A low kick from Halo misses #TD#
and Ang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Halo is pulling down on Ang's head. It's preventing any offense from Ang, at least for the moment.#SU#
Ang stands up from Halo's guard - Ang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice cross by Halo.
Ang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##KD2#
Halo drops Ang with a left right combo! Halo follows him down to the ground into side control.
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!#SU2#
Halo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ang blocks a head kick by Halo.
Halo scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Ang blocks the low kick.
Halo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halo won't be happy with that.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.
Halo trying his best to control but Ang has mounted him.#SU#
Ang stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Halo misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ang. #ES2#
Halo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Halo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ang.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo lands a shot to the body.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Ang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Ang's torso.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Ang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ang checks a low kick from Halo.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo tries to clinch up but Ang circles away and keeps his distance.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo 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#
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ang avoids a kick to the body.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
Ang moves away from the strike by Halo.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo throws a big shot that misses.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Ang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Ang does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang slips under a jab.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice cross by Halo.#T1#
Halo throws a hook but Ang avoids it easily.
Halo thows a leg kick but Ang checks it #TD#
and Ang counters with a single leg into guard. Halo didn't expect that. #SU#
Ang stands up from Halo's guard - Ang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Halo misses #TD#
and Ang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halo's guard.
Ang stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.#SU#
Halo is working an open guard so Ang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ang defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Halo thows a leg kick but Ang checks it #TD#
and Ang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SU#
Ang stands up from half guard. #T3#
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halo tries to clinch up.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halo's guard.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Ang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Michael Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Halo clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo lands with a shot to the body.
Halo throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Ang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halo's guard.#ES2#
Halo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ang backwards. #BC2#
Halo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halo throws a hook but Ang blocks it.
Ang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ang tries to move into range but Halo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ang is out of range.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ang slips under a jab from Halo.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Ang moved out of range.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
Rodney Ang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Halo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ang's calf.
Ang moves out of range of the strikes.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ang should have avoided that one.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Ang saw that one coming.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ang moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Halo throws a right hand that Ang ducks under and follows up with a left that Ang also avoids with ease.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Ang checks a low kick from Halo.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Ang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Ang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Ang stands and steps away. Halo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Ang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
Halo connects with a right hand. Ang shakes it off.
Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Michael Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Halo throws a body punch but Ang moves out of range.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ang.
Halo looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Ang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halo trying to control but Ang postures up.
#SU#
Ang stands up from half guard.
Halo cracks Ang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Ang's defenses.
Halo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ang.
Halo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Ang decides to stand back up. Ang steps back and let's Halo get back to his feet.
Ang slips a jab from Halo.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Ang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ang. #ES2#
Halo pushes Ang off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Halo!
A very excited looking Michael Halo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD363: Winter is Coming
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Dusk connects with a body shot.
A big right from Dusk misses.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Dusk is quick to defend against it.
Dusk misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dusk does it's job there.
Dusk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Dusk scores with a jab to the head.
Dusk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ang's hands.
Dusk misses with a looping left.
Dusk throws a hook but Ang blocks it.
Dusk throws a jab when Ang was well out of range.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dusk sprawls and moves away.
Ang moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Dusk.
Dusk misses with a hook.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Dusk misses.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dusk throws a lazy right hand but Ang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dusk misses the target.
Ang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dusk sprawls and moves away.
Dusk lands with a nice body punch.
Ang takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Nice shot by Dusk.
Dusk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ang under the eye.
Dusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dusk connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ang moves away from the strike by Dusk.
Dusk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dusk sprawls and moves away.
Dusk lands a body shot.
Dusk throws a lazy right hand but Ang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Dusk is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Ang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dusk throws a looping overhand right but Ang ducks down to avoid it.
Dusk throws a hook but Ang blocks it.
Dusk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ang is just out of range.
Dusk looks to throw the jab but Ang is out of range.
Ang moves out of range as Dusk strikes.
Ang slips a straight right by Dusk.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Dusk is quick to defend against it.
Dusk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Dusk misses.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dusk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dusk throws an overhand right that lands on Ang's shoulder, as Ang tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dusk misses with a hook.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Dusk is quick to defend against it.
Dusk misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ang.
Dusk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ang is one step ahead there.
Dusk controlling Ang's posture. #SU#
Ang stands up from Dusk's guard - Ang perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Dusk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dusk lands a really nice looking cross but Ang seems unphased.
Dusk connects with a leg kick. Ang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ang blocks a jab.
Dusk throws a lazy right hand but Ang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Dusk is quick to defend against it.
Dusk misses with a wild body shot.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dusk wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ang manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Dusk is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SU#
Ang escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dusk throws a big shot that misses.
Dusk throws a lazy right hand but Ang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dusk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dusk tests Ang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Dusk misses with a hook. Ang ducked under it nicely.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
Dusk misses with a hook. Ang ducked under it nicely.
Ang avoids the body shot from Dusk.
Ang tries to counter with a takedown but Dusk is quick to defend against it.
Dusk takes a swing at Ang's ribcage but misses.
Dusk looks to land a left hand but Ang moved out of range nicely.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dusk sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Dusk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ang doesn't seem phased though.
Dusk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dusk misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Dusk.
Dusk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Dusk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Dusk avoids it well and moves away.
Ang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Ang slips the punch.
Drake Dusk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dusk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ang in his tracks.
Nice sprawl there from Ang as Dusk shoots in.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
Nice defenses there by Ang.
A slow jab from Dusk misses its intended target.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dusk cracks Ang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Dusk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ang. That did some damage!
Dusk misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Ang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dusk's guard.
Ang preventing the sweep. #SU#
Ang gets to his feet. Dusk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Angs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dusk throws a hook but Ang blocks it.
Dusk throws a looping overhand right but Ang ducks down to avoid it.
Dusk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ang.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Ang as he checks the leg kick.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Dusk avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Dusk 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ang blocks a jab.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dusk sprawls and moves away.
Dusk misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ang counters with a single leg into guard. Dusk didn't expect that.
Dusk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ang is controlling him.
Ang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dusk pulls Ang in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dusk, not yet. #SU#
Ang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dusk sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Ang slips the punch.
Drake Dusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dusk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ang!
Dusk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dusk misses with the ground and pound.
Ang tries to escape but Dusk is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dusk.
The ground and pound from Dusk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Dusk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dusk prevents Ang from escaping the position.#T2#
Dusk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ang wants to get back to his feet.
Dusk throws an elbow but Ang slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Dusk crashes against the mat.
Dusk throws an elbow but Ang slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dusk.
Dusk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dusk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drake Dusk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ang prevents Dusk from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Dusk stalls from top position.
Dusk is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dusk throws a jab when Ang was well out of range.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
Ang staying out of range there.
Dusk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Dusk as he connects with a hook.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Dusk.
Ang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dusk misses with an uppercut.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dusk misses with a body shot.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dusk sprawls and moves away.
Ang takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Ang slips the punch.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Dusk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dusk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Dusk!
After winning the bout, Drake Dusk 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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